Artist Reception: Salvage

Friday, May 10, 2019 • 6-8pm

State of Tennessee Gallery

SALVAGE: Reclaiming Memphis’ Black Aesthetic exclusively premieres original work from Memphis-based African-American artists including Amber George, Le Marquee La Flora, Lester Merriweather, Cheeto Ryan, Mia Saine, Siphne A. Sylve and Eso Tolson.  Join these artists as they speak on the significance of their work.

The National Civil Rights Museum is partnering with The CLTV (Collective) along with Memphis in May, to own and celebrate narratives often ignored in the mainstream visual story. The CLTV has curated the visual art exhibition which is displayed until June 8, 2019.