Breaking the Barriers – Women Who Impacted the Arts Exhibition at the Laney Museum

August 26th- October 26th II 9am- 4:30pm II Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History

An exhibition about famous Women Artists will be showcased at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History on August 26 through October 26th featuring original paintings by Augusta artist Rhian Swain. The exhibit includes 15 portraits of female visual artists who have made an impact on the arts.

Women have been amazing artists, just as talented and pioneering as their male counterparts, yet often unrecognized by the general public. “Breaking the Barriers” shines a light on some of the women who have made remarkable achievements in the visual arts. The exhibit includes portraits of Louise Bourgeois, Augusta Savage,  Berthe Morisot, Yayoi Kusama, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Hilda Af Klint, Frida Kahlo, Kara Walker and many others.

Opening Reception: 

• Sunday, September 8th from 3pm-5pm

Gallery Hours: 

• Monday- Saturday: 9am-4:30 pm

Find the event page HERE!

Questions? Call the museum at 706-724-3576 for more information.