Lasting Impressions: Black Portraiture in Lynchburg from 1850 to the Present

Beginning in February, the Lynchburg Museum will introduce Lasting Impressions: Black Portraiture in Lynchburg from 1850 to the Present, a new pop-up exhibit featuring portraits of Lynchburg’s African American citizens over the decades. Chronicling the evolution of trends and attitudes in representation, this exhibit explores image-making between the 19th and 21st centuries, and includes portraits from Lynchburg photographer James T. Smith, as well as paintings by Christina Davis, Ann van de Graaf, and Jon Roark.

Please join us for our opening event on First Friday, February 2, from 5 to 8 pm, at the Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House. This exhibit will remain on display until April 1, 2024.