Glimpses of the Past: Bessie Dean Parr’s Photographs of Turn of the Century, Collierville, Tennessee

September 09 - February 04,2023

From Five Points Museum: "On Saturday, September 9, from 5-8PM, Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art will host the opening of an exhibition of early 20th century photography by Bessie Dean Parr.   Bessie Dean Parr was revolutionary in her use of photography, opening her studio to access by everyday citizens from the Collierville, Tennessee area regardless of age, gender, class or race. The result is a remarkable collection of work that presents the small-town South from the early 1900‘s in a way that can’t be seen via a modern lens.   This exhibit travels to Victoria from Houston’s Art Car Museum, originally curated by Noah Edmundson for the 2022 FotoFest biennial. The exhibition has been adapted to Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art, including selections from the local car collection of Willie Sanders.   Please join us at the opening for light refreshments and live music by Houston's The Mighty Orq.   Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art is located at 1201 North Moody in Victoria, TX and is open to the public 12-5pm Wednesday through Sunday. Admission at the museum is always free."

Reception: September 09, 2023 | 5-8 pm

The Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art 1201 N Moody St.
Victoria, Texas 77901
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