Impressionism by American Women – Opening Reception

Gadsden Arts Admin • February 19, 2025

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Impressionism Opening Reception this Friday, February 21 at 5pm
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Impressionism by American Women

Opening Reception | February 21, 2025 @ 5 PM

Join Gadsden Arts to celebrate the opening of  Impressionism by American Women   from the Huntsville Museum of Art Collection. Be among the first to experience this historic exhibition at our Opening Reception on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 5 PM to 7:30 PM . Bring friends for an evening of art, conversation, and delicious refreshments, with a Curator’s Talk at 6:30 PM .


Admission: Free for members and your guests* / $5 for non-member adults *Student, Senior, Individual members admit 2 people, Family members and up admit 4 people


On the square, enjoy the Quincy Main Street Sip n’ Stroll and the

Soul Stroll presented by the Gadsden County Tourist Development Council. With multiple events on the square Friday evening, we recommend that you arrive early if you would like to park near the museum.


Above Image: Janet Kellogg Hodges Reid (1894-1988), Paris Street Market, ca. 1925, oil on board, 18 x 15 inches, Huntsville Museum of Art Collection.

MORE TO CELEBRATE ON FEBRUARY 21

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Black Women Artists from the Gadsden Arts Collection


Black Women Artists from the Gadsden Arts Collection presents work by groundbreaking artists who explored themes of art and healing, commerce, and faith. Celebrate Black History Month with the  Soul Stroll  on February 21, the Black History Month Parade  on February 22, and the Black History Month Reception  at Gadsden Arts on February 27.



Above Image: Alynne Harris, Baptism, acrylic paint on canvas, 30 x 24 inches


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Natalia Andreeva

Impressions: a Journey through Light and Emotions

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Founders’ Collection

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Gadsden Arts Artist Guild

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Terry Hawkins:

 Reflections in Brushstrokes

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