Inspired by the artwork on view in Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe, this program series explores the municipal changes that have impacted Chattanooga’s African American community. Alongside educators and faith leaders David and Carol Meredith, educator, activist and lifelong Westside community member Charlie Newton will share memories with opening and closing performances by local creatives KG and Lamar. Free and open to all. 

Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe is organized by the High Museum of Art, Atlanta. Support for this exhibition and publication is provided by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Major funding for this exhibition and publication is provided by Judith Alexander and Henry Alexander. Generous support for the national tour is provided by Art Bridges. The exhibition is curated by Dr. Katherine Jentleson, Merrie and Dan Boone Curator of Folk and Self-Taught Art, High Museum of Art, Atlanta. 

Local support is generously provided by Elder’s Ace Hardware. 

Generous support for this project provided by Art Bridges.