Morehead State University’s Kentucky Folk Art Center has announced its newest changing exhibition, “Between the States: Photographs of the American Civil War” from the George Eastman House Collection.
The exhibition will open Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5-7 p.m. and remain on display through Nov. 26.
“Between the States” presents 60 reproduced photographs of historic Civil War sites and events by photographers including George Barnard, Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner. Mounted as a traditional exhibition, it is divided into sections that address points of interest from photographic history and Civil War events. These sections include Gardner’s Sketchbook, Brady’s Album Gallery, Civil War Personalities, Portraits of Soldiers, The CSS Alabama and The Lincoln Conspiracy.
“To bring in a quality traveling exhibition like ‘Between the States’ is a significant investment in these times of reduced governmental support,” said Matt Collinsworth, KFAC director. “We can’t do it often, but sometimes we find a show that we think will have special interest for our local community and for regional schools. This exhibition gives viewers a window into one of our nation’s most significant eras. We also thank the George Eastman House for working with us to bring the exhibition to east Kentucky.”
Kentucky Folk Art Center is a cultural, educational and economic development service of Morehead State University. The Center is open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additional information is available by calling 606-783-2204 or visit www.kyfolkart.org.
