Bayfield Heritage Center 2008 Feature Exhibits
“JOHN BLACK/BESSIE NOURSE RETROSPECTIVE"
This art exhibit opened at the Heritage Center Museum on June 29 and the paintings will be on display during our regular hours until the center closes on September 27, 2008.
John Black Bessie Nourse
Two of the paintings exhibited are shown below and 67 more have been loaned to the the Heritage Center Museum from private collections across the United States. This is the most extensive exhibit of the works of these artists ever brought together for public viewing.
Painting by John Black Painting by Bessie Nourse
The opening of the Black/Nourse Art Retrospective was attended by over 100 guests including descendants of both John Black and Bessie Nourse. Mr. Steve Soderman, the curator of Mary Rice’s art collection, directed the placement of 69 paintings loaned to the Bayfield Heritage Center for this exhibit from donors across the country. Mr. Soderman explained artistic variations between many of the paintings which are now available for viewing by the public.
See 2008 Events page for more images relating to this exhibit
Portions of the South and West Walls of the Heritage Center exhibit area
Portions of the North and East walls of the Heritage Center exhibit area
The “RAY CAHILL BARBER SHOP”
This semi-permanent exhibit, created from the original cabinetry, furnishings and even the bottles, signage and clock, has been "under construction" since last fall and now recreates this nostalgic gathering place of area residents for nearly 50 years. You can see the progress as this exhibit became a reality by going to our Cahill Barbershop page using the tab above or this link:Cahill Barbershop Exhibit
See the complete story in photographs of the construction of the Cahill Barber Shop exhibit on the Cahill Barber Shop Page
Programs and Events: The 2008 schedule of events, programs and other activities can be seen at: 2008 BHA Events