World Premiere
Julia Bullock sings the words of pioneering Black American mixed-media artist Thornton Dial in a recital featuring traditional slave songs and words penned by Black American artists from the southeastern United States, including the esteemed quilters of Gee's Bend, Alabama. The texts are set to original compositions by a roster of all-women composers including Tania León, Courtney Bryan, Jessie Montgomery, and Allison Loggins-Hull.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition History Refused to Die: Highlights from the Souls Grown Deep Foundation Gift.
Premium seating available.
Bring the Kids for $1.
Tickets include same-day Museum admission.
This residency is made possible by the Chester Dale Fund and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
Enjoy a pre-performance drink in The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium. Wine, prosecco, and water will be available for purchase. Doors will open approximately one hour prior to the event.
