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For Immediate Release
February 1, 2001

"Art Treasures from African Runners" Exhibition Opens Feb. 5
at UNCA's Blowers Gallery

A special exhibition entitled "Art Treasures from African Runners," featuring some 50 African art objects from the private collection of John Rohner, will be on view in UNCA’s Blowers Gallery Feb. 5-28. Part of UNCA’s month-long celebration of Black History Month, the exhibition will display traditional African sculptures, fetishes and masks.

An opening reception will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, in the gallery, located on the main floor of the Ramsey Library. As part of the opening, Rohner will give a gallery talk and answer questions at 7 p.m.

For more information, call UNCA’s Ramsey Library at 828/251-6336.

Media Contacts:

  • Nancy Hayes, UNCA Blowers Gallery Coordinator, 828/251-6436
  • Jill Yarnall, UNCA Public Information Assistant, 828/251-6526

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