Thursday, June 5, 5:30pm-7:30pm | RSVP Required (see below)
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
Supporters and friends of John Wehrle and Richmond Art Center are warmly invited to a special closing reception for the exhibition Time & Tide: The Art of John Wehrle.
In 1976, John Wehrle painted his first major Bay Area mural, Positively Fourth Street, on the de Young Museum’s south wall. Nearly fifty years later, the exhibition Time & Tide: The Art of John Wehrle surveys Wehrle’s remarkable career, from Vietnam combat artist to creator of iconic public murals, studio works, sculptures, and photographic compositions.
Spanning decades and shared by many, John Wehrle’s story is one worth celebrating. Positively John Wehrle invites us to come together in honor of his remarkable career.
This event is open to the public and invited guests. Kindly RSVP in advance (see below).
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Over the years, John Wehrle has worn many hats at Richmond Art Center – artist, curator, committee member, and even interim director. (Fun fact: John built our front desk!) In his generous spirit, we invite you to support this free event by purchasing a Supporter Ticket – for yourself or to pay it forward to another guest.
Supporter Ticket holders will enjoy event perks, including a goodie bag with an exhibition catalogue and more.
All proceeds benefit Richmond Art Center’s Annual Fund, supporting accessible art programs for our community.
RSVP REQUESTED:
Top Image: Positively Fourth Street by John Wehrle, created in collaboration with John Rampley in 1976. Originally painted on a wall in the de Young Museum staff parking lot, the mural was later relocated to Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, CA. It has since been destroyed.
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