Join Rivers of Steel for the opening reception of Memory Scenes: A Kathleen Ferri Retrospective, a free public reception in the Bost Building’s upper gallery. Drop in from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for an open house—in conjunction with Homestead Live Fridays, or sign up for a limited capacity timed ticket between 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., when artist Kathleen Ferri will be mingling with guests. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Kathleen Ferri first picked up a paintbrush at 58 years old. Now 95, her “memory scenes” will be collectively on view for the first time—including a number of paintings that will also receive a public debut. Kathleen’s work preserves the small-town streets of her childhood with an intuitive sense of history and the warmth of sentiment. They radiate with color and burst with joy as expressive figures make their way through downtown Turtle Creek, riverside mills, Kennywood heritage days, and more. See the Mon Valley as few have in this career retrospective, presented by Rivers of Steel and augmented with archival artifacts from the organization’s collections. Memory Scenes: A Kathleen Ferri Retrospective is curated by Barbara L. Jones, chief curator at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, and Ron Baraff, director of historic resources and facilities for Rivers of Steel.
View the full schedule of programs in conjunction with this exhibition.
October 8, 2021, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Free; drop-in from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.; registration required for 7:00-9:00 p.m. timed tickets.
The Bost Building is located at 623 E. Eighth Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. Free parking for visitors is available in the lot behind the building which is accessed from Heisel Street.
For more information, contact info@riversofsteel.com.
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