Kate Medley: Thank You Please Come Again
Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- LocationJule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
- DescriptionPhotojournalist Kate Medley covers national news in the American South, focused on storytelling and environmental portraiture. In this exhibition, Medley invites viewers to see the people and culinary art of service stations, convenience stores and quick stops located across the South, shining a light on the unexpected community, generosity and creativity found in hidden corners of the U.S.
- Websitehttps://calendar.auburn.edu/event/kate-medley-thank-you-please-come-again
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