Opening Reception: The Face of Appalachia Five Decades of Photographs
A reception-style gallery evening with Asheville photographer Tim Barnwell’s Appalachian documentary work, presenting 50+ images spanning nearly five decades. Prints from three landmark books and recent photographs trace regional faces, labor, and everyday mountain life.
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