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Member Hour – Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art

Painting of people sitting in a cafe
Michael Ellison, Mickey Dees, 1987, woodcut. Photograph by Reis Birdwhistell. ©Michael Ellison
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Aug 08, 2025

9:00 am 10:00 am

Join Kerry and Betty Davis for a special guided tour of their collection, Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art.

This extraordinary exhibition presents 67 selected works from a body of art amassed over 35 years. Kerry, a retired mailman, and Betty, a former television news producer, gladly gave up many ordinary comforts in order to live with extraordinary paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures as their principal luxuries.

The Davises built one of the richest private collections of African American art in the world. This traveling exhibition is their way of sharing some of its highlights with art lovers outside of their home in Atlanta.

We will gather in the Atrium by Visitor Services before going up to the galleries together.

Reminder: Members are encouraged to bring up to two paying guests with them to each Member Hour.  

Registration requested.

Members: Free
Member Guests: $10

Not a Member? You can join today for a variety of benefits such as free admission to ticketed exhibitions like this one and free admission to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, to name just a few. Click here to learn more!

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