BFAC launches new exhibit

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 3:30 pm

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center begins a new exhibit, "History of the Common Man," by Tonya Holmes Shook. This painting, by Shook, is of a parade down the main street of Hastings, Okla., just two years after statehood. The occasion was the laying of the cornerstone at the new school. BA photo by Jean Hayworth
Shook's husband, Clarence, took many photos while he was overseas during the Korean War. This painting was a from a photo he took of his boots while he was in Lourdes, France. BA photo by Jean Hayworth

Jean Hayworth

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The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is opening a new exhibit in the Main Gallery, "History of the Common Man," by Tonya Holmes Shook, from Monday, March 18 through Friday, May 3.

A reception to celebrate the artist was held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 and was open to the public.

The artist draws strongly from her own heritage for her paintings and other art. She was born in Oklahoma, grew up in Tucumcari, New Mexico and has lived in Texas most of her adult life. As a result, she claims all three states as her home.

For the full story, check out the March 20 edition of the Breckenridge American.

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