
“Painted Roots: Images of Black Southern Life,” an Ernest Lee exhibit, will open at the Cotton Club Museum on Sunday, Sept. 14.
The opening reception of the exhibition will be at 4 p.m. at 837 SE 7th Ave. in Gainesville. Click here for tickets to RSVP for the free event.
Lee (1962-2021), “Was known as a folk artist and was often called Florida’s Van Gogh because of his robust impasto style with rich and vibrant colors. He really enjoyed painting country scenes from his youth and was considered an art whisperer for people, as he helped them recapture their childhood memories through painting.” (from his obituary, Gainesville Sun, Dec. 2, 2021)
The exhibit will be open at the museum through Jan. 20, 2026.