Past event
Join us for an evening celebrating two decades of breathtaking artistry by Michael Brown. This special retrospective showcases a stunning collection of his most iconic North Carolina landscapes, capturing the ever-changing beauty of the Tar Heel State. From the rolling hills of the Piedmont to the tranquil coastlines, Michael’s work invites viewers to explore the diverse and captivating natural scenery that has inspired his artistic journey.
The reception will feature a curated selection of Brown’s work from the past 20 years, reflecting his mastery of light, color, and texture as he conveys the essence of North Carolina’s landscapes plus get the opportunity to meet him in person! Whether you are a long-time admirer or discovering his art for the first time, this event promises to offer a fresh perspective on familiar scenes.
About Michael Brown: Best known as a muralist, Michael has completed murals and public art projects in cities across North Carolina and in Virginia, West Virginia, New York, Florida, Chicago and Baltimore. As part of the Chapel Hill/UNC bicentennial celebration, he was commissioned to do a mural painting for the Franklin Street Post Office as a companion piece to an existing mural by the distinguished Depression-era artist Dean Cornwell. His large realistic historical paintings also circle the walls in the historic Orange County District Court in Hillsborough, the rotunda of the Main Branch of the Greensboro Public Library, the Veterans Museum in Tarboro, and at other sites supported by local civic groups.