In conjunction with the opening of Ashley Bryan: The Spirit of Joy exhibition, four panelists will share their joyful remembrances of Ashley Bryan drawn from their relationships, both personal and professional, with him. 

• Nichols B. Clark, founding director of The Ashley Bryan Center
• Parrish Dobson, photographer and educator
• Jennifer R. Gross, independent curator and writer
• Ashley J. Swepson, nephew of Ashley Bryan

Alison Crites, SVAC’s Manager of Exhibitions & Interpretive Engagement, will moderate the panel. Afterwards, attendees are invited to join us for the public opening of the exhibition from 2–4 p.m. 

Event image: Ashley Smiling, photo by Parrish Dobson