Thornton Dial, Sr. from the Gadsden Arts Permanent Collection
On view now through June 13, 2024
Bates Permanent Collection Gallery 
Thornton Dial, Sr. was a self-taught artist whose assemblages, created from found materials, brought attention to sociopolitical issues including racism, homelessness, and war. Dial worked for decades before realizing that what he created would be considered “art,” and is now considered one of the creative geniuses of his time. This exhibition presents a selection of Dial’s assemblages from the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum Permanent Collection, including exciting new acquisitions.
Free admission for museum members, children 17 and under, and children's field trip groups. Nonmember adults $5.