Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center will celebrate alumnus and former teacher M.C. Richards by displaying her paintings, pottery, poetry, photographs, typescripts and other memorabilia in an exhibit that runs through Saturday, Aug. 20. Interim special events punctuate the two-month display, including a roundtable discussion among Richards’ personal and professional peers regarding her life and legacy on Thursday, July 7, at 7 p.m. ($5); Paulus Berensohn and Julia Connor’s poetry reading to honor their mentor on Friday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. ($8); and a barn party with pottery, poetry and a ceremonial tree planting on Sunday, July 10, at 1 p.m., to celebrate what would be Richards’ 100th birthday (free, registration required). Visit blackmountaincollege.org to learn more about each event, including information on discounts for BMCA+AC members and students. Photo by Jonathan Williams
Smart bets: M.C. Richards exhibit
![M.C. Richards](https://mountainx.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Jonathan-Williams-M.C.-Richards-1100x1123.jpg)
Before you comment
The comments section is here to provide a platform for civil dialogue on the issues we face together as a local community. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. See here for our terms of service. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion.