Join the Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), a Columbia Museum of Art affinity group, on Wednesday, August 6, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Stormwater Studios for an inspiring evening with visual artist Quincy Pugh, whose bold and expressive work explores the beauty, courage, and complexity of Black Southern life.

This intimate gathering offers guests the rare opportunity to hear directly from the artist about his creative journey, view a selection of his artwork, and engage in meaningful conversation in the welcoming setting of Stormwater Studios.

Tickets: $5 / Free for FAAAC members — Join today!
Space is limited. Registration required.

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Itinerary

• 6:00 p.m. – Doors open; light refreshments served 
• 6:30 p.m. – Artist talk with Quincy Pugh 
• 7:00 p.m. – Studio visit with the artist
  

About the Artist
Quincy Pugh is a dynamic visual artist whose work honors the Black Southern experience through rich layers of color, texture, and emotion. He holds a BFA in Studio Art from Augusta University and an MLIS from the University of South Carolina.

Until his retirement in 2018, Pugh served as Film and Sound Manager at Richland Library, where he played a key role in coordinating exhibitions and collaborating with artists from across the country. Now fully dedicated to his studio practice, Pugh creates work that celebrates his community while reflecting his love of nature, photography, and Abstract Expressionism.

Working primarily in oil and acrylic, Pugh explores themes of struggle, joy, identity, and resilience. His art is known for its deep engagement with social justice, patriotism, and cultural identity.