Oak Ridge Boys William Lee Golden Art Exhibition

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In celebration of the arts and in commemoration of Viva Florida 500, the Pensacola Museum of Art unveiled an exhibition of works by The Oak Ridge Boys' William Lee Golden. It will be on display from July 2 to August 31. A, by invitation only, VIP reception sponsored by The West Florida Alumni Association and the University of West Florida Division of Anthropology and Archaeology will be held on Thursday, August 22nd. "Picasso once said that painting is just another way of keeping a diary,'' says William Lee. ''I totally agree. My paintings not only document my travels, but they reveal what captures my eye and heart." Schedule of events for the reception: • VIP private reception 5:30 - 7:00 • Open to the public 7:00 - 9:00 Along with landscapes of scenes from around the world, a new piece honoring the historic landscapes of Florida will be unveiled as a commemorative tribute to Viva Florida 500. Pensacola Museum of Art hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM. The museum is closed Sundays and Mondays. Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for seniors, $2 for students and active duty military. Children under 5 are free. Tuesdays, admission is free to the public. For more information about the Museum call (850) 432-6247, visit the website at www.pensacolamuseumofart.org or follow on Facebook at "The Pensacola Museum of Art is excited to welcome to our galleries the art of William Lee Golden, a great musical and landscape artist talent. We welcome an American legend to our museum and invite the public to see Mr. Golden's art," says Mike Bass, Executive Director of the PMA. Running concurrent with the museum exhibit, The Pensacola International Airport will also be displaying an exhibit of photographs taken by Golden which he used as guides for his paintings. The airport exhibit will be on display from May 1 to August 31 for arriving and departing passengers. About William Lee Golden As arguably one of the most recognized pers