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Artist Talk with Photojournalist Richard Bickel
Friday, August 21 | 12:00 – 1:00pm
Join us for an unforgettable artist talk and presentation with Richard Bickel, the award‑winning American photographer and photojournalist whose work has carried him across more than 70 countries and into the pages of the world’s most influential publications.
Known for his striking ability to capture humanity with honesty, grit, and resilience, Bickel brings decades of global storytelling to Thomasville Center for the Arts in his exhibition No Borders, on exhibit in the Main Gallery August 20-October 30, 2026.
In this artist talk, Bickel will share the stories behind some of his most compelling images—moments shaped by conflict, celebration, resilience, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.
As an extension of this exhibition, the Center will be collecting donations for the Center for Cuban Studies (CCS), an organization raising awareness of Cuban culture and the Cuban people. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a raffle, with all proceeds benefiting CCS in support of basic needs in Cuba.
Free and open to the public; RSVP appreciated.
Thomasville Center for the Arts is a Blue Star Museum!
A Huge Congratulations to Our 2026 Youth Public Art Winners!
1st place Winner, Tiffany Alba, THS Scholar’s Academy
The Youth Public Art component of Due South gives young artists the opportunity to contribute creatively to the festival while gaining hands-on experience in public artmaking and community engagement. Through this program, students work alongside artists and educators to create meaningful works that celebrate imagination, collaboration, and the power of the arts in public spaces. We are especially grateful to Flowers Foods for their annual support, which helps make year-round arts education opportunities for youth possible and continues to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers.
Competition Winners:
1st Place: Tiffany Alba, THS Scholar’s Academy
2nd Place: Brianna Edwards, THS Scholar’s Academy
3rd Place: Jasmine Moore, TCCHS
Honorable Mention: Emily Sadler, TCCHS
Presented by:
Resident Art Partners
