Union City's Discovery Park Hosts Art Exhibit by Local Talent Jubie Henderson

Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee, is hosting an art exhibit by Jubie Henderson. The exhibit is part of the Southern Artist Showcase gallery, sponsored by Conley & Conley Law Firm. The gallery features Southern artists and introduces two new exhibits annually.

The opening event for the Henderson exhibit is on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Jennifer Wildes, Discovery Park's senior director of exhibits and collections, will lead a short program about Henderson's art. Henderson, a self-taught artist from Fulton, Kentucky, is known for his depictions of local birds.

Henderson also painted landscapes, including Reelfoot Lake. He started painting while recovering from rheumatic fever in his thirties. Despite no formal art training, Henderson had a natural talent for creating beautiful and balanced art.

Jennifer Wildes praised Henderson's work, saying, 'I have admired Jubie Henderson’s art since I first saw it in our storage. I’m excited for our guests to see his work in person.'

Henderson's art has been displayed at the Kentucky State Fair, the Midsouth Fair, the International Banana Festival, and the Kentucky State Capitol. He also had solo shows in Martin, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The Jubie Henderson exhibit at Discovery Park will be open until Aug. 11, 2024.

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