Opening Reception "Ozark Roots"

"Ozark Roots” evokes a return to origins shaped by land, labor, and lived memory. It suggests the Ozarks not just as a place, but as a cultural backbone—where traditions, folklore, craft, and resilience grow from generations of connection to hills, forests, and waterways.

 “Ozark Roots” speaks to work grounded in heritage and environment, honoring rural narratives, hand-made knowledge, and personal histories while also reinterpreting them through contemporary voices. It’s about what takes root in a specific place and how those roots continue to influence identity, creativity, and belonging.

Featuring a live performance by Allison Williams