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MAMA-girl! exhibit opening reception

  • Historic Ker Place 69 Market St. Onancock, VA (map)

Shore History is honored to welcome MAMA-Girl back to her roots in an exhibition honoring the life and work of Eastern Shore artist and pastor Mary Elizabeth “MAMA-Girl” Onley (1953-2018). The Opening Reception will be held Friday July 11 from 6 -8 p.m at Ker Place. The exhibit will remain on view from July 12 – November 7 and is free and open to the public. 

You are invited to explore a diverse collection of some 142 artworks and objects from MAMA-Girl’s studio, generously shared with the public by 10 lenders including the Barrier Islands Center and residents from the Eastern Shore, along with others across Virginia and Maryland.

More information can be found here:

https://www.shorehistory.org/temporary-exhibits

Earlier Event: July 11
Second Friday Art Stroll
Later Event: July 19
Soft opening of HOS Pavilion