Don Carmichael: Ink in History| Holland Land Office Museum
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Join the Holland Land Office Museum for the latest exhibit, "Don Carmichael: Ink in History."
The exhibit will open on Tuesday, August 13, and will be displayed through December. "Don Carmichael: Inked in Hostory" features over 50 pieces of artwork from Don Carmichael in various mediums throughout his life.
The works come from the museum's collections alongside others loaned from Carmichael's friends and family. The exhibit can be seen during the museum's regular operating hours of Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm.
Don Carmichael was one of the most iconic artists from Genesee County in the 20th century. His works continue to grace the walls of homes and businesses across the county. He is locally known for his famous pen-and-ink sketches, " Memories of Historic Batavia."
Don Carmichael captured the historic essence of Batavia and Genesee County Offered; many have loved them ever since and proudly display them in their homes and offices.
Luckily, Carmichael sketched dozens of the landmark structures before Urban Renewal tore them down in the 1970s, or he captured them through old photographs. Carmichael stated I'm fond of Batavia and Batavia's history. It's rapidly disappearing, so I decided to record it for posterity."
Before his iconic pen-and-ink drawings, Carmichael played a significant role in the community by being Director of Advertising at The Daily News, where he worked for over 30 years.
Admission
- $5 for nonmembers
- $4 for members.
