Meharry Library and Archives to Host Unveiling of Celebrated Artist’s Meharry-Themed Works

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) — In keeping with its 2024 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Art,” the Meharry Medical College Library and Archives is hosting an unveiling of renowned local artist James Threalkill’s newest works—created specifically for Meharry Medical College. The event will take place at 4 p.m. Feb. 29 on the lower level of the S.S. Kresge Learning Resource Center on the Meharry Medical College campus. A reception will follow. This event is open to the public.  Threalkill, a Nashville native and Vanderbilt University graduate, created a special commissioned piece at the request of Sandra Parham, library executive director at Meharry, to complete the Meharry art series.& “The pieces we will be unveiling depict the colorful pigmentation and style that those familiar with James’ work have come to love and enjoy,”& Parham said. “In creating these spectacular images, James captures ‘the spirit of this place we call Meharry.’ We invite you to come and share the big reveal of the latest addition to our archives.”& Threalkill, a longtime activist and volunteer, has won numerous community service awards for his youth art programs, such as the PAVE WAY mural painting program for underserved students. In addition, the artist...