Delta Blues Press Release
September 26, 2024
Delta Blues Museum to Unveil New Permanent Sculpture Exhibit
Clarksdale, Mississippi
Artist reception on Oct. 3rd to include Q&A and book signing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Clarksdale, Mississippi - September 26, 2024] - Delta Blues Museum will soon unveil a new permanent sculpture exhibit, "Blues Portraits in Steel", featuring the works of Scott Cawood. The metal sculptor and author of Dancing with the Fire: A Collection of Essays and Images will be on hand to discuss his "Blues Portraits in Steel" sculpture series, which will be placed on permanent display in the Museum.
A self-taught sculptor with a background in blacksmithing and fabrication, Cawood's artistic career of over 40 years features repurposed scrap and found steel in nearly all of his metal works. Of his "Blues Portraits" series, Cawood says he found inspiration in the blues artists of Mississippi and sought "to capture the deep, honest, and raw emotion" heard the in their music, adding, "each portrait is my personal account of how that individual's music affects me." In addition to the exhibit, Cawood's collection of essays will be available in the Museum Gift Shop for purchase--the author will be available for book signing.
Museum Director Shelley Ritter applauds the work of Cawood and encourages the public to attend this free event. "Scott's use of materials and technique in creating these steel portraits give a tangible dimension to this powerful music," Ritter says. "We are honored to add these incredible works to our collection."
ARTIST RECEPTION, BOOK SIGNING AND Q&A WITH SCOTT CAWOOD
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd
Delta Blues Museum Gallery
5:30P - 7:30P
Live music from Anthony "Big A" Sherrod
sponsored by Visit Mississippi
**free and open to the public**


About Delta Blues Museum
Established in 1979 by the Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees and re-organized as a stand-alone museum in 1999, the Delta Blues Museum is Mississippi's first music museum. A 2013 recipient of the IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Services--the nation's highest honor for museum and library service to the community--and a 2014 recipient of the National Arts & Humanities' Youth Program Award, the Delta Blues Museum is dedicated to creating a welcoming place where visitors find meaning, value and perspective by exploring the history and heritage of the unique American musical art form, the Blues. The Museum is also recognized as a Great River Road Interpretive Center. For more information on events or programs, please call (662) 627-6820, or visit the Museum web site at www.deltabluesmuseum.org.
Members of the press may register in the PRESS ROOM on the Museum's website to access further information, downloadable images and related materials.
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Clarksdale, MS 38614
Phone: 662-627-6820
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