Name/Title
QuincyFest IEntry/Object ID
2011.1Description
"QuincyFest I" is an oil painting created in 2010 by Quincy, Florida, native James Thigpen. The painting depicts a scene at the community event, QuincyFest, a Blues and Barbeque festival celebrated for the past few years in the historic downtown courthouse square in Quincy. Local residents walk among the large barbeque grills and tents where local merchants sell arts and crafts. The scene is takes place late in the afternoon on a hazy day in early May.Acquisition
Accession
2011.1Source or Donor
Capital City Trust CompanyAcquisition Method
GiftDimensions
Height
17-1/2 inWidth
23-1/2 inInterpretative Labels
Label
James Thigpen (b.1943)
James Thigpen was born in the Sawdust neighborhood of Quincy, Florida. He majored in art at Florida A & M University and received a Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision from Florida Atlantic University in 1975. Thigpen worked for over 35 years as a school administrator and retried from the Broward County School system in 2001. Since retiring to Quincy, Thigpen has been an avid landscaper and gardener. Over the years, Thigpen has painted in various media including oil and acrylic and has also worked in pottery and clay sculpture.Created By
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February 3, 2011