Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.                                                                                                                                                    D. Liskey-Wampler Art Professorship & Cultural Connections Artist-In-Residence Recipient

September 13th–October 14th, 2023                                                                                                                Opening Reception: September 22nd, 4–6pm

This exhibition features over 1,000 of Kennedy’s postcard prints, which are inspired by proverbs, sayings, and quotes, offering a visually delightful and informative experience. His prints and postcards bring typography to life, elevating the message through vibrant colors, many with multiple layers of ink and text, resulting in no two prints being truly identical.

Proceed and Be Bold

Tuesday, September 19 | 6-9 pm                                                                                                                        JMU Grafton Stovall Theater                                                                                                                             Free and open to the public

The School of Art, Design & Art History will be screening Proceed and Be Bold, a documentary film that follows the life and work of letterpress printer Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. "Proceed and Be Bold," is the story of Kennedy's transformation and journey from AT&T systems analyst to working class printer. The story is told through the eyes of Kennedy, his family, his friends and from colleagues around the country who've grown to admire Kennedy as much for who he is as for his bold, unapologetic, and culturally informed work. A review from the Independent Critic states, “What is essentially a biographical documentary becomes more, a look at American race, culture, money and the "American Dream."

There will be a Q&A session following the screening with Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.

This exhibit and documentary contain graphic images and words that viewers may find disturbing. This exhibit and documentary is intended for mature audiences, and viewer discretion is advised. Views and positions expressed in the exhibition and documentary are those of the artists and do not necessarily reflect the views and positions of the university.