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On February 7th a group of Highwaymen
held Useppans captive at the Barbara Sumwalt Museum.
Fifteen paintings were displayed representative of
the Florida landscapes painted by a small group of talented Africa
American artists. Author Gary Monroe described the exhibit and the
work of these artists. He talked about their lives and works then
signed copies of his books The Highwaymen and
Harold Newton: The Original Highwayman.
The Highwaymen were men and one woman who
began painting in the 1950’s selling their canvases from the
trunks of cars along the East Coast of Florida for as little as
$25.00. Now their paintings command in the thousands.
The lecture was arranged by Museum Director Rona
Stage and hosted by The Useppa Island Historical Society.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed the presentation.
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