“Faces of America” is a photo gala that will be hosted in the main gallery at the Hickory Museum of Art. The show is all about how different people from all over the planet come together to make America. No building can stand alone without its pillars and the pillars of our country are made from the souls inside each person who calls themself American. Skin, socioeconomic status, education are what make us different, but the passion for our country, our home, is what makes us alike. We as Americans must act as a beacon of hope to people all around the world who suffer from injustice everyday, we must stand together and show the world that people from all over the world can come together and make a great nation.
Each image in the exhibit is a portrait of a person who is part of our country, through each image you will be able to look through their eyes and see the world which they live in, they might not drive the same car as you, live on the same street, wear the same clothes, or even speak the same languages, but they all call America home.
The event photographer Hisham Qadri is a High School senior whose goal is to show the significance of identity, and how art is important to every society. During the event itself, along with the photo exhibit, Hisham will be presenting a short talk to the guests about the topics at hand, the guests will be able to also ask Hisham questions about himself and anything related to the topics.
There will be a dessert bar and drinks such as juices, sodas and coffee (no alcohol). The best dressed person that night will win a family level membership to the Museum of Art, business casual is the minimum dress code. This is only a one night event and all proceeds generated will be donated to the Art Museum and those funds will be earmarked for the specific purpose of funding programs to inspire and instill a passion for art in the youth of the local community.
There are various methods of entry for this event, the standard admission ticket for adults is $10 and youth 18 and under will be $7.50. Additionally there are multiple levels of donation, if you donate 20 dollars you will receive your name on a special Donor/sponsor board that everyone will be able to see and one ticket, 30 dollars gets your name on the sponsor/donor board and 2 tickets, 40 dollars gets you three tickets and your name on the sponsor/donor board, if you donate 50 dollars you will receive your name on the board, 4 tickets, and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a family membership to the Hickory Museum of Art. This exclusive membership also gains you access to various museums across the southeast, you will also get discounts on special events and fundraisers. Along with the membership you get access for early registration for summer camps, and discounts to the Science center shops. The rewards to each membership can be found online at the Museums website. The link will be attached below. "I hope all of you decide to come to this special event, it will truly be a night to remember." Hisham Qadri, photographer.
“The Arts and Sciences, essential to the prosperity of the State and to the ornament of human life, have a primary claim to the encouragement of every lover of his country and mankind.”
-George Washington.