This summer, we are delighted to host an exhibition dedicated to a name synonymous with American folk tradition.  David Holt, a four time Grammy award winner, celebrated musician, storyteller, and longtime collaborator with the late Doc Watson.  Best known for preserving and performing traditional Appalachian music, David has spent decades documenting the mentors who shaped him.  

In addition to David’s paintings, this exhibit will feature an early look at some of David’s photographs that will feature in his upcoming book.  Mentors and Friends, The End Of An Era, is currently in development and features a foreword by former North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper.

As David has said,  “One of the greatest things in my life has been to get to know and learn from so many wonderful mentors. As it happened, I was able to witness the end of an era, the last of the pioneer generation.  These folks have a power and wisdom that you just don’t see in the modern world.  They grew up before self-doubt was invented.”