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Photograph of the artwork Networth, by Savannah-based artist William Kwamena-Poh. This artwork is part of the exhibition "The Journey is Mine: Chapter One" at Telfair Museums' Jepson Center in Savannah, GA. — William Kwamena-Poh (Ghanaian, B. 1960); Networth, 2010; Gouache on watercolor paper; 18 x 28 inches; Courtesy of the artist.

Get to Know Savannah Artist William Kwamena-Poh

The Journey is Mine: Chapter One is a solo #art912 exhibition with the Savannah-based artist Kwamena-Poh (B. 1960) focused on watercolor paintings of everyday life from his native Ghana, West Africa.

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#art912 William Kwamena-Poh Artist Talk

Telfair Museums presents an artist talk with Savannah-based artist William Kwamena-Poh in conversation with Erin Dunn, Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. The discussion centered on our #art912 exhibition The Journey is Mine: Chapter One, on view at the Jepson Center.

#art912 William Kwamena-Poh Artist Talk

Telfair Museums presents an artist talk with Savannah-based artist William Kwamena-Poh in conversation with Erin Dunn, Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. The discussion centered on our #art912 exhibition The Journey is Mine: Chapter One, on view at the Jepson Center.

Source to Sea: Ansley West Rivers (2 min read)

#art912

#art912 is an initiative dedicated to raising the visibility and promoting the vitality of artists living and working in Savannah through exhibition opportunities, public programs, and outreach.

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The Legacy of Gari Melchers at Telfair Museums

In addition to being an acclaimed painter, Gari Melchers served as Telfair's art advisor and helped build our permanent collection!

The Legacy of Gari Melchers at Telfair Museums

In addition to being an acclaimed painter, Gari Melchers served as Telfair's art advisor and helped build our permanent collection!