Works from Chris Harsch and Guy Stricklin were part of the exhibit at the “Museum After Hours: People of Earth” event at the Mississippi Museum of Art on Sept. 21, 2017.
People gather to view artwork from Chris Harsch and Guy Stricklin at the “Museum After Hours: People of Earth” event at the Mississippi Museum of Art on Sept. 21, 2017.
Christina Johnson and Cassandre Connolly attend the “Museum After Hours: People of Earth” at the Mississippi Museum of Art on Sept. 21, 2017.
Chris Harsch was one of the artists featured at the “Museum After Hours: People of Earth” event at the Mississippi Museum of Art on Sept. 21, 2017.
Sandra Johnson poses for a photo at the Museum After Hours: “People of the Earth” event at the Mississippi Museum of Art on Sept. 21, 2017.
The Mississippi Boogie Krewe plays live at the “Museum After Hours: People of Earth” at the Mississippi Museum of Art on Sept. 21, 2017.
Tewodros Gebiba, mayor of Hawassa City, Ethopia, Carol O’Connor, president of Rhyme-N-Reason Foundation and Mathe Mengesha, M.D, head of health department in Hawassa City, Ethopia, pose for a photo at the Museum After Hours event at the Mississippi Museum of Art on Sept. 21, 2017.
Works from Chris Harsch and Guy Stricklin were featured at the Museum After Hours: “People of Earth” event at the Mississippi Museum of Art on Sept. 21, 2017.

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