Tennessee Valley Museum of Art is hosting a grand opening for its new exhibit: Kazari: Decorative Arts of Japan. The opening reception will be on March 22 at 6pm featuring sushi and cocktails and a collector’s tour.

ABOUT THIS EXHIBIT
Kazari means "to decorate" or "to adorn". It can also refer to the act of decorating itself. The word is used to describe the interplay between objects and their settings, and the way that decoration can transform ordinary spaces into something sacred. Drawn largely from the private Asian collection of Mr. Lynn Ray of Florence, AL. Kazari: Decorative Arts of Japan will examine the material culture of Japan through pieces from the 17th century - 20th century. Other works to be included in the exhibit will be drawn from the private collection of Wanda Isom and the Isom Collection (TVAA permanent collection).

FEATURING:
- Sushi and Cocktail Reception
- Collector's Tour with Lynn Ray
- Our special guest will be Mark Jackson, Honorary Consul General of Japan and Japanese American Society of Alabama President
- First Look at the exhibit which explores the deeper meaning of Kazari, which means 'to decorate' or 'to adorn' in Japanese.

EXHIBIT DATES AND LOCATION:
March 15-May15
Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
511 N. Water Street
Tuscumbia, AL
Call 256-383-0533 for further information.