The Asheville Art Museum will present a groundbreaking overview of the life and work of Rev. McKendree Robbins Long (1888 – 1976) p.m. Sept. 6-Dec. 1. Long is the grandfather of the well-known painter, fresco artist and Asheville resident Ben Long.

The exhibition will be accompanied by several public programs. At 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, the museum will present “A Conversation with the Long Family.” Benjamin F. Long IV, McKendree Robbins Long III, Marie Mickey and other members of the Long family will share remembrances of their grandfather. At 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, David Steel, curator of European Art at the North Carolina Museum of Art, will offer a glimpse into the life and art of Rev. Long, discussing his education and influences including old master illuminations. All programs are free with museum admission.

This exhibition is organized by Van Every Gallery, Davidson College and the N.C. Museum of Art. A catalogue is available for purchase in the Museum Shop.

The Asheville Art Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m on Sunday. The Museum is open every Friday until 8 p.m. Special docent-guided tour packages are available for groups and students. The Museum is located in the Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center, 2 South Pack Square, in downtown Asheville. Admission to the Museum is $6 for adults and $5 for seniors, students with ID and for children 4-15 (children age three and younger are admitted free). Members are admitted free to the museum. The Asheville Art Museum receives general operating support for its programs from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency, the United Art Campaign of the Asheville Area Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency in addition to many other foundation, business and individual supporters.