The exhibit challenges Hollywood stereotypes, revealing the everyday grit, care, and tradition of real Florida cowboys. Featuring photos, ranch gear, and family storytellingthis exhibit celebrates a way of life rooted in North Floridas soil. Watch the video to learn more about the exhibit.
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Gadsden Arts is unveiling a piece of Gadsden County history that many neighbors might not even know exists. A new exhibit is shining a spotlight on the lives of modern-day Florida cowboystold through photography and storytelling.
Most people think of cowboys as something you only see in movies
We hope that visitors see this often unseen hard-working culture and so much morethat people realize the work that goes into it.
But here at Gadsden Arts, a new exhibit called American Grit: Florida Crackers, Cowboys & Cow Hunters is telling a different storyone rooted in the soil of North Florida.
Theyre working all day long every day, theyre taking care of the cattle, there is so much more than just labor. They really care about these animals and the work that theyre doing.
Gadsden Arts Museum’s Ashley Williams tells me Photographer Adam Rountree is behind the photos in the gallery. He spent years riding alongside Floridas modern-day cowboysdocumenting a lifestyle thats weathered generations.
Its worth learning about your history, its worth keeping the tradition alive.”
From ranch gear to the weathered faces in the photographs Gadsden Arts Museum’s Brittney Rollins says every detail reminds us that this life isnt just about cattleits about commitment, community, and culture.
This really a community endeavor, and were really happy that were able to bring part of history here to Gadsden Arts.
If you are interested in seeing the exhibit, opening day is Saturday, June 7
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from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gadsden Arts says there will be presenters and even activities for the youth to enjoy as well.
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