VIDEO: Portrait of Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges by Outer Banks artist James Melvin now on display at COA-Dare

VIDEO: Portrait of Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges by Outer Banks artist James Melvin now on display at COA-Dare

December 3rd, 2022

Outer Banks artist James Melvin created a portrait of Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges overlooking the ocean that is now on display in the Capt. Richard Etheridge Lobby at the College of the Albemarle-Dare County campus in Manteo.

On Friday, COA President Jack Bagwell, Dean Tim Sweeny and Joan L. Collins of the Pea Island Preservation Society explained the significance of the painting.

Ruby has requested the work of art be displayed publicly on the Outer Banks, and planning is underway for future locations.

Click to read more and see the unveiling of the portrait

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