LMFA Velox Ward Interview Discussion

This archival conversation, originally recorded in September 2023, features a discussion on nationally recognized Longview artist Velox Ward hosted by the Longview Museum of Fine Arts. The conversation is moderated by Tiffany Jehorek, Executive Director & Curator of the Longview Museum of Fine Arts, alongside Derek Frazier, LMFA Art Historian, Curator, and Collections Manager. Joining them is Andrew Walker, who at the time served as Executive Director of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas, a position he held until August 2025. Together, the panel reflects on Ward’s artistic legacy, his East Texas roots, and the significance of his work within Texas art history. Walker offers curatorial insight from the Amon Carter Museum, helping situate Ward’s practice within broader regional and national conversations surrounding American art. Originally presented as part of LMFA’s Couch Discussion Series, this recorded conversation is being re-shared to highlight Velox Ward’s enduring impact and continued relevance within contemporary discussions of Texas art and culture. In this featured archival discussion, the panel reflects on Ward’s artistic legacy, his roots in East Texas, and the significance of his work within Texas art history. Walker offers curatorial perspective from the Amon Carter Museum, helping to situate Ward’s practice within broader regional and national conversations. This conversation originally took place as part of LMFA’s couch discussion series and is being re-shared to spotlight Ward’s enduring impact and continued relevance in contemporary discussions of Texas art and culture.