Column: Homecoming for Dr. Charles Smith a celebration for both the artist and Aurora
- Posted on April 21, 2026
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Column: Homecoming for Dr. Charles Smith a celebration for both the artist and Aurora

On Friday, the 85-year-old sculptor, who created controversy as well as hundreds of pieces of visionary African American folk art during his many years in Aurora, was honored by the city that at one time seemed to turn its back on this man…