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| BLACK
ART NEWS TODAY |
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“Connecting People
with Art” Authors
Evelyn G. Redcross and Mercer
A. Redcross III
420 Pages Coffee
Table Style Book
This book is a written account of what October
Gallery
(OG) means to us. We attempted to unfold the saga of how OG evolved
over time. In addition we queried patrons and artists alike: "What is
the value of African American art to you?" Their personal responses,
interesting and insightful, are included throughout our story. Both our national and international patrons and
artists
have witnessed (first hand) the creation and development of the African
American art industry, which prior to the 1970s was almost
non-existent. This group of patrons and artists are part of what we
call "BlackStream Renaissance". Most African American artists market and exhibit
in the
African American community. Successful African American art festivals
and expos, where artists sell and exhibit, recognize the importance of
marketing to this special community. It is in this community where the
strength and the value of African American art begins. It is this
community that has provided the foundation for Blackstream Renaissance.
It is this community that has given us the content, the material, the
stories for "Connecting People with Art". This book recognizes the
pioneers of Blackstream Renaissance. |
Most African
American
artists market and exhibit in the African American community.
Successful African American art festivals and expos, where artists sell
and exhibit, recognize the importance of marketing to this special
community. It is in this community where the strength and the value of
African American art begins. It is this community that has provided the
foundation for Blackstream Renaissance. It is this community that has
given us the content, the material, the stories for "Connecting People
with Art". This book recognizes the pioneers of Blackstream Renaissance.
