502 Page Coffee Table Art 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.Look Inside Our Book
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Table of Content Page 12
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Table of Content Page 13
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October Gallery Story Page 32
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Artists Charles Bibbs, Frank Frazier and Cal Massey Page 64
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Honorable Chaka Fattah, Renee Chenault-Fattah, Esq. and Dr. Samuel Fergerson Page 66
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Artists Paul Goodnight and Deborah Shedrick Page 86
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Vic Carter Page 104
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Things Graphics Page 122
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Doll Collection Page 130
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Entertainer Jill Scott Page 148
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Good Times - Artist Ernie Barnes Page 152
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Billy Dee Williams Page 170
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Mike Tendler and Melodee Kessler Page 176
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President William Jefferson Clinton Page 188
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Philadelphia International Art Expo Page 192
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Expo Exhibitors Page 209
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Artist Andrew Turner Page 258
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Tom Joyner Page 315
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Art Dealers, ArtJaz and Samuel Fredericks Page 336
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Dr. Erlene Bass Nelson Page 392
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Dollmaker Patricia Coleman-Cobb Page 416
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The Brazilian Connection Page 420
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The Bull Market Page 438
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