Letter from Dorothy B. Lombard to the Community Artists' Collective thanking the organization for its contribution to the Houston Area Urban League and enclosing a membership card and certificate.

Program for the Community Artists' Collective's "Collectibles '92" auction and exhibition, held November 20 through December 23, 1992. It includes information about the artist, title, medium, and price of each piece.

Invitation to the "New Narratives: Student Art Inspired by Jacob Lawrence" exhibition held at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on November 24-29, 1992. The event features student art from The Community Artists' Collective, the Fifth Ward Enrichment Program, and Foley's Academy.

Letter from Michelle Barnes to Deloyd Parker offering the Community Artists' Collective's support for the SHAPE Community Center's Juvenile Delinquent Prevention Program. The Collective is a partner of the Harembee Project and is offering to provide classes in the arts.

Letter from Michelle Barnes to Roger Ward discussing the Community Artists' Collective's support for designating the Third Ward area of Houston as the neighborhood to initiate the Annie E. Casey Mental Health Project.

Draft for a flyer containing information for art sold at the Barnes-Blackman Gallery. There is a handwritten note at the end stating "We need to make sure that the name of the 'show' and the dates appear listing in the future".

Handwritten meeting minutes for the September 4, 1992 staff meeting at the Community Artist Collective. It includes discussions of the organization's goals, plans for distributing schedules internally, and ideas about staying committed to projects.

Photograph of six people around a circular table. There are two women seated on the left side of the table and the remaining four people are standing to the right of the table. In the center of the table there is a tennis trophy.

Preliminary schedule of events hosted by the Community Artists' Collective from July 1992 through December 1993. It includes "Thanks to" information to sponsors, volunteers, hosts, etc. where applicable.

Press release announcing the "U J I M A - Home, House Neighborhood" art workshop that will be held July 3-5, 1992. The workshop will be hosted by Dallas-based artist L. Jean Lacy.

In these papers, Michelle Barnes writes two drafts of a speech. Draft one, page one, "I am michelle Barnes artists, co-founder of the CAC, a community-based arts organization deeply rooted in Houston's 3rd and committed to serving all people of Houston through the arts. Our artist directed organization encourages out of the studio into processes which can utilize their skills and for which they can earn not only a living but earn credibility and visibility by quality service they promote. Tied to a government which wants to be and should be supportive of the people who support people. tied to the children who need to see and experience the rights of life. The joys of thinking, learning, doing, creative. Happy to have this opportunity to share this time with my colleagues in the work of that we have to each other. NEA- of the people/ for the people. We are tied to each other as artists, art educators, art administrators. As people practicing, perfecting, and professionalizing the art of giving back to our city. We are supportive of the NEA as an agency of the people being supportive of the people who do the work in neighborhoods across the country." …

Letter from Michael Galbreth to Michelle Barnes thanking her for agreeing to speak at the GAG rally for the arts and giving details about the event. The rally takes place on August 18, 1992 and is to show support for the NEA.

I am Michelle Barnes, Artist and co-founder of the Community Artists' Collective. We are deeply rooted in the heritage of Houston's 3rd Ward. We are deeply committed to serving all people of Houston though our art related work with individuals and other organizations across the city. It is good and I appreciate this opportunity to share this particular time and space m=with my colleagues in service to the people of our city and country to symbolize the ties we have with each other and many others across the nation working in our field of dreams and endeavor. We are tied to each other as artists, educators, administrators, mothers, fathers, and as people who vote, people who care. People who are practicing, perfecting, and professionalizing the art of giving back to our communities across the country. We want the National Endowment for the Arts. It must continue to be an agency of the people of America but the National Endowment for the arts must respect the people it serves. The Congress must let the NEA do the work it knows should be done.

Photograph of three women having celebratory drinks. On the table there is a trophy the resembles a tennis trophy. The woman on the far right is Michelle Swain Barnes, co-founder and Executive Director of the Community Artists' Collective.

Press release from Barnes-Blackman Galleries announcing the "Acts of Peace" exhibit featuring recent works by Annette Lawrence. The exhibit will run from June 9 through July 21, 1991. It will feature "Drawing Blood", a series of in-progress drawings, and "Concluding Remarks", a multimedia installation.

List of video screenings hosted by The Community Artists' Collective for Summer 1992.

Calendar of events hosted by the Community Artists' Collective for August 1992.

Photograph of two women at an art gallery. The woman on the left is Michelle Swain Barnes, co-founder and executive director at the Community Artists' Collective. The woman on the right is wearing a suit jacket with an apple brooch and circular earrings.

Preliminary schedule of events hosted by the Community Artists' Collective from July 1991 through June 1992. It includes "Thanks to" information to sponsors, volunteers, hosts, etc. where applicable.

Press release announcing an exhibit of local artists, including members of The Community Artists' Collective. The exhibit will run from May 15 through June 27, 1992.

Letter from the General Services Administration to Michelle Barnes discussing the commissioning of artwork for the U.S. Custom House in Houston as part of the Art-in-Architecture Program. The sender is arranging a meeting to plan the renovation of the building and discuss the nature of the art that will be placed within it.

Press release from Barnes-Blackman Galleries announcing the "Third Ward • First World: A Multimedia Installation" featuring artwork by teens ages 12-17. The installation will run from January 10 through March 1, 1992. The installation will have video, photography, sound, and painting.

Program schedule for Barnes-Blackman Galleries for the 1992-1993 season.

Pamphlet containing information about the "Jubilations and Celebrations: The Spirit of African-American Life and Culture" exhibition featuring art from Bruce Brown and Wilmer Cannon. It contains brief biographies of the artists and information about the displayed artwork. The exhibit was helf from October 5 through November 16, 1991.