[Press Release Announcing the "Acts of Peace" Exhibit - December 7, 1991] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing the "Acts of Peace" Exhibit - December 7, 1991]

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.
Date: May 16, 1991
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Programs and Activities, July 1991-June 1992] (open access)

[List of Programs and Activities, July 1991-June 1992]

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.
Date: July 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing the "Third Ward - First World: A Multimedia Installation" Exhibit - December 7, 1991] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing the "Third Ward - First World: A Multimedia Installation" Exhibit - December 7, 1991]

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.
Date: December 7, 1991
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: "Jubilations and Celebrations": The Spirit of African-American Life and Culture - 1991] (open access)

[Pamphlet: "Jubilations and Celebrations": The Spirit of African-American Life and Culture - 1991]

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.
Date: October 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing Exhibit of Local Artists - November 16, 1991] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing Exhibit of Local Artists - November 16, 1991]

Press release from Barnes-Blackman Gelleries announcing a gallery featuring local artists such as Michael Charles and Vicky Charleston.
Date: November 16, 1991
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photographs from Acts of Peace]

Above the first photo it says, "'Acts of Peace' Annette installing her exhibit June 1991." Below the second photo "Acts of Piece Opening Night June 1991 - Exhibition continued thru July 21, 1991."
Date: June 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Community Artists' Collective Fall Class Schedule] (open access)

[Flyer: Community Artists' Collective Fall Class Schedule]

Flyer advertising the Community Artists' Collective's fall class schedule. The courses offere include ceramics, photography, sewing, art appreciation, and more. The classes fun from September 14 through October 26, 1991. The second page contains a registration form.
Date: September 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Michelle Parkerson in Person at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston] (open access)

[Flyer: Michelle Parkerson in Person at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston]

Flyer advertising the appearance of filmmaker Michelle Parkerson at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on November 9, 1991. Her documentaries "Gotta Make This Journey: Sweet Honey in the Rock" and "...But Then, She's Betty Carter" will be presented. Parkerson will also present a video documentary workshop that day at the Community Artists' Collective.
Date: November 1991
Creator: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacqueline S. Martin to Michelle Barnes - December 30, 1991] (open access)

[Letter from Jacqueline S. Martin to Michelle Barnes - December 30, 1991]

Letter from Jacqueline S. Martin to Michelle Barnes discussing a planned coordination between Neighborhood Centers Inc. and Community Artists' Collective to develop after school, weekend, and summer arts programs for children in Houston from October 1992 through August 1993.
Date: December 30, 1991
Creator: Martin, Jacqueline S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing the "Jubilations and Celebrations" Exhibition - September 3, 1991] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing the "Jubilations and Celebrations" Exhibition - September 3, 1991]

Press release announcing the "Jubilations and Celebrations" art exhibit to be hosted at Barnes-Blackman Galleries from October 5, 1991 through November 16, 1991. The exhibit will feature paintings by Bruce Brown and paper sculptures by Wilmer Cannon.t
Date: September 23, 1991
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: The Spirit of African-American Life and Culture]

Postcard advertising the Jubilations and Celebrations art gallery presented by Barnes-Blackman Galleries. On the back on the card, the hours for the reception, gallery, and workshops are listed.
Date: October 1991
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to "Collectibles 91" Art Auction, 1991] (open access)

[Invitation to "Collectibles 91" Art Auction, 1991]

Letter from Community Artists' Collective inviting the recipient to the "Collectibles 91" silent auction taking place on Friday, November 22nd. Works from a selection of Houston artists will be auctioned.
Date: 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Houston's New Visionaries]

Postcard advertising an art gallery with several installation by various artists. The first exhibition is The Critical Decade by Roshini Kempadoo and Maxine Walker, photographers who express what is means to be Black and British in Europe. The first installation is Banthu by Annette Lawrence; Banthu is a word used by Black South Africans use Banthu as a word of solidarity. The second installation is Move? by Pat Ward Williams and the third installation was Shout by Colette Veasey.
Date: March 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing the "Art + Soul = Jazz" Exhibit - 1991] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing the "Art + Soul = Jazz" Exhibit - 1991]

Press release from Barnes-Blackman Galleries announcing the "Art + Soul = Jazz" art exhibit featuring the "artistic expression" of five artists. The exhibit ran from August 16 through September 22, 1991.
Date: August 1991
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Third Ward • First World] (open access)

[Flyer: Third Ward • First World]

Flyer advertising workshops contributing to the "Third Ward • First World" multimedia installation project featuring works from youth ages 11-18. The announced workshops' topics are video and photography.
Date: June 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: "Acts of Peace" Artist's Statement] (open access)

[Flyer: "Acts of Peace" Artist's Statement]

Flyer featuring the artist's statement from Annette Lawrence for her "Acts of Peace" art installation, dated May 22, 1991. Her multi-media installation "Concluding Remarks" covers the "ties that bind people and things generationally" and "Drawing Blood" is about the artist's menstrual cycle.
Date: May 22, 1991
Creator: Lawrence, Annette & Hirsche, Lee
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flyer: Workshops in Traditional African Art Forms]

Flyer containing information about the "Workshops in Traditional African Art Forms" series hosted by the Community Artists' Collective. The workshops were held August 5-8, 1991 and feature topics like hair braiding, storytelling, painting, and more.
Date: August 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Poster
System: The Portal to Texas History
["An Exhibit of Oil Paintings by Aleice Phillips Conley" Price Information, April 1991] (open access)

["An Exhibit of Oil Paintings by Aleice Phillips Conley" Price Information, April 1991]

Price information for the works shown at the exhibit of oil paintings by Aleice Phillips Conley held from April 6-28, 1991. The exhibit was hosted at Barnes-Blackman Galleries and the proceeds benefit The Community Artists' Collective.
Date: April 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Community Artists' Collection Donation Form] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Community Artists' Collection Donation Form]

Pamphlet containing information about the Community Artists' Collection and a donation form to make a donation to the organization.
Date: 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Body Movement by Buffy Landry] (open access)

[Flyer: Body Movement by Buffy Landry]

Flyer advertising the "Body Movement" class series hosted by dancer Buffy Landry. Classes begin each Saturday beginning April 10, 1991.
Date: April 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: After School Sculpture Program] (open access)

[Flyer: After School Sculpture Program]

Flyer advertising the Community Artists' Collective's After School Sculpture Program, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting February 19, 1991.
Date: February 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Aleice Phillips Conley]

Postcard by the Community Artists' Collective presenting an exhibit of oil paintings by Aleice Phillips Conley. The gallery was hosted by Barnes-Blackman Galleries.
Date: April 1991
Creator: The Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
["The Heart Within" Membership Show Information] (open access)

["The Heart Within" Membership Show Information]

Pamphlet containing information about the "The Heart Within" first annual membership show from the Community Artists' Collective. It has information about the artworks displayed. Proceeds from the show benefit the Collective.
Date: February 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: "The Heart Within" First Annual Membership Show] (open access)

[Flyer: "The Heart Within" First Annual Membership Show]

Flyer advertising the Community Artists' Collective's first annual membership show "The Heart Within", held from February 9 through March 10, 1991 at the Barnes-Blackman Galleries. It is Co-curated by Elizabeth Shelton and Annette Lawrence and proceeds benefit the Collective.
Date: 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History