Welcome to Omokunle! The House is Full of Children (open access)

Welcome to Omokunle! The House is Full of Children

Children's story and activity book from The Imag•I•Nation and Sheila Savannah based on the Omokunle exhibit at The Children's Museum of Houston. Omokunle Village is a fictional Yoruba village in Nigeria.
Date: 1989
Creator: The Imag•I•Nation
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Community Artists' Collective Summer Series '88] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Community Artists' Collective Summer Series '88]

Pamphlet containing information about the Community Artists' Collective's "Summer Series '88" programs and a registration form. The programs include drawing and sculpture classes and a selection of art workshops and run from June to August 1988.
Date: 1988
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Women of Color" Exhibit Price List - 1987] (open access)

["Women of Color" Exhibit Price List - 1987]

Price list for artworks shown at the "Women of Color" exhibit at the Security National Bank in Shreveport, Louisiana. The showing was held from January 30 through February 28, 1987.
Date: January 1987
Creator: Theatre of the Performing Arts
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Articles of Incorporation of Community Artists' Collective (open access)

Articles of Incorporation of Community Artists' Collective

Notarized Articles of Incorporation of The Community Artists' Collective.
Date: July 9, 1987
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: OpenView: The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists Entry From] (open access)

[Pamphlet: OpenView: The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists Entry From]

Pamphlet containing information about the "Open View: The Conscience of Black Women Artists" art exhibit and an entry form for artists. The exhibit is to be held at Barnes-Blackman Galleries from February 7-21, 1988 and features art from Black female artists residing in and around Houston.
Date: February 1988
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Incorporation of the Community Artists' Collective] (open access)

[Certificate of Incorporation of the Community Artists' Collective]

Certificate of Incorporation for the Community Artists' Collective, signed by Texas Secretary of State Jack M. Rains. The charter number is 01044156.
Date: July 9, 1987
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: "Women... Gifted and Black", 1988] (open access)

[Flyer: "Women... Gifted and Black", 1988]

Flyer advertising the "Women... Gifted and Black" arts and crafts exhibition, sponsored by the Houston chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
Date: 1988
Creator: National Coalition of 100 Black Women
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Bridges '88 Call for Entries] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Bridges '88 Call for Entries]

Pamphlet containing a call for entries and entry form for the "Bridges '88" art exhibit that features Black artists from Houston and Beaumont. The pamphlet contains information about the exhibit and an event schedule.
Date: January 1988
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Art Expo '87] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Art Expo '87]

Pamphlet containing information about the "Art Expo '87" event hosted by the Houston Area Urban League. It contains biographical information about the artists and the history of the event.
Date: July 1987
Creator: Houston Area Urban League
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Theatre Under the Stars Scrapbook: 1981-July 1987] (open access)

[Theatre Under the Stars Scrapbook: 1981-July 1987]

Scrapbook documenting the Theatre Under the Stars program from 1981 through July 1987, including photographs, programs, newspaper clippings, and other items.
Date: 1981/1987-07
Creator: Theatre Under the Stars
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Theatre Under the Stars Scrapbook: August 1987-October 1990] (open access)

[Theatre Under the Stars Scrapbook: August 1987-October 1990]

Scrapbook documenting the Theatre Under the Stars program from August 1987 through October 1990, including photographs, programs, newspaper clippings, and other items.
Date: 1987-08/1990-10
Creator: Theatre Under the Stars
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Map of the Corporate Structure of the Ensemble Theatre, 1987-1988] (open access)

[Map of the Corporate Structure of the Ensemble Theatre, 1987-1988]

Map of the corporate structure for The Ensemble Theatre, showing the hierarchy of roles within the theater.
Date: 1987
Creator: The Ensemble Theatre
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: The Consequence of Houston Black Women Artists] (open access)

[Flyer: The Consequence of Houston Black Women Artists]

Flyer advertising an exhibit titled "The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists: Honoring the Women Who Paved the Way" hosted at Barnes-Blackman Gallery and coordinated by the University of Houston-Downtown's University Program Council. The event takes place on February 7, 1988.
Date: 1988
Creator: University of Houston-Downtown University Program Council
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Third Annual Women... Gifted and Black] (open access)

[Flyer: Third Annual Women... Gifted and Black]

Flyer advertising the third annual "Women... Gifted and Black" art exhibition, taking place at the Ramada Inn on October 28, 1989. The event is hosted by the Houston chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black women.
Date: 1989
Creator: National Coalition of 100 Black Women
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: OpenView: The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists] (open access)

[Pamphlet: OpenView: The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists]

Pamphlet for the "OpenView: The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists" exhibit at Barnes-Blackman Galleries. It includes information about the artist, title, medium, and price of each piece.
Date: February 1988
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Harambee African-American Arts Festival #2] (open access)

[Flyer: Harambee African-American Arts Festival #2]

Flyer advertising the Harambee African-American Arts Festival taking place on May 12-13, 1989. The event will feature an African-American art exhibit and performances from the U-ZULU Dance Theatre of South Africa and Fua Dia Congo.
Date: 1989
Creator: Kuumba House
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Harambee African-American Arts Festival #1] (open access)

[Flyer: Harambee African-American Arts Festival #1]

Flyer advertising the Harambee African-American Arts Festival, taking place in Houston on May 13, 1989. The event is sponsored by the Kuumba House, Society for the Performing Arts, and the Midtown Art Center, in addition to a grant from the Cultural Arts Council of Houston.
Date: 1989
Creator: Midtown Art Center
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: "OpenView: The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists" Opening Reception] (open access)

[Pamphlet: "OpenView: The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists" Opening Reception]

Pamphlet for the opening reception for the "Openview: The Conscience of Black Women Artists", taking place on February 7, 1988. It contains information about the artists featured in the exhibition and gives special thanks to organizations that contributed to the event.
Date: 1988
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Women... Gifted and Black] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Women... Gifted and Black]

Pamphlet containing information about the "Women... Gifted and Black" art sale and exhibit taking place on November 25-26, 1988.
Date: November 1988
Creator: National Coalition of 100 Black Women
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Points of View: An Art Exhibition by Black Women Artists of Houston" Price List] (open access)

["Points of View: An Art Exhibition by Black Women Artists of Houston" Price List]

Page containing sale information about art pieces featured at the "Points of View: An Art Exhibition by Black Women Artists of Houston" exhibition at the Firehouse Gallery on March 21, 1989.
Date: March 1989
Creator: Firehouse Gallery
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Salutes Black History Month Annual Song Fest] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Salutes Black History Month Annual Song Fest]

Pamphlet containing information about the "Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Salutes Black History Month Annual Song Fest" taking place on February 19, 1989 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Houston.
Date: February 1989
Creator: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inivitation to the Harambee African-American Arts Festival Reception - May 1989] (open access)

[Inivitation to the Harambee African-American Arts Festival Reception - May 1989]

Invitation to the opening reception for the Harambee African-American Arts Festival taking place on May 5, 1989 at the Jones Hall Plaza in Houston. The festival itself will take place on May 13, 1989.
Date: May 1989
Creator: Kuumba House
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the Harambee African-American Arts Festival, 1989] (open access)

[Program for the Harambee African-American Arts Festival, 1989]

Program for the Harambee African-American Arts Festival taking place on May 13, 1989, containing information about sponsors, staff, and the performance schedule.
Date: May 1989
Creator: Kuumba House
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing the "Women... Gifted and Black" Art Exhibit, 1989] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing the "Women... Gifted and Black" Art Exhibit, 1989]

Press release announcing information about the "Women... Gifted and Black: A Unique Shopping Excursion" event hosted by the Houston Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. The event will feature an exhibit and sale from Black Women artists in addition a selection of performances from local theater production groups.
Date: 1989
Creator: National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History