[Sketches of Áshe Logo] (open access)

[Sketches of Áshe Logo]

Sheet of graph paper with "Áshe" written on it several times in a variety of styles. The phrase "The Force to Make Things Happen" is written near the center of the page.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for the Children's Heart Workshop] (open access)

[Flyer for the Children's Heart Workshop]

Flyer for the Children's Heart Workshop led by Michelle Barnes and Annette Lawrence. The text is in the center of large illustrated heart and there are smaller hearts around it.
Date: February 9, 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for Third Ward, First World] (open access)

[Flyer for Third Ward, First World]

Flyer for the multimedia art installation, "Third Ward, First World." The background of the flyer is a repeating motif of the title in gray, and the details of the installation and workshops are written in black. There are four events listed, two workshops, a visiting artist presentation, and the installation's display.
Date: 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Coffee Talk, August 21, 1993] (open access)

[Flyer: Coffee Talk, August 21, 1993]

Flyer for the Community Artists Collective's event, Coffee Talk, featuring Lorenzo Thomas, Sekou Karanja, Israel McCloud, and Kinny Abair. The text is printed on a background photo of a crowded place and there is an illustrated coffee cup containing the time and location of the event.
Date: August 21, 1993
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Coffee Talk, May 21, 1994] (open access)

[Flyer: Coffee Talk, May 21, 1994]

Flyer for the Community Artists Collective's event, Coffee Talk, featuring Anita Richmond Bunkley, Garry Reece, and Cricket. The text is printed down the center-left of the flyer and there is an illustrated coffee cup with "Words" written in the coffee in the upper right.
Date: May 21, 1994
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for Workshops in Traditional African Art Forms] (open access)

[Flyer for Workshops in Traditional African Art Forms]

Flyer for workshops on traditional African art forms featuring artist, Darlington Ndubike. The text is listed in the center on a stylized drawing of a two-faced person and includes the dates, locations, and activities for the workshops.
Date: August 1991
Creator: Watson, Maya Imani
System: The Portal to Texas History
Business Volunteers for the Arts (open access)

Business Volunteers for the Arts

Document discussing the Community Artist's Collective's desire to secure tax exempt status and the activities the collective has planned for 1987-1988.
Date: 1987
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release for Open View: The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists] (open access)

[Press Release for Open View: The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists]

Press Release for the art exhibit, "Open View: The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists," at the Barnes-Blackman Gallery and at the Sterling Student Life Center at Texas Southern University.
Date: January 24, 1988
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing the Broadcast of the "Gwendolyn Brooks, A Natuional Treasure" Documentary - February 26, 1990] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing the Broadcast of the "Gwendolyn Brooks, A Natuional Treasure" Documentary - February 26, 1990]

Press release announcing the broadcast of the two-part "Gwendolyn Brooks, A National Treasure" documentary on March 4, 1990 on KPFT/Pacifica Radio. The documentary covers poet Gwendolyn Brooks' February 1990 Houston visit.
Date: February 26, 1990
Creator: KPFT Pacifica Radio
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
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program Schedule for Community Artists' Collective, 1990-1991] (open access)

[Program Schedule for Community Artists' Collective, 1990-1991]

Preliminary program schedule for events hosted by the Community Artists' Collective for August 1990 through July 1991.
Date: 1990
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting Minutes for the Artist Group Organizational Meeting - April 9, 1990] (open access)

[Meeting Minutes for the Artist Group Organizational Meeting - April 9, 1990]

Meeting minutes for the artist group organizational meeting at the Community Artists' Collective held on April 9, 1990.
Date: April 9, 1990
Creator: Davis, Claudia
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing the "Ancestral and Urban Intrigues" Exhibit, April 1990] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing the "Ancestral and Urban Intrigues" Exhibit, April 1990]

Press release from The Community Artists' Collective announcing the "Ancestral and Urban Intrigues" exhibit featuring artwork from Jean Lacy. The exhibit ran from April 19 through May 27, 1990. Lacy will also conduct workshops at Texas Southern University teaching about collages.
Date: April 1990
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing the "Ancestral and Urban Intrigues" Exhibit, April 1990 #2] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing the "Ancestral and Urban Intrigues" Exhibit, April 1990 #2]

Press release from The Community Artists' Collective announcing the "Ancestral and Urban Intrigues" exhibit featuring artwork from Jean Lacy. The exhibit ran from April 19 through May 27, 1990. Lacy will also conduct workshops at Texas Southern University teaching about collages.
Date: April 1990
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Jean Lacy to Michelle Barnes - March 26, 1990] (open access)

[Card from Jean Lacy to Michelle Barnes - March 26, 1990]

Card sent by Jean Lacy to Michelle Barnes expressing his excitement for the art exhibition he was invited to. Jean says that he and his son will travel to Houston with the art pieces that he will bring to the exhibition. Jean also expressed gratitude to Michelle for the invitation.
Date: March 26, 1990
Creator: Jean Lacy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing the "Acts of Peace" Exhibit - May 16, 1991] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing the "Acts of Peace" Exhibit - May 16, 1991]

Press release from Barnes-Blackman Galleries announcing the "Acts of Peace" exhibition featuring works from Annette Lawrence to be hosted from June 9 to July 21, 1991. The exhibit will include works from the artist's "Drawing Blood" and "Concluding Remarks" series.
Date: April 16, 1991
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing "The Children's Hour" Workshop Series - October 16, 1990] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing "The Children's Hour" Workshop Series - October 16, 1990]

Press release from the Community Artists' Collective announcing "The Children's Hour" art workshop series. It includes six workshops covering topics such as African Folktales, mask making, gallery tours, and more. The workshops run from October 20 to November 24, 1990.
Date: October 16, 1990
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
Children's Hour Schedule 1991 (open access)

Children's Hour Schedule 1991

Schedule for the Community Artists' Collective "Chidlren's Hour" program for the year 1991. It gives the dates, titles, and the coordinators or each events.
Date: January 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Programs and Activities, May 1991-January 1992] (open access)

[List of Programs and Activities, May 1991-January 1992]

List of programs and activities hosted by the Community Artists' Collective for May 1991 through January 1992,
Date: May 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
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
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History