David C. Driskell Papers

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3rd February, 1988

Mr. David C. Driskell University of Maryland COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND

Dear Mr. Driskell:

I have just read your essay, "I Have a Dream: I Have Seen Black Hands", in THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, 21st January, in tribute to Charles White, the artist. The reason for this letter is because I received so much good from your essay, - also to admire the print reproduced on page 30.

It is inspiring to know about Charles White; his ambitions, endeavours, trials and tribulations: all adding up to a perfect, whole individual. At the moment, I am not able to put all my thoughts on paper, but was impelled to let you know how very much I enjoyed this particular essay.

I was particularly interested in the fact that White had settled at one time on the property where John Brown's son had been located. Indeed, it was "hallowed ground".

You mentioned Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., - I had written to Mrs. King after the tragic events of that sad day.

My letter concludes with the heartfelt prayer that the world will eventually slip from the bond of slavery, both physical and mental, where men of good will may clasp hands together in bonds of friendship.

How wonderful it would be to have such an exhibition as "Two Centuries of Black American Art" shown at the Vancouver Art Gallery!

This letter needs no reply, but be assured of my gratitude for your wonderful essay.

Sincerely yours [Drawing: Jean R. Wild's signature] Jean R. Wild (Mrs.)

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JULY/AUGUST EXHIBITIONS Solo Shows

Donald Baechler Paintings 1981-87. Thru September at Anderson Gallery.

H.J. Dollitz Photographs, Second Floor Gallery, Richmond Public Library, thru July 28.

James Draper Close-up photographic studies of nature. At Last Stop Gallery, July 8-30.

Dennis Frings Acrylics and mixed media. At Cudahy's, Aug. 12-Sept 7.

Reni Gower Sculpture, at Reynolds/Minor Gallery, thru July 15.

Michael Hoggard Architecturally-inspired drawings, at Last Stop Gallery, July 8-30.

Dianne Jackson Works at Sovran Band Gallery, Aug. 1-19.

Ahrung Kim Paintings. At MCV Hospitals, June 25-Aug. 31.

Barry L. Long "Moments of Being", black & white and color photography, single and multiple images, at Grace Street Gallery, June 27-Aug. 2.

Emmalou Martin Watercolors, MCV Hospitals, June25-Aug. 31..

James T. Rexrode "Mountain Memories: Memory Paintings by James T. Rexrode", 36 paintings of everyday life in Pendleton, W. Va. Rexrode (18871976) used car paints on cardboard and masonite to paint scenes of his hometown. At Meadow Farm Museum, thru Aug. 28.

Group Shows

Suzanne Applegate, Shirl Tandlich, Lee Watson "The Sensuous Connection", drawings, paintings, sculpture. At Artspace 1306, thru July 31.

P' ter Brown, Joseph Detweiler, Susanne Grandis, Gary Hughes "New Artists Show", drawings, paintings, clay, wood and bronze sculpture. At Cudahy's July 15Aug. 10.

Lorraine Brevig, Doug Hayes, Doug Jones Gellman Room, Richmond Public Library, thru July 28.

Wayne Chambers, Laura Gornto, Marsha McDade, David Zuck At Lodan Gallery, thru Aug.

Carlie Collier, Doug Hayes, Pam Shelor, and others Photography, at Artspace 1306, Aug. 1-31.

David Dick, Linda Lucas, Linda Nakatani, Maurine Olsen, Angie Wiggings, and others "Summer Fun Shirts", show of T-shirts painted with fabric markers by artists represented by Art Works Gallery. The artists' shirts are for sale as well as fabric markers and blank shirts. Thru the summer.

Jeff Fronczak, Richard McCord, Laura Gornto, Mary Del Poppolo, Paul Teeples, Janet Gilmore-Bryan, Ed Steinberg, Andreas Bality, Carlie Collier, Cindy Neuschander, Christopher Fay, Mary Creede Review exhibition of artists who've shown at A Gallery Space since last September.

Metropolitan Artists Association Gellman Room, Richmond Public Library, Aug 2-30.

Richmond Artists Association Sovran Bank Gallery, thru July 29.

Crestar Gallery "En Plein Air", thru July 22.

"Oriental Painting Show for Peace", works by students of University of Richmond professor Ahrung Soonja Woo, July 23-Sept. 2.

Franklin Gallery Works by gallery artists, show by appointment only during July and August.

Gallery Mayo Show of 19th and early 20th century American and European works from their collection, July and Aug.

Hand Workshop "New Art Forms for Virginia", contemporary crafts, thru Aug. 12.

Sarah D. November Gallery "SeniorARTy", works by senior adult members of the Jewish Community Center, including painting, tinwork, needlepoint, and a doll house. Thru the end of July.

Reynolds/Minor Gallery Show by gallery artists in August.

1708 East Main Benefit show by gallery members and invited guests, July 15-31.

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Virginia Museum "The Glory of the Page: Medieval and Renaissance Illuminated Manuscripts from the Glasgow University Library" Illuminated manuscripts and early printed books from the 9th-16th centuries have been selected for this exhibit to show the different national schools of manuscript illumination and the overlap between handwritten manuscripts and the early printed book. Thru Aug. 14.

"Craft Today: Poetry of the Physical", 300 pieces created by 286 artists since 1980 provide a panoramic survey of contemporary crafts. Aug. 9-Oct. 2.

Gallery Closings Many galleries close or have reduced hours during the summer months

Franklin Gallery will be open by appointment only during July and Aug. Call 788-8038.

Last Stop Gallery will be closed during August

Marsh Gallery will be closed during July and August.

1708 East Main will be closed during August.

Gallery Classifieds $.35 per word, $3.50 minimum. Classifieds must be submitted by the first of the month preceding publication to the Gallery classifieds, 1306 E. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Payment in full must accompany ad.

Slide shot of 2-D or 3-D artwork, 35mm, 2-1/4x2-1/4 or 4x5 format, in my studio or yours. Custom printing, film processing. Fast, highquality work. Doug Hayes, 7866780 daytime, 788-0592 evenings.

Advertise in Gallery magazine. Show your support for Richmond's visual arts. For rates and information, call Ronnie Sampson, 788-1358.

Gallery magazine is looking for advertising salespeople to work on a commission basis. Call 788-1358.

Back issues of Gallery (Sept.-May/ June) available, $3.50 each. Send check or money order to: Gallery, 1306 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219.

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March 15, 1989

Dear David, I would like to purchase two of your works from the Old Westhury Show; "Vertical Movement" and "Four and Five Are One." Please send me the price of the works and the number of payments you will accept. Thank you for continuing to create such marvelous work which has brought so much enjoyment to me and my family. Give my love to Thelma. Love, Zeta (?) P.S. I should sign this "Yours for more credit" [image alt text: smiley face]

April 24, 1989

Dear David, Enclosed you will find a money order for two hundred dollars for the first installement payment for "Vertical Movement" and "Four and Five Are One." Just for the record adn to make sure you are in agreement with the figures, I would like to go over the payment plan. The cost for the two works is two thousand two hundred dollars (thank you for your generous consideration). I will send monthly payments of no less than two hundred dollars each month with the exception of August and September. I will make up the difference before the twelve month time period is up. Let me know if there are any discrepancies Thank you again. The new additions to our Driskell Collection has been enhanced. Give my best to Thelma. Love, Zeta

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