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When we were children in a segregated school My collection of original art started with a piece by
in Kentucky, our teachers made sure we had an Columbus Knox, whom I frst met at the Rittenhouse
appreciation for African-American art, literature and Square Fine Arts Annual. I involved the community in
history. We had to memorize everything under the supporting art through workshops while I worked at the
sun that was written by Black authors, and we did library coordinating educational forums.
that throughout our time in school. So we have always
had, and will maintain, an interest in African-American Art is for everyone and is found everywhere, from
culture. As a family, we love to collect Black art the spectacular designs in the wings of a butterfy or
because it links us to our history. a fower in full bloom, to practical designs such as a
shoestring or a colorful toothbrush.
From left to right starting with the back: Freddie Black, The onus on art providers is to insure that artists are
Thaddeus Black, Herbert Black, Sharon Black and Ms. nurtured and that art is appreciated. Art advocates can
Black be the catalyst for cultivating “the evergreen efect,”
Art Patrons insuring that art is preserved.
Madison, WI
Frances Aulston
Founder and CEO, West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and
Paul Robeson House
Philadelphia, PA
She’s All We Got by Lucien Crump
115
114 115
When we were children in a segregated school My collection of original art started with a piece by
in Kentucky, our teachers made sure we had an Columbus Knox, whom I frst met at the Rittenhouse
appreciation for African-American art, literature and Square Fine Arts Annual. I involved the community in
history. We had to memorize everything under the supporting art through workshops while I worked at the
sun that was written by Black authors, and we did library coordinating educational forums.
that throughout our time in school. So we have always
had, and will maintain, an interest in African-American Art is for everyone and is found everywhere, from
culture. As a family, we love to collect Black art the spectacular designs in the wings of a butterfy or
because it links us to our history. a fower in full bloom, to practical designs such as a
shoestring or a colorful toothbrush.
From left to right starting with the back: Freddie Black, The onus on art providers is to insure that artists are
Thaddeus Black, Herbert Black, Sharon Black and Ms. nurtured and that art is appreciated. Art advocates can
Black be the catalyst for cultivating “the evergreen efect,”
Art Patrons insuring that art is preserved.
Madison, WI
Frances Aulston
Founder and CEO, West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and
Paul Robeson House
Philadelphia, PA
She’s All We Got by Lucien Crump
115
114 115
