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As a longtime business owner in Philadelphia, I have I buy African-American art because it represents the
admired and respected not only the entrepreneurial experiences of my people, both triumphs and tragedies.
spirit of Evelyn and Mercer, but also the quality of I always purchase African-American images. I became a
work that they present to the people in the city. They collector when I met Mercer Redcross through a mutual
have managed to bring people together through the friend. When I come home and see images of my people
phenomenal artwork that they showcase in their gallery on my walls, it makes my spirit soar!
and at their Annual Art Expo. As a consumer, I can
honestly say that I trust October Gallery and know that Madeline B. Swann, Ph.D.
when I make a purchase from them, I walk away with frst- Chemist
class quality. My love for artwork has grown over the Mitchellville, MD
years because of the art education that I received from
the gallery.
Willie Johnson
Chairman, PRWT Services
Philadelphia, PA
Frederick Douglas Lives Again by Charles White
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As a longtime business owner in Philadelphia, I have I buy African-American art because it represents the
admired and respected not only the entrepreneurial experiences of my people, both triumphs and tragedies.
spirit of Evelyn and Mercer, but also the quality of I always purchase African-American images. I became a
work that they present to the people in the city. They collector when I met Mercer Redcross through a mutual
have managed to bring people together through the friend. When I come home and see images of my people
phenomenal artwork that they showcase in their gallery on my walls, it makes my spirit soar!
and at their Annual Art Expo. As a consumer, I can
honestly say that I trust October Gallery and know that Madeline B. Swann, Ph.D.
when I make a purchase from them, I walk away with frst- Chemist
class quality. My love for artwork has grown over the Mitchellville, MD
years because of the art education that I received from
the gallery.
Willie Johnson
Chairman, PRWT Services
Philadelphia, PA
Frederick Douglas Lives Again by Charles White
147
146 147
