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Quality of Art Expo Exhibitors and Celebrities

Hundreds of artists and art dealers have exhibited at the Expo. We can not possibly list all the artists that have been
a part of the event. Below are some that should be mentioned. Over the years the artists below either exhibited or

participated as special on-site guest artists or through live video conference.
Te overall quality of the Expo experience is shaped
by the selection of artists, programming, sponsors and Ernie Barnes, Samuel Byrd,
partnerships. Providing the exciting, the unusual and Charles Bibbs, John T. Biggers,
the exceptional is always the goal. Products and services Claude Clark Sr., LeRoy Clarke,

that are in some way uplifting for the community may
fnd a voice in the Expo. Te Expo is a conduit for Jimi Claybrooks, Leroy Campbell,
learning, expanding, sharing and experimenting. Allan Rohan Crite, James Dupree,
Paul Goodnight, John Holyfeld,
Te products of jewelers, clothing designers, potters,
painters and other artisans are subject to an evaluation George Hunt, Lois Mailou Jones,
October Gallery strives to create a spirit of cooperation
committee that aims for a diverse blend of African- Annie Lee, Samella S. Lewis,
and an atmosphere of order and reassurance; therefore,
American or culturally complementary artwork. Tis Cal Massey, Ellen Powell Tiberino,
we insist that our exhibitors are treated with deference,
helps to reduce unnecessary competition and better William Tolliver and Andrew Turner
consideration and compassion. Quality oil dropped on
ensures exhibitor proftability. Care is taken to avoid
the strategic parts of a wheel make it run smoother and
duplication of product whenever possible.
last longer. So it is with all the internal and external
Other quality issues include our eforts to maintain customers. Our aim is to treat everyone well so that the From left to right: Evelyn Redcross, unidentifed artist, artist Reba
Dickerson Hill, Edie Huggins, artist Ellen Powell Tiberino and artist
great customer relations with our internal and external Expo runs smoothly. It seems to us that an atmosphere Francina Hill.
customers by using three simple rules: (1) Te customer of teamwork prevails and spreads to all in attendance,
is always right; (2) Tere is no advantage in winning from the setup personnel to the hot dog vendor to
an argument and losing a customer; and (3) Nothing the venue managers to the attendees. Tis unity of

is worth losing compassion or consideration for our the environment seems to expand exponentially and
customers. pervades the Expo.

Expo Framing Partners
Artist Lois Mailou Jones (right), 1991.

Artists Benjamin Britt (left) and Artist Samuel Brown (left) and
October Gallery’s Juanita Barnes (left) Reba Dickerson Hill. Mercer Redcross.
and artist Bernard Hoyes (right).
Expo framing partner American Picture Expo framing partners Christopher & Co., and
Framing Company. Seven Arts Framing.
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