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A Artist Profle
I’ve always wanted to be a master artist. So, I found out It is still a good time to be an African-American visual
that you cannot be a master unless you learn from one. I artist. I say that because the opportunities are endless.
discovered that God was the greatest master, so I learned You can go as far as your imagination will take you.
from Him. The opportunities for licensing and publishing have never
been more lucrative than they are today. The business
Cal Massey opportunities in the art industry or art market are as
Visual Artist realistic as your will and ability to capitalize on it. Building
Moorestown, NJ a legacy is a concept that is achievable because of these
numerous opportunities. Building timeless, personal
legacies within a family and a business is a concept with
which I have put forth all of my energy. The process is
not an easy one, but I enjoy waking up every morning
knowing that there will be new challenges to overcome
and more goals to achieve.
Although I’ve been in this business for 30 years, I
still get chills when I see a young couple or an individual
buying African-American art for the frst time. The joy
I feel when collectors boast to me about how many
pieces of art they have in their homes is energizing.
It gives me that feeling I need to continue my pursuits
with aggressive determination.
In closing, I would like to give thanks to the October
The Creator inspires me. He puts whatever I need Gallery family, whom I have had a strong relationship with
in me. I admit that I love Black women and like to use for many years. There are few people in this business
them in my art. who have the love and care for artists that Evelyn and
Mercer Redcross do. They made a commitment to this
When I see young people look with respect and business many years ago, and today they are continuing
appreciation for the art of today, I think of Sankofa their business legacy toward a bigger and better
and how we must go back to the past to understand tomorrow.
the present.
Charles Bibbs
Frank Frazier
Visual Artist Visual Artist
Dallas, TX Moreno Valley, CA
Lady in Red Hat by Cal Massey
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I’ve always wanted to be a master artist. So, I found out It is still a good time to be an African-American visual
that you cannot be a master unless you learn from one. I artist. I say that because the opportunities are endless.
discovered that God was the greatest master, so I learned You can go as far as your imagination will take you.
from Him. The opportunities for licensing and publishing have never
been more lucrative than they are today. The business
Cal Massey opportunities in the art industry or art market are as
Visual Artist realistic as your will and ability to capitalize on it. Building
Moorestown, NJ a legacy is a concept that is achievable because of these
numerous opportunities. Building timeless, personal
legacies within a family and a business is a concept with
which I have put forth all of my energy. The process is
not an easy one, but I enjoy waking up every morning
knowing that there will be new challenges to overcome
and more goals to achieve.
Although I’ve been in this business for 30 years, I
still get chills when I see a young couple or an individual
buying African-American art for the frst time. The joy
I feel when collectors boast to me about how many
pieces of art they have in their homes is energizing.
It gives me that feeling I need to continue my pursuits
with aggressive determination.
In closing, I would like to give thanks to the October
The Creator inspires me. He puts whatever I need Gallery family, whom I have had a strong relationship with
in me. I admit that I love Black women and like to use for many years. There are few people in this business
them in my art. who have the love and care for artists that Evelyn and
Mercer Redcross do. They made a commitment to this
When I see young people look with respect and business many years ago, and today they are continuing
appreciation for the art of today, I think of Sankofa their business legacy toward a bigger and better
and how we must go back to the past to understand tomorrow.
the present.
Charles Bibbs
Frank Frazier
Visual Artist Visual Artist
Dallas, TX Moreno Valley, CA
Lady in Red Hat by Cal Massey
65
64 65
