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Collecting African-American art is extremely important My interest in art was sparked by a mentor, the late
to me. African-American art is an adjunct to African- John Allen Jr., founder of Freedom Theater in Philadelphia.
American history–indeed American history and world He ignited my interest in the arts and cultural arena.
history. Too few African-Americans appreciate the John had an infectious energy and passion about art and
importance of the concept of endowment of and everything artistic. He taught me that artistic and cultural
preservation of our history. The collecting and the organizations are an important part of any economic
passing on of our art supports this concept in a development strategy and enhance the overall quality of
mighty way. life in a community.
October Gallery, particularly here in the Philadelphia A picture of John Allen hangs in my ofce and is one of
area, has played an extraordinary role in exposing our my favorite collectibles. Aesthetically, the piece brings a
community to this art; art that, for years, only a few certain vibrancy and life to my legislative district ofce.
African-Americans were familiar with. Each year tens of
thousands attend October Gallery’s hugely successful Dwight Evans
Art Expo. WDAS FM Radio and WHAT AM Radio Pennsylvania State Representative
are among the growing number of African-American– Philadelphia, PA
oriented businesses that prominently display Black art
pieces. October Gallery has played a major role in this
phenomenon.
Kernie Anderson
Radio Executive
Philadelphia, PA
Locked in Prayer by Darian Robbins
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Collecting African-American art is extremely important My interest in art was sparked by a mentor, the late
to me. African-American art is an adjunct to African- John Allen Jr., founder of Freedom Theater in Philadelphia.
American history–indeed American history and world He ignited my interest in the arts and cultural arena.
history. Too few African-Americans appreciate the John had an infectious energy and passion about art and
importance of the concept of endowment of and everything artistic. He taught me that artistic and cultural
preservation of our history. The collecting and the organizations are an important part of any economic
passing on of our art supports this concept in a development strategy and enhance the overall quality of
mighty way. life in a community.
October Gallery, particularly here in the Philadelphia A picture of John Allen hangs in my ofce and is one of
area, has played an extraordinary role in exposing our my favorite collectibles. Aesthetically, the piece brings a
community to this art; art that, for years, only a few certain vibrancy and life to my legislative district ofce.
African-Americans were familiar with. Each year tens of
thousands attend October Gallery’s hugely successful Dwight Evans
Art Expo. WDAS FM Radio and WHAT AM Radio Pennsylvania State Representative
are among the growing number of African-American– Philadelphia, PA
oriented businesses that prominently display Black art
pieces. October Gallery has played a major role in this
phenomenon.
Kernie Anderson
Radio Executive
Philadelphia, PA
Locked in Prayer by Darian Robbins
95
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