Mercer A. Redcross, III – Vice President of Marketing

Posted on June 26, 2005June 27, 2016 by october

Mercer A. Redcross, III Vice President of Marketing October Gallery Native Philadelphian Mercer A Redcross, III co-founded the October Gallery with his wife, Evelyn, in 1985. The gallery’s first location was in the Powelton Village section of Philadelphia. Today, October Gallery is located the Germantown section of Philadelphia, where it continues to promote African American …

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Tom McKinney, Visual Artist by Juanita Frederick for Paint Magazine

Posted on October 30, 2004June 30, 2016 by october

The first art show and sale presented by October Gallery was for artist Tom Mckinney in 1985. Tom McKinney, Visual Artist   Written by Juanita Frederick for Paint Magazine Silkscreen printer, illustrator, designer, prolific water colorist and portrait artist, Tom Mckinney has made quite a name for himself with his rich portrayals of the Black …

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News Coverage of Philly Art Expo 18 – October Gallery

Posted on November 26, 2003June 29, 2016 by october

THE PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL ART EXPO The Art of Living Well One of the Nation’s Largest Art Expos The Annual Philadelphia International Art Expo is an expo of popular. World Art and The Art of Living Well. It offers unique and unequaled opportunities to build a customer base, to network, to compare artistic talent & product …

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YES, THIS IS THE BIG ONE !! Don’t miss this Art Expo. Post on africanamerica.org

Posted on November 1, 2003July 1, 2016 by october

To All, Especially Those In Penn Area YES, THIS IS THE BIG ONE !! Don’t miss this Art Expo. The October Gallery 18th Annual Philadelphia International Art Expo November 7, 8 and 9, 2003 Admission FREE Liacouras Center, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA The Nation’s Largest African American Art Expo Check out our ads for Expo …

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A mecca of African American art thrives – Expo 2003

Posted on March 27, 2003June 27, 2016 by october

By Matthew P. Blanchard INQUIRER STAFF WRITER POSTED: November 10, 2003 Maybe it was The Cosby Show, said influential gallery owner Mercer Redcross. Hanging on the walls of the Huxtables’ home was the work of African American artists, Redcross said, and African Americans in the 1980s took note. Or perhaps it was simply the inevitable …

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