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Archives and Special Collections Finding Aids
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Collection Overview
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| Creator: | Northeastern University (Boston, Mass.). African American Master Artists-in-Residence Program. |
| Title: | African American Master Artists-in-Residence Program records. |
| Dates: | 1976-1993 (bulk 1977-1988) |
| Call Number: | A80 |
| Location: | 31/2, FF4/D10 |
| Volume: | .15 cubic ft. (1 box, 1 flat file folder) |
| Scope and Content Note: | This collection documents many of the art exhibitions and activities hosted by African American Master Artists-in-Residence Program in its first decade. It contains administrative documentation and newsletters that detail upcoming events, promotions and appointments, recent awards, and grants. The newsletters also include photos of artists at various exhibits. Other publications include flyers, posters, invitations to events, descriptive brochures, and schedules. There are also certificates from the Mayor of Boston, the Boston City Council, and the Governor of Massachusetts. |
| Historical Abstract: | The African American Master Artists-in-Residence Program (AAMARP) began in 1974 when Northeastern University provided studio space to artist Dana Chandler. Established officially in 1977, the program was the first African American artist-in-residence program in the United States, providing studio space on an annually renewable basis to visual artists. The first exhibition by African American Master Artists-in-Residence Program debuted at Boston City Hall in 1977. Between 1978 and 1988, the organization held approximately ten openings a year. Originally located on Leon Street in the old Ruggles building, the program moved in 1988 to its current location at 76 Atherton Street in Jamaica Plain, Boston. |
| Arrangement: | Arranged in one alphabetical sequence. |
| Subjects and Contributors: |
- Chandler Jr., Dana, 1941-
- Northeastern University (Boston, Mass.). African American Master Artists-in-Residence Program.
- African American art – Massachusetts – Boston
- African American artists – Massachusetts – Boston
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| Restrictions: | The collection is unrestricted. |
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| Processor: | Finding aid prepared by Lisa Luna,
May 2004 |
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