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Ephemera March 4, 1941, Brown/ Risd Community Art Project Mar 1941

Ephemera March 4, 1941, Brown/ Risd Community Art Project

Correspondence and Ephemera

Acknowledgement receipt from the Carnegie Corporation of New York of a letter and report of the activities of the Community Art Project dated March 4, 1941.


Project Report March 1, 1941, Brown/Risd Mar 1941

Project Report March 1, 1941, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

This project report of March 1, 1941 from the Community Art project discussed the various activities that occurred. A visiting case of art exhibits was shown throughout the state of Rhode Island. A new picture lending library was created where people could rent artwork for a 2 month period.


Ephemera 1941, Brown/ Risd Community Art Project Mar 1941

Ephemera 1941, Brown/ Risd Community Art Project

Correspondence and Ephemera

Community Art Project administrative office mail addressed to James P. Adams of Brown University.


Calendar Of Events February 1941, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Feb 1941

Calendar Of Events February 1941, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of February 1941 includes an article entitled "Our Museum of Art as a Ceramic Treasury" (RISD Museum). Also included are exhibitions, concerts, and plays that take place in Providence. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts galleries and museums and the Museum of Modern Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City are also included.


Calendar Of Events January 1941, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Jan 1941

Calendar Of Events January 1941, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of January 1941 includes an article about the Varnum House in East Greenwich, RI. This is an historical house that was owned at one time by General Varnum, a Revolutionary War hero. Also included are plays, concerts, art exhibitions and lectures that took place in Rhode Island. Art exhibitions that took place in Massachusetts and at the Metropolitan Museum and Cloisters in New York are also included.


Calendar Of Events November 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Nov 1940

Calendar Of Events November 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of November 1940 includes an article about Rhode Island Replicas of Ancient Greek Art that are located in Colt Park in Bristol RI and Roger Williams Park in Providence, RI. Art exhibitions, concerts and plays taking place in Providence are also included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts, the Yale Art Gallery in New Haven and the Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Modern Art In New York City are also mentioned.


Calendar Of Events October 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Oct 1940

Calendar Of Events October 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of October 1940 includes an article about the RISD Museum of Art and the Community. Art exhibitions, concerts and plays that took place in Providence are also mentioned. Other art exhibitions in Massachusetts, the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum in New York are included.


Committee Proceeding June 11, 1940, Brown/Risd Jun 1940

Committee Proceeding June 11, 1940, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

The June 11, 1940 meeting of the Brown University/RISD Community Art Project was held at University Hall, Brown University. The circulation of exhibitions and the publication of the Calendar of Art events was discussed. The appointment of a full time man to continue the Project was discussed and this motion passed. Finances between Brown and RISD and the Carnegie Corporation were also discussed.


Calendar Of Events May 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project May 1940

Calendar Of Events May 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of May 1940 includes an article about the Rhode Island Music Project (WPA) and its activities throughout Rhode Island. Plays, concerts and art exhibitions that took place in Rhode Island also were included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York were also mentioned.


Calendar Of Events April 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Apr 1940

Calendar Of Events April 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of April 1940 includes an article about "Hurricane, an Orchestral Drama" a dance and musical piece. This was inspired by the Hurricane of 1938. Art exhibitions, plays and concerts that took place in Providence were mentioned. Also art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York were included.


Calendar Of Events March 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Mar 1940

Calendar Of Events March 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of March 1940 includes an article entitled American Cartoonists. Plays, concerts and art exhibitions that took place in Providence are included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and at the Museum of Modern Art in New York also are mentioned.


Financial Report March 1, 1940, Brown/Risd Mar 1940

Financial Report March 1, 1940, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

This is the financial report of March 1, 1940 of the Community Art Project of RISD and Brown University. This includes the use of Carnegie Corporation Grant for Art. Also the financial report from July 1, 1937-February 28, 1941 is included. This contains information about the use of the Carnegie Corporation Grant for Art and receipts and expenditures.


Picture Lending Library Report, Brown/Risd Mar 1940

Picture Lending Library Report, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

This is the March 1, 1940 report of the student Picture Lending Library of Brown and RISD. The Lending Library began in the spring of 1933 through a Carnegie Corp. grant and was housed at the art galleries at Brown and RISD. Pictures were purchased from various dealers. The idea was to promote having artwork as a part of one's surroundings and not as a study aid.


Calendar Of Events February 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Feb 1940

Calendar Of Events February 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of February 1940 includes an article entitled "The Neighborhood Guild of Peace Dale", which is a village in South Kingstown, RI. Plays, concerts, art exhibitions and radio programs that took place in Providence were also mentioned. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York also were included.


Calendar Of Events January 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Jan 1940

Calendar Of Events January 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of January 1940 includes an article about Modern Architecture. Plays, concerts and art exhibitions in Providence are also included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts are also mentioned.


Calendar Of Events December 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Dec 1939

Calendar Of Events December 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of December 1939 includes an article called Legends of Christmas in Art. This refers to a French Gothic diptych in ivory which was on display on the main floor of the RISD Museum. Plays, concerts and art exhibitions are also included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York are also mentioned.


Calendar Of Events November 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Nov 1939

Calendar Of Events November 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of November 1939 includes an article called Contemporary American Painting Exhibition written by John Frazier. This was about an event at the RISD Museum for artists to show some of their paintings. Also included are plays, concerts and art exhibitions in Providence. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts, the Yale Art Gallery in New Haven and the Museum of Modern Art in New York are also mentioned.


Calendar Of Events April 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Apr 1939

Calendar Of Events April 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of April 1939 includes an article about Art on Wheels....1939. This was about art shown in small places through-out Rhode Island in libraries, post offices and shop windows. This art was delivered via a station wagon. Also mentioned are plays, concerts and art exhibitions in Rhode Island. Art exhibitions in museums in Massachusetts are also included.


Project Report March 4, 1939, Brown/Risd Mar 1939

Project Report March 4, 1939, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

The number of exhibitions was listed and a campaign was mentioned to have each town in the state of Rhode Island with permanent space pay $25.00 annually. Various changes were discussed for the Community Art Project in the state of Rhode Island. The though was that small show spaces could be improved in a short time period.


Calendar Of Events March 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Mar 1939

Calendar Of Events March 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of March 1939 includes an article entitled American Industry and the BAUHAUS Point of View. Art exhibitions, plays, concerts and lectures that took place in Rhode Island are included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich, CT. are also mentioned.


Annual Report 1939, Brown/Risd Feb 1939

Annual Report 1939, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

This report of the Community Art Project discussed that the spaces had gone up from 12 from the previous year to 16 for this year. Other things went smoothly with the exception of the week after the hurricane in September 1938. The roads were in bad shape. It was discussed that there was a need for a full time person to continue the work of the Community Art Project.


Calendar Of Events February 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Feb 1939

Calendar Of Events February 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of February 1939 includes an article about The American Theatre by Candlelight. Plays, concerts, art exhibitions, and lectures that took place in Providence are also included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts are also included.


Calendar Of Events January 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Jan 1939

Calendar Of Events January 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of January 1939 includes an article about Rembrandt and Dutch Painting in the 17th Century. Plays, concerts, art exhibitions, radio programs and lectures that took place in Rhode Island are also included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York are also listed.


Calendar Of Events December 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Dec 1938

Calendar Of Events December 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of December 1938 includes an article called The Art Libraries of Providence. Providence Public Library, Brown University Library, the RISD Library and the Providence Athenaeum are all mentioned. Art exhibitions, plays, concerts and lectures in Providence are included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts, the Yale Art Gallery in New Haven and the Museum of Modern Art in New York are also included.


Calendar Of Events November 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Nov 1938

Calendar Of Events November 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of November 1938 includes an article about the Old Market House written by John Hutchins Cady. Art exhibitions, plays, concerts, and lectures that took place in Providence are also included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York are also included.


Calendar Of Events May 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project May 1938

Calendar Of Events May 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of May 1938 includes an article about gardening and mentions tours of local gardens and lectures about gardening. Also included are art exhibitions, concerts, and plays that took place in Rhode Island. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York are also included.


Calendar Of Events April 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Apr 1938

Calendar Of Events April 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of April 1938 includes an article called Art on Wheels. This discusses the traveling art exhibits that are shown in libraries, vacant stores and shop windows. There will be smaller exhibits than in previous years and these will change frequently. Art exhibitions, concerts, plays and lectures held throughout Rhode Island are included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and at the Museum of Modern Art in New York are also included.


Calendar Of Events March 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Mar 1938

Calendar Of Events March 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of March 1938 includes an article about four 18th century French tapestries on exhibition at the Faunce House gallery at Brown University. Also included are information about plays, concerts, lectures and art exhibitions in Providence. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art are also listed.


Calendar Of Events February 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Feb 1938

Calendar Of Events February 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of February 1938 includes an article about the Providence Committee of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. This is a membership where the more people join the more Brown University and RISD Museum of Art would benefit. Cost may be lowered for art exhibits loaned, for example. Also includes plays, concerts and art exhibitions listed in Providence and art exhibitions in Massachusetts, the Yale Art Gallery in New Haven and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.


Calendar Of Events January 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project Jan 1938

Calendar Of Events January 1938, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of January 1938 includes an article by Royal Farnum of RISD called Sweden's Message to Rhode Island. This is concerning craft museums in their natural habitat. Art exhibitions, concerts, plays and lectures that took place in Rhode Island were listed. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York also were listed.