African American Realist Society
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This Group is for all members of Black Art in America who create in a realistic style, and collectors with an interest in Realism in Black Art. Our mission includes, but are not limited to the support of the following long term objectives:
1) An annual juried group exhibition
2) A museum for The African American Realist Society.
3) Academy style schools for Realism
4) Galleries specializing in Realism
5) Stir the consciousness of the African American community through art
6) Record our history through art, and document our struggle
7) Portray the Black image beautifully and at the very least realistically
8) Teach visual literacy in art.
Members: 40
Latest Activity: 4 minutes ago
There are many artists in Black Art in America who love to create in a realistic style. This group was created so that images and ideas can be exchanged. Additionally, debate and lively discussions can occur about the topics which we are most passionate about.This is a place where we can inform each other about events of particular interest to us. This group includes collectors interested in Realism in Black Art. Lets make this happen!
Top Collectors and Power Brokers of Black Art.
Started by Edwin Boone. Last reply by Edwin Boone Aug 6, 2012.8 Replies
The Mis-Education of The Black Artist.
Started by Edwin Boone. Last reply by Edwin Boone Jul 19, 2012.3 Replies
The Reilly Palette
Started by Edwin Boone. Last reply by Edwin Boone Jul 17, 2012.5 Replies
Top 14 Billionaire Art Collectors
Started by Edwin Boone Jun 28, 2012.0 Replies
Top 50 Art Collectors in America
Started by Edwin Boone Jun 28, 2012.0 Replies
AFRICOBRA
Started by Edwin Boone. Last reply by Turtel Onli Jun 28, 2012.3 Replies
Why did you choose Realism as a style to create your artwork ?
Started by Edwin Boone. Last reply by Karien Zachery May 25, 2012.37 Replies
Who are your favorite artists?
Started by Edwin Boone. Last reply by Justin Ramone Wilson Apr 25, 2012.35 Replies
Drawing Tips from the members of Realism in Black Art
Started by Edwin Boone. Last reply by Justin Ramone Wilson Apr 10, 2012.41 Replies
Subliminal Message in Henry Ossawa Tanner's "Anunciation" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Started by David G. Wilson. Last reply by Justin Ramone Wilson Mar 9, 2012.1 Reply
Successful Art
Started by Andrew M Grant. Last reply by Dareece Walker Dec 14, 2011.9 Replies
George Schuyler argued against Black art during the Harlem Renaissance. 6/16/1926
Started by Edwin Boone. Last reply by Edwin Boone Dec 5, 2011.5 Replies
The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain. Langston Hughes responds to George Schuyler. 6/23/1926
Started by Edwin Boone. Last reply by Edwin Boone Sep 3, 2011.6 Replies
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Comment by Edwin Boone on May 4, 2013 at 10:15pm
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Comment by Edwin Boone on May 3, 2013 at 6:57am
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Otto Neals teaches representational art in realistic style at Dorsey's Gallery on Wednesdays. The classes are free. There is also another free class on Saturdays for collagist, I'm not sure who teaches it. Dorsey's Gallery is located at the following location: 553 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY.
(718) 771-3803
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Comment by Edwin Boone on April 21, 2013 at 11:12am
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You are welcome Miguel.
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Comment by miguel angel recoba on April 21, 2013 at 10:01am -
UN GRAN ABRAZO Y GRACIAS POR RECIBIRME !! UN GRAN ABRAZO !!
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Comment by Tyrone Geter on April 19, 2013 at 2:35pm -
"Tyrone Geter and Otto Neals at the Dorsey Gallery, April 28 from 3-8, 553 Rogers Ave, brooklyn"
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Comment by Edwin Boone on March 7, 2013 at 8:39am
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Hoodies for the Holy Mother by Edwin Boone.
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Comment by Edwin Boone on March 1, 2013 at 1:54am
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More Images From NCA New York's 2013 Conference
Dr. Rosalind Jeffries at opening ceremony at the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Art. Photo by Rudy Collins.
Dr. Rosalind Jeffries giving lecture and tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Art during NCA New York's 2013 conference. Photo by Rudy Collins.
Sculpture Lorenzo Pace at NCA New York's 2013 conference at the Met. Photo by Rudy Collins.
Donna Williams, Metropolitan Museum of Fine Art, Chief Audience Development Officer, External Affairs Dept. Photo by Rudy Collins.
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Comment by Edwin Boone on February 23, 2013 at 8:49pm
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NCA NY EXHIBITION
VISION CULTURE CREATIVITY
AC-BAW Center for the Arts
128 South Fourth Avenue
Mount Vernon, New York 10550
914.667.7278, acbaw1@gmail.com
February 24 – June 29, 2013
Reception:
Sunday, February 24, 2013, 2-6 PM
Artist Talks (TBA)
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Comment by Edwin Boone on February 11, 2013 at 7:26pm
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Thank you Valencia.
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