Object Details
Artist
Martin, Edith I. (Irene) (1920-2008)
Collection Creator
Martin, Edith I. (Irene) (1920-2008)
Collection Citation
Edith I. Martin papers, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Edith I. Martin.
Scope and Contents
Curriculum Vitae for artist Edith I. Martin (OMRA) incudes limited biographical information, one-person and group exhibitions, collections, memberships, and listings. Some information is hand-written.
A quote included reads: "Beginning with reality, I blaze my own personal trail with color - painting my inner voice, seeking always to reach the viewer's spiritual self."
Major One Person Exhibitions include: Tel Gallery, Washington, DC (1985); NCOA Gallery Patin (1986); and The Sumner School Museum and Archives (1988).
Major Group Exhibitions include: Anacostia Museum (1974); Opus II Gallery (1975); American Art League (1976); Smith-Mason Gallery of Art (1977); Gallery of Fine Arts, Norfolk, VA (1977); Venable Neslage Gallery (1980); Comprehensive Marketing Systems (1985); Corcoran Art Auction (1985); and Bethune Museum; NCOA Gallery Patina (1986).
Collections include: Bernard Brooks; Lois Jones; Johnette Ennis; Josie Cole; Joseph Williams; Norma Mulligan; Comprehensive Marketing Systems; and Mitchel/Titus and Co.
Memberships: Washington Water Color Association; Woodbridge Art Guild; American Art League; Rockville Arts Place; Works Progress Administration; and D.C. Art Association.
Listings include: Encyclopedia of Living; and Artists in America.
All exhibitions in Washington, DC unless otherwise noted.
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Place
Washington (D.C.) -- District of Columbia -- United States
Topic
African American artists
African American women artists
African American painters
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Edith I. (Irene) Thompson Martin Papers
Edith I. (Irene) Thompson Martin Papers / Series 4: Exhibitions / 4.1: Promotional materials / OMRA Exhibitions
Extent
1 Brochure (8.5 x 11 inches)
Date
1974-1988
Container
Box 4, Folder 20
Archival Repository
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
Type
Archival materials
Brochures
Resumes
Biographies
Collection Rights
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Genre/Form
Resumes
Biographies
Collection Restrictions
Edith I. Martin Papers is the physical property of the Anacostia Community Museum. Literary and copyright belong to the author/creator or their legal heirs and assigns. This collection of records contains sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII) that has been redacted to protect individuals' privacy. For further information, and to obtain permission to publish or reproduce, contact the Museum Archives.
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Record ID
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