Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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19 ■ B I S O N • j 2 THE GALLERY OF ART The Gallery of Art of Howard University, which was formally opened April 7, 1930, hat attracted the interest of many art lovers from all parti of the world. The fact that this gallery is the only one in the world directed entirely hy Negroes makes it unique. Never until now,” wrote an art critic in the New York Times of October 26. 1950, has there been such a place where Negro art students have had the opportunity to studv on such a large scale within the walls of their own institution, products of artists of the highest rank both at home and abroad. One of the main aims of the gallery is to develop in Negro youth an appreciation of that phase of art which formerly he had not the opportunity or incentive to study. Although there are many who believe that art is peculiarly characteristic of the Negro, until recent years little was done to inspire Negro youth to paint. On the contrary, many attempts were made to discourage him. The Department of Art at Howard University, through its gallery, is endeavoring to encourage this talent and at the same time further the general appreciation of art among Negroes. Mr. James Vernon Herring, graduate of Syracuse University, who organised the Art Department at Howard University ten years ago, « Erector of the gallery. T verity ,gh,

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1 9 • B I S O N -.32 THE SENIOR CLASS Colors: Blue and Orange Motto: Not on the heights but climbing” President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS Merril D. Booker Louise Pearson Ethel Randolph------------------- William A. Stansrurv T hirty