Color in Freedom: Journey along the Underground Railroad
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The stories of the Underground Railroad are some of the most powerful in American history. Color in Freedom: Journey along the Underground Railroad is an exhibition of 49 paintings, etchings and drawings by Joseph Holston. He captures the courage and determination of slaves required to escape to freedom. Color in Freedom is a visual interpretation and expression of a range of human experiences and emotions within the framework of this particular period in American history. The exhibition consists of four movements that track the flow of events in the lives of those traveled along the Underground Railroad: The Unknown World, Living in Bondage, The Journey of Escape, and finally, Color in Freedom. A 96-page full–color exhibition catalogue published by Pomegranate Communications, Inc. accompanies the tour.
Painter and printmaker Joseph Holston is best known for his use of vivid color, abstracted forms and expressive lines. His work, which consistently garners critical praise, is included in numerous significant public and private collections. The exhibition Color in Freedom is organized by the Arts Program of the University of Maryland University College. An accompanying education component consists of an integrated multi-disciplinary package including a virtual exhibition tour to be used in various classroom settings, and integrated lesson plans for specific disciplines as they relate to the virtual exhibition, such as: artistic interpretation of a historic event; artistic technique and style, including color and form; and cultural and social significance.
Specifications:
| Number of Works: | 49 paintings, etchings, and drawings |
| Organized by: | University of Maryland University College |
| Approximate size: | 190 running feet |
| Security: | Moderate security |
| Fee: | $6,500 |
| Reduced Fee: | $1,500 plus outgoing shipping For 8 weeks, mid-August 2010 to October 2010 and mid-April 2011 to December 2011 |
| Shipping: | Exhibitors pay outgoing costs within the contiguous US |
| Booking Time: | 8 weeks |
| Tour: | March 2009 - December 2012, possible extension, please inquire |
| Publication: | Exhibition catalogue published by Pomegranate Communications |
| Availability: | June 2011 - December 2012 |
| Contact: | Rachel Brocato |
Tour Schedule:
Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie, IN
March 7, 2009 - May 3, 2009
Muscatine Art Center, Muscatine, IA
August 30, 2009 - October 24, 2009
Amarillo Museum of Art, Amarillo, TX
November 6, 2009 - January 17, 2010
Mulvane Art Museum & National Site of Brown vs. Board of Education, Topeka, KS
February 5, 2010 - April 3, 2010
Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO
June 5, 2010 - August 1, 2010
US Mission to the UN, Geneva, Switzerland
November 17, 2010 - December 17, 2010
The Griot Museum of Black History and Culture
February 1, 2011 - March 29, 2011
Massillon Museum
April 24, 2011 - May 29, 2011
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