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ARLINGTON COLLECTS 2008 April 12 - June 29 The Arlington Collects 2008 exhibit is a project where we look into the museum's own backyard to explore the interests of local residents and re-engage our residents and businesses to support the museum while offering them a more diverse assortment of programs and exhibits. This falls under the Museum's new mission to broaden our vision as we provide access to art for the cultural enrichment and economic development of our community. The show represents a group of Arlington collectors whose interests vary from historic to contemporary objects of art. The show is a blend of paintings, prints, furniture and other art pieces. There are Chinese ornaments and furniture that were brought back to this country before the Boxer Rebellion in China which occurred in 1900. Several historic paintings from America and Europe complement the collection of contemporary Chinese woodblock prints and French Lithographs from the 18th century. Paintings from the American West include contemporary and historic periods. This grouping is highlighted by several master painters that represent the Taos Founders and Santa Fe Art Colony that painted in the early to mid-1900's along with other significant artists of this same time period. The works of these artists are rare and normally found only in the best museums in the world. This will be an extremely important art event in the city of Arlington. As the vision is broadened, it is also vital that we build awareness in the community of the cultural choices that are available. Our strategy is a departure from the norm as we will commence a media program to tell the people we are open and to promote our upcoming exhibits which will cover a much wider and diverse audience. The success of the Museum depends on the involvement of the community. We are extremely appreciative and honored by the those individuals whose generosity, cooperation and assistance have allowed us to have this show by lending their possessions to us. Tom and Diane Cravens Kirk Pearson Jeff and Liz Poster Bill Ryan Beth Wright We would also like to thank for their support: WRR 101.1 Classical Radio Fort Worth Star Telegram Arlington Alliance of Arts Cravens Collection Exhibitions Menu on view now upcoming exhibitions exhibition archives to submit a proposal Poster Collection Private Collection: Tinch Pearson Collection Wright Collection

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