Pleasant Plains in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Howard University Gallery of Art
Lulu Vere Childers Hall, Howard University Campus
— African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 1, 2013
1. Howard University Gallery of Art Marker
The Howard University Gallery of Art was established in 1928 on the lower level of Rankin Chapel. Professor James V. Herring (1897-1969), founder of the University's Art Department, and professor and artist James A Porter (1905-1970) were its first directors. In 1941 the gallery moved to Founders Library. Twenty years later it moved here to Childers Hall, named for Lulu Vere Childers (1870-1946), former director of the School (now Department) of Music.
The gallery's renowned African artifacts collection began with items donated by Howard Professor Alain Locke (1886-1954). Other collections include works by noted African American artists, as well as Renaissance and Baroque paintings and European prints.
Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the African American Heritage Trail, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 38° 55.451′ N, 77° 1.235′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Pleasant Plains. Marker can be reached from 6th Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lake So Blue (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Prometheans, Inc. (about 400 feet away); Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (about 500 feet away); Miner Teachers College (about 500 feet away); Miner Hall (about 500 feet away); Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (about 600 feet away); General Oliver O. Howard (about 600 feet away); Howard Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
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[Image caption:]
Prof. James A. Porter with one of his paintings.
Star Collection, DC Public Library; © Washington Post
Additional keywords. HBCUs
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2. Howard University Gallery of Art Marker
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3. Howard University Gallery of Art Marker
The marker hangs to the left of the doors facing at Lulu Vere Childers Hall, home of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 1, 2013
4. Howard University Gallery of Art
Lulu Vere Childers Hall
Building 28
Lulu Vere Childers Hall
Building 28
This is a photo of the building before the College of Fine Arts was renamed for alumnus, the actor Chadwick A. Boseman.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 1, 2013
5. Professor James A. Porter with one of his paintings
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6. James A. Porter
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7. African Artifacts
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8. African Mask
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9. Thespian Abodements & Ira Aldridge
Prithee, novice wayfarers!!
Travail yon inboard thoroughfare, to starboard
facades and porticos.
Ira Aldridge, American Negro, who a century ago was acclaimed throughout Europe, especially as Othello. Aldridge was officially invite by the King of Sweden to play in Stockholm, he received the order of Chevalier from the King of Prussia and was made a member of several European learned societies. He died in Poland in 1867 as was making plans for an American tour. — Harvard Library Theatre Collections
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