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RESEARCH & TRAVEL

Some Negro artists of the Nineteenth Century lived in Europe.  At this time, a considerable group of contemporary artists also live in Europe and, as a matter of fact, a few years ago an exhibit, "Twelve American Negro Artists Living Abroad" was organized in Copenhagen, Denmark.  Therefore, for a through explication of the subject, it would be necessary to visit Paris, London, Rome, Amsterdam and Copenhagen, in particular.

In addition, there is considerable art activity among Negro artists in such cities as Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and San Francisco and it will be necessary to personally contact artists in these cities.  Naturally, the schedule of travel would be coordinated in the most economical way and a conservative estimate for such expenses would be $10,000, to cover a period of one years travel and research.

If necessary a detailed travel plan can be submitted.

BACKGROUND

I have co-authored a book, "The Painter's Mind" to be published in the spring of 1969, by Crown Publishers, Inc. N.Y.C. which deals with certain technical aspects of artists structure and space.  The author was co-director of the exhibition, "The Evolution of Afro-American Artists, 1800-1950" at the City University of New York, which was the most comprehensive exhibition of the works of Negro artists.  I was art director of the exhibition "Contemporary Art of the American Negro" sponsored by the Harlem Cultural Council in July 1966.  During 1968, I lectured on aspects of Negro art history at Hampton Institute, Atlanta University, and I am additionally scheduled for lectures at