The graf that begins: “Schools are another institution…” is so hard-hitting—like pretty much everything you shrewdly quoted from her emails—but dang. You’re both lucky to have each other. Thanks for sharing.
Have her contact Anita Bateman at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts or Director Gary Tinterow or Margaret Alkek Williams for a studio visit / show and tell of her superb paintings - she will be a hit with this crew.
I do not know these people. I got their names by googling "Houston Fine Arts" and up comes the museum and its leaders. You are more qualified than I am to act as your friend's agent in some outreach. Facts 1. Your friend has superb talent 2. She is Black 3. She is a woman 4. she is gay. This is called firing on ALL cylinders in today's Woke Capital A art scene. Museums and top galleries WANT your friend. All they need to know is that she exists - all good things will follow. I suggest you write a snail mail letter making your case with a few color prints of your friend's paintings asking for a meeting to discuss opportunities.
You make my day also.... Your painting of Sistuh Leslie is so excellent. Hope one day you have a show, if you want it. Always love your writing and insights....xo
The graf that begins: “Schools are another institution…” is so hard-hitting—like pretty much everything you shrewdly quoted from her emails—but dang. You’re both lucky to have each other. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for reading, Mr. Norris!
What a beautiful story of a more beautiful friendship. Now I love Sistuh Leslie too.
Your love is well-placed.
Two excellent painters.
She really is tremendous. Nobody around Houston understands her at all.
Have her contact Anita Bateman at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts or Director Gary Tinterow or Margaret Alkek Williams for a studio visit / show and tell of her superb paintings - she will be a hit with this crew.
Could you give her a proper introduction? Nobody knows ME.
I do not know these people. I got their names by googling "Houston Fine Arts" and up comes the museum and its leaders. You are more qualified than I am to act as your friend's agent in some outreach. Facts 1. Your friend has superb talent 2. She is Black 3. She is a woman 4. she is gay. This is called firing on ALL cylinders in today's Woke Capital A art scene. Museums and top galleries WANT your friend. All they need to know is that she exists - all good things will follow. I suggest you write a snail mail letter making your case with a few color prints of your friend's paintings asking for a meeting to discuss opportunities.
That's a really good idea.
The best art wasn't even in the article because we couldn't get it together fast enough .
You make my day also.... Your painting of Sistuh Leslie is so excellent. Hope one day you have a show, if you want it. Always love your writing and insights....xo
Thank you so much Mr. Savage!!
Cintra, thank you....you make my day!
Thank you for making mine!!