Delita Martin’s series with Highpoint Editions titled Keepsakes will be on display during the College of Wooster Art Museum’s exhibition COLLECT: New Acquisitions from January 30th through April 30th, 2024.
COLLECT: New Acquisitions celebrates the generous contributions of donors to the Art Museum over the past five years. From the earliest years of the College, alumni and affiliates have supported its teaching and learning mission with gifts of art, artifacts, and funds. Donations comprise the greatest part of the Art Museum’s collection; each tells a story about the collectors, their interests, and their relationships to the college.
Update: On March 26th a talk was held to discuss Keepsakes led by Dr. Brittney S. Miles followed by an opportunity for attendees and students to take part in the acquisition decision for the College to purchase one the the seven portraits.
“At the end of the talk, sticky notes were distributed, and guests were encouraged to place their note on the wall beside the portrait that they liked the most. These votes would help with the College’s decision of which piece to purchase. It was difficult to choose, as each of the seven faces perfectly represented its own facet of childhood that would be worth adding to a permanent display. One girl was thoughtful and quiet. Another wore a playful smirk. Still another portrait smiled a toothy grin, eyebrows raised and eyes widened in that familiar expression of pure, youthful excitement. I would be happy to see any one of the pieces become a part of The College of Wooster Art Museum. Some will see the chosen print as a beautiful piece of art with stunning embroidery detail. For others it may serve as a mirror, reflecting the complex and funny and innocent memories of youth — the keepsakes of Black girlhood.” -Amanda Crouse in her article Reclaiming Black Girlhood and Innocence Through Art
Read more about the exhibition and the College of Wooster Art Museum here.
