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This image appears to be a scanned document from a newspaper or a publication related to contemporary art in Boston. The document is titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston" and provides information about the formation and goals of the New England Society of Contemporary Art.
The text in the document discusses the establishment of this society with the aim of introducing Boston and New England residents to the characteristics of contemporary or modern art. It mentions the limited exhibitions available at the time, such as those by the Harvard Society of Contemporary Art, the Pancoast Gallery, and the Boston Society of Independent Artists, and notes that there were very few opportunities for Bostonians to view examples of modern art.
The document also outlines the structure of the society, which includes three classes of members: sustaining, active, and associate. It explains that the active and associate members would contribute financially to the working fund, with the funds intended to cover the cost of exhibitions. Additionally, the text mentions the inclusion of a student class, which would provide art students in New England with opportunities to learn about contemporary art.
The document further details the officers of the society, including Charles Hopkinson as president, Walter H. Kilham as secretary and treasurer, and a board of governors and an advisory board with various names listed. The text also mentions that the first Boston exhibition would take place at the Boston Art Club from December 23rd to January 15th of the following year.
This image shows a yellowed, vintage paper clipping or printed document titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston." The text is written in a serif font and appears to be a news report or announcement about the formation of a new organization dedicated to promoting contemporary art in Boston and New England. The document lists the purposes, objectives, and structure of the society, including the different classes of membership and the names of the officers and board members. It also mentions that the society has no permanent home but plans to hold exhibitions, with the first one scheduled at the Boston Art Club. Handwritten notes on the left side of the document include "Art News Dec. 14 1929," indicating the source and date of this clipping. The paper has four circular holes on the left side, likely from being stored in a binder.
This image displays a single, aged page of paper, likely from a scrapbook or archive, with three punched holes along its left edge, suggesting it was once filed in a binder.
The page features a newspaper clipping centered on the page. The clipping is enclosed in a thin border and contains a news article with the headline:
Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston
The article, datelined "BOSTON," announces the formation of the "New England Society of Contemporary Art." Its purpose is to familiarize Boston and New England residents with contemporary or modern art, which the article notes is rarely shown in Boston at the time. It mentions existing but infrequent exhibitions by the Harvard Society, the Faneuil Gallery, and the Boston Society of Independent Artists.
Key points detailed in the article include:
Also visible on the page, in the upper left corner, is handwritten text in pencil that reads: “Clad Art / Dec. 4 / ’29,” indicating the article was likely clipped and dated December 4, 1929. The page itself appears yellowed with age, but the text remains highly legible. The photograph is taken against a plain, light-blue background.
The image shows a page from a newspaper with a heading "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston" and a subheading "The New England Society of Contemporary Art has been organized with the general purpose of helping to familiarize the people of Boston and New England with the characteristics of contemporary or modern art." The page is dated December 1929. The text is printed in black ink on a white background, and the page has a slightly worn appearance, with some creases and folds.
The image is a photograph of a piece of paper that appears to be a news clipping. The clipping is rectangular and has a light cream color. The text on the clipping is written in black ink and is arranged in a single column. The clipping is mounted on a white background, which is slightly larger than the clipping itself. The clipping has a title at the top that reads "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston." The text below the title provides information about the formation of the New England Society of Contemporary Artists in Boston. The society was formed with the purpose of familiarizing the people of Boston and New England with the characteristics of contemporary or modern art. The society intends to hold at least three exhibitions each year in Boston and in other important New England cities. The society's board of directors includes Walter H. Kilham, H. Charles Hopkinson, and Samuel D. Biggs. The society's advisory board includes Frederick C. Bartlett, Robert Treat Paine, Jr., Paul J. Sachs, and Montgomery Sears. The society's treasurer is John R. Spaulding. The clipping also mentions that the society has no permanent home but that an exhibition was held at the Boston Art Club during the past summer and that another exhibition will be held at the Magnolia Club from December 23rd to January 14th next year.
The image shows a typed document titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston". The document appears to be a news article or announcement discussing the establishment of the New England Society of Contemporary Art in Boston. Here is a detailed description:
The article provides details about the formation of the society and its objectives:
Purpose and Goals:
Membership:
Exhibitions:
Leadership:
The article reflects the early 20th-century interest in modern and contemporary art, highlighting efforts to bring avant-garde art to the public and foster a community of artists and supporters in Boston. The inclusion of prominent names on the board of governors underscores the society's credibility and ambition.
Overall, the document serves as a historical record of the formation and early activities of the New England Society of Contemporary Art in Boston.
This image presents a physical paper document with a piece of news clipping pinned or glued to it. The document is on a light beige background that shows evidence of age, such as discoloration around the edges. The news clipping is headlined "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston" and discusses the establishment of the New England Society of Contemporary Art for the purpose of familiarizing people with contemporary art.
The article is typewritten and looks to be from an older style of print media, indicative of the pre-digital age. There are handwritten notes in blue ink around the edges; one note seems to say "New England..." followed by something illegible, and another has a "1939" date. There are two circular punched holes on the left side, suggesting that this paper was possibly filed or stored in a binder. The top left corner of the beige background has a handwritten cursive note that is not fully readable in the image, and the bottom right corner of the clipping appears to have a fold.
This image shows a piece of paper with three hole punches along the left side, indicating that it is likely meant to be placed in a binder or a similar storage system. On this paper is a newspaper clipping titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston."
The newspaper article details the formation of the New England Society of Contemporary Art in Boston. The general purpose of this society is stated to help familiarize the people of Boston and New England with contemporary or modern art characteristics, stemming from examples found at the Harvard Society for Contemporary Art, the Fogg Art Museum, the Sackler Gallery, and the Boston Society of Independent Artists.
The article mentions that the society expects to hold exhibitions of contemporary works for the people of Boston, targeting mainly to benefit local museums and galleries which prioritize modern art, which is rarely shown in Boston at the time. An exhibition was noted to have been held in Magnolia during the summer, with scheduled displays at the Boston Art Club to follow in late January.
Several individuals are credited with efforts towards the organization of the society, including Charles Hopkinson, Harold T. Reeve, H. Richards, George H. Edgell, Samuel A. Eliot, Jr., George L. Parker, Andrew D. Fuller, Herbert T. Fowler, and Charles H. Fitch. Other noted supporters and art patrons mentioned are Paul Sachs, Theophile Schneider, Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears, and John T. Spaulding.
There is a handwritten note in pencil on the left side of the paper, which says "Addison 11-27-29."
A pale peach scrapbook page with three punched holes along the left edge. Near the top center is a small newspaper clipping with the headline “Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston.” The clipping appears to be an old article about the formation of a Contemporary Art Society in Boston and New England, formatted in a couple of narrow columns. There is a faint handwritten note in the left margin next to the holes. The rest of the page is blank.
This image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a beige sheet of paper, which has two holes punched on the left side, suggesting it may have been part of a binder or scrapbook. The article is titled "Contemporary Art Society Formed In Boston." It discusses the formation of the New England Society of Contemporary Art, its purpose of familiarizing the public with modern art, and its plans for exhibitions and activities. Handwritten notes on the top left margin of the page indicate "Art News" and "12-2-39," seemingly referencing the publication source and date. The paper edges show slight wear and age-related discoloration.