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The Hewitt Collection of African American Art

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Hewitt collection

Through their friendships with artists, Vivian and the late John Hewitt, built an important collection of African American art . The work was for a long time in their home, which doubled as a gallery. Eventually the collection was acquired by Bank of America and moved to the Harvey B. Gant Center for African American Culture, Charlotte, North Carolina. Artists in the collection include Charles Alston, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Ernest Crichlow, Jonathan Green, Eugene Grigsby, Jacob Lawrence, AnnTanksley, Henry O.Tanner and Hale Woodruff.

In this documentary, art is shown and talked about by Mrs. Hewitt, artists Ann Tanksley, Jonathan Green, Eugene Grigsby and Kenkeleba Gallery director Corinne Jennings, accompanied by a music score by Pheeroan akLaff. Here at Umaxxi, the documentary is by Charles Martin, who teaches Comparative Literature at Queens College, City University of New York, and regularly exhibits at June Kelly Gallery.

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  3. I love the art collection. Thank you for sharing. I'm a collector of Elizabeth Catlett. I met Ms. Catlett  in the early 80's and began collection her art. I was so impressed with her.

  8. I am an artist, I have been painting for over 40 plus years. I am so glad that I got to see this video, I have read or seen most of the artists works in this piece. Thanks for the Hewitt's for this great collection of BLACK ART. Mrs. Hewitt you are a blessing in my life, I am going to search for as much information I can about your collection.