Baxter Art Gallery was an art exhibition space at the California Institute of Technology, founded by Professor of Literature David R. Smith in 1971, and David Smith became the first gallery director.[1] The little gallery was nationally known for its daring exhibits of contemporary art.[1] When it closed in 1985 for financial reasons, the Archives of American Art at the Smithsonian Institution requested all its records.[2] The board of governors considered to relocate the gallery,[3] then in 1989, it in collaboration with the Pasadena Arts Workshop became the Armory Center for the Arts.[4]
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| Established | 1971 |
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| Dissolved | 1985 |
| Location | Donald E. Baxter, M.D., Hall (Caltech Campus) |
| Founder | David R. Smith |
In memory of the gallery, several original exhibition posters are hanging in Baxter Hall, Caltech.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b "David R. Smith 1923–1990" (PDF). Engineering & Science. California Institute of Technology. Fall 1990.
- ^ Miles, Jack (1990-09-02). "David Smith, 67; Founder of Caltech's Baxter Art Gallery". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
- ^ Muchnic, Suzanne (1985-09-23). "Baxter Gallery May Reopen At New Site". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
- ^ Wilson, William (1989-11-02). "Armory Center in Pasadena's Old Town Is Ready to Open". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
- ^ "What Is This ?". California Institute of Technology. Archived from the original on 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2016-03-13.