Anacostia Community Museum Archives

Afro-Caribe: The Art of Dennis Mario Rivera exhibition records

Summary

Art of Dennis Mario Rivera exhibit brochure cover
Art of Dennis Mario Rivera exhibit brochure cover
Collection ID:
ACMA.03-083
Creators:
Anacostia Community Museum
Dates:
1994
Languages:
Materials in
English
and
Spanish
.
Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
1 folder
Repository:
Curated by César Piñeiro, Art-Caribe featured works of Puerto Rican born artist, Dennis Mario Rivera. The exhibition was organized by the Anacostia Museum and held there September 18, 1994 through November 06, 1994. Rivera uses his art to tell stories of his homeland and the Caribbean. Many of his works is this exhibit focused on the region's African heritage.

Scope and Contents note

Scope and Contents note
These records document the planning, organizing, execution, and promotion of the exhibition. Materials include correspondence, research files, administrative records, flyers, press coverage, floor plans, and postcards.

Arrangement

Arrangement
The collection is arranged into four main categories:
Series 1: Research Files
Series 2: Exhibit Files
Series 3: Photographic Material
Series 4: Printed Materials

Administration

Author
Jennifer Morris
Processing Information
The records were processed in December 2024 by Britney Crawford.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Preferred Citation
Afro-Caribe: The Art of Dennis Mario Rivera
exhibition records, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution

More Information

Featured Artwork
The selected works of art were featured in the exhibition Afro-Caribe: The Art of Dennis Mario Rivera:
Flora, 1993
Situaciones, 1993
Maya con Morena, 1993
Diptych: Afro, 1989
Elequá, 1993
Flores para Francisco, 1993
OrishaOko, 1994
Triptych: Tres Tambores Batá, 1989
Afro Maya, 1993

Keywords

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