Audio recording clip of interview with Vicki Richardson by Claytee D. White, August 19, 2003, and January 29, 2004
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Part of an interview with Vicki Richardson conducted by Claytee D. White in two sessions on August 19, 2003 and January 29, 2004. Richardson describes the development of her art gallery as a community resource.I know this is not a commercial, but tell me something about the classes and how you have allowed the art gallery to get involved with the community. Basically, because I am an educator, I look at the art gallery as an educational tool in the community. I look at it as a way of breaking down boundaries in the same way that music does, that dance does. It's our common denominator. It's something that all cultures have in common. All cultures produce art. So I wanted something that was encompassing. I wanted a gallery that, number one, would be not intimidating, a gallery that would have a relaxed atmosphere, that would be a welcoming place, that would be inclusive and not exclusive. I didn't want a gallery that was some kind of status symbol. I wanted it to be — (End side 2, tape 2.) So the gallery is basically educational. The two people that were 43 a part of my vision when I thought about doing the gallery are both educators. So when people come into the gallery, we want t
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