Join us next month on Sunday February 24th 2013 at the beautiful Canajoharie High School in Canajoharie N.Y. for a gala Fundraising event to raise monies for an outstanding young man in our upstate community to help pay for the costs of expensive medical treatment he will need to save his life. The event will begin at 12 noon til 6:00 pm. This special event will feature the 911 African American Folkart Story Quilt and will also include 100 limited edition giclee watercolor 911 African American Folkart prints. For additional information contact Mr. Joseph and Audrey Fowler at: Please join us for this very important event.
Denise will again be featured at the Birkshire Arts festival
June 21, 2012
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Print, Radio, Television & Denise
May 30, 2012
Artexpo Fills Javits With Joy – New York Daily News
An Embroidery Needle ‘Heals’ And A Folk Artist Is Born
ART; Black History Examined Through Myriad Patterns
James Mann introduces the apocalyptic chronicle of William Thomas Thompson
Stitches in time Folk artist Denise Allen’s needlework tells stories of hard-working African-American women.
The Cahoon Presents Simple Art in a Complex Age
Art In Embassies – U.S. Department of State
The Big Picture; Denise Allen’s story quilts dominate an exhibit of her African-American folk art at the OHA
Denise as featured on the All American Towns website – www.americantowns.com/ny/palatinebridge/heroes/denise
Denise was on Blog Talk Radio – to listen to the show, please click on this link.
Denise featured on the Mohawk Valley Living television show, approximately 8 1/2 minutes into the video.
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911 African American Folk Art Story Quilt
August 8, 2011
Read the latest article written about the quilt in the NYDailyNews.com – 09/07/2011
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Richard L. Allen, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
About SCAD
The Savannah College of Art and Design is the most comprehensive art and design university in the world, offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university. SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees in distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. The diverse student body of approximately 10,000 comes from all 50 United States, three U.S. territories and more than 100 countries worldwide. The education and career preparation of each student are nurtured and cultivated by a faculty of nearly 700 professors with extraordinary academic credentials and valuable professional experience. Through individual attention in an inspiring university environment, and with advanced, professional-level technology, equipment, and learning resources, SCAD is uniquely qualified to provide an exceptional education and unparalleled career preparation. SCAD has garnered acclaim from respected organizations and publications; see the latest at www.scad.edu/recognition.
About the Richard L. Allen Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Richard L. Allen was born on July 10, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended P.S. 151, Horace Greely Jr. High School and William C. Bryant High School in Woodside, Queens at the top of his class and elected to go straight into the work force after graduation. Richard worked for American Express at the World Financial Center in New York City for 8 years. He left American Express to take a job at Marsh and McLennan Companies at 1 World Trade Center. He was successful at Marsh and McLennan and after working for Marsh one year and a few months, he was promoted to Manager of the mailroom. That same year, he was ordained a Christian minister at his church in Brooklyn. Richard had a bright future, but fell victim to the 9/11 attacks in New York City. He is survived by his loving mother and father, Richard and Denise Allen, and sister, Chiffon Allen.
Richard L. Allen Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This US $3,700* scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher who demonstrates financial need. Priority will be given to students who have lost a parent or spouse through a tragedy.
*award amount will vary annually based on SCAD’s 5% spending rate.
Donate to the Richard L. Allen Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Help change the face of art and design by contributing to a scholarship that allows students with financial need to attend SCAD. Please visit www.scad.edu/giving, click on Make A Gift Online, then select Richard L Allen Jr Mem Scholarship from the designation drop-down box. Thank you for your contribution!
Folk artist, Denise E. Allen’s artwork included in SCAD’S 2012 SCHOLARSHIP GALA :
Denise’s limited edition watercolor art prints will also be included in SCAD’S May 2012 Atlanta, GA Scholarship Gala.
Stay tuned.
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Stories of African-American men & women
December 20, 2010
For more than 30 years, Artist Denise Allen has been creating one-of-a-kind 3d Folk Art Story Quilts, 19th Century Early American Cloth Dolls, painted and embellished Cloth Folk Art Wall hangings, Folk Art Paintings and 3-dimensional embroidery needlework.
Although she started out with Embroidery Art, which is still her first love, she is better known for her highly sought-after 3d Folk Art Story Quilts. Additionally, her one-of-a-kind 19th Century Cloth Dolls are in demand by discriminating art collectors.
Take a moment to look at her work and read about her life. It’s nothing short of remarkable. You can also read about her trip to Dakar Senegal on the State Department’s Website. She is also listed in their alphabetical listing of artists.