The Bang Art Festival, also known as the Spring Arts Festival, occurred four times at the Richmond Professional Institute (RPI) between 1964 and 1967. The festival was created by RPI faculty in the Communication Arts & Design department. James Bumgardner and Jonathan Bowie were co-directors, along with Richard Carlyon, Jewett Campbell, and Willard Pilchard. Fine Arts department faculty member Bernard Martin, and students William Livingston and Carol Sutton also participated. The goals of the festival were to bring contemporary art, music, theater, dance, and more to Richmond, as well as showcase artists from around the country.
Available here are documents from the collections, including correspondence, schedules, and more.
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Scratch Sheets, Bang Arts Festival 1965 April
A series of scratch sheets labeled on the back for each panelist at the 1965 Arts Festival. The sheets belong to (in order of appearance) Alan Solomon, T.B. Hess, Larry Rivers, T.B.Hess. and R. [Roy] Lichtenstein. Sheets include drawings and handwritten notes.
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Bang! Bang! Bang! presents a Concert of Dance by 3 New York Choreographers, Produced by Jill Johnson, Bang Arts Festival 1965
A typed program for "Bang! Bang! Bang! presents a Concert of Dance by 3 New York Choreographers" produced by Jill Johnson. "Part of Sextet" was choreographed by Yvonne Rainer and performed by Robert Morris and Rainer. "Carnation" was choreographed by Lucinda Childs. "Untitled Partially Improvised Solo With Bach's Toccata and Fugue In D Minor" was choreographed by Yvonne Rainer. "Geranium" was choreographed by Lucinda Childs with tape from Childs and WCBS Radio. "Waterman Switch" was choreographed by Robert Morris and performed by Childs, Morris, and Rainer with sound from Verdi, DaVinci, and Morris.
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Notes & Choreograph "Synthesis I" 1965
A series of handwritten and typed pages of notes, choreography, stage plans, and audio and light queues for the 1965 performance of "Synthesis I." Details of the performance can be read in the April 23, 1965 edition of the student newspaper Proscript available here.
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Second Richmond Film Festival, 1965 April 23-24
Typed schedule for the Second Richmond Film Festival, April 23-24, 1965, a part of the Richmond Professional Institute Spring Arts Festival (BANG, BANG, BANG....). Schedule includings a list of the films and their directors, along with a list of national events where the films will also be playing.
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Letter from Judith Dunn to Richard Carlyon, 1966
Judith Dunn
A photocopy of a handwritten letter from Judith Dunn to Richard Carlyon, likely in preparation for her 1966 Spring Arts Festival performance. Dunn sends along biographic information and photographs (not included with this item), and requests volunteers and set pieces for her upcoming Arts Festival performance.
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Letter from Judith Dunn to Richard Carlyon, 1966
Judith Dunn
Typewritten letter from Judith Dunn to Richard Carlyon, witten before Dunn's performance at the 1966 RPI Arts Festival. The letter describes her requirements for the performance. Handwritten at the bottom of the letter: "P.S. If you know the names of the volunteers in "DeathSolo" they can be included - assisted by, etc..."
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Ground Speed, a concert of dance and music with Judith Dunn, 1966
Handwritten program plan for the Spring Arts Festival 1966 performance of "Ground Speed, a concert of dance and music with Judith Dunn." Dunn is credited with dance and choreography, with Bill Dixon on trumpet and flugelhorn, Alan Silva on bass, and Gene Friedman providing background film. The program reads: "Dew Horse, Judith Dunn; Motorcycle, Bill Dixon, Alan Silva, Judith Dunn, music: Bill Dixon; Astronomy Hill, Judith Dunn; Intermission; Death Solo, choreography Yvonne Rainer, performed by Judith Dunn; Grand Speed. a trio (1966), Bill Dixon, Judith Dunn, Alan Silva." Along the left hand side is a diagram of the Gene Friedman films to be played through the program, entitled "Heads" and "Stairs."
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Performance Notes, R. Carlyon, Bird Park Lake: A Vue Gram, Bang Arts Festival 1966
Richard Carlyon
A single page of performance notes from Richard Carlyon about the March 22, 1966 performance of "Bird Park Lake: A Vue Gram." Typewritten text with handwritten marginalia. Transcription of handwritten notes: "(From R. Carlyon's Notes), projectionists: Carlton Gunn, Sam West, Robert Barefoot, Carlton Gunn, Sam West, William Livingston were students at RPI, C.A. & D. Dept."
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Scratch Sheets, Bang Arts Festival 1966
A series of scratch sheets labeled for each panelist on the "Art-Non Art-AntiArt" panel at the 1966 Arts Festival. Panelists were Barnett Newman, Allan Kaprow, D. Flavin, Donald Judd, and Ernest Trova. A sheet for D. Flavin is missing,, and one labeled "Mr. Robbins appears instead. Mr. Robbins' sheets contains a drawing of a circle and handwriting: "It's only art." Mr. Newman's sheet reads: "identity, [illegible], acceptance." Mr. Kaprow's sheet reads: "content? (or subject?) consistency" and has a line drawing. Mr. Judd's sheet has several line drawings, and reads: "hard to move, particular circumstance, of interest, [flavor?] doesn't undermine own [illegible], feed habits of seeing & living." Mr. Trova's sheet reads: "Personal, no need to defend/[illegible], other artists."
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Postcard from Judith Dunn to Richard Carlyon, 1966
Judith Dunn
Handwritten postcard from Judith Dunn to Richard Carlyon, likely written after her 1966 Spring Arts Festival performance. Transcription of back of postcard: "Change of address, Judith Dunn studio, 1024 6th Ave, NY 10036- Tele 695-1085. We are still talking about our experience in Richmond. Both the performance and the people - We saw the Beuilaquas briefly last month, I imagine they mentioned it - I would like to know about your group’s activities and plans - and if you land in NY please call or drop a card when you are coming - We are going to perform at the Newport Jazz festival on Sat afternoon of the July 4th weekend and then at Judson Church [on?] Monday late afternoon [illegible] in July - I will send info later - Judith Dunn -"
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Information from: Richmond Professional Institute, Spring Art Festival 1966
A seven page typewritten press release from Richmond Professional Institute announcing the BANG, BANG, BANG Spring Art Festival, scheduled from March 21-25, 1966. The aims of the festival were "to bring to Richmond contemporary music, drama, choreography, film, painting, and graphics as well as promote discussion and contact with active creative artists from outside the immediate community." The announcements contains information about programming, artist biographies, and a list of admission prices.
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Program, John Cage and David Tudor, 1966
Program for the Spring Arts Festival 1966 performance of "Variations VI" by John Cage and David Tudor. The page also includes informations on how the artists set up their performance.
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Dan Flavin, 1966 January 27
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Dan Flavin, dated January 27, 1966, and written on Richmond Professional Institute letterhead. Carlyon invites Flavin to join a symposium at the Annual Spring Arts Festival and shares information about honorarium and travel.
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Dan Flavin, 1966 January 29
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Dan Flavin, dated January 29, 1966. Carolyn recapitulates a telephone conversation between the two, confirming Flavin's participation at the Annual Spring Arts Festival.
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Letter from Claes Oldenburg to Richard Carlyon, 1966 February 1
Claes Oldenburg
Typewritten letter from Claes Oldenburg to Richard Carlyon in which Oldenburg declines an invitation to the Arts Festival Symposium due to prior obligations.
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Letter from Dan Flavin to Richard Carlyon, 1966 February 1
Dan Flavin
A photocopy of a handwritten letter from Dan Flavin to Richard Carlyon. Flavin confirms participation in the Arts Festival symposium to be held on March 25, 1966. Transcription of letter: "107/109 Main Street, Cold Spring, New York 10516, February 1, 1966, Mr. Richard Carlyon, Department of Commercial Art and Design, Richmond Professional Institute, 901 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220, Dear Mr. Carlyon, I want to confirm my assent to participate in your Symposium on March Twenty-fifth. Would it be possible for my wife to accompany me? We would like to see and to be hear John Cage and David Tudor. Sonja and I have never attended on of their concerts. Also, we would like to visit your city. If you wish, I might meet some class sessions informally without a faculty member prior to the Symposium. I did this in the graduate school at Ohio State with success. If Claes Oldenburg cannot appear (as you suggested), it might be wise to ask Roy Lichtenstein to come. Roy speaks well, is willing to address young people, and has had professional teaching experience. Of course, his painting deserves consideration. I like Irish Whiskey -- Bushmill’s is good. Thank you for the thought. I have to come out of Cold Spring by the New York Central Hudson Division. Perhaps it would be best to continue by train -- by Pennsylvania Railroad, I assume. Thank you. Sincerely, Dan Flavin. P.S. I am looking forward to meeting Tom Wolfe too, I will not read his writing in the interim. (I have not thus far.)"
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Ernest Trova, 1966 February 3
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Ernest Trova, dated February 3, 1966. Carlyon invites Trova to participate during a panel at the 1966 Annual Spring Arts Festival.
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Letter from Ernest Trova to Richard Carlyon, 1966 February 5
Ernest Trova
Handwritten letter from Ernest Trova to Richard Carlyon, dated February 5, 1966. Transcription of letter: "Dear My. Carlyon, I have discussed this with all concerned on this end and I would be pleased to accept your invitation. Looking forward to meeting you on the 25 MAR. Sincerely, Ernest Trova"
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Ernest Trova, 1966 February 7
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Ernest Trova, dated February 7, 1966, and written on Richmond Professional Institute letterhead. Carlyon confirms Trova's participation in the Annual Spring Arts Festival, shares information about the honorarium, and gives travel information.
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Dan Flavin, 1966 February 8
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Dan Flavin, dated February 8, 1966, and written on Richmond Professional Institute letterhead. Carlyon updates Flavin on changes to the schedule of the Annual Spring Arts Festival, and encourages Flavin and his wife Sonja to spend the week of the festival in Richmond, though expenses outside of the day of the panel would not be covered.
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Judith Dunn, 1966 February 17
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Judith Dunn dated February 17, 1966, with the regards line: "Telephone conversation 17 February 1966." Carlyon notes he is sending written confirmation that will serve as a contract for Dunn's performance at the RPI Arts Festival. Terms about the honorarium, accomodations, and more are noted. The letter is printed in Richmond Professional Institute letterhead. Carlyon and Dunn's signatures are both present.
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Dan Flavin, 1966 February 17
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Dan Flavin, dated February 17, 1966, and written on Richmond Professional Institute letterhead. Carlyon updates Flavin on changes to the schedule of the Annual Spring Arts Festival, asking after getting Donald Judd on a panel.
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Postcard from Judith Dunn to Richard Carlyon, 1966 February 18
Judith Dunn
A handwritten postcard from Judith Dunn to Richard Carlyon. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a jaguar from the American Museum of Natural History, with a black and white photograph of an individual pasted over the jaguar to look as though the individual sits atop it. Transcription of postcard text: "Dear Mr Carlyon, Many thanks for your letter which I received this morning. More from me soon, Sincerely, Judith Dunn."
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Donald Judd, 1966 February 21
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Donald Judd, dated February 21, 1966, and written on Richmond Professional Institute letterhead. Carlyon confirms Judd's participation in the Annual Spring Arts Festival, shares information about the honorarium, and gives travel information.
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Letter from Leon Bellin to Sheraton Motor Inn, 1966 February 28
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Leon Bellin, Chairman of the RPI Third Annual Spring Arts Festival Program, to the Sheraton Motor Inn at Belvidere and Franklin Streets in Richmond, Virginia, dated February 28, 1966. The letter contains a list of accommodations needed for various artists traveling to the festival, as well as a reservation of the dining room for a dinner honoring the artists.
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Letter from Dan Flavin to Richard Carlyon, 1966 March 3
Dan Flavin
Handwritten letter from Dan Flavin to Richard Carlyon, dated March 3, 1966, discussing the panel Flavin will participate in at the 1966 Annual Spring Arts Festival. Transcription: "March 3, 1966. Cold Spring. Dear Richard, I am pleased to see that the panel has finally resolved itself approximately the way in which you wished to have it. The subject (subjects) for discussion: “Art, Non-Art, Anti-Art” is strange beyond strange. Look, you as a painter, I believe, would you be able to speak for from five to ten minutes about that stuff? Could you give me just five meaningful sentences within the subject? I doubt that you can hold the fellows to it. No doubt, we shall see. Your time table looks to be pleasantly set. Sonja and I will probably be [crossed out] come a day early. Sonja is pressing to see the Jefferson buildings. If it is at all possible, I would like to talk with your young people. I am supposed to give a sculpture criticism for senior and graduate school students of the Rhode Island School of Design sometime soon -- a one day feat which is beyond human capability. I may teach for a semester at the University of North Carolina. It’s up to me to decide. Best wishes and best regards. D. Fay, Special Agent, The Northwestern Mutual Life"
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Letter from Ernest Trova Richard Carlyon, 1966 March 9
Ernest Trova
Handwritten letter from Ernest Trova to Richard Carlyon, dated March 9, 1966. Transcription of letter: "Dear My. Carlyon, As of now the flight plans I have made are to leave St. Louis on the 35th TWA FL. 86 at 11:00 A.M. ARRIVE BALTIMORE, FRIENDSHIP AIRPORT 1:37, EASTERN FL. 531 AT 2:25, ARRIVE RICHMOND, 3:02 PM. the 26th/ LEAVE PIEDMONT FL. 472 AT 5:08, ARRIVE WASH NAT. AIRPORT 5:44, EASTERN FL. 908 AT 7:00, ARRIVE ST. L. 8:32. Looking forward to meeting you and visiting Richmond, Sincerely, Ernest Trova"
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Dan Flavin, 1966 March 10
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Dan Flavin, dated March 10, 1966. Carlyon shares reservation information for Flavin's stay in Richmond as a panelist for the Annual Spring Arts Festival.
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Memo from Leon Bellin to Dean Reneissen, 1966 March 10
Leon Belin
Typewritten memo from Leon Bellin, Chairman of the Spring Arts Festival, to Dean Reneissen, with the subject line: "Requisition for P.A. System and Microphones." The memo is dated March 10, 1966, and lists items being requested, dates, times, and locations. Bellin's signature is at the bottom.
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Memo from Leon Bellin to R.T. Holmes, Mrs. Harding, and Mr. Bagby, 1966 March 10
Leon Belin
Typewritten memo from Leon Bellin, Chairman of the Spring Arts Festival, to R.T. Holmes, Jr., Comptroller, Mrs. Harding, Housekeeping Supervisor, and Mr. Bagby, Superintendent of Building and Ground, dated March 10, 1966. The subject line reads: "Set-up and Equipment Needed for Art Symposium in RPI Gymnasium on Friday, March 25, 1966." Below is a list of eight needs for set up, along with a drawing of how the room should be set up. The memo is on Richmond Professional Institute letterhead.
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Judith Dunn, 1966 March 10
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Judith Dunn, dated 1966 March 10. The letter describes accomodations for Dunn's visit to perform at the RPI Arts Festival for herself, Bill Dixon, and Alan Silva.
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Allan Kaprow, 1966 March 10
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Allan Kaprow, dated March 10, 1966. Carlyon shares reservation information for Kaprow's stay in Richmond as a panelist for the Annual Spring Arts Festival.
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Donald Judd, 1966 March 10
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Donald Judd, dated March 10, 1966. Carlyon shares reservation information for Judd's stay in Richmond as a panelist for the Annual Spring Arts Festival.
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Ernest Trova, 1966 March 10
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Ernest Trova, dated March 10, 1966. Carlyon shares reservation information for Trova's stay in Richmond as a panelist for the Annual Spring Arts Festival.
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Sheraton Motor Inn, Suggested Dinner Banquet Menu, 1966
Typewritten menu and guest list for a cocktail party and dinner for the 1966 RPI Arts Festival. Handwritten marginalia demonstrates selections made for the menu, as well as RSVPs for the dinner.
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Dean Reneissen, John T. Hilton, Coach Allen, Mrs. Harding, and Mr. Bagby, 1966 March 17
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Dean Reneissen, John T. Hilton, Chairman School of Art Council, Coach Allen, Mrs. Harding, Housekeeping Supervisor, and Mr. Bagby, Supt. of Buildings and Grounds, dated March 17, 1966. The letter includes a list of individuals who will be "contracted to insure that each performance scheduled during Arts Festival Week" to prevent smoking in the venues. It also notes an RPI Campus Police Staff member will also be present.
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Letter and Ernest Trova biographical outline from Arnold B. Glimcher to Richard Carlyon, 1966 March 17
Arnold B. Glimcher
Typewritten letter from Arnold B. Glimcher to Richard Carlyon, March 17, 1966, typed on Pace Gallery letterhead. Gilmer shares a biographical outline for Ernest Trova, along with a list of exhibitions, and private and museum collections including Trova's work. The outline follows.
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Letter from Dan Flavin to Richard Carlyon, 1966 March 18
Dan Flavin
A photocopy of a handwritten letter from Dan Flavin to Richard Carlyon, written on letterhead from the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Flavin gives Carlyon edits on his biography to be presented during his participation in an Arts Festival symposium to be held on March 25, 1966. Transcription: "March 18, 1966. Cold Spring. Dear Richard Carlyon, My biography already contains sufficient fiction without a need for you and your associates to add to it. Your opening sentence is probably a paraphrase and not a quotation. I live in Cold Spring, New York. I never studied art formally with anyone. Four sessions (mornings and afternoons) did not “four summers” become. I never even saw Hans Hoffman in class. Albert discouraged me which confirmed my determination to want to draw and to paint. The “bull sessions” were informative about thought and not encouragement. Those men hardly noticed me. At that time, I hid in public. The Rouault poem was about religious sentiments only. Ward disliked much of my early work but all-in-all, he did encourage me by paying attention to me personally in spite of his opinion. (He is a good person.) Mr. Miller, the American Museum custodian, was simply a small minded man. His abuse of me certainly could not be construed as “an important impetus.” Amen. That cleans up that. Would you try to disseminate some sanitation at your end -- if possible. See you soon, Best regards, Flav. (Boug!)"
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Pass, RPI Arts Festival Week, 1966 March 21
Leon Belin
Typewritten note with "PASS" printed eight times at the top and bottom, with a blank signature line for Leon Bellin, Chairman of the Arts Festival. The content of the note reads "This pass entitles __________ to attend any or all performances scheduled during RPI Arts Festival Week (March 21, 1966 -- March 25, 1966) as guests of the Arts Festival Committee."
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Schedule of Events and fliers, Bang Arts Festival 1966
A 11 page packet including the schedule of events and xerox flyers for the third annual Bang Arts Festival at Richmond Professional Institute. The first page is a typewritten schedule of events from March 21-25. Page two is a flier for "Variations VI" by John Cage and David Tudor. Page three is a flier for "Vue-Gram." Page four reads "BANG 3" with the "3" signifying to the third power. Page five is a flier for "Judith Dunn in concert with Bill Dixon & Alan Silva." Page six is a flier for "SYNTHESIS II: At least the cut grass would smell the same. An eventing entirely devoted to itself. Thursday, March 24, 1966, 8:15 P.M., R.P.I. Scottish Rite Temple." Page seven is an image of Dan Flavin, page eight is Donald Judd, page nine is Allan Kaprow, page ten is Barnett Newman, and page eleven is Ernest Trova.
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Letter from Barnett Newman to Richard Carlyon, 1966 March 29
Barnett Newman
Typewritten letter from Barnett Newman to Richard Carlyon, dated March 29, 1966. Newman thanks Carylon for his efforts during his visit to sit on a panel at the 1966 Spring Arts Festival.
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Letter from Dan Flavin to Richard Carlyon, 1966 April 6
Dan Flavin
A photocopy of a handwritten letter from Dan Flavin to Richard Carlyon, written on letterhead from the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Flavin shares thoughts after the Arts Festival symposium to be held on March 25, 1966, asks for the rest of his compensation for the event, and invites Carlyon to contact him if he comes to New York. Transcription: "April 6, 1966. Cold Spring, Dear Dick Carlyon, Somehow, before we left Richmond, my wife and I had no opportunity to thank you for receiving us. We are grateful for your kindness in this. Bert Carpenter had much to say to me. He offered and exhibition commission for his new gallery for next February or March. Also, he will purchase diagrams, large installations and perhaps a book of watercolors and poems which is about six years old. After the exhibition, I will teach three dimensional design for the spring semester. I had no idea that the trip to Greensboro would be that talkative and worthwhile. I regret that you fellows, especially Jim Bumgardner told Allan that I was “gunning” for him. You must have received my humor as utterly literal. If you knew me better than you do, you would understand that I have no malice for anyone. Dog fights on stage do not interest me. As you observed at Jewetts’ party, Allan and I can settle differences relatively quickly and by ourselves. By the way, both Dan and I agreed that it would have been unethical and uninteresting to abuse a colleague before a mixed audience. It was apparent that Allan was determined to make a damned fool of himself without comment from either of us. I came to try to commiserate with artists and audience gathered. It angered me to watch the attempt fail for an interminably agonizing dose of quaint, melodramatic, post-Duchampian medicine show “big.” Amen. Dick, I have not received a check for the balance of what is due for my appearance. I have to mention this because we are short of funds because of the expense of the entire trip. If you and your family come to New York look for us. We are only about fifty miles north of the city. Sonja cooks well. (My figure is a living testimonial.) Best wishes and best regards to you and your wife from Sonja and me. Dan Flavin."
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Letter from Dan Flavin to Richard Carlyon, 1966 April 19
Dan Flavin
A photocopy of a handwritten letter from Dan Flavin to Richard Carlyon, written on letterhead from the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Flavin shares thoughts after the Arts Festival symposium to be held on March 25, 1966. Transcription: "April 19, 1966. Cold Spring, Dear Dick, It is good to know that you did not participate in the baiting; nevertheless, it is a spent issue now (my hope). I think that the students are correct in believing that Judd, Newman, and I could have talked with each other but your present Symposium situation would have frustrated our communication too. We agreed about this afterwards -- enroute to Jewetts’ place. This evening I returned from a hectic overnight stay in New York. I went to Barnett Newman’s gala at the Guggie. I like his paintings in part despite the encumbrance of his autograph thereupon and his distant sense of subject matter (the printings do not deserve specific identification tags, one for each of the fourteen Stations of the Cross.) A chat with Rudolph Zwirner, a flashing young businessman of Cologne, leads me to believe that I will expose a proposal in his gallery in the fall. There will be coordination between his organization and the Stedelijk van Abbemuseum so that my effort can be represented in Eindhoven and in Cologne, simultaneously. By the way, [Annalee?] Newman and Don me that they received their checks (as have I). Thank you for my part. Best wishes to you and your wife. Sincerely, Dan F. P.S. I saw Ward at the Guggie. He is paranoid as ever -- also fat. Poor, fear Ward!"
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Letter from Twyla Tharp to Richard Carlyon, 1967 March 13
Twyla Tharp
A handwritten letter from Twyla Tharp to Richard Carlyon. Tharp writes in preparation for her company's performance at the 1967 Arts Festival, asking questions about dates and stage plans.
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Twyla Tharp, 1967 March 16
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Twyla Tharp, dated March 16, 1967, typed on Richmond Professional Institute letterhead. Carlyon confirms Tharp's participation in the Fourth Annual Spring Arts Festival, shares honorarium information, and gives travel information. "Margaret Jenkins" is crossed out and "Marjorie Tuppling" is written in by hand. Carlyon and Tharp's signatures appear at the bottom.
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Letter from Richard Carlyon to Twyla Tharp, 1967 March 16
Richard Carlyon
Typewritten letter from Richard Carlyon to Twyla Tharp, dated March 16, 1967. Carlyon confirms Tharp's participation in the Fourth Annual Spring Arts Festival, shares honorarium information, and gives travel information. Handwritten marginalia in the top left corner reads "OK" with a check mark. This copy appears to be the carbon copy of the original letter.
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Letter from Willard Pilchard to Howard Smith, 1967 March 20
Willard Pilchard
Typewritten letter from Willard Pilchard to Howard Smith, dated March 20, 1967. Pilchard confirms Smith's participation in the Fourth Annual Spring Arts Festival, shares honorarium information, and gives travel information. Handwritten marginalia in the top left corner reads "OK" with a check mark.
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Letter from the Sonic Arts Group to Jon Bowie, 1967 March 22
Sonic Arts Group
Typewritten letter from a member of the Sonic Arts Group (also known as the Sonic Arts Union) to Jon Bowie, dated March 22, 1967. The letter describes the Sonic Arts Group's upcoming performance at the Spring Arts Festival, contains a list of equipment for the performance, and includes biographies for the members of the group: David Behrman, Robert Ashley, Gordon Mumma, and Alvin Lucier. Drawn on the back of the first page (page 2 of the PDF) is an unidentified diagram. Handwritten at the top of the second page of the letter (page 3 of the PDF): "Return to Bowie," and other marginalia on the page indicates which equipment RPI needs to acquire and which they already have. Handwritten on the back of the second page (page 4 in PDF): "1.
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Letter from Bernard M. Martin to Sonny Mead, 1967 March 22
Bernard M. Martin
Typewritten letter from Bernard M. Martin to Sonny Mead, dated March 22, 1967. Martin confirms Mead's participation in the Fourth Annual Spring Arts Festival, and shares honorarium information.
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Letter from James A. Bumgardner to Roger Cox, 1967 March 23
James A. Bumgardner
Typewritten letter from James A. Bumgardner to Roger Cox, dated March 23, 1967. Bumgardner confirms Cox's participation in the Fourth Annual Spring Arts Festival, and shares honorarium information. Handwritten marginalia in the top left corner reads "OK" with a check mark.