Art-Union of Philadelphia
Variant namesArt union; Philadelphia, Pa.
Founded in 1844 and incorporated in 1847 to encourage appreciation of American art and artists. Organized free exhibtions which were held at the Union's gallery at 210 Chestnut Street; sold paintings from these exhibitions; and established a membership program that entitled members to the monthly publication, PHILADELPHIA ART UNION REPORTER and other membership benefits.
From the description of Art-Union of Philadelphia selected records, 1848-1888. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86132780
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Sartain family papers | Archives of American Art | |
| referencedIn | Joseph Sill selected diaries | Archives of American Art | |
| referencedIn | Gratz, Simon. Miscellaneous American papers, 1570-1919. | Historical Society of Pennsylvania | |
| creatorOf | Art-Union of Philadelphia selected records | Archives of American Art | |
| referencedIn | Sartain, John, 1808-1897. Letter : Philadelphia, to Russell Smith, Milestown, Philadelphia County, Pa., 1848 Jan. 26. | Bryn Mawr College, Mariam Coffin Canaday Library |
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| associatedWith | Gratz, Simon. | person |
| associatedWith | Sartain family (Philadelphia, Pa.) | family |
| associatedWith | Sartain, John, 1808-1897. | person |
| associatedWith | Sill, Joseph, 1801-1854. | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Pennsylvania--Philadelphia |
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| Art |
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