The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-11-28
The Artists Union Of Cincinnati

the Artists Union Of Cincinnati
3 the frstof January, the time for the dis
IA Hi9ution Of the Artists Uuion Of Cinein-
nat ls close at hand, the Honorary Secretary
would re spectfully call the attention Of the
citizens OF this place 70 the following general
plan q the Artists Union Of Cincinnati.
The "Artsts' Union ofCincinnati,h = is estab-
llshed for the promotion of the tastes for the
Fine Arts and the encouragement Of the great
body Of Artists residing in the Western States.
40 accompsh an object, uniting great public
good with private qualification, at q mere nom
inal expense, in manner best suited 10 the
wants, habits and tastes Of the people, the Man
ayers have adopted the following plan, which
they think will meet with the appreciation Of
all those who take an interest In the progress
Of the Fine Arts
| The annual subscription Of membership lis
five dollars, which entities the subscriber 70 all
its privileges. The money obtained from such
subscriptions, (after paying necessary expen-
ses,l IS appropriated as follows;
l.To the production OF two magnificent en-.
cravings, in the highest style Of art, Of which
every mem Der receives Que copy OF each, for
every five dollars paid, which will be delivered
| in the order Of his subscription. -
| 2. 10 the purchase. Of American Works of
Art, which will be publicly distributed BY lot
among all the members, on the first of Sep
tember Of each year. The Paintings so distri.
uted Wilt richly framed at the expense Of
the Institution
| g. no the pur' iase Of valuable National
Publ blications, wL.:h will also be distributed by
lot tdthe subscribers. These works will illus
tratelthe History or the Scenery of the United
States. Thus it will be seen that eyery sub.
scribtr not only receives two magnificent En-.
graveings, worth the full amount Of his sub
scription, but also may obtain one of the most
splendid and valuable Original Paintings of the
American School Of Art.
A. Members who subscribe for mora than
one share in the Distribution, are, for every ad-
ditional five dollars, presented with an add
tional engraving, worth at least that amount.
Zach member will also BIZ entitled, from the
date OF subscription, 10 The number OF The
g" estern Artists Journa," !" monthly publi-
cation devoted to Literature and the Fine
Arts.
S. The Free Gallery Of the Artists Union
will be open to the public every day except on
Sundays.
| &. The Artists Union will publish immedi.
ately after the distribution, full report o
the transactions Of the Institution, of which
each member shall receive one copy.
Z, The annual Engravings or orks Of Ar,
will be forwarded 10 members at their own
risk. isi .A.E s.t@ls l.. ~
=. Members residing out of the city will re-
ceive their Pictures from the Hon. Secretar,
nearest their residence.
Subscribers for 1851 will receive a copy O
Mounts celebrated Picture Of "Catching Rab
bits" and a beautiful print of "Washington, )
after Stuart's celebrated Portrait, which is ad
mitted to be the most correct and life like rep
resentation Of the Father Of his Country nov
in existence. i.b ~ .v.
Subscription received by Honorary Secreta
ries in all the principal towns and citie
Throughout the United States, where appoint
ments have been made. In places where ther,
are none subscriptions can be remi.ted by mail
on the receipt Of which certificate Of mem
bersh!p will be Immediately forwarded.
| j. X. LODWICK. Honorary Secretary.
Portsmouth, Ohio.