The American patriot., 1855-01-24
ARTISTS UNION OF CINCINNATI
An INSTITUTION FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF
THE FINE ARTS INN THE WEST

/ ~ TIE g ARTIsTs' UNION OF CINCINNATI" estal1-
shed for the promotion of the tastes for the Fine Arts
and the encouragement Of the great body of artists
residing in the Western States. To accomplish an
object uniting great public good with private gratit-
cation, at a mere nominal expense in manner best
suited to the wants. habits, and tastes of the people
the managers have adopted the following plan which
they think will meet tho appreciation of all those who
take an interests in the progress OF the Fine Arts
The annual subscription of membership is three
dollars, which entities member to one share in the
distribution OF works Of Art and to one of the en-
grayinga-iive dollars emitting the member to two GER
tihcates and two engrayings. The money obtained
from such subscriptions latter paying necessary ex-
penses) is appropriated as follows: .-1f ~
10 the production OF two magnificent engravngs
in the highest style of art, of which every memberre-
ceiyes one copy for every certificate held, which win
be delivered in the order of su1J-ctipliui
To the purchase of American works Of art which
will be publicly distributed among all the members on
the first Of January of each year. in such manner as
majority Of them may determine. Tho Paintings to
be distributed viii be framed at the expense of the
Institution.
Members who subscribe for more than one share IN
the dstlibnon, are fer every share subscribed pre-
sentcd with an additional engraving worth nearly that
amount Each member will also be entitled from the
date Q. Ms sg'seription 10 the numbers of the Yves
tern ARTISTS Journal monthly publication devoted
to literature and the Fine Arts
full equivalent is guaranteed to subscribers for
tiieu money and chance to win fine painting be-
sides Willie at the same ne they have the satsfac-
ton 70 know that they are encouraging noble en-
terprise
The managers Of the Artists Union in sub1litt;na
the plan OF their Institution to the people of the United
states, are convinced that the Fine Arts in this co-
Try can never obtain an elevation commensurate with
the advancement in all other departments of cyiliza-
ton, until liberal encouragement is bestowed upon
the hugh eferts OF the pencil and clsel They ccl-
sder this object not less important to the morals
than the tastes of the community, and that an attach
mant to the Fine Arts is equally as distinctive of ra
uonal refinement and civilization and if encouraged
will result in great good not only to the Artists who
are most directly interested in the spread of know
ledge OF the Arts, but to the community at large
Members for 1854 will have the privilege of choos
lng from any of the engravings issued by the Artists
tnlon, viz Education Of Morals" a beautiful steel
and the "Buliaof De Soto latter powe's
celebrated WoIk) in Quandmy' from painting
by Bnghanl,) and Education of Nattren or .sWash-
ngton from Stuart celebrated potigt and Catch
ing Rabbits by Mount
Subscriptions received by honorary Secretaries in all
he principal towns and cities throughout the United
states, where appointments have been made places
where there are none, subscriptions with the money
,an be rentted by mail to GuAs H. ERWIN, Treasurer,
inenna Cat his lisk,) the receipt Of which, GER
liicate OF membership will be sent.