The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-05-18

the knOWteuSe OF ART anu the lONt VI II
for the people OF the city of Indianapolis:
second, il was TO build an art museum for
the people OF Indianapolis. and third. II was
ana the members workei hard TO collect
money TO carry il on. Many exhibits were
held of , ehhas ina s 1 ao ong he
was discontinued on account OF the lack OF
funds.
Unused with her subject. that art school
was not for nothing, for Frances Goodwin,
who male the statue :epresentlng indiana ma
worlds fair. and is now in the Governor
parlor in the Statehouse. received her nrst
Instruction in drawing in this art school; school
was well worth the effort made. But il has
done more. for among the pupils at that
Ada C0mingor, Miss Bessie Hendricks. Mr..
Harry Williamson and others. who have ac-
complished something in art, and IL was the
incentive for others to learn. Many who be-
gan in that school have continued IN tnelr
SprS SGt Assocfation ln 0 esfspushed an annual ex
hibit and the twelfth one Is now in progress
in Brenneke's Academy on North Pennsyl-
vania street. In these exhibits have been
shown the work of masters OF art OF this
country and Europe. including William NJ.
Chase's pictures and all OF the Morans.
The association has had three places for
its headquarters. First, in English's Hall,
then in the Propylaeum and recently at the
sociation having its pictures on the walls
OF the club, the use OF the parlors Tor
board meetings has been given; 4 few OF
the members of the present board nave
been on since the beginning. Among these
are Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Sewai, Mrs Hodges
and Mrs. Frank II. Blackledge. Among the
James Bradshaw, VINO has passed away,
Miss Mary Dean and Mrs. }. +. Pratt. They
have worked through all discourasements.
Between the annual art exhibits there nave
been other exhibits, several or CHINA, some
OF embroideries. One was a loan exhibit.
You know" said Mrs. Sewall, that art
includes many things. In the United States
people have come TO look on art as simply
pictures, but in Europe, II is pictures. music,
literature. philosophy 1t is broad in its in
depreciation. The Art Association has begun
in the literature OF art for Mr.. William T.
lecture1 on it, and when Miss Harriet Hos
mer was in the city, and "A reception was
talk on art. In the membership of the Art
Association we have some students or art
etchers and engravers. who do not do the
work but who know all about these branch
es and fine judges. This association has
been harmonious since the beginning and
its affairs have been conducted without dis
cord BY the way we will have meeting
Saturday morning here at my house that
will be a memorable one. You may be sure
that every cent of the legacy Will be made
TO tell. This is one reason why we wished
all of the bond to be placed with members
of the association: You Know Mr.; HYDE re-
signed on account of his objection TO the
art exhibit being open on sunday L am lib
eral in my views and wish every one TO
have the benefit of whatever. the Art AS
ISOLATION has. 1t is my belief that every
thing that can be enjoyed by one can be
enjoyed by any, and the affairs of the as,
sociation will be administered on liberal
lines.
What are your ideas about spending this
money!?
II consider this gift simply as a beginning.
This is 100000 or more. ! would like and
expect to have 500 600, and l am sure that
it will be forthcoming. You want to know
done lone with the money. Well first.
want an Art Museum, and
me
gift than this We can use it for an Art
Museum or an Art School. or both. To do
all this Immediately is impossible. We may
tinue just as it is.'' Mrs. Sewall all the
time held a copy of the will, and would
often return to the hGnh of the shs
few restrictions there are in this will Only
that the Art Association shall use his name
for the family portraits, the old silver
and the articles that were dear TO him.
In my fancy | have planned that alcove
with all his things in 1.-THE Heron al
cove .
And where do you think would be a
good place for this Museum Of Art
University Park for it. l want the money
to all go. into building.into building
| ana ought TO have this We are a cosmo-
| poltan people. We have not the narrow
ness OF the Puritan nor the restlessness of
! a well-balanced people,
Members of the association called 10 see
Mrs. Sewall last evening. and the story
of the will was repeated, amid many "ohs'
| and "ahs," and every once in while some
| one would say. well, 1 cannot believe it is
true yet"
Mr. Hyde, who was in Huntington to
represent the Art Association at the Indi-
ana Union of Literary Clubs. was summoned
| home by mysterious message that bus-
| ness of Importance required him. He came
at once and was met at the station with
message TO come at once TO Mrs. Sewalfs.
,IA..- Af
waiting him. He wondered what the bust
| ness could be, and the others watched him
| TO see the effect when Mr.. Stanton should
make known what ii was. Mr.. Hyde was
stupefed and he. like the others, could
hardly believe il to be true. This is the
| first legacy of this kind that has been
| her delight, and at times her eyes filled
with tears. AT the room where the art
exhibit is being held, at the homes of the
| members and on the street the subject was
generally discussed.
One fortunate step taken by the Indian
| apolis Art Association in the spring of
| 1882 puts 1T in position 10 receive the
| gift of Mr.. Heron. and that was the fore
| sight of Mr.. A. l.. Mason. who di-
the association was not incorporated and
| therefore had no legal standing as such
The association was not in shape to re-
| ceive gifts and in fact could not transact
that articles of Incorporation be filed and
| several thought this would be useless. al
| though no opposition offered Few
| of the directors thought the association's s
| prospects for receiving gifts very bright.
| Mr.. Mason, however went ahead prepar-
| ing the articles. He was taken III about
! this time. and sent for Ambrose =. stan
| ton. Mr.. Stanton saw the wisdom of TAX
| ing the Incorporation step and he COM
| seen yesterday that Mr.. Herrons will be-
| queathing such a large amount TO the
Art Association was made in October, 1892.
Art Association Officers.