The San Francisco call., 1896-11-08

consist of two subscribing members of the as
sociatiou, two artists, and one member of the
Board OF Trustees of the Mechanics Institute.
Sec 3. This committee shall select before
the close OF the exhibition each year, accord
ing to the funds provided, the works to be dis
tributed.
ARTICLE ".
The works selected shall be distributed i'm
med1ately after the close of the exhibition
IRON which they are purchased, in the pres
ence OF members of the Board of Trustees of
the Mechanics Institute and OF the selecting
| committee. Four trustees and three men,
bers of the committee of selection shall con-
stitute quorum.
ARTICLE V.
All funds collected at each exhibition shall
be applied to the purchase of works at that
particular exhibition.
Though started near the close of the re.
cert exhibition, yet practically nothing
was. done in carrying the plan into execu-
ton. The plan was given no publicity.
The directors of the institute have not
been idle, however, since the exhibition
closed its doors, and consequently their
association has taken firm root. Several
fayorita pictures that were exhibited at
the fair by local artists have been chosen.
and are now at the institute library build
ing on Post street. Meanwhile the artists
interested, attaches of the Mechanics In
stitute, and others are selling subscrip-
tions to the association about town. Just
as soon as the desired amount is received
about $1,000 will be the limit for this first
year-there will be an art drawing at the
library.
Through this means people will have an
opportunity OF securing really good pic
ture for an investment of so cents. In
which particular the scope of the Associa-
tlon OF California Art Patrons differs from
the Art Associations drawing. One is
for all alike, the other for the rich.
Henry Raschen, the artist, who is chief
OF the art exhibition in the fair, is among
the most enthusiastic supporters of the
association. ut is on the plan of art
drawings, which prominent art societies
in the East and in Europe have developed
into. wonderful proportions" be said yes
terday. "The directors of the institute
have started it off handsomely, and sew
eral artists are working hard for its sue
cess. So far we have not decided when
the art drawing will take place. but it is
the intention to keep it going until enough
money is in the treasury to warrant dis
tribution OF the paintings. For instance,
when $1,000 is subscribed the committee of
selection will choose good pictures for
that value and distribute them among
members.
''As the directors have thus shown
desire to assist the local artists we in turn
are willing to meet them half way.
THAT is, we let the pictures 60 for much
less tran the real value. 1t must be
understood that this is only the Begin
ming of q permanent art institution of
San Francisco, and, when properly under
stood by people who appreciate art. it will
surely grow to be an immense thing. In
a new art community this is highly COM
mendable effort and should receive liberal
encouragement.
People may become members by sub
scribipg at the Mechanics Institute Lii
brary on Post street, or with artists who
are interested. In due time the result of
the drawing will be announced