Performance Artist and Little Girl with CETA Coloring Book, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Wayne Fleming
American
Date1978
MediumPhotography; color slide on plastic in cardboard mount
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Robert Gregson
DescriptionSlide depicting an artist in costume sitting on a bench with a little girl holding a CETA coloring book. Taken during a Thursday is a Work of Art event.
Object number2015.99.4.8
CopyrightCopyright held by the Connecticut Historical Society. See object file for copyright transfer forms.
Inscribed"WAYNE FLEMING PHOTO" stamped on slide mount. "Thurs 78" and "3-15" written in black ink on slide mount. "18" and "JUN 78(?)" printed on slide mount."NotesCETA is the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, a federal law enacted to provide economically disadvantaged individuals with job training and opportunities. Thursday is a Work of Art was partly funded through CETA. The inclusion of criticism of CETA, such as the CETA Coloring Book", illustrates the sometimes controversial content delivered in Thursday is a Work of Art performances and pieces." Performance artistsCollections
- Thursday is a Work of Art
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