International studio (58.1916)

Textiles at Newark

exhibits. Manufacturers were asked to give com-
mercial exhibits, minus pink tissue-paper and
booths, and without charge. Craftsmen inter-
ested in weaving and textile decoration were
sought out, and every possible phase of the tex-
tile industry in the State touched upon.
The success of the venture has been astonishing,
thousands of visitors having testified to the need
for such activities. Opposed to many dead or half
dead associations Newark is undoubtedly quick.
A" ANNOUNCEMENT
Commencing with the current issue a
short article by Raymond Wyer will appear each
month under the heading “Art and the Man,”
occupying one page of the magazine. This page
should be an interesting feature of our publica-
tion, considering the many claims to attention
which this writer possesses. Besides giving the
Blackley Gallery at Muskegon, Michigan, marked

prestige amongst the important museums of
America, on account of its permanent collec-
tion, Mr. Wyer is a well-known lecturer and
writer upon various subjects. Articles from his
pen have already appeared from time to time in
The International Studio. Furthermore, he
is an expert and critic of international reputation.
He is regarded in England by those more con-
cerned with the quality than with the pedigree of
a painting as one of the most sensitive judges of
art. The late Sir Hugh Lane, Honorary Director
of the National Gallery of Ireland, was anxious
that Mr. Wyer should continue building up the
permanent collection of the Johannisberg Gallery,
South Africa, an activity which has unfortunately
been interrupted by the war. So few people
can write with real authority upon matters of
art that we deem ourselves fortunate to have se-
cured the services of one so well equipped to ren-
der opinions of value and interest at a time when
the public is growing more and more appreciative.

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