{"value"=>"<p>Benin Gallery, 1975-1984. Originally located at 2366 Seventh Avenue, Benin Gallery re-located in June 1982 to a brownstone at 240 West 139th street in the Striver's Row section of Harlem. Benin Gallery opened its first exhibition on January 28, 1976. Its artists consisted of both master artists as well developing artists and featured the work of painters, graphic artists, sculptors and photographers. As part of its art education outreach to the community, exhibiting artists conducted run-of-the-show workshops in order to introduce the public to art, in general, and to discuss their particular media and techniques. In addition, the artists discussed the sociological significance of their work, thus conveying an understanding of the importance of art to the community. The files consist of correspondence, memoranda, press releases, gallery announcements, invitations, articles, fliers, exhibition checklists, price listings, art sales records, grant applications and financial records. Material on funding is included with financial records; material on workshops conducted in conjunction with exhibitions are included in the exhibition files. Copies of the <span class=\"emph\">Benin Art Notes</span>newsletter are included with printed material. Ademola's exhibitions at Benin Gallery are also documented here.</p>"}