Sesquicentennial Art Commission

The General Alumni Association of Fisk University, Incorporated (GAAFU), in partnership with Fisk University, is soliciting proposals from qualified artists for the creation of an original work of art in honor of Fisk University’s Sesquicentennial in 2016.  The goal is to commission a significant, museum caliber original work of art that is two or three-dimensional, and of the highest aesthetic quality. The work will commemorate the Sesquicentennial of Historic Fisk University and embody the University’s enduring spirit. The work must be made of durable materials suitable for display within the interior of a museum.

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  3. Fisk Fundraising Increases Counter HBCU Philanthropy Stereotypes
  4. Dr. Arnold Burger recognized by American Vacuum Society
  5. National Research Program Selects Fisk University Student for Summer Research Program
  6. Baccalaureate Service Speaker: Reverend Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook
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  8. Tanya Torres named 2017-2018 Student Government Association President
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  10. 4th Annual I-Develop Business Week Expo
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  12. Fisk University to Host 88th Annual Spring Arts Festival
  13. Carl Van Vechten and Aaron Douglas (Temporarily Closed for Installs)
  14. UNCF Career-Prep Tour Set To Visit Fisk University
  15. President of Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau to Speak at Fisk University for the Executive Series
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  17. The Fisk Jubilee Singers® to be Honored by Nashville Ballet with Synergy Award
  18. CNN Political Analyst and Attorney Bakari Sellers to Speak at Fisk University
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  20. Joelle Phillips, President of AT&T Tennessee Announced as Lecturer for The Executive Series at Fisk University
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  22. Gary Garfield, Retired Executive Chairman, President, and CEO of Bridgestone Americas, Inc to Speak at Fisk University for the Executive Series
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  28. The Department of Arts and Languages presents the Fall 2016 Humanities Workshop
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  30. Fisk Jubilee Singers® Exhibit
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  41. Darlean Martin '18 Accepted into University of Oklahoma Structural Biology Research Program
  42. Fisk University to Participate in Interfaith Community Service Campus Challenge
  43. From the Desk of President Frank L. Sims
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  54. Stephanie Woodson '10 Named ZETA of the Year
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  56. Mathew Knowles '75 Receives Doctorate From Cornerstone Christian Bible College
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  181. Mark Crowder wins National ABRCMS Award
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  183. First Lifetime Achievement Award to Trustee Emerita Leatrice B. McKissack
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  186. Increased Enrollment For Third ConsecutiveYear
  187. Jazzy 88 WFSK Begins 2014 Fall Fund Drive with 9th Annual 48-hour Radiothon
  188. American Red Cross | Blood Drive
  189. Jubilee Day
  190. Sesquicentennial Art Commission
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  197. Baccalaureate and Commencement 2014
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  207. 16th Annual Fisk Research Symposium (FRS) - Call for Abstracts
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  212. SACSCOC Reaffirms University's Accreditation
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