In 1952 Delilah W. Pierce published an article in the Negro History Bulletin, Volume 15 entitled: Education Of The Negro. Delilah believed that education is at the core of every individuals security, progress, and happiness. The Negro History Bulletin was published by Carter G. Woodson.
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Delilah W. Pierce Highlighted in Art Voices/South
In 1980 Delilah W. Pierce’s painting Shorelife-Harborside was featured in Art Voices/South, volume 3.
Delilah W. Pierce Mentioned In Janet Gail Abbott’s Dissertation In Art History
Pennsylvania State University graduate, Janet Gail Abbott, captured the struggles and successes in African American art history in her dissertation – The Barnett Aden Gallery: A Home For Diversity In A Segregated City. Delilah W. Pierce was mentioned for her support of the Barnett Aden Gallery.
Delilah W. Pierce Recognized With MLK Leadership Award
In 1992, before her death, Delilah W. Pierce received an award for being a leader in art and education at the then 5th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership gala. Jet Magazine highlighted the event in their Cocktail Chit Chat section.
Delilah W. Pierce Co-Authors Inspiration
In 1989 Delilah W. Pierce co-authored a book with her friends and peers William Dorsey and Peter L. Robinson. Inspiration, which featured Delilah’s art on the cover, highlighted artists who made an impact on visual arts including. Inspirations is among the collection at the The Thomas J. Watson Library, the central library of The Metropolitan MuseumContinue reading “Delilah W. Pierce Co-Authors Inspiration”
Delilah W. Pierce Art in Gumbo YaYa: Anthology of Contemporary African-American Women Artists
In 1995 Delilah W. Pierce’s art was featured in Gumbo YaYa. The editor is Leslie King-Hammond, Graduate Dean Emeritus at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and founding director of the Center For Race And Culture.
Delilah W. Pierce Honored With Women’s Caucus Art Lifetime Achievement Award
In 1991 Delilah W. Pierce was honored by the Women’s Caucus of Art Lifetime Achievement Award. Delilah was recognized for her achievement in the visual arts.
Delilah W. Pierce Featured in Saint James Guide to Black Artists
In 1997 Delilah W. Pierce was featured in Saint James Guide to Black Artists. The book was authored by Thomas Riggs. About the Saint James Guide to Black Artists Published in association with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture,” St. James Guide to Black Artists” features biographical and career information, as well as briefContinue reading “Delilah W. Pierce Featured in Saint James Guide to Black Artists”
Delilah W. Pierce Featured in African American Visual Artists
In 2001 Delilah W. Pierce was included in Daniel J. Frye’s African American Visual Artists: An Annotated Bibliography of Educational Resource Materials.
Delilah W. Pierce At The Smithsonian American Art Museum
In 2009 the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum added Delilah W. Pierce and her DC Waterfront, Maine Avenue piece to their permanent collection. If you are in Washington, DC go and visit her painting. Also see: The Smithsonian National Museum Of American Art Hosted An Evening With Delilah W. Pierce