Delilah W. Pierce

Delilah W. Pierce Mentioned In The Dorothy West Martha’s Vineyard

Dorothy West, American author is “remembered for her sharp, observations of economic, social, class, racial and gender issues within the African-American community, Dorothy West completed her first novel, The Living Is Easy, in 1948. She also started two literary magazines, one with writer Richard Wright titled New Challenge, and published a second novel in 1995, The Wedding, to acclaim,” In 2001 she published The Dorothy West Martha’s Vineyard. Ms. West describes how Delilah W. Pierce played an active part in her summer life on Martha’s Vineyard. They were dear friends and shared many, many memories. Dorothy West’s book is a must read: The Dorothy West Martha’s Vineyard.

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Delilah W. Pierce Illustrates Cottagers Cookbook

Delilah W. Pierce is the illustrator of the Cottagers Cookbook, published in 1978. Delilah was a founding member of the Cottagers, an Oak Bluffs, MA (Martha’s Vineyard) professional African American civic organization.

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Delilah W. Pierce in Jet Magazine’s Society Pages, 1968

As with many in the African American elite, Delilah W. Pierce was often included in Jet Magazine’s society pages. In 1968 Delilah was congratulated for her individual exhibit held in March.

Delilah W. Pierce Publishes: Education Of The Negro

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.

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 Museum of Art. Inspiration was a part of an exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution – Anacostia Community Museum. Click to learn more about the exhibition Inspiration: 1961-1989.

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Learn more on the exhibition at the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, District of Columbia Art Association.
Martin, Edith L. (OMRA). (b. Caroline County, VA; active Washington, DC, 2006)
WASHINGTON (DC). Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture.

Inspiration By William Dorsey, Delilah W. Pierce, and Peter L. Robinson

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.