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The campus becomes a work of The Cheyney University campus is a lot more colorful these days thanks to an incredible gift from alumnus Mercer Redcross, III and his wife Evelyn. The Redcrosses, co-founders of October Gallery, have donated 170 pieces of art to CU in honor of the University's 170th anniversary. 22
The (left to right) President Howard-Vital receives an autographed book from alumnus Mercer A. Redcross, III and his wife Evelyn, co-founders of October Gallery. works, from a variety of artists, currently grace most buildings on campus as well as Cheyney University’s Urban Site in Philadelphia. To date the donations are valued at $83,650, with 81 more pieces to be installed. Annually, October Gallery presents its flagship event, the Philadelphia International Art Expo, the nation's largest African American Art Expo. This event’s 40,000 attendees spend nearly 4.5 million dollars on everything from $20 posters to thousands of dollars on original art. The gallery has been instrumental in establishing value for African-American art and a consistent platform for artists to showcase their talent. The Cheyney community was out in full force at last year's event, with two booths featuring artwork by Cheyney University students, fundraising programs and information. Native Philadelphian Mercer A. Redcross, III co-founded the October Gallery with his wife, Evelyn, 19 years ago. The gallery’s first location was in the Powelton Village section of Philadelphia. Today, October Gallery is located in West Oak Lane, where it continues to promote African-American art, artists and consumer education. Redcross has always been a front runner in making art and art education accessible to all people. Further, Redcross realized that art is an ideal medium to communicate culture, history and broad human experiences. As a result, the Expo’s theme, “Connecting People with Art,” has been his mantra for years. Redcross graduated from Cheyney University with a B.S. in Economics. Afterwards, he earned a Master’s of Business Administration from Eastern University. He and his wife, Evelyn, continue to reside in Philadelphia. They have three children and three grandchildren. 23
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