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T. Ellis painting, "Obama, the 44th President", needs to be in the Smithsonian Museum
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Please join our campaign to get artist, Ted T. Ellis' painting of President Barack Obama, "Obama, the 44th President" in the Smithsonian African-American Museum of History and Culture. President Barack Obama is the first Black President of the United States of America.
During his first Presidential Inauguration the painting was featured and on display at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. The gala was sponsored by the National Newspaper Publishing Association and the National Black Chamber of Commerce.
"Obama, the 44th President', visually illustrates what makes America great. Every American has the opportunity to achieve their dreams.T. Ellis is living his dream, and has been actively documenting African-American lifestyle and heritage for over 30 years. Let's make this historical art initiative a reality by signing the petition. Your efforts will show the importance of a living contemporary African-American artist preserving history and culture.
Let's make history together again, by having T. Ellis' painting, "Obama, the 44th President" of the United States in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum. Learn more about Ted T. Ellis at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Ellis_(artist).
A Message from the Artist: "I want to thank everyone for supporting me over the years and welcoming my art in your homes and hearts". Ted T. Ellis
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August 3, 2015
The stories you share about why this portrait belongs in the Smithsonian are powerful. We are keeping the pressure up.
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This portrayal of President Obama is indicative of all of the people of these United States; whom he served without bias towards or against any particular group.
I featured this painting on the cover of my magazine a few years back along with an editorial piece. Awesome talent.
Our people that acknowledge great men, should always be recognized. This beautiful painting will serve as many.
This picture tells the story and who President Obama represent ALL THE PEOPLE Yellow, Red, Black and White.
This is such an amazing piece! I love how Ted Ellis used so many colors to create President Obama because he is the first president who represents us all.., White, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, rich, poor, everyone! This "Obama, the 44th President" painting deserves to be in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum for everyone to see and enjoy.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
T. Ellis painting, "Obama, the 44th President", needs to be in the Smithsonian Museum
Final supporters
Please join our campaign to get artist, Ted T. Ellis' painting of President Barack Obama, "Obama, the 44th President" in the Smithsonian African-American Museum of History and Culture. President Barack Obama is the first Black President of the United States of America.
During his first Presidential Inauguration the painting was featured and on display at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. The gala was sponsored by the National Newspaper Publishing Association and the National Black Chamber of Commerce.
"Obama, the 44th President', visually illustrates what makes America great. Every American has the opportunity to achieve their dreams.T. Ellis is living his dream, and has been actively documenting African-American lifestyle and heritage for over 30 years. Let's make this historical art initiative a reality by signing the petition. Your efforts will show the importance of a living contemporary African-American artist preserving history and culture.
Let's make history together again, by having T. Ellis' painting, "Obama, the 44th President" of the United States in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum. Learn more about Ted T. Ellis at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Ellis_(artist).
A Message from the Artist: "I want to thank everyone for supporting me over the years and welcoming my art in your homes and hearts". Ted T. Ellis
Updates
August 3, 2015
The stories you share about why this portrait belongs in the Smithsonian are powerful. We are keeping the pressure up.
21 Comments
Ted Ellis is an amazing artist who has earned wide recognition for representing black America in a unique, insightful and positive light. His "Obama, the 44th President" deserves its rightful place in the Smithsonian Museum
This portrayal of President Obama is indicative of all of the people of these United States; whom he served without bias towards or against any particular group.
I featured this painting on the cover of my magazine a few years back along with an editorial piece. Awesome talent.
Our people that acknowledge great men, should always be recognized. This beautiful painting will serve as many.
This picture tells the story and who President Obama represent ALL THE PEOPLE Yellow, Red, Black and White.
This is such an amazing piece! I love how Ted Ellis used so many colors to create President Obama because he is the first president who represents us all.., White, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, rich, poor, everyone! This "Obama, the 44th President" painting deserves to be in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum for everyone to see and enjoy.
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Ted Ellis is an amazing artist who has earned wide recognition for representing black America in a unique, insightful and positive light. His "Obama, the 44th President" deserves its rightful place in the Smithsonian Museum