Freestyle
Title Page, Foreword and Acknowledgments, and Introduction of the catalogue of the exhibition sponsored by Philip Morris Companies, Inc. at the Studio Museum in Harlem
2001
“Dynamic Survey of Emerging Black Artists Features New Work From Around the Country”
Media Release by Philip Morris Inc.
The Studio Museum in Harlem
2001
“Freestyle: Emerging Artists Celebrate A New Harlem Renaissance”
Advertisement by Philip Morris Inc. for the exhibitiion that the company sponsored at the Studio Museum in Harlem
The New Yorker
May 7, 2001
“Celebrating Diversity in the Visual Arts”
Media release by Philip Morris inc.
2001
“The qualities that guide the successful growth of its businesses – innovation, creativity and diversity – have also served as the cornerstone of Philip Morris’ giving philosophy for 45 years. Philip Morris Companies – Kraft Foods, Miller Brewing, Philip Morris International and Philip Morris U.S.A. – is recognized worldwide as a preeminent and respected arts sponsor and supporter of people in need.”
[Translation: We’ll diversify our product lines, too, so you don’t think we’re just a cigarette pusher.]
“The Art of John Biggers – View from the Upper Room”
Photographs by Alan Blum, MD
Philip Morris Companies, Inc., sponsor of the exhibition at the California Afro-American Museum
February 1996
“1966: Civil Rights at 50”
Advertisement by Altria for the Newseum, Washington, DC
Washington Where Magazine
November 2016
“HALLELUJAH! BLACK ART MAKES A JOYFUL NOISE TO ALL THE LAND”
Advertisement by Philip Morris Companies, Inc. for the exhibition the company sponsored at
the Dallas Museum of Art, the High Museum of Art (Atlanta), the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
New York Times Magazine
1990
“National Black Arts Festival, Atlanta” (2 pages)
Two advertisements by Philip Morris Companies, Inc.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
July 7, 2002, July 10, 2003
Cigarette makers have long attempted to increase sales and good will among African Americans through sponsorship of civic organizations, black publishers and journalist groups, sports, and the arts.