Poster for a Committee for the Negro in the Arts (CNA) Convention

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A flier for a Committee for the Negro in the Arts (CNA) Convention featuring hand-drawn letters and illustration. Block letters across the top margin read "CNA CONVENTION." The letters CNA are filled in with crosshatching, while the letters of the word 'convention' are solid. Sketched around the title are words in small letters that read "Art, Music, Film, Dance, Theater, Radio/ Jobs, Education, Opportunities." Extending down vertically below the letters CAN are the words “CULTURAL EVENING”. Hand sketched stage curtains frame the words. At the top left corner is a drama-mask. At the bottom of the curtains are ballet dancers and two musicians on violins. All figures appear as if hand-drawn.

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