American Savings 1975

Description:
Photograph and caption published in the neighborhood newspapers, Claremont Press and Oakland Telegraph, describing a new art exhibition program at American Savings & Loan, 5132 Telegraph Avenue, Temescal district, Oakland Calif.

Date of Document:
April 24, 1975 (publication date)

Document Author:
Claremont Press & Oakland Telegraph

Geographic Location:
5132 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland Calif.

Context:
Caption reads: NEW GALLERY PROGRAM IN TEMESCAL Vera Porter, head teller, welcomes artist Dwane Daskam as the first exhibitor in a new continuing series of art shows at the Temescal office of American Savings and Loan Association, 5132 Telegraph Avenue. Daskam shows off a photo realistic pencil drawing of his. One of a number which will be on display in Temescal through May 1, the work required over 50 hours laying nine different grades of graphite to achieve its life-like effect. Daskam also uses a representational technique to landscape oil paintings. The Association s local gallery program is being coordinated by the Bay Area Artisans.