Reference Number
ARC-0595
Level of description
collection
Title
Art Chantry Posters
Date
1982-1994, undated
Size
4 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Art Chantry Posters are dated 1982 and 1994 and contain undated materials. The 11 posters in the collection were designed by Art Chantry and feature Pacific Northwest bands Mono Men, Romeo Void, Gang of Four, Gruntruck, and 7 Year Bitch. The Art Chantry Posters document the music scene in Seattle during the 1980s to mid-1990s and provide a sampling of Chantry's artistic work. The posters are arranged alphabetically by band/museum.
Biography / Administrative History
Art Chantry is a Seattle, Washington based graphic designer known for designing posters for Pacific Northwest bands. Chantry's works are designed by hand with the use of X-acto knives, Xerox machines, and photoset type. His works have been exhibited at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Seattle Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian, and the Louve.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Art Chantry Posters were received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Art Chantry on February 20, 1995.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Art Chantry Posters, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Processing Information: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Project Archivist. Completed September 4, 2019. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual. Collection processed through an Access to Historical Records grant from the NHPRC.
Language Note: Materials are in English.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration Form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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