500X Gallery Records

Collection Overview

Title: 500X Gallery Records
Creator: Garrett, Randall (compiler)
Dates: 1977–1996
Collection ID: SC–003
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Language: English
Arrangement: Chronological
Access/Use Restrictions: No restrictions on access or use.
Publication: Publication must be approved by 500X Board of Directors.

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Preferred Citation: 500X Gallery records, SC–003, Dallas Museum of Art Archives, Texas

Repository: Dallas Museum of Art Archives, 1717 N. Harwood Street, Dallas, Texas 75201

Historical Note: The 500X Gallery, established in 1978, is an alternative space with a decided interest in experimental possibilities of the visual arts. Over the years the gallery established itself as one of the most artistically courageous spaces available. 500X has provided a starting point for many, as well as an opportunity for artists to present their ideas uninhibited by traditional standards.

The 500X Gallery is a cooperative organization, with new members selected democratically by the current members. (Thank-you statement, 1998)

Scope and Content Note: The 500X Gallery records are a history compiled by Randall Garrett, 500X Gallery public relations officer between 1993 and 1995. The records are arranged chronologically with divisions for each year. Types of materials include gallery mailings, press releases, photographs, and news clippings.

Administrative Information

Acquisition: Donated by Randall Garrett on October 15, 2001

Processed by: Archives staff, 2001–2002; Hillary Bober, February 2010

Processing Note: The history was arranged in five three-ring binders. The material was removed from the binders, page sleeves, and black paper backing and rehoused in archival sleeves and folders in February 2010.

Box and Folder List

Box 1

Folder 1: History of 500X Gallery—Volume 1: 1977–1979

Folder 2: 1977

Folder 3: 1978

Folder 4: 1979

Folder 5: History of 500X Gallery—Volume 2: 1980–1981

Folder 6: 1980

Folder 7: 1981

Folder 8: History of 500X Gallery—Volume 3: 1982–1988

Folder 9: 1982

Folder 10: 1983

Folder 11: 1984

Folder 12: 1985–1987

Folder 13: 1988

Folder 14: History of 500X Gallery—Volume 4: 1989–1993

Folder 15: 1989

Folder 16: 1990

Folder 17: 1991

Folder 18: 1992

Folder 19: 1993

Folder 20: History of 500X Gallery—Volume 5: 1994–1996

Folder 21: 1994

Folder 22: 1995

Folder 23: 1996