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Mercer Redcross and October Gallery have been Connecting People with Art since 1985. Perhaps we can be of service to you. Contact us at 215-352-3114 or through our website OctoberGallery.com.
Photo: Former Mayor of Philadelphia Ed Rendell (center) with Mercer Redcross and other artists at October Gallery's Art Expo.
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Passionate Marketing Experts
Passionate Marketing Experts
Passionate Marketing Experts
For the past 38 years, we have been in the forefront of marketing and promoting African American Art. Through our efforts we have enabled a company like October Gallery to grow from a small art gallery to hosting the Nation's Largest African American Art Expo. We have also assisted and helped other Black art galleries and art businesses c
For the past 38 years, we have been in the forefront of marketing and promoting African American Art. Through our efforts we have enabled a company like October Gallery to grow from a small art gallery to hosting the Nation's Largest African American Art Expo. We have also assisted and helped other Black art galleries and art businesses create their brand presence and achieve their goals. Our process is designed to empower your brand and outfit your business with the marketing tools needed to succeed. Talk to us today about how we can support your growth, limit your turnover, and put you on a solid track to success and profit.
Our Analytical Approach
Passionate Marketing Experts
Passionate Marketing Experts
Our service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify gaps and opportunities, and results in a comprehensive report that includes a project plan with timelines a cost analysis. Our individualized plans are made up of quality services that will help you get there quickly and smoothly.
Industry Wide Success
Passionate Marketing Experts
Industry Wide Success
We work with a large number of clients in the African American Art Industry, including:
- October Gallery
- Philly Art Expo
- Baltimore Black Art Expo
- News On Media
Our marketing experts are ready to assist you in developing a marketing plan that drives your business.
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Cheyney University Collection
Cheyney University Collection
Cheyney University Collection
From left to right: President Aaron Walton,
Cheyney University. Robert W. Bogle president and CEO of The Philadelphia Tribune Newspaper. Mercer Redcross, October Gallery. The three met at the grand openning of the Cheyney University Collection at Cheyney University. The Collection of over 250 pieces of art was curated by October Gallery.
Craig Welburn
Cheyney University Collection
Cheyney University Collection
Mercer Redcross with artist Leon McDuffie and McDonald's franchisee Craig Welburn. The portrait on the wall is by McDuffie to acknowledge Craig Welburn, a Cheyney University graduate, who owns and operates over 45 McDonald's restaurants. The art is part of the October Gallery Collection at Cheyney University.
Ed Bradley
Cheyney University Collection
Ed Bradley
Edward Rudolph Bradley Jr. was an American broadcast journalist, news anchor and Cheyney University graduate. He was best known for his reporting on 60 Minutes and CBS News. A portrait of Ed Bradley by artist Steven Johnson stands next to Mercer Redcross, actor and artist Billy Dee Williams and former Cheyney University president Wallac
Edward Rudolph Bradley Jr. was an American broadcast journalist, news anchor and Cheyney University graduate. He was best known for his reporting on 60 Minutes and CBS News. A portrait of Ed Bradley by artist Steven Johnson stands next to Mercer Redcross, actor and artist Billy Dee Williams and former Cheyney University president Wallace C. Arnold. This photo was taken at the Philadelphia International Art Expo by October Gallery. The art is part of the October Gallery Collection at Cheyney University.
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State Senator Vincent Hughes
State Senator Vincent Hughes
State Senator Vincent Hughes
On February 25, 2023 Mercer Redcross was honored by the Philadelphia Museum of Art for his legacy as a national leader and advocate for Black art & artists. The Honorable Vincent Hughes was part of the ceremony.
Fun Times Magazine
State Senator Vincent Hughes
State Senator Vincent Hughes
Mercer Redcross was selected as one of Fun Times Magazine's 2018 Men of Influence. FunTimes Magazine operates from offices in Philadelphia, PA. They celebrate African, Caribbean and African American communities in the Delaware Valley.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
State Senator Vincent Hughes
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Sasha Suda, Director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with Mercer Redcross at the museum. The Museum honored Redcross during their 2023 Black History Month celebration.
October Gallery Co-Founders
Mercer Redcross and Evelyn Redcross