Our organization was founded in 1940 by artists of independent
tendencies primarily interested in the modern movement. Our members
believe in freedom of artistic expression and are opposed to arbitrary
control of thought or action in whatever form it may exist. Recognizing
that art is a factor through which the civilization of a people may be
judged, our hope is to add in some measure to the development of
painting and sculpture in the United States. Although, for practical
reasons, we have kept our membership below one hundred, it
represents a cross-section of modern art in America.

from the 35th Annual Exhibition Catalog, 1976
The exhibition traveled for two years throughout New York State


An art critic and writer as well as painter, Campbell taught and painted for 40 years, most extensively with the Art Students League in New York City. He also taught at Brooklyn College and Pratt Institute and wrote articles for magazines including "Art in America" and "Art News."

The exhibition took place in November,1983, at

CITY GALLERY, 2 Columbus Circle,

under the auspices of

The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs