Foundation Conversations: William J. Hill Texas Artisans & Artists Archive

Tue Oct 07 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

1859 Ashton Villa | Galveston

Galveston Historical Foundation
Publisher/HostGalveston Historical Foundation
Foundation Conversations: William J. Hill Texas Artisans & Artists Archive
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Showcasing Recently Discovered Art and Lithographs by the Galveston Company Clarke & Courts
About this Event

The William J. Hill Texas Artisans and Artists Archive is a freely accessible online database that documents the lives and work of craftspeople working in Texas before 1900. This talk will provide an introduction to the archive and highlight the historic Galveston decorative arts and related resources digitized by the Hill Archive team. Some of the materials discussed will include items in collections around the state, with a focus on a recently discovered collection of art and lithographs by the Galveston company Clarke & Courts, the most prolific lithographic company along the Gulf Coast in the 19th century.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Michelle Verret Johnson is the project manager of the Hill Texas Artisans and Artists Archive at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens in Houston. Since joining the Hill Archive in 2014, she has engaged in numerous partnerships at museums, libraries, and with private collectors across Texas to develop this collaborative online archive. She recently served as Chair for the Consortium of Online Decorative Arts, an international advocacy and mentorship group. Michelle holds a master’s degree in Latin American History and Francophone studies from UL Lafayette as well as a master’s in Archives and Information Science from LSU.

You are welcome to bring your own lunch to enjoy. Lunch will not be provided.

This presentation will also be streamed free of charge for all Galveston Historical Foundation members as part of their #GalvestonHistory+ account. Access will start at 11:15 a.m. on October 7th.

Virtual tickets are available for guests who would like to view the livestream but who are not members. A link will be sent prior to the event with instructions on viewing.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United States

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USD 11.70

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