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Moses Ros papers, 1975-2023

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Series 1: Commission and Project Files, 1988-2019
1 Linear foot
Boxes 1, 4, OV 5; Box 7

The series contains correspondence, sketches, progress reports, photographs, agreements, invoices and receipts, and other documents relating to commissions for the New York City Housing Authority and Metropolitan Transit Authority. Also included are project files for paintings, sculptures, artist books, murals, and an exhibition for the Longwood Arts Project.
2023 addition includes additional sculpture commissions for the Fulton Center and "The Interface" sculpture, proposed projects, and additional material related to the "Mi Casita" and "Cheery People" sculptures.
Description Container Select
General, circa 2000
1
1-4
General, circa 2000
4
1
General, circa 2000
4
2
General, circa 2000
5
Artist Books, circa 2000
1
5
Bubbles of Dreams, Washington Heights Daycare Center - Relief Sculptures, circa 1996
1
6
Casita Paintings, 2001-2003
1
7
Cheery People, Atlantic Terminal Houses, circa 2005
1
8
Cheery People, Atlantic Terminal Houses, circa 2005
4
2
Cheery People, Atlantic Terminal Houses, 2005
7
1
"Chocolate Kisses", circa 2000
1
9
Davidson Houses - Benches, 1995
Plans for the benches include a version incorporating Ros's Myles Davis sculpture.
1
10
Freedom, DeHostos Community Center - Mural, circa 2000
1
11
Freedom, DeHostos Community Center - Mural, circa 2000
5
Fulton Street Transit Center Design, Application, 2003
1
12
Fulton Center Sculptures, 2003
7
2
"The Interface" Sculpture, 1998
7
3
Mi Casita, Williamsburg Daycare Center, circa 2005
1
13
Mi Casita, Williamsburg Daycare Center, 2003-2005
7
4
Mitchel Houses Community Center, circa 2000
1
14
Modular Designs for Schools, 1988
7
5
Moject Calendar, 2003
1
15
Mural Project 1, Unidentified, circa 2000
1
16
Mural Project 1, Unidentified, circa 2000
4
2
Mural Project 2, Unidentified, circa 2000
1
17
Mural Project 2, Unidentified, circa 2000
4
2
Murals, Urban Tape and Storefront, circa 2000
1
18
Patriasana/Wholesomeland, Fordham Road Station - Glass, circa 2002
1
19
Photographs of Projects, circa 2000
Includes photographs of Freedom, Mi Casita, and unidentified projects.
1
20
"Physical Place, Virtual Space," Exhibition for Longwood Arts Project, 1998-2002
1
21
Roosevelt Youth Center, undated
7
6
Sculptures, circa 2000
Includes giant print, head, poet, and various other sculpture projects.
1
22-25
Sculptures, circa 2000
4
2
St. Nicholas Houses Community Center, Mural, 1999
1
26
Starlight Park Project, Bronx River Art Center, 2018-2019
7
7
Street Tree Time Capsules, 1998
1
27
Taínovivo, Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture - Mobile, 1998
1
28
Taínovivo, Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture - Mobile, 1998
4
2
Throgg's Neck Houses Community Center, Process Photographs, 2003
1
29-32
"United We Stand/Unidos Estamos de Pie" ARTELATAM Group Sculpture, 2019
7
8
Logo, Urban Arts Cooperative, 2017
7
9
York College Childcare Center, 2002-2003
1
33
York College Childcare Center, 2002-2003
5
Proposal, Bronx Museum Atrium Project, undated
7
10
Proposal, "Conocimiento" Sculpture, Hispanic Society, undated
7
11
Proposal, Daycare Center in W. Heights, 1996
7
12
Miscellaneous Proposals, 1992, 2008
7
13
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Series 2: Professional Files, 1983-2020
0.4 Linear feet
Box 1, 7

Professional files document Ros's activities outside of his commission and project work. Meeting notes and agendas, correspondence, contracts, guidelines, and printed materials are included in files for the artist groups Dominican York Proyecto GRAFICA and MUD/BONE Print Studio. Additionally, a notebook and other material for a business course, information regarding a residency with the New York American Institute of Architects, receipts, and research material are also in the series.
2023 addition includes resumes, an art portfolio, photographs of murals, some correspondence, and files on exibitions Ros participated in.
Description Container Select
Art Portfolio, 2019
7
14
ArteLatAm Ecuardor Exhibition, 2018
7
15
"Awhere: Stories of Tradition and Change", 2012
1 DVD
DVD is titled, "Awhere Stories of tradition & Change Print Portfolios by Dominican York Proyecto GRAFICA"
7
16
"Bronx Recognizes Its Own", 2017
7
17
Correspondence, 1983-2016
7
18
Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival, 2012
7
19
Dominican York Proyecto GRAFICA, 2011-2012
1
34
Doris c. Freedman Award Presentation, 2003
7
20
"Generations" Proposed Exhibition, undated
7
21
Leon Jimenez Exhibition Proposal, undated
7
22
"Make Your Art Your Business," Course Material, 1997
1
35
"Moses Ros-Suarez: The Printed Mobile" Exhibition, 2011
7
23
MUD/BONE Print Studio, 2006-2007
1
36
"New Prints 2012/Winter" Exhibition, International Print Center New York, 2012
7
24
New York American Institute of Architects, Residency, 2001
1
37
Photographs, Murals, undated
7
25
Receipts, 2002
1
38
Research Material, circa 2002
Includes an artist's services list, article on Alexander Calder, a paper on Leonardo Da Vinci, and information on mural and outdoor sculpture materials and techniques.
1
39
Resumes, 1992-2002
7
26
Ros Art Gallery, 1985-1986
7
27
Ros Progress Reports, 1998-2001
7
28
"Tyranny's Tears" Exhibition, 2014-2017
7
29
Uptown Print Project, 2014-2015
7
30
Use Permit, City of New York, 2010
7
31
Miscellaneous, 1994-2020
7
32-33
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Series 3: Printed Materials, 1975-2023
0.7 Linear feet
Boxes 1, 4, OV 6, Box 7

Printed materials consist of art reproductions, booklets, clippings, exhibition catalogs and announcements, newsletters, and posters regarding Ros and his artwork, public artwork in New York City, and arts organizations.
2023 addition includes clippings, exhibition announcements, catalogs, and press releases.
Description Container Select
Art Reproductions, 1978-circa 1985
1
40
Booklets, circa 1994
1
41
Brochures, 1988-2006
1
42
Clippings, 1975-2020
7
34
Clippings, circa 2000
1
43
Clippings, Newspaper, 2002-2012
6
Exhibition Catalogs and Announcements, 1994-2012
Includes a mock up of the Empowerment exhibition catalog.
1
44-45
Exhibition Announcements, 1988-2022
7
35-38
Exhibition Catalogs, 1993-2022
7
39-41
Newsletters, 2000-2006
1
46
Posters, circa 2000
4
2
Press Releases, 1988-2005
7
42
Miscellaneous, 1994-2023
7
43-44
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Series 4: Artwork, circa 2000
1.1 Linear feet
Boxes 1-4, OV 6, Box 7

Doodles interspersed with notes, sketches for various projects, a paper and feather mask, and mock ups that include panels covered with paint or colored paper are in artwork.
2023 addition includes some additional mockups, sketches, and prints.
Description Container Select
Doodles, circa 2000
1
47-48
Doodles, circa 2000
2
1-3
Doodles, circa 2000
6
Mask, circa 2000
Mask is constructed from colored paper and feathers.
4
4
Mock Ups, circa 2000
Includes a wooden rod, paper circle, mosaic sample, and a small animal sculpture.
2
4
Mock Ups, circa 2000
Includes rectangular panels covered with drawings and colored paper.
3
1-4
Mock Ups, circa 2000
Includes painted gold rectangular panels and a "Trabajos Armados" banner.
6
Mock Ups & Sketches, undated
7
45
Prints, undated
7
46
Sketches, circa 1980-circa 2000
Some sketches are photocopies from a sketchbook.
3
5-7
Sketches, circa 1980s
4
3
Sketches, undated
7
47
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Series 5: Video Recordings, 1995-2005
0.7 Linear feet
Boxes 7-9

Video recordings consist of 15 VHS and 2 U-Matic cassettes of episodes of "Moses Ros: Visual Artist" a Manhattan Neighborhood Network Television Show that Ros did for public television. The show centers on Ros showcasing local artists, musical groups, and special events in New York City.
Description Container Select
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist," El Museo Del Barrio Summer 2000 Events, 2000
3 Videocassettes (VHS)
VHS 1 featured Yasmin Ramirez, Parafanelia, Scherezade, Miguel Trelles, and Susana Torruella Leval; aired September 6, 2000.
VHS 2 featured Ricanstuction, Moses Ros, Jaime Arredondo, Elia Alba, Sandra Bermudez, Rossana Martinez, and Fernanda Brunet; aired October 4, 2000.
VHS 3 featured Elisa Jimenez, Performance, "We All Are Blessed," Ernesto Quinones, and Book "Bodega Dreams"; aired December 1, 2000.
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48
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist", 1995 May 28
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
Insert states video features Miles Davis Sculpture, Espirit Libre-Paterson Museum, 84th St. Mural, Bronx Printmakers at Printmaking Workshop, La Pena Performance, Orozimbo-Performance Installation, and Museo Del Barrio Headdresser Workshop.
8
1
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist," Longwood Poets & Jorge Crespo Show & Daze, 1996
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
2
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist," Chamber 8 Group Show, 1996
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
3
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist," Madrid ARCO Art Expo With Garcia Cordero, Hector Ledesma & Art Critic Marianne Tolentino, 1997
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
4
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist," Luis Dias at Meow Mix & Many Vega at 104th St. Chalk Festival & Print Show at Barrett House, 1997
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
5
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist," Ezequil Jimenez at Casa de las Americas & Moses Ros at Audubon Center, 1997
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
6
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist," Rudy Mazur at Mary Anthony Galleries, 1997
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
7
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist," Pepon Osorio at Hostos & Voodoo Show at Taller Boriqua, 1998
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
8
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist," Chris Ofili at Gavin Brown, 1999
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
9
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist," Moses Ros at Hostos with Wallace Edgecomb, 1999
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
10
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist," Ros TV, 1999
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
11
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist," Center for Architecture Workshop, 2005 July 24
1 Videocassettes (VHS)
8
12
"New York Artist and Their Art", undated
1 Videocassettes (U-matic)
Unclear whether recording is an episode of "Moses Ros: Visual Artist," or a completely different program.
9
1
"Moses Ros: Visual Artist,", undated
1 Videocassettes (U-matic)
There is no supporting material describing the subject of the video recording.
9
2

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