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Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising

Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising The Richard Blackwell Gallery

American fashion designer/critic Richard Blackwell (1922-2008) was a CSU benefactor whose generosity is noted in the name of this intimate gallery space (500 sq. ft.) that was designed to showcase apparel and fashion. Exhibits are planned 2-3 years in advance by Avenir Museum curatorial staff in tandem with the Department of Design and Merchandising.

May 23 - December 16, 2023 Kindred Keepsakes: Honoring the Heirlooms and Heritage of James Galanos

Family stories of cherished American designer James Galanos (1924-2016) told through apparel, shared through the perspectives of those he held dear, and reflected in memories of love made tangible through crafting and gifting. Currently on display in the Richard Blackwell Gallery.

Detail of fabric with brown background and pink and white flowers on display in the Richard Blackwell Gallery

Past Exhibitions in The Richard Blackwell Gallery

What do CSU spirit apparel, the color orange, and Moroccan caftans all have in common? Those three, along with designer apparel from Christian Dior and a history of the role of mannequins were the most recent exhibits in the Richard Blackwell Gallery.

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Dior Exhibit of 3 flowing dresses on mannequins in the Richard Blackwell Gallery