Oral History Interview with Virginia Lynch, April 18, 2000
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Description
In this film for the RISD Oral History Project, Virginia Lynch (1915-2007), former owner of Virginia Lynch Gallery in Tiverton, R.I., was interviewed by Ann Hudner, Director of Public Relations at RISD 1994-2007. The interview took place April 18, 2000. Virginia Lynch had a long relationship with RISD, as a trustee from 1978-1987, re-appointed 1988-1998, and she held the position of honorary trustee. Over the years she exhibited the work of numerous Rhode Island artists, including RISD faculty and alumni. Directed by Frank Muhly.
Transcript forthcoming.
Biographical/Historical Note
Virginia Lynch (1915-2007) was a gallery owner and trustee at the Rhode Island School of Design. She established the Lynch Gallery in 1985 and was elected a Trustee of the Rhode Island School of Design between 1978-1987 before being re-appointed between 1988-1998 as an honorary trustee. Lynch exhibited the work of numerous Rhode Island artists, including RISD faculty and alumni such as Dale Chihuly, Harry Callahan, and Gretchen Dow Simpson. She also established a series of scholarships for students at RISD.
Lynch is interviewed by Ann Hudner, director of Public Relations at RISD from 1994-2007. The interview takes place on April 18, 2000. Directed by Frank Muhly.
Recommended Citation
Lynch, Virgina; Hudner, Ann; Archives, RISD; and Muhly, Frank, "Oral History Interview with Virginia Lynch, April 18, 2000" (2000). RISD Oral History Project. 6.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/archives_oralhistories/6
Date of Interview
04/18/00
Interviewer
Ann Hudner
Interviewee
Virgina Lynch
Run Time
48 min.
Original Format(s)
VHS
Keywords
Virginia Lynch Gallery, Tiverton, RI, RISD Oral Histories, oral history, archives, interview
Disciplines
Art and Design