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May 5, 2004 - Collectors and admirers of R.C. Gorman and Southwestern art from around New England are expected to converge on Daniel Webster College's Nashua campus Thursday, May 13, for a highly anticipated reception and book signing. Free and open to the public, this is Gorman's very first exhibition in New England; his work has not been on display in Boston or even in New York City.

The Radiance of My People, a full-color book featuring Gorman's art, is available for purchase (and signing) for $40, and will be available during or prior to the reception at the college's Eaton-Richmond Center Gallery. Gorman's many fans may bring their own Gorman books for him to sign (his books include four different editions of R.C. Gorman's Nudes and Foods, as well as R.C. Gorman, Thirty Years in Taos, which includes his complete works in bronze. A limited number of unframed Gorman posters will also be available that evening to purchase and have signed.

The college is hosting an exhibition of some 20 pieces of Gorman's art through May 16. The exhibit includes a variety of media, including original lithographs, acrylic on canvas, paper casting, and a bronze. Gallery hours at the Eaton-Richmond Center Gallery are weekends 10 am - 6 pm; weekdays noon-8 -pm.

R.C. Gorman is being recognized for his work in the arts with an honorary doctor of letters at Daniel Webster's commencement Saturday, May 15.

For information about the exhibit, the reception, or for directions, please visit www.dwc.edu or call 603-577-6625.

Founded in 1965, Daniel Webster College is an independent college with a primary focus on experiential learning. Daniel Webster College's undergraduate degree programs in aviation are well complemented by its innovative programs in business and management, computer science, information technology, engineering, sport management, social science. Through its division of Graduate, Continuing and Continuing Studies, the college offers a one-night-a-week MBA program, the EXCEL degree completion program, continuing studies, certificate and distance learning programs. For more information, call 603-577-6000.