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Beverly Darling was well known for her sculptures of busts of children. She also painted watercolors. She was born in 1913 and died on April 2, 2007.
Built in 1931 on the campus of Phillips Academy, the Addison Gallery of American Art was the first gallery devoted entirely to American Art. The museum owns approximately 1500 paintings. In 2007, plans are underway to increase the size of the gallery by 60%. More museum space, storage and a library will be added from part of a $5 million donation by former student Thomas Israel.
 
She also owned her own real estate firm - Darling Associates Realty and served as president of the League of Women Voters.
 


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*"Beverly Jones Darling" obituary, Townsman, April 19, 2007
*"Hands on Art is Her Strength", Eagle Tribune, January 4, 1998      
*"Sculptures Stolen From Ill Artist's Yard, ''Eagle Tribune'', July 14, 2006


*"Celebrating the Andovers: Addison exhibit shows how two towns influenced American artists," ''Eagle Tribune'', November 3, 1995, page 13.
*''$5 Million to Boost Phillips, Addison" ''Andover Townsman'', February 8, 2007, page 1+.
*"No longer a lady in waiting", ''The Andover Townsman'', January 14, 2010.
*"Chihuly 'Floats' join Addison's new roof", ''The Andover Townsman'', August 12, 2010.
*"Addison reopening awaited", ''The Andover Townsman'', August 12, 2010.
*"Addison no longer a still life", ''The Andover Townsman'', September 2, 2010.
*"Town gem reset", The Andover Townsman'', September 9, 2010.
*"Addison reopening party this Saturday", ''The Andover Townsman'', September 23, 2010.
*Addison Gallery is Back in Swing at Age 80. ''Andover Townsman'' October 13, 2011, p.10.


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--[[User:Eleanor|Eleanor]] 12:51, September 28, 2011 (EDT)
--[[User:Glenda|Glenda]] 14:31, February 9, 2007 (EST)<!-- insert signature here, if desired -->
 
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Built in 1931 on the campus of Phillips Academy, the Addison Gallery of American Art was the first gallery devoted entirely to American Art. The museum owns approximately 1500 paintings. In 2007, plans are underway to increase the size of the gallery by 60%. More museum space, storage and a library will be added from part of a $5 million donation by former student Thomas Israel.

See

  • "Celebrating the Andovers: Addison exhibit shows how two towns influenced American artists," Eagle Tribune, November 3, 1995, page 13.
  • $5 Million to Boost Phillips, Addison" Andover Townsman, February 8, 2007, page 1+.
  • "No longer a lady in waiting", The Andover Townsman, January 14, 2010.
  • "Chihuly 'Floats' join Addison's new roof", The Andover Townsman, August 12, 2010.
  • "Addison reopening awaited", The Andover Townsman, August 12, 2010.
  • "Addison no longer a still life", The Andover Townsman, September 2, 2010.
  • "Town gem reset", The Andover Townsman, September 9, 2010.
  • "Addison reopening party this Saturday", The Andover Townsman, September 23, 2010.
  • Addison Gallery is Back in Swing at Age 80. Andover Townsman October 13, 2011, p.10.


--Glenda 14:31, February 9, 2007 (EST)

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