Rent Party
- Open Edition
- Measures 10.25x8.25 inches (paper size) and 10x8 inches (image size).
- Available in both framed and unframed options, this artwork offers versatility to suit any decor style, allowing you to personalize your space in your style of choice.
- Each piece beautifully depicts the spirited gatherings where music, dance, and camaraderie thrived, serving as a testament to creativity and resilience in times of economic hardship.
Rent parties, originating in the 1920s during the Harlem Renaissance, were vibrant social gatherings with a purpose that extended beyond entertainment. These gatherings were a creative solution for many African Americans who needed assistance covering rent during economic hardship and limited opportunities.
Rent parties were a unique blend of necessity and celebration. Hosts would welcome friends and neighbors into their homes, charging a small admission fee to help with rent payments. In return, guests enjoyed an evening of music, dancing, card games, and good conversation. These events often developed into important community gatherings that promoted a sense of solidarity and mutual support.
As the tradition persisted into the 1970s, rent parties became vital to community life in many neighborhoods. These events often served as platforms for emerging musicians and artists to display their talents. By alleviating financial pressures, they also fostered stronger communal bonds. Historically, rent parties are celebrated as acts of creativity and resilience within lower-income communities.
Open edition. Offset lithograph. Measures 10.25x8.25 inches (paper size) and 10x8 inches (image size).
| Edition | Open Edition |
| Framed | Avaialble framed or unframed. |
| Height | Available in a variety of sizes. Choose your size of preference. |
| Length | Available in a variety of sizes. Choose your size of preference. |
| Medium | Paper |
| Signed | Unsigned |
| SKU | morrison-rentparty |
Frank Morrison
Frank Morrison (b. 1971) started his journey as a graffiti artist in New Jersey, tagging walls with spray paint. However, it was the opportunity to tour with music artist Sybil as a breakdancer, an influential high school art teacher, and a visit to the Louvre Museum in Paris that opened him up to new artistic and creative avenues. An early indoctrine into hip-hop culture can be seen through Morrison’s work, which has been dubbed a mash-up of urban mannerism, graffiti and abstract contemporary, and reflects deeply on the lost of human stories from past eras. Morrison strives to capture people as they are, translating emotions through his paintings and leaving a memoir of our life and times today.Most in stock items ship in 0 to 5 business depending upon the shipping method selected during checkout. Large framed artwork requires an additional 1 to 5 days of processing time to allow for framing. All orders over $250 ship signature required. Pre-Orders, identified by a “Reserve Now” checkout button, can take 3 to 14 business days to process and ship. If there is an issue with your order we will notify you with 1 to 2 business days. For additional information please visit our: Shipping Policy
