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Austin proclaims June 5, 2025, Rich's Art Gallery Day, honoring founder Richard Samuel

3681873 · June 5, 2025
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Council member José Velásquez presented a proclamation recognizing Rich's Art Gallery for three decades of cultural programming, citing more than 800 events and 40,000 visitors; gallery founder Richard Samuel accepted the honor.

Council member José Velásquez, representing District 3, presented a proclamation on June 5 recognizing Richard Samuel and Rich's Art Gallery, which Velásquez said is “the only black owned art gallery in Austin” and is located in East Austin.

Velásquez described Samuel as “a mentor and a leader” who “has created space for the…

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