Tea Time with DIANA TYSON in conversation with Dr. Jocelyn Russell Wallace
1:30pm - 3:30pm (Limited Seating) Is commissioned portraiture still important, or even relevant to collectors in the fine art space? What is the benefit, if any, of having family portraits done? What part do they play in a family's narrative legacy?
Time & Location
Nov 15, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Frances Cope House - Awbury Arboretum, One Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA
Guests
About the event
Is commissioned portraiture still important, or even relevant to collectors in the fine art space? What is the benefit, if any, of having family portraits done? What part do they play in a family's narrative legacy?
Dr. Jocelyn Russell Wallace will lead this enlightening conversation with prolific art collector, world traveler, and academician, Diana Tyson, over afternoon tea, hosted by Alison's Tea Room. Presented by the Museum of African American Art Collections [The MAAAC] at the Francis Cope House in the Awbury Arboretum.
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Dr. Jocelyn Russell Wallace is a Senior Professor at DeVry University and the Keller Graduate School of Management in Philadelphia. She has also taught at the University of D.C., the University of Pennsylvania, Arcadia University, Liberty University, and West Chester University of PA. Dr. Russell Wallace currently works as a non-profit organization director. Prior to that,…