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15 | Jerelle | Bayless | f | Ward painted society portraits in Nashville. She also taught art as director of Ward-Conley Studios. In 1896 she designed the large two-story Woman's Building at the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition, modeled on Andrew Jackson's Nashville home, the Hermitage. She also chaired the Fine Arts Committee that chose art for display at the exposition. "Her plans for the Woman's Building were selected by the judges without a dissenting voice," according to a report at the time. She contributed illustrations to several issues of The Olympian magazine in 1903. In 1910, she loaned historical objects to the Appalachian Exposition. While staying at the Battle Creek Sanitarium for health reasons in 1913, she painted a mural and decorative panels in the institution's lobby and parlors. Her art was displayed at the Tennessee State Fair in 1920, and at the fifth annual exhibit of Tennessee artists in Nashville in 1924. Four of her paintings were included in the Spring Art Exhibit of the Centennial Club in 1925. She and her sister, Mrs. John DeWitt, hosted meetings of the Ward Seminary alumnae association, and both served as officers in the organization. | Sara Ward married John Withrin Conley in 1882; her husband died the following year. Their only child died as a young girl in 1886. Conley survived typhoid fever in 1897 and "a severe surgical operation" in New York in 1900. She used a wheelchair for the rest of her life. She died in 1944, aged 84 years, in Nashville. Her portraits of Willie Blount and William Blount were displayed at William Blount Mansion in Knoxville. | Ward painted society portraits in Nashville. She also taught art as director of Ward-Bayless Studios. In 1896 she designed the large two-story Woman's Building at the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition, modeled on Andrew Jackson's Nashville home, the Hermitage. She also chaired the Fine Arts Committee that chose art for display at the exposition. "Her plans for the Woman's Building were selected by the judges without a dissenting voice," according to a report at the time. She contributed illustrations to several issues of The Olympian magazine in 1903. In 1910, she loaned historical objects to the Appalachian Exposition. While staying at the Battle Creek Sanitarium for health reasons in 1913, she painted a mural and decorative panels in the institution's lobby and parlors. Her art was displayed at the Tennessee State Fair in 1920, and at the fifth annual exhibit of Tennessee artists in Nashville in 1924. Four of her paintings were included in the Spring Art Exhibit of the Centennial Club in 1925. She and her sister, Mrs. John DeWitt, hosted meetings of the Ward Seminary alumnae association, and both served as officers in the organization.Jerelle Ward married John Withrin Bayless in 1882; her husband died the following year. Their only child died as a young girl in 1886. Bayless survived typhoid fever in 1897 and "a severe surgical operation" in New York in 1900. She used a wheelchair for the rest of her life. She died in 1944, aged 84 years, in Nashville. Her portraits of Willie Blount and William Blount were displayed at William Blount Mansion in Knoxville. | Sara | Conley | artists | To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Mrs. Jerelle Bayless, an esteemed artist and teacher. I have had the privilege of viewing Mrs. Bayless's artwork and am consistently impressed by the exceptional quality of her pieces.<return><return>Mrs. Bayless demonstrated her versatility as an artist by painting society portraits in Nashville, as well as designing the two-story Woman's Building at the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition. She also served as the Chair of the Fine Arts Committee, choosing artwork for display at the exposition. Her talent and eye for detail were evident in every project she undertook.<return><return>As the director of Ward-Bayless Studios, Mrs. Bayless imparted her artistic knowledge onto her students, inspiring and guiding them to reach their full potential. Her dedication to the arts was also evident in her contributions to The Olympian magazine and the Spring Art Exhibit of the Centennial Club.<return><return>Despite adversity and health setbacks, including surviving typhoid fever and being wheelchair-bound for the rest of her life, Mrs. Bayless remained committed to her craft until her passing in 1944 at the age of 84.<return><return>Her artwork, especially her portraits of Willie Blount and William Blount, continue to be admired and revered by art enthusiasts. Mrs. Bayless's contribution to the art world is immeasurable and she is deserving of the utmost respect and recognition.<return><return>I wholeheartedly recommend Mrs. Jerelle Bayless as an exceptional artist and teacher who has left an indelible mark in the art world.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] |