 The goal for the Museum was to "present an exhibition of living American art of notably high quality," said Thomas C. Colt, Jr., the Director of the Museum at the time.It was a significant achievement for the 26-year-old Robbins.The jury that selected Robbins' piece titled "Rain" for inclusion in the exhibit was chaired by the renowned Edward Hopper and consisted of such notable painters as John Carroll, Daniel Garber, Charles Hopkinson and Bernard Karfiol.