Eighth Annual Goddard House Art Show Opens April 11

March 19, 2010 - PRLog -- In and Out of the Box explores both physical and metaphorical concepts of boxes through the wide-ranging works of 53 local artists in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, mixed media, textile, paper, collage, and sculpture.  The exhibition invites the viewer to think beyond the obvious and consider the infinite ways that boxes appear, both literally and symbolically, in our lives. From skyscrapers to scallop shells, batter’s boxes to calf pens, the tried and true to the wildly unexpected, In and Out of the Box turns conventional ideas of boxes inside out.  

           This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Cultural Commission, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

The Artists

           The exhibiting artists include:  Lisa Barthelson, Emily Boosahda, Emmeline Brown, Lora Brueck, John Buron, Laura Cahalane, Bettie Carlson, Rose Carlson, Doris Carter, Justin Clapp, Carrie Crane, Zabelle D’Amico, Donna Desautels, Mary Dewey, Susan Fisher, Ryan Foley, Muriel Funka, Jane Grover, Stephen Halpert, Tasha Halpert, Oliver Herring, Lindsay Howland, Elisabeth Hyder, Maren Jensen, Tom Kellner, Peter Krashes, Marcia Lagerwey, John LaPrade, Mary-Ellen Latino, Rosemary LeBeau, Susan Matusen, Julia McKinley, Beckie Moses, Cassie Murphy, Doris O’Keefe, Cade Overton, Stacey Parker, Don Ricklin, Leona Ricklin, Ron Rosenstock, Jacqueline Ross, Connie Salter, Donalyn Schofield, Susan Sedgwick, Amaryllis Siniossoglou, Marcella Stasa, Susan Swinand, Dick Taylor, Mary Walter, Julie Warchol, Cheryl Wareck, Christopher Whitehead, Agnes Wyant, Nicholas Yavarow, Mary Zywar.

An art boutique and raffle will be held throughout the show; proceeds will help support Goddard House’s efforts to bring art to Worcester’s Webster Square neighborhood.  For more information about the show and related events, call 508-753-4890 or visit www.goddardhomestead.org.

Related Events

           The following events will be held throughout the exhibit.  All programs are open to the public.  For more information and directions, call (508) 753-4890 or visit www.goddardhomestead.org.

Champagne & Chocolate Reception:   Sunday, April 11 from 2 to 5 p.m.  In and Out of the Box opens with a Champagne & Chocolate Reception.  Guests will meet the artists, enjoy decadent chocolate desserts and champagne, and listen to the toe-tapping jazz of Chet Williamson’s Chromatic Swing duo.

Artist Demonstrations:  Sunday, April 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.  In and Out of the Box artists will demonstrate and discuss their techniques throughout the afternoon.  View the exhibit, observe artists at work, ask questions, and learn how they make their art and what inspires them.  Refreshments served.

           Poetry Reading:  Tuesday, May 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Worcester County Poetry Association will read poems inspired by the exhibit theme.  A wine and cheese reception, allowing visitors to view the show, begins at 6:30; the reading begins at 7:00.  All are invited to read or just listen.

Coffee House:  Friday, May 7, 7 p.m.  Popular husband and wife duo Chuck & Mud, accompanied by Walter Crockett on lead acoustic guitar and Mark Manuel on bass, perform their much-loved blend of classic and original folk tunes.  Admission is $12 per person and includes complimentary coffee and tea.  Desserts will be available for purchase.  Seating is limited; to reserve seats call 508-753-4890.  Tickets also sold at the door.

For more information and to view images of the show, please visit www.goddardhomestead.org.

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