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Thursday, March 22 – Sunday, March 25th Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 – 4:30pm; Sunday: 12 – 4pm Admission each day is $3.00; children 9 years and under are free The Attleboro Arts Museum Flower Show is one of the organization’s largest and most anticipated annual fundraising events. Whether you come simply to bask in the promise of spring, stimulate your own creativity, or support arts programming in southeastern, MA, you will be sure to leave with a feeling of pleasure, inspiration and a sense of revival. Details on 2012 Flower Show programs, special events will be posted shortly. _______________________
Theme: Garden America: Freedom of Expression Lets get this garden started!
You can help to launch the growing season by becoming a Flower Show sponsor.
For as little as $5 an Attleboro Arts Museum artist will paint a personalized flower in your honor on our 2012 Flower Show Sponsor Wall. Your flower will bear your/your organization’s name and be highly visible during this popular, 4-day community event. The Flower Show raises critical funds for Museum programs and operations. Download a Flower Show Sponsor Form _______________________Click here for two Flower Show Calls for Artists
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Thursday, March 1st, 2012 – 7pm Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA Open seating. Doors open at 6:15pm. Tickets: $10 for Museum members; $12 for non-members Call 508-222-2644 x10 to reserve your tickets. Please keep in mind that space is limited. Proceeds to benefit the care and maintenance of the Museum’s permanent collection. Download a Civil War Concert Press Release Download an Overview of Civil War Museum Events _______________________ A unique event featuring items of historical interest from the Attleboro Arts Museum’s permanent collection – paired with a concert of Civil War era piano music performed by Jacqueline Schwab. Jacqueline Schwab is best known for her work in Ken Burns’ documentaries The Civil War, Baseball and Mark Twain, among others. She also performs vintage American music for international audiences. _______________________
A Special Exhibition & Benefit Concert
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Attleboro Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Permanent Collection exhibition funding by Judy Robbins.
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Call for Artists:
On the Threshold – A National Juried Exhibition Looking in or out of your door ... interiors, vistas, transitions ... open to all mediums and concepts that communicate your literal or emotional views of “On the Threshold.” On display at the Attleboro Arts Museum from July 14–Aug 10, 2012. Six juror’s prizes of $100 each will be awarded. CD Entry Deadline: By May 12th, 2012 Hand-delivered Entry Deadline: May 18th or 19th, 2012 Exhibition Dates: July 14 – August 10, 2012 Opening Awards Reception: Wednesday, July 18th; 7-9pm. Free and open to all.View full prospectus for On The Threshold.
PDF DOCUMENTS
Checklist | Artwork ID form | Hand delivery form | CD Entry Form | Loan Agreement
Members’ Exhibition
Exhibition dates: December 10, 2011 – February 2, 2012
An important Attleboro Arts Museum member benefit is the opportunity to annually exhibit original artwork in the Museum’s Ottmar Gallery. In the spirit of our tagline – Arts for Everyone – all work is accepted into this exhibition.
Guest juror: Clara Lieu, Director of the Jewett Art Gallery at Wellesley College.
Click for exhibition details and for a list of participating artists
(Image: “Dusk, Grey’s Inlet” by Christina Beecher – awarded best representational.)
The Devil in the White City at the Museum’s Art Lovers Book Club: This Saturday, Jan 28th; 2-4pm
Guest Speaker: Alan Banks, Supervisory Park Ranger of the F. L. Olmsted National Historic Site will present “The Life & Artistic Contributions of Fredrick Law Olmstead” during the book club’s meeting on “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson. Free and open to all. Copies of “The Devil in The White City” are available in the Attleboro Arts Museum Gift Shop.
Winter Night Festival 2012
February 25, 2012 5-9pm (rain date Feb. 26, 2012). Free admission; open to all
The City of Attleboro is holding its third annual Winter Night Festival in Downtown Attleboro. The Attleboro Arts Museum is a Festival partner and is organizing a specialized “Craft Fair and Art Sale” that will be part of this family-friendly, city-wide cultural event. Click to download an application for the Craft Fair and Art Sale.
Art Classes for all Ages (Includes Camps)
Enrollment is underway for spring and summer – and a few spots remain in select late winter classes/workshops. Call 508-222-2644 x10 to register.
High Art 2012
High Art is an annual exhibition of work from high school students in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Museum Gift Shop
The Attleboro Arts Museum’s popular Gift Shop is open Tuesday- Saturday, 10a.m. – 5p.m. The Shop maintains a selection of unique house wares, jewelry, accessories, greeting cards, innovative toys, ceramics, original art, books and more.
Museum Hours & Admission
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday; 10am – 5pm. Admission is free.
Community Gallery
The Museum’s Community Gallery exhibition for January 2012: The Work of Lisa Granata.