Saturday, March 3rd, 2pm – 5pm. 

Free and open to the public.

Hosted by Boston SlamMaster Simone Beaubien of The Boston Poetry Slam at the Cantab Lounge

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A poetry slam is most simply described as the art of competitive performance poetry; this fast-paced competition gives poets limited time to impress judges randomly selected from the audience.

This year’s Attleboro Arts Museum’s slam will be no exception, as the Museum kicks off the three-hour show with a youth-only slam. Poets nineteen years of age and under are invited to compete in the two-round competition for cash prizes.  An adult poetry slam, open to all, will close the afternoon. The winner will receive a $100 cash prize.

All members of the public are invited to attend to listen, compete, or judge as one of the museum’s most dynamic programs celebrates ongoing mission to present poetic fun.  For more information call 508-222-2644 x13.

Funded by a grant from Target.

 

Simone Beaubien photo by Eboni Hogan.

 

 

View our April – May 2012 schedule.

 

The W. Charles Thompson Museum School at the Attleboro Arts Museum offers art classes and workshops for all ages during April and May, 2012.

 

Click the above link to view our full spring schedule.

Space is limited.  Enroll today.  508-222-2644  x10.

 

View our summer art class and camp schedule

 

The W. Charles Thompson Museum School at the Attleboro Arts Museum offers unique summer arts experiences for all ages.

 

Click the above link to view our full schedule.

Space is limited.  Enroll today.  508-222-2644  x10.

 

 

 

 

Theme: Garden America: Freedom of Expression

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

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Breakfast and lunch will be served daily in the Star Spangled Diner in the lower level of the Museum.

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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. 

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2012 Theme:

American Gardens: Freedom of Expression

A spotlight on the unquenchable ingenuity that is embodied in the creative American spirit.

 

The theme of American Gardens: Freedom of Expression prompts Flower Show landscapers and florists to use beloved and iconic American artworks as inspiration for their garden creations.  From “Mount Rushmore’s” reflective gaze, to Shepard Fairy’s call for “Hope” to painter Jasper Johns patriotic interpretation “Three Flags” – visual art has helped define and express our identity as a nation.

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Let’s 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

 

Photo: Artist Michael Evan’s painting at the 2011 Flower Show Sponsor Wall.

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Click here for two Flower Show Calls for Artists

 

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Schedule of Events (check back for updates – this list is growing!)

All activities are free with admission – except for the Flower Show After Hours event.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 22

10 – 10:30am: Krystal Brown of the Attleboro Public Library; storytelling of  American tales

10am – 2pm: Gardener Kim Sestak – working live on miniature “Freedom of Expression” garden (day 1 of 4)

10:30 – 10:45am: Capron Park Zoo: All-American live animal presentation

11:00 – 11:30am: Puppets, Music and Movement presented by Parent Educators of the Project Connect Family Center.  Cheryl Killion and Chris Lussier will lead children 1-4 years (with adults).

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FRIDAY, MARCH 23

10 – 10:30am: Krystal Brown, storytelling – American tales, day 2 of 2

10:30 – 11:30am: Glaze Craze: Ceramics Hands-On Workshop.  Museum School faculty members will instruct attendees on the art of glazing and provide a wheel throwing demonstration. Space is limited.

11 – 11:30am: Mass Audubon Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary: live animal program for youngsters.

12 – 12:45pm: Ed Able on Guitar in the Café

12 – 2pm: Kim Sestak – working live on mini garden (day 2 of 4)

1:30 – 2:15pm: Dixie Diehards: Live music; dancing in gallery is encouraged

2:30 – 3:30pm: Container Gardens Workshop: Front porch/back deck gardening presented by URI Master Gardeners

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SATURDAY, MARCH 24

10 – 11:30am: Mark Taber on piano in gallery

10am – 2pm: Kim Sestak – working live on mini garden (day 3 of 4)

11:30am – 12pm: Visual presentation honoring the Life and Work of Artist Barbara Corrigan by Missy Riley.  A special exhibition of Ms. Corrigan’s work will be on display throughout the Flower Show in the lower level café.

12:30 – 1:15pm: Bob Andrews on acoustic guitar in the Café

1:30 – 2:30pm: Animal Adventures: American and exotic animals; live animals are introduced in this interactive presentation for all ages

2:30 – 3:15pm: “Potted Pals: Care of House Plants” by Jane Young, Wheaton College Greenhouse Caretaker and former garden columnist for The Boston Globe.

7:00pm: Flower Show After Hours: A Salute to Swing Music & Dance!  Tickets are $30 in advance; $35 at the door.  To order: 508-222-2644  x13.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 25

12pm – 4pm: Kim Sestak – working live on mini garden (day 4 of 4)

12pm – 4pm: Friends of Attleboro Animal Shelter (FAAS) – Meet local pets that need your love!

12pm – 2:15pm: Classic American folk music in the Flower Show café from Acousticana, Buck & Winnie, and Andy Solberg.

12:30pm – 3:30pm: Soil Testing offered by URI Master Gardeners.  Bring soil  from home for this popular Flower Show feature.

2pm – 2:45pm: Big Ryan Story Telling – a favorite with children!  Sponsored by the Attleboro Cultural Council.

3:00pm: CLOSING CEREMONIES: raffles and awards announced

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ONGOING

• The Flower Show café will be the place to be seen this year.  Entitled the Star Spangled Diner, the café serves breakfast, lunch and pastries each day.

• Floral and Landscape Displays

• Art Exhibition of floral, landscape, wildlife subjects and other expressions of the natural world.

• Flowers in Fashion: A display of Statue of Liberty Crowns designed with natural live/dried plant materials

• Kid’s Crafts.  Sponsored by the Attleboro Garden Club

• An Expanded Museum Gift Shop – truly irresistible!

• URI Master Gardeners

• Attleboro Garden Club

• Live Painting.  Sponsored in part by the Rehoboth Cultural Council

• Flower Show Sponsor Wall

• Live Plant Sale from the Attleboro High School Horticulture Program

• Ravishing Raffles: Ticket prices: $1 each; 7 for $5 and 20 for $10.

 

 

 

A Special Exhibition & Benefit Concert

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

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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.

 

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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.

 

 

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