Exhibitions/Events
April 2013
Spring Art Classes and Workshops
Arts education begins April 6th and runs through May 11th, 2013
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Down To The Wire
An Exhibition of Wire Artworks by Larissa King, CW Roelle and Adrienne Sloane.
Exhibition: April 13 – May 11, 2013
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13, 2-4pm. Free and open to all.
From April 13th to May 11th, 2013 the Attleboro Arts Museum takes it Down To The Wire with an exhibition of art from three New Englander’s that create work made primarily of strands of assorted metals. Artists Larissa King of West Lebanon, NH; CW Roelle of Providence, RI; and Adrienne Sloane of Lexington, MA will demonstrate to viewers how standard utility wire can evolve into remarkable three-dimensional drawings and constructions.
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Boston Poetry Slam Presents Poetry at the Attleboro Arts Museum
Friday, April 26th; doors open at 7pm. Free and open to the public.
On Friday, April 26th, the Boston Poetry Slam and the Attleboro Arts Museum will present the seventh annual Attleboro Arts Museum Poetry Slam. Poets, listeners, and art enthusiasts of all ages are invited to attend this high-energy literary event. Sponsored by Target Corporation.
Download a Poetry Slam 2013 Press Release
Download a Poetry Slam 2013 Promotional Flier
Pictured: Simone Beaubien, SlamMaster of the Boston Poetry Slam @ the Cantab Lounge. Photo by Eboni Hogan.
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Art Lovers Book Club
Focus on Photography
April 27, 2013; 2-4pm. Free and open to all.
Guest Speaker: Frances Jakubek, Associate Director of the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, MA. Frances will deliver a presentation on photographers that have greatly influenced her personal work and her work at the Griffin Museum.
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April 2013 Community Gallery: The Work of Christina Beecher
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May 2013 (Closed Saturday, May 25th)
Museum summer hours begin on May 28: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm.
Down To The Wire
An Exhibition of Wire Artworks by Larissa King, CW Roelle and Adrienne Sloane.
Through May 11, 2013
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High Art
Exhibition Dates: May 21 – June 5, 2013
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 23 from 6:30-8:00pm
The Museum’s annual high art exhibition is open to students in grades 9 through 12, who are either enrolled in public, private, parochial, alternative high schools or are home schooled.
2013 Theme: Full Contrast
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What Goes Around
2013 National Juried Exhibition at the Attleboro Arts Museum
Open to all mediums, sizes and concepts that reflect, contain or relate to what goes around … rings, wheels, halos, drum circles, the flu, applause, rumors …
What Goes Around will be on display at the Attleboro Arts Museum from June 26 – July 25th, 2013.
Six juror’s prizes of $100 each will be awarded.
CD Entry Deadline: By May 11th, 2013
Hand-delivered Entry Deadline: May 17th or 18th, 2013
Exhibition Dates: June 26th – July 25th, 2013
Opening Awards Reception: Thursday, June 27th; 7-9pm
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A Special Meeting of the Art Lovers Book Club
A Presentation and Discussion by Author Henry Adams
Tom & Jack The Intertwined Lives of Thomas Hart Benton & Jackson Pollock
Wednesday, May 15th, 1pm
Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA
Free and open to the public.
Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Mr. Adams will conduct a book signing after the discussion.
Reservations are not required – but are appreciated. 508-222-2644 x10 or office@attleboroartsmuseum.org
Please contact the Museum by May 14th.
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May 2013 Community Gallery: The Work of Joanna Kao
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June 2013
A follow-up Art Lovers Book Club Meeting
Tom & Jack The Intertwined Lives of Thomas Hart Benton & Jackson Pollock
June 1st, 2-4pm
Readers of the book will gather to discuss the text and content of the May 15th presentation by Henry Adams. Free and open to all.
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High Art: Full Contrast
Through June 5th, 2013
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Expo for the Senses
Featuring the Attleboro Arts Museum’s Craft Fair & Art Sale and Chalk Art – Sidewalk Masterpieces
77 Park Street, Attleboro, MA
Saturday, June 15th, 2013 • 12 – 5pm • Free admission
Exceptional artists and artisans will be selling hand-crafted items at the Museum’s 7th Annual Craft Fair & Art Sale. All Fair/Sale proceeds go directly to the exhibiting artists.
Also featured: Chalk Art – Sidewalk Masterpieces
Paintings inspired by the great masters come alive thanks to colorful chalk and amazing creativity! Vote for your favorite in the Chalk Art People’s Choice Award.
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What Goes Around
A national juried exhibition featuring all mediums, sizes and concepts that reflect, contain or relate to what goes around …
rings, wheels, halos, drum circles, the flu, applause, rumors …
What Goes Around will be on display at the Attleboro Arts Museum from June 26 – July 25th, 2013.
Opening Awards Reception: Thursday, June 27th; 7-9pm
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June 2013 Community Gallery: The Work of Mangbetu Award Recipient: Ryan Brown
Reception and Award Ceremony will be held on Sat., June 8th from 3:00-4:30pm.
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