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At the Somerville Museum
April 18 through May 16, 2008 | Opening Reception April 17, 2008 / 6 - 9 pm
All registered participants of Somerville Open Studios 2008 are invited to participate in this salon-style group show at the Somerville Museum. The opening reception provides a great opportunity to meet other artists, see each other's work, have some fun and build community. Many SOS visitors plan their weekend destinations by first previewing works displayed at the Artists' Choice Exhibit. The show can be viewed during regular Museum hours and special extended hours on SOS weekend (see below for a full listing of exhibit hours).
The Somerville Museum has graciously waived their normal 20% commission on sales. All proceeds from sales will go to the artist. Interested buyers will asked to contact the artist directly. If necessary to facilitate a sale, work may be taken down at the conclusion of SOS weekend. Otherwise, all pieces will remain on display through the end of the exhibit on May 16. The museum will be hosting a public concert featuring classical music by Duo Maresienne on Mothers' Day, May 11, providing additional exposure for participating artists.
What You Need To Know / Do
Artwork Requirements
- You may submit one piece of artwork that has not been previously displayed at the Artists' Choice Exhibit
- Work must be no larger than 20 x 20 inches. Three dimensional pieces will be restricted to a 20 x 20 inch base. However, smaller pieces are appreciated to help ensure that all work submitted can be accommodated!
- All 2-dimensional artwork or other work intended to be wall-mounted must be ready to hang, including picture wire or other suitable hanger.
Submission Procedure
- Download the artwork submission form (pdf format) . Print and complete the form including your signature. If you are unable to open or print the form, copies will be available at the drop off but it is preferred that artists complete the form before arriving at the drop off. Cut off the bottom portion of the completed artwork submission form and attach it to the back of your artwork.
- Please also write your name on the back of your artwork to ensure that it can still be identified should the label become separated from the piece.
- Prepare a one page, single-sided typed artist's statement / bio for inclusion in the exhibit binder.
- DROP OFF bring your artwork, the completed artwork submission form and your artist's statement / bio page to the artwork drop off on:
Saturday April 12, 10 am - 1 pm or
on Sunday April 13, 4 - 7 pm
at the Somerville Museum, located at 1 Westwood Road. If you cannot make one of these drop-off times, please find someone else who can drop off the piece for you, making sure they bring the completed artwork submission form and artist's statement / bio. - Cometo the opening reception and enjoy!
You must pick up work promptly at the conclusion of the show. Pick up times are on Saturday May 17, 10 am - 1 pm and on Sunday May 18, 4 - 7 pm. If you are unable to make one of these pick up times, please find a friend / representative to collect your work. If this is impossible, please contact the SOS coordinator. Neither the Somerville Museum nor Somerville Open Studios accept responsibility for work that is not picked up by May 23rd.
Museum Events and Hours
Opening Reception
Thursday April 17, 6 - 9 pm with live music by acoustic folk artists Ryan Ruffing and Kit Walpole, and light fare generously donated by Restaurant dante of Cambridge. The opening is a great way to touch base with other participating artists and to see some at their work before SOS weekend.
Regular Gallery Hours - Friday April 18 thru Friday May 16
Thursdays 2 - 7 pm, Fridays 2 - 5 pm, Saturdays 12 - 5 pm and by appointment
SOS Weekend Gallery Hours
Saturday May 3 and Sunday May 4, 11 am - 6 pm
Duo Maresienne and Special Guests Concert
Sunday May 11, 3 pm. The last of the Museum's 2007-2008 season of early music concerts, this Mother's Day concert features Michael Collver, countertenor and cornetto, and El Dorado Ensemble with cantatas, suites and canzonas by Shutz, Scheidt, Schein and Heinrich Bach. $17 adults / $12 students, seniors and Museum members. Call 617.666.9810 for additional information.
The Somerville Museum assumes no liability for and work displayed at their facility: artists exhibit at their own risk.
