The 91st Annual Mid Summer Show

August 7th - 10th, 2008

It's a beloved summer tradition so circle your calendar today!

August 7 through August 10 marks the 91st Annual Midsummer Art Show at The Ellison Center for the Arts and is free for all. The four-day member show will include Gallery Tours, a Member Artists Studio Sale, Children’s workshops and events including our Famous Decorated Bike Parade!

The Benefit Opening Reception on Friday evening, August 8 will include an exciting Silent Auction featuring special items created by popular local artists and craftsmen, live music, great food and friends, It promises to be a festive time.

We’ll be scheduling children’s art workshops throughout the summer (Schedule will be available via mailings, emails and on our website in May) helping young artists create work to hang in the Young Artists exhibition for children up to age 18, and to create unique decorations to adorn their bicycles in our Annual Decorated Bike Parade.

Member artists are invited to sell their artwork at our annual Member Artists Studio Sale during the Midsummer Show. This is a wonderful opportunity to simplify (clean out) your studio and generate some sales! Artists must be current 2008- 2009 members of the Duxbury Art Association. Registration and art drop off is Sunday and Monday, August 3 & 4, 2008. All two dimensional artwork should be matted, shrink wrapped (if appropriate for the medium) and labeled with artist's name, selling price and item number. All three dimensional work should be labeled with artist's name, selling price and item number. We require that each artist bring their own displays (wrapped boxes, racks and easels, etc.). Please note that the DAA retains a 30% commission on all work sold. The Member Artists Studio Sale is one of the highlights of the Midsummer Show and continues to expand every year. We welcome artists, art enthusiasts, gift buyers and patrons to benefit from this unique event. See our website and our prospectus letter mailed in May for complete registration rules.

Artists and art enthusiasts are invited to join this annual DAA member event by entering artwork or volunteering to set up and staff this time honored exhibition. Anyone interested in participating or volunteering for the Midsummer Show please contact the DAA office at 781-934-2731 ext. 4.

Planned Schedule of Events & Festivities

Sunday, August 3 1:00pm - 4:00pm	Artwork Registration for Adults, Young Artists & Member Artists Studio Sale
Monday, August 4 10:00am - 1:00pm	Artwork Registration for Adults, Young Artists & Member Artists Studio Sale
Thursday, August 7 10:00am - 4:00pm	Exhibition, Member Artists Studio Sale & Silent Auction opens to the public
Friday, August 8 10:00am - 4:00pm	Exhibitions, Member Artists Studio Sale & Silent Auction open to the public
6:30pm - 9:30pm	Benefit Cocktail Reception, Member Artists Studio Sale & Silent Auction
7:30pm	Adult Awards Ceremony
Saturday, August 9 10:00am - 4:00pm	Exhibition & Member Artists Studio Sale open to the public
11:00 am	Young Artist Awards Ceremony & St. Pierre Scholarship Award
Noon	Famous Decorated Bike Parade…all are welcome!
Sunday, August 10 12:00pm to 4:00pm	Exhibition & Member Artists Studio Sale open to the public
4:00pm - 6:00pm	Member Artists artwork removal