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Press Release - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Janet G. Erway
Cooperstown Art Association
22 Main Street
Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326
(607) 547-9777
February 3, 2012
The Cooperstown Art Association will be hosting “An Artistic Discovery,” a Congressional High School Art Competition for Otsego County High School Students March 2 through 23. This exhibit of student work is open to all students in grades 9 – 12 living within
The categories open for competition are painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, mixed media, computer generated artwork and photography. The competition aspect of “An Artistic Discovery” is open only to two-dimensional artwork, however, this particular show at the CAA welcomes three-dimensional and sculptural pieces for display purposes only. The CAA also asks that no more than two two-dimensional pieces be submitted per student. Artwork should be delivered on Saturday, February 25th, 11-4pm.
A full and more specific list of rules has been sent to the art departments and guidance departments of each school. Students should see their art teachers or guidance counselors for information on how to participate. Home schooled students residing in
“Artistic Discovery 2011” at the Cooperstown Art Association Galleries
-- Janet G. Erway, Director Cory Anne Sharer, Assistant Director Cooperstown Art Association 22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-9777 (607)547-1187 fax gallery@cooperstownart.com www.cooperstownart.com
Press Release - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Janet G. Erway
(607) 547-9777
February 3, 2012
Fenimore Quilt Club 2012 Show
The Cooperstown Art Association proudly presents the 22nd Annual Fenimore Quilt Club Show which opens Saturday, February 11 and runs through Sunday, February 26. Within easy walking distance of all the festivities of
Members of the Fenimore Quilt Club will be present each day to demonstrate quilting techniques and to answer any questions about their craft you might have. This year’s show will also feature a queen size raffle quilt made by all the members of the Fenimore Quilt Club! This star pattern quilt is machine-pieced and hand quilted. This handsome bed quilt features warm hues and will be on display for the duration of the show and the winning raffle ticket will be drawn Sunday, February 26. Tickets will be sold for $1 each or 6 for $5 with the proceeds benefiting the Fenimore Quilt Club.
In addition to the raffle quilt the Fenimore Quilt Club has been busy sorting donated fabric scraps, pieces, yardage, discontinued quilt books and magazines which will be available for sale throughout the show while supplies last. All proceeds from the fabric sales benefit the local Cooperstown Food Bank.
Please note that the gallery will be open daily for the duration of the Quilt Show. Gallery Hours: Open Daily 11-4; Sunday 1-4. The CAA is located in the Village Library Building 22 Main Street diagonally across the street from the National Baseball Hall of Fame. For more information please contact the CAA at (607) 547-9777 or Jean Lyon at (607) 547- 2709. Visit us on the web at www.cooperstownart.com.
Detail of the 2012 Raffle Quilt made by members of the Fenimore Quilt Club
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Press Release - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Janet G. Erway
(607) 547-9777
January 10, 2012
DON’T FORGET-CALL FOR QUILTS!!!
This is a quick reminder that registration for the Fenimore Quilt Club 2012 Show is for one day only! Please bring your quilted items to the Cooperstown Art Association galleries on Saturday, January 28th from 10am until 3pm. Exhibitors are asked to register no more than two items. All quilts and wall hangings must have a 6" sleeve or other suitable method for hanging before they may be registered for the show. The only exception is for antique quilts which should not be hung because of their condition.
Insurance coverage for exhibited works is the responsibility of the owner. If anyone is interested in selling any of the displayed works, information may be obtained regarding such sale on the day of registration.
The Fenimore Quilt Club 2012 Show will be held February 11 through 26, 2012 at the Cooperstown Art Association Galleries,
For more information please contact Jean Lyon at (607) 547-2709 or the Cooperstown Art Association at (607) 547-9777.
-- Janet G. Erway, Director Cory Anne Sharer, Assistant Director Cooperstown Art Association 22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-9777 (607)547-1187 fax gallery@cooperstownart.com www.cooperstownart.com
There is still time to shop at the Cooperstown Art Association's Holiday Member Show & Sale which is open through Friday, December 23rd. Countless treasures await by over 150 local & regional artists and craftspeople. Does your family need some ideas for you? Stop in and fill out your wish list! The CAA is located at
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Letter to the Editor - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Janet G. Erway
Cooperstown Art Association
22 Main Street
Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326
(607) 547-9777
December 12, 2011
The staff of the Cooperstown Art Association and the Adorn-a-Door Wreath Festival Committee would like to thank all of the Individuals, Businesses, Students and Patrons who helped make the Adorn-a-Door Wreath Festival 2011 a success. We would especially like to thank Mohican Flowers for providing the wreaths at cost on an annual basis. We are truly grateful for the heartfelt support and enthusiasm that was shown to our organization. It did not go unnoticed.
We would like to give special thanks to the following corporate sponsors: Bank of Cooperstown, Bocca Osteria, Copy Shop Plus, Kathleen Evans DDS and Matthew & Gillian Spencer. We would also like to thank our additional sponsors, Northern Catskill Dental Associates of Cooperstown and Cobbler & Co. of Sharon Springs for their continued support.
We hope we will have your support in the upcoming year as we strive to provide dynamic and diverse exhibits, classes & special events in 2012.
With respect & fond wishes,
The CAA Staff &
The Adorn-A-Door Wreath Festival Committee
-- Janet G. Erway, Director Cory Anne Sharer, Assistant Director Cooperstown Art Association 22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-9777 (607)547-1187 fax gallery@cooperstownart.com www.cooperstownart.com
