For Immediate Release
October 20, 2008
Contact: David Duddy
781/259-8692 dduddy@decordova.org
Looking for the Perfect Holiday Gifts?
Shop The Store @ DeCordova’s Annual Artists’ Market
November 15 – December 31, 2008
Lincoln, MA—Searching for that perfect gift this year? Then visit DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park’s fifteenth Annual Artists’ Market at The Store @ DeCordova. For those in-the-know shoppers, the Artists’ Market at The Store has become an annual shopping rite for the holidays. The vast selection of pottery, glass, home goods, wearable art, and ornaments—in addition to The Store’s year-round selection of fine wearable art and gifts—is designed to make your visit to DeCordova a one-stop-shopping experience!
While shopping with ease, you will be happy to know that you are supporting local artists and DeCordova’s programming by choosing from among one of the most extensive offerings of jewelry, ceramics, frames, paper goods, creative children’s toys and clothing in New England. As DeCordova is a non-profit organization, proceeds from The Store fund the Museum’s innovative curatorial and educational programs and while also supporting independent regional artists. Come see why The Boston Globe has called The Store @ DeCordova “the best museum store in Greater Boston” and why The Store has been frequently nominated by Niche magazine as one of the “100 top retailers of American crafts.”
During the holiday season, The Store @ DeCordova will have extended hours in the evening, so plan a shopping spree after work and park with ease—and skip the mall crowds. And, DeCordova Members receive a 10% discount on every purchase!
Extended Holiday Hours
November 15 through December 23, 2008
Monday – Thursday: 9:30 am – 9:30 pm
Friday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
The Store @ DeCordova is located inside the campus of the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park at 51 Sandy Pond Road in Lincoln, Massachusetts. DeCordova is accessible by several major highways including Routes 128/95 (exit 28), 495, 2, 93, and the Mass Pike. Visit decordova.org for printable directions.
Bank of America’s Museums on Us™
DeCordova is proud to be a participant in Bank of America’s Museums on Us™ program. All visitors who present a valid Bank of America ATM, debit or credit card, along with photo identification will receive free general admission to DeCordova’s campus on the first weekend of each month through April 2009. This program excludes special events.
General Information: DeCordova is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm and on selected Monday holidays. General admission during Museum hours is $12 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, students, and youth ages 6–12. Children age 5 and under, Lincoln residents, and Active Duty Military Personnel and their dependents are admitted free. The Sculpture Park is open year round during daylight hours. The Store @ DeCordova and the School Gallery are open Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 7:30 pm, Friday through Saturday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Sunday 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. The Café @ DeCordova is open Tuesday from noon to 3 pm, and Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. Guided public tours of the Museum’s main galleries take place every Thursday at 1 and Sunday at 2 pm. Tours of the Sculpture Park are given on Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm from May to Oct. All guided public tours are free with Campus admission. Visit www.decordova.org or call 781/259-8355 for further information.
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