For Immediate Release
March 25, 2002
Contact:
Brent Sverdloff, 781/259-3628, bsverdloff@decordova.org
Sarah Smith, 781/259-3663, ssmith@decordova.org
DeCordova's Seventeenth Annual Art in the Park Festival and Art Sale
Sunday, June 9, 2002 from 10 am to 5 pm
Lincoln, MA—Join DeCordova in kicking-off summer with Art in the Park, a fun-filled family day. On Sunday, June 9, from 10 am to 5 pm, rain or shine, DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park combines hands-on art activities, entertainers, and one of the area's largest outdoor art sales when it presents its Seventeenth Annual Art in the Park Festival and Art Sale. General admission is $8 for adults and children ages 15 and up, and $6 for seniors and children ages 2 to 14; children age 2 and under are admitted free. Admission includes access to the Museum.
Since DeCordova began Art in the Park in 1985, it has evolved into one of the largest outdoor art sales in Greater Boston. Over 100 of New England's finest artists and artisans are selected for their original high quality designs. A variety of artwork in a range of prices will be for sale, including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, and photographs. You will also find one-of-a-kind crafts in both contemporary and traditional styles, including ceramics, hand-blown glass, furniture, jewelry, fiber art, and more.
Art in the Park Festival visitors will enjoy a day filled with music, children's performances, family activities, and food. Musicians and performers will entertain visitors from outdoor stages and will wander the Sculpture Park to interact with the crowd.
Hands-on art stations for both children and adults will be located throughout the Park. Among these activities are:
- Clay Creations-Working with wedges of clay and simple tools, you can mold and form your own sculpture.
- Clothes Pin Creations-Set your imagination free and create people or bugs out of clothes pins, fabric, yarn, and recycled materials.
- Face Painting-What festival would be complete without a heart, butterfly, or lightning bolt decorating your face?
- T-Shirt Painting-Experience the fun of wearable art by creating a one-of-a-kind painted T-shirt with fabric paints.
Each year, DeCordova strives to find experienced and emerging regional musicians and performers to entertain, delight, and amuse Festival visitors. Art in the Park 2002 performers include:
- Balla Tounkara-Performing World Folk Music using the Kora, a 21-string harp-lute, guests will be treated to exotic West African sounds that recall the Blues and other American folk styles.
- The Jim Show-High energy stunt comedy at its finest, this one-man show features impressive juggling, precarious balancing, and off-the-wall humor suitable for all ages.
- City Stage Co.-This wacky troupe may recruit you to play Grumbo the Giant, Cheesy the Mouse, or one of 21 other characters in their rendition of The History and Adventures of Tom Thumb
- Yarina-Be captivated by the hauntingly beautiful music of this Andean quartet, whose repertoire includes traditional works as well as jazz, Latin, and classical Western masterpieces.
- King Memphis-This red-hot Rockabilly quartet delivers a hip-shaking beat that will bring you to your feet!
When their appetites strike, visitors can choose from an extensive variety of food and drink options. Art in the Park features a multitude of culinary delights-everything from Middle Eastern fare to mouth-watering barbecue to cooling frozen treats, in addition to a wide array of appealing vegetarian and gourmet lunch items. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunches.
No parking will be allowed on Museum grounds or in Lincoln. Instead, Boston Properties will provide free parking at Reservoir Place, located at the Trapelo Road/Lincoln exit (Exit 28) off Route 128/I-95. Doherty's Garage in Lincoln will provide free shuttle service between DeCordova and Reservoir Place from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
DeCordova gratefully acknowledges support from many area businesses that make this festival a success. Funds raised through Art in the Park benefit Museum programs that reach thousands of children and adults in New England. DeCordova's volunteers are a crucial component to the weekend's activities. Their time and energy makes Art in the Park possible. If you would like to participate, call 781/259-3641 for more information.
General Information
The DeCordova Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm and on selected Monday holidays. Admission is $6 per person, $4 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 and is free. 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 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. The Café @ DeCordova is open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 am to 3 pm. Free guided public tours of the Museum's main galleries take place every Wednesday and Sunday at 2 pm. Free tours of the Sculpture Park are given on Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm from May to October. Visit www.decordova.org or call 781/259-8355 for further information.
