Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
April 27 – May 27, 2008
photograph by Doris O’Keefe
Goddard House
1199 Main Street, Worcester
Goddard House invites you to explore the beauty and variety of reflections in its sixth annual spring art show. Thought-provoking, intriguing, and often deeply personal, Mirror, Mirror on the Wall showcases the diverse works of thirty-four established and emerging local artists. A variety of media, including painting, photography, engraving, mixed media, prints, sculpture, textile, collage, and stone are featured. The exhibit is free and open to the public daily from 1 to 4 p.m.
The artists: Lisa Barthelson, Sally Bishop, Pat Bock, Emily Boosahda, Brian Burris, Susan Cummings, Zabelle D’Amico, Linda Davis, Mary Dewey, Stephen DiRado, Andrea Driscoll, Susan Gillham, Elizabeth Shropshire Ichton, Tom Kellner, Rosalie Lacroix, Rosemary LeBeau, Diane Marie Mariani, Dan McCann, Maxine McDonald, Doris O’Keefe, Terri Priest, Abigail Rorer, Ron Rosenstock, Allison Blake Schofield, Donalyn Schofield, Susan Sedgwick, Tom Seidenberg, David Snay, Marcella Stasa, Emily Walter, Mary Walter, Francis Warner, Jill Watts, Henry Wood.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Programs.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call (508) 753-4890.
Champagne and Chocolate Opening Reception
Sunday, April 27, 2 to 5 p.m.
Meet the artists, view the show, and enjoy sumptuous chocolate desserts, champagne, and the delightful sounds of Chet Williamson’s Chromatic Swing.
Worcester Photo Project
Friday, May 2, 1 to 3 p.m.
Bring your Webster Square and South Worcester photographs to be scanned by the Worcester Historical Museum. You’ll keep your originals, plus a digitized copy on a compact disk. Your photos will become part of the museum’s archives.
Film & Conversation
Sunday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.
View Memories Like Burrs, a film produced by Poetry Oasis about the life and poetry of Gertrude Halstead, Worcester’s first poet laureate. Refreshments and conversation with the poet will follow.
Mystery Photo Slide Show
Friday, May 9, 1 to 3 p.m.
Help the Worcester Historical Museum identify mystery photographs of the Worcester area. Maybe you’ll recognize a building, neighborhood, or person that will pinpoint where and when the photo was taken.
Poetry Reading
Wednesday, May 21
Wine & Cheese: 6:30 p.m. Reading: 7 to 8 p.m.
Members of the Worcester County Poetry Association will read poems inspired by the exhibit theme of reflections.
Music on the Lawn
Tuesday, May 27, 1 p.m.
Enjoy favorite tunes performed by the popular Greendale Retired Men’s Club Band. Refreshments and seating on the Goddard House lawn.