In and Out of the Box
April 11 – May 9, 2010
Sackler Science Center, photograph by Cade Overton
Goddard House
1199 Main Street, Worcester
Goddard House invites you to explore its eighth annual juried art show, In and Out of the Box, from April 11 through May 9. The exhibit is free and open to the public daily from 1 to 4 p.m.
In and Out of the Box explores both physical and metaphorical concepts of boxes through the wide-ranging works of 53 local artists in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, mixed media, textile, paper, collage, and sculpture. The exhibition invites the viewer to think beyond the obvious and consider the infinite ways that boxes appear, both literally and symbolically, in our lives. From skyscrapers to scallop shells, batter’s boxes to calf pens, the tried and true to the wildly unexpected, In and Out of the Box turns conventional ideas of boxes inside out.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Cultural Commission, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
The exhibiting artists include: Lisa Barthelson, Emily Boosahda, Emmeline Brown, Lora Brueck, John Buron, Laura Cahalane, Bettie Carlson, Rose Carlson, Doris Carter, Justin Clapp, Carrie Crane, Zabelle D’Amico, Donna Desautels, Mary Dewey, Susan Fisher, Ryan Foley, Muriel Funka, Jane Grover, Stephen Halpert, Tasha Halpert, Oliver Herring, Lindsay Howland, Elisabeth Hyder, Maren Jensen, Tom Kellner, Peter Krashes, Marcia Lagerwey, John LaPrade, Mary-Ellen Latino, Rosemary LeBeau, Susan Matusen, Julia McKinley, Beckie Moses, Cassie Murphy, Doris O’Keefe, Cade Overton, Stacey Parker, Don Ricklin, Leona Ricklin, Ron Rosenstock, Jacqueline Ross, Connie Salter, Donalyn Schofield, Susan Sedgwick, Amaryllis Siniossoglou, Marcella Stasa, Susan Swinand, Dick Taylor, Mary Walter, Julie Warchol, Cheryl Wareck, Christopher Whitehead, Agnes Wyant, Nicholas Yavarow, Mary Zywar.
An art boutique and raffle will be held
throughout the show. Proceeds will help support Goddard House’s efforts to bring art to Worcester’s Webster Square neighborhood.
Related Events
The following events will be held throughout the exhibit. All programs are open to the public. For more information and directions, call (508) 753-4890.
Champagne & Chocolate Opening
Sunday, April 11 from 2 to 5 p.m.
In and Out of the Box opens with our famous Champagne & Chocolate Reception. Meet the artists, enjoy incredible chocolate desserts and a glass of champagne, while listening to the toe-tapping jazz of Chet Williamson’s Chromatic Swing duo.
Artist Demonstrations
Sunday, April 25 from
1 to 3 p.m.
In and Out of the Box artists will demonstrate and discuss their techniques. View the exhibit, observe artists at work, ask questions, and learn how they make their art and what inspires them. Refreshments served.
Poetry Reading
Tuesday, May 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Members of the Worcester County Poetry Association will read original or favorite poems inspired by the exhibit theme. A wine and cheese reception, allowing visitors to view the show, begins at 6:30; the reading begins at 7:00. All are invited to read or just listen.
Coffee House
Friday, May 7, 7 p.m.
Popular husband and wife duo Chuck & Mud, accompanied by Walter Crockett on lead acoustic guitar and Mark Manuel on bass, perform their much-loved blend of classic and original folk tunes. Admission is $12 per person and includes complimentary coffee and tea. Desserts will be available for purchase. Seating is limited; to reserve seats call 508-753-4890. Tickets also sold at the door.
View:
Bridges: Art of Connections , April 22 – May 13, 2007
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, April 27 – May 27, 2008
Words of Art, April 5 - 30, 2009