Programs
ADULTS
Drawing & Painting Birds
with Barry Van Dusen
Saturday, Jan. 17
Decoys: Art & Ingenuity
A talk by Peabody Essex Museum curator Jane Winchell
Thursday, Jan. 22
FAMILIES & CHILDREN
Family Art Studio
2nd Sunday of each month
Mosaics
Monday, Dec. 29
Recycle Creations
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Painting Decoys
Monday, Jan. 19 or
Saturday, Jan. 24
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Exhibitions
Now on display in the Mildred Morse Allen Gallery.
A. Elmer Crowell
Master of Decoys & More |
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Wild at Art!
FOR KIDS ONLY
It's not too early to start planning. Our Summer Day Camp brochure will be available January 1st. Register by Feb. 28th and recieve a 20% discount. |
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How you can help Volunteers can help with our gala, exhibitions and much more. Contact Sharon if you are interested, (781) 821-8853 x102. A tax deductible donation is another great way to help with the Visual Arts Center’s mission.
To make a donation through Mass Audubon’s secure website, click here and be sure to indicate that you want your donation to support the Visual Arts Center. |
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Membership With the fall membership special, you can join today for only $29 and enjoy a full year of great benefits from program discounts to free admission to over 45 sanctuaries. Join now >> |
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Hours & FeesThe exhibition gallery and gift shop are open Tuesday-Sunday, 1-5pm. Trails are open Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for children and seniors, and always free for Mass Audubon members. | |
NOVEMBER 2008
Decoy enthusiasts flock to Crowell exhibition
 In the first month of the Crowell exhibition, visitors have come from Maryland, Manhattan and Maine—a total of ten states beyond Massachusetts. Have you seen these rare and extraordinary carvings yet?
This exhibition showcases some of the best work of A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) more >>
Yellowlegs preening a feather by A. Elmer Crowell. Photograph by David Allen, courtesy of Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC.
Toddler Tuesday now offered each week
 Our popular preschool program is now held weekly. Led by our experienced teachers, explore nature and art together with your child through first-hand experiences and stories. For toddler/preschoolers (3-K) with an adult. $3 Member / $4 Nonmember. Registration recommended but not required. more >>
New December vacation week programs
 It's not too early to start thinking about December Vacation Week Programs. Our offerings for ages 7-12 include Mosaics and Recycle Creations. These day programs run from 10am-3pm and cost $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Don't get stuck indoors this holiday break. more >>
Northern Cardinal by Roger Everett
Looking for fun family activities?
 Drop in the second Sunday of each month for Family Art Studio. Explore the creative process at the Visual Arts Center with a variety of art mediums. This monthly program is free with admission to the gallery. Upcoming topics will include, Leaf Printing on Nov. 9, Bird Ornament Painting on Dec. 14 and Mosaics on Jan. 11.
Come walk the trails
 Enjoy the change of seasons by exploring our 138-acre wildlife sanctuary. Look for bursting milkweed pods and drifting seeds.
Red Maple © 2007 by Erv Evans
The Sketchbook is the new format for our monthly e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy the new features. If you have comments or suggestions, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Sharon Lee, Office Manager
Jayne DiCandio, Education Coordinator
Steve Landry, Property Manager
Amy Montague, Director |
Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center
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