For Immediate Release
July 12, 2002
Contact: Brent Sverdloff 781/259-3628, bsverdloff@decordova.org
Sarah Smith 781/259-3663, ssmith@decordova.org
Make Heads Turn at
DeCordova Style 2002
The Store @ DeCordova, Museum School Gallery, Dewey Family Gallery
September 20 - 22, 2002
Runway Show and Preview Party: Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 6:30 pm
LINCOLN, MA-September marks the return of one of our most popular yearly events, DeCordova Style 2002. Always an exciting affair, DeCordova Style celebrates the work of some of the finest wearable artists and designers in the nation. This annual celebration brings together many new artists and returning friends to showcase their spectacular new fall designs.
Join us for a glamorous evening that includes a fashion show, cocktail party, and preview sale of this fall's finest selection of art-to-wear hosted by The Store @ DeCordova. The runway show will take place Thursday, September 19 at 6:30 pm in the Dewey Family Gallery in the Museum, followed by the preview sale at The Store and in the adjacent Museum School Gallery. Discounts will apply to all purchases and special orders made by DeCordova Members. Tickets for the Preview Party are $40 and can be purchased by calling 781/259-8692 or emailing store@decordova.org.
Among the featured designers and artists this year are:
Amy Putansu (Maine), known for her delicate hand-woven silk, linen, and cotton fabrics in subtle, natural tones fashioned into scarves, shawls, and dramatic kimono-style coats and jackets;
Karen Chu (Brooklyn, NY), who creates vibrant three-dimensional scarves that become sculpture-to-wear-glorious silk, satin, and chiffon confections that make you a walking work of art; and
Marcia Hammond (Vermont), a returning artist whose jewel-tone, hand-woven rayon chenille fabrics are made into scrumptious jackets and coats that will dazzle and delight the wearer.
Runway Show and Preview Sale:
Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 6:30 pm
All tickets: $40
For tickets call 781/259-8692 or email store@decordova.org.
Exhibition and Sale-Open Free to the Public
Friday September 20: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday September 21: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday September 22: 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Shop The Store @ DeCordova online at www.decordova.org!
General Information
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.
