All Art All the Time: DeCordova’s Annual Benefit and Auction

Museum Galleries
Saturday, October 1, 2005 from 5:30 to 11:30 pm

LINCOLN, MA—On Saturday, October 1, share your passion for fine art at DeCordova’s Gala event, The Annual Benefit and Auction! DeCordova will hold an art-filled evening with delicious food, and spirited bidding. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just beginning your pursuit of art and rare desirables; DeCordova provides a unique opportunity to bid on museum-quality artwork, luxurious getaways, and much more.

This sensational event raises funds for DeCordova’s educational programming and exhibitions. Your support, through the purchase of a ticket, helps DeCordova to provide its Members—and the entire New England community—with quality programs, including education and outreach programs, lecture and symposia, tours, educational collaborations, and exhibitions.

Tickets for this black-tie event are $600 (Patron level) and $250 (Sponsor level) per person (all but $90 of each ticket is tax deductible). Tables for 10 are also available at pro-rated and intermediate levels. Guests will participate in a formal sit-down dinner and Live Auction. This special black-tie dinner, catered by East Meets West, will be served under an elegant canopy tent. The meal leads the way to a Live Auction, presided over by Skinner, Inc. CEO Karen Keane. Featured auction items include superb works of contemporary art, spectacular town and country vacation getaways, special organized events like upscale private parties and premier sporting attractions, and other delights.

After dinner listen to the music of Meredith Cooper. You will also have the opportunity to bid on an extraordinary collection of items during the all art Silent Auction. More than 90 items will be on offer, including juried artwork, gorgeous jewelry, plus decorative and wearable art

Schedule for the evening:

5:30 – 7 pm	Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7 – 9 pm	Dinner
8 – 9 pm	Live auction
9 – 11:30 pm	Silent auction
9 – 11:30 pm	Live music by Meredith Cooper
9 – 11:30 pm	Sweets and bar

Invitations to the Benefit will be sent to all DeCordova Members in August. If you do not receive an invitation, or if you would like further information, please contact the Development Department at 781/259-3629, or log on to www.decordova.org (click on “Benefit Auction”).

Please Note: The Museum galleries and The Café @ DeCordova will be closed to the public Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 for the set-up of this event.

General Information
DeCordova Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm and on selected Monday holidays. General admission during Museum hours is $9 for adults, $6 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. 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 Tuesday from noon to 3 pm, and Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. Free guided public tours of the Museum's main galleries take place every Thursday at 1 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. This press release is available electronically on our Web site.

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