For Immediate Release
October 23, 2006
Contact: Corey Cronin 781/259-3628, ccronin@decordova.org
Molly Gilbert 781/259-3663, intern@decordova.org
You don’t need to suffer from triskai-decordova-phobia*
because now 13 is your lucky number!
The Store @ DeCordova’s
Thirteenth Annual Artists’ Market
November 11 – December 31, 2005
LINCOLN, MA—No need to knock on wood or toss salt over your shoulder—You’ll definitely enjoy a lucky streak when you find the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list at the Thirteenth Annual Artists’ Market In addition to our year-round selection of fine wearable art and gift items, we are filling the Museum School Gallery with a delightful collection for the season.
Bring your gift list to DeCordova and support local artists while choosing from among one of the most extensive offerings of jewelry, pottery, glass, frames, ornaments, paper goods, creative children’s toys, and wearable art in New England. Expanded merchandise exhibition space will afford you an even greater selection of goods by the region’s best artisans and artists.
This six-week holiday sales event opens November 11 and runs through December 31. To accommodate your shopping needs, The Store offers extended hours from November 11 through December 24:
Monday – Thursday 9:30 am – 9:30 pm
Friday – Saturday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
“Gifts purchased at the Artists’ Market truly reflect the spirit of the holiday season, since you give to so many people at once,” says David Duddy, Director of Retail Operations at The Store @ DeCordova. “You not only give joy to your friends, but also support local artists, and assist DeCordova in continuing its tradition of quality programming.” The Store was recently nominated for the seventh consecutive year for the Niche magazine award as one of the “100 top retailers of American crafts.”
The Artists’ Market is the place to find decorative art for everyone on your holiday gift list. Find treasures that are decorative or practical, often both. Deb Kracht’s ornamental “art heads” are jewels to behold! Colorful and bright, they are sure to bring plenty of holiday cheer to all your friends and relatives. And the beautiful blown-glass pieces by Solinglass Studios are simply magnificent! Crafted by Randi F. Solin using a unique blend of glassblowing techniques, these brilliant glass vessels are a combination of bold, intricate coloration and Asian-influenced simplicity. These highly inventive, one-of-a-kind pieces should not be missed, as they are truly a sight to be seen.
The new arrivals also include the stunning works of Neil Mansfield of Ashland, MA, who brings a whole new dimension to the occupation of blacksmith. Using iron, bronze, copper, and stainless steel, Neil creates forged metal objects that are as functional as they are beautiful. Revelations of color, texture and shape, Neil Mansfield’s metal works are perfect for adorning your home or garden. In addition, Kristin Kieffer offers a wonderful array of ornately functional pottery. Her ceramic trays, platters, flower boats, vases, teapots and boxes combine smooth curves, soft color and delicate details, and are just the thing to fulfill your holiday wish list.
There are too many new artisans and their work to name. So drive on over today and remind yourself why The Boston Globe has called The Store @ DeCordova “the best museum store in Greater Boston.” The Store will also sell Christmas and Hanukkah cards, wrapping paper, and an array of children’s toys. And, as always, DeCordova Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases!
* triskaidekaphobia—a fear of the number 13
Images: Solinglass Studio’s Emperor Bowl, Sahara, an Asian-inspired marvel of hand-blown glass. Deb Kracht’s colorful Scrapheads crafted of aluminum, copper and found objects. Kristen Kieffer’s Flower Brick, an elegant ceramic masterpiece.
General Information
DeCordova is located 16 miles northwest of Boston near the historic towns of Concord and Lexington, at 51 Sandy Pond Road in Lincoln, MA. Situated less than 2 miles from Walden Pond, DeCordova is within easy access of Interstates 93, 95, 495, Route 2, and the Massachusetts Turnpike. Call 781/259-8692, email TheStore@decordova.org, or visit www.decordova.org for specific directions. The Store’s normal hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm, Friday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Sunday from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm.
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park is a museum of modern and contemporary American art with a particular focus on the work of New England artists. It features the only public sculpture park of its kind in New England and the largest non-degree granting studio art program in the state. DeCordova opened in 1950 on the former estate of Julian de Cordova, a Boston entrepreneur and art collector.
