Well, with so much going on for you to read about, we'll keep this intro really brief. One quick reminder, though: if you're a Kennebunk Savings customer, don't forget to cast your vote for the Brick Store Museum on the bank's 2010 Customer Ballot prior to the April 30th deadline. Each vote equates to approximately $20 in valuable grant money...it all adds up. Thank you!
Sincerely,
The Brick Store Museum, (207) 985-4802 |
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Vines in the Vaults: Saturday, April 24th, 4:30-6:30PM
 With no tickets being sold at the door, only a few days remain to secure your tickets to Vines in the Vaults---a chance to sample boutique wines from around the world with R. P. Imports' Nat Saywell in the truly unique, behind-the-scenes setting of the Museum's newly-renovated upstairs collections vaults! On view especially for the evening will be rarely-seen artifacts like a gold nugget from the Gold Rush, Civil War memorabilia, a letter signed by President Abraham Lincoln, and stunning vintage jewelry. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres catered by Silver Tureen, and stroll through the Museum's ongoing exhibitions, too.
Tickets are $30/person ($25/person for Museum members) and include a limited-edition wine glass. For tickets, come by in person or call the Museum at 207-985-4802 (cash/check, or Visa/MC/Discover accepted). |
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May Baskets at the Museum
 Saturday, May 1st marks downtown Kennebunk's 12th Annual May Day Festival, complete with a 1:30PM parade on Main Street. While tons of family-friendly festivities are going on at various venues throughout the day, the Museum is once again pleased to offer a make-your-own May basket activity station especially for kids, from 10AM to 1PM. It's also the last day to catch our Pennies to Ride trolley exhibition...youngsters can even pick up a cut-and-assemble paper trolley to take home.
Click HERE for the day's full schedule of downtown activities (PDF format). |
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Art Conservator To Answer Your Questions
 Paintings conservator Neil H. Crandall, a restorer of fine art since 1976, will be on hand to present a fascinating, practical lecture and Q&A session on Wednesday, May 12th at 7PM in the Museum's Program Center at 4 Dane Street.
In Spring Cleaning: Don't Forget Your Paintings, Crandall will answer all those questions you've always wanted to know--but were scared to ask--about caring for your works of art: Where is the best place to hang a painting? Should I clean it? How do I know when to consult a conservator?
Admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring along an older artwork of concern (only pieces that can be safely transported, please!) to share with the audience as part of the evening's discussion.
Made possible by a grant from the Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation. |
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New Exhibition Coming in May  The Museum is eagerly anticipating hosting For Pastels Only from May 22nd through June 12th. Organized by The Pastel Painters of Maine (PPOM), this 11th international show features a juried selection of 62 stunning works submitted by 53 artists representing 13 states and Canada. Bill Creevy, PSA Master Pastelist and author of The Pastel Book, will judge the entries and award the prizes. Creevy's articles and reviews appear in American Artist, Pastel Journal, Art in America and Artist's magazine; and he is the recipient of numerous national honors. PPOM was established in 1999 by a group of southern Maine artists with the mission of promoting soft pastels, uniting local and regional artists, and heightening public awareness of this artistic medium. Today its international membership is over 170 strong.
Oklahoma Coupe de Ville, by Bill Creevy | At the invitation of PPOM, Bill Creevy is teaching a master class at the Museum on May 22nd, 12:30-3:30PM. It's open to the public, but pre-registration and pre-payment of $50/person to PPOM is required. Click HERE for PPOM's registration form (PDF format). |
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Sign up for the Spring Classic!
 Did watching the PGA Masters Tournament inspire you to get your golf bag out of the closet? Great, because Monday, June 14th is just around the corner, and it's not too early to be thinking about our SPRING CLASSIC: 13th Annual Golf Tournament. We're actively seeking sponsors and players for this, our largest annual fundraiser. Come enjoy an afternoon of golf and camaraderie at Webhannet Golf Club. With a 1PM shotgun start and a scramble format, there's much fun to be had: great prizes, a raffle, silent auction, fabled post-tournament social hour, and a catered dinner by Kitchen Chicks for golfers and non-golfers alike! Golfer registrations are due by June 2nd.
Visit the tournament website for all the details > |
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You're Invited to Become a Proud Business Partner
It's time for Business Partner Program renewals for the 2010-2011 season. We're incredibly grateful to our 23 partners, whose support over the past year made all the difference in our changing "History Showcases," exhibitions and programming, the monthly e-newsletters, and more. Take a moment to let them know that you noticed and appreciated their community-mindedness!
We look forward to continuing these relationships and hope others will join our growing Business Partner Program going forward. Click HERE for a PDF document to learn more about the mutual benefits in becoming a Business Partner. |
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The Brick Store Museum is located at 117 Main Street in the heart of Kennebunk's National Register Historic District. For more than 70 years, the Museum has been dedicated to preserving the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the Kennebunks. Its galleries and research archives are open year-round (closed holidays), Tuesdays-Fridays, 10-4:30 and Saturdays, 10-1. Admission is by donation; suggested $5/person. For more information, check us out at www.brickstoremuseum.org, or give us a call at 207.985.4802. | |
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Let's face it. Whether it's baseball cards, artwork, stamps, or sea glass, chances are that you collect something. As a nod to the collector in YOU, in this spot we'll be offering the occasional tip on caring for the things you find special.
This month? Quilts. Admittedly, the best way to store an heirloom quilt is to spread it out flat with a breathable cotton sheet on top to keep the dust off. But if you don't have a spare bed handy, the next best thing is to roll it (repeated folding can damage a quilt over time), wrap it in a cotton sheet, and keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight and extremes in temperature.
Look for more quilt care tips on the takeaway handout in our Quilts from the Collections exhibition, on view through May 4, 2010. |
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Upcoming...
June 9, 2010 70th Annual Members' Meeting
 July 25, 2010 Shipbuilding Odyssey
August 14, 2010
Ancestors Road Show |
...that the Museum is the winner of a 2009 Constant Contact All Star Award? We use Constant Contact®, Inc. as the interface for sending out this e-newsletter each month and are thrilled to be recognized for the second year in a row--from among their 350,000 overall customers!--for our commitment and effectiveness in "meeting Constant Contact's best-practice standards for the use of Email Marketing ."
A special "shout out" to you, our subscribers, who demonstrate that you enjoy hearing from us each month! |
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