 Hello! We've been so busy that the month of May has nearly gotten away from us here at the Museum. You've seen the scaffolding on our Main Street facade, so you know for a fact that there are all sorts of things happening on the OUTSIDE. And if you follow the signs to our entrance, you'll find that a lot is going on INSIDE, too! We're gearing up to open not one but three new exhibitions before the end of August, and you're sure to love them all. Stay tuned for opening dates and accompanying programming, but if you want a sneak peek, click HERE!
Sincerely, The Brick Store Museum |
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Heart of the Arts Opening Reception
 The Museum is a proud member of Heart of the Arts. Show your support for the Kennebunks' art community and celebrate the 5-Year anniversary of The Heart of the Arts Brochure & Gallery Guide with a reception at the Nonantum Resort this Saturday, May 26 from 6 to 8 PM. Meet artists and gallery owners, and enjoy a sampling of their artwork. The Museum will have a booth featuring information, coming attractions, and commemorative brick sales. Refreshments served; cash bar available. | |
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Arts in the Inns: May 30 - June 3  Arts in the Inns 2007 is just around the corner, and you don't want to miss out on this arts jubilee in its myriad media--from watercolor to sculpture and from culinary arts to the art of inn keeping!
A highlight in a weekend full of highlights is the grand Twilight Soiree on Friday, June 1, at the newly restored Atwater Kent Cottage on the grounds of historic St. Ann's, with its breathtaking vista of the Atlantic Ocean. Culinary delights and the works of three well-known artists combine for an evening to remember! Advance tickets are required for this reception (and some of the other activities throughout the weekend), with proceeds to benefit an arts scholarship and selected local charities...including The Brick Store Museum! FMI: 207.967.4454 or www.artsintheinns.com. |
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67th Annual Members' Meeting  Open to all current Museum members, the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 19 will include a formal report to the members, proposed amendment of the bylaws, election of trustees and officers for 2007-2008, an update on the Connecting Generations Capital Campaign.and a keynote address.
Members should be on the lookout for their invitations in the mail shortly. |
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Business Partner Program Launched
We're pleased to announce our new Business Partner Program and offer a special thanks and welcome to our newest Business Partners: The B&B Team and Captain Jefferds Inn.
The Brick Store Museum draws thousands of visitors each year and is a destination attraction that contributes and competes strongly in the heritage tourism market. In associating themselves with our prestigious historical landmark at the heart of the Kennebunks, our Business Partners have a direct impact on the Museum's growth, success and visibility. They also help us preserve and provide access to our collections and enhance our programs and exhibitions for all generations.
Click HERE to find out how you can become a Business Partner. |
Pave the Way for History:
Bricks for the Brick Store Museum  These commemorative brick pavers are a timeless gift and perfect for Father's Day, graduation gifts, new babies, etc.
Order yours today to leave a legacy in brick! Personalized custom bricks will be placed in the Museum's courtyard walkways for generations to see, and all proceeds support the Museum's ongoing Connecting Generations Capital Campaign. Click HERE for all the details and a downloadable order form (PDF format). |
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Publication Wins Design Award  The Museum's Capital Campaign brochure recently won an honorable mention in the New England Museum Association's 2006-2007 Publications Design Competition. Our entry was one of 238 publications from 81 museums entered in 22 different categories.
Our brochure will be displayed along with the other winning entries at the museum association's annual meeting this November in Portland and thereafter will be preserved in the permanent collections at the Boston Public Library.
Special thanks to Dietz Associates designer Lauren Fries for her creativity on our brochure! | |
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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 Kennebunks' rich cultural and artistic heritage. Its gallery 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. |
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David Moravick, on our Annual Fund
(and why a pig and a chicken illustrate this story!)
The Brick Store Museum exists because one person--Edith Cleaves Barry--in 1936 recognized the importance of preserving the history of the area. Utilizing the building she inherited through her great grandfather, she founded The Brick Store Museum with a mission to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit the cultural and artistic heritage of the Kennebunks for residents, visitors and future generations.
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Save These Dates:
June 22, 2007
Storytelling by the OtterBears
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Did You Know...
...that May is National Preservation Month?
...that the Brick Store Museum has hosted an annual bridge marathon for more than 30 years? This diverse group of bridge players has three things in common: a love for meeting new people, supporting the Museum, and playing bridge! Games are held eight times from September to the following May, culminating with an awards luncheon. Signups for the 2007-2008 season begin later this summer, but if you want to be a newcomer to the card-playing action, give us a call at 207.985.4802. Congratulations to this year's marathon-winning team of Debby Pearse and Bruce Donath. |
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Preview of Coming Attractions...
Take a look! |
Check out our "artifact of the month" | |
