Our Exhibitions

March 2008
1. Viktor Schreckengost Legacy Exhibition
Mar 21 - May 16th.
Opening Reception: March 28, 7 – 9 pm
Viktor Schreckengost was both a prolific artist and a brilliant designer. He created over 1500 works of sculpture, ceramics and paintings from 1920 to the mid 1990s – a new work of art nearly every two weeks for well over 70 years. The Attleboro Arts Museum’s Viktor Schreckengost Legacy Exhibition will feature an extensive collection of original Schreckengost creative ceramics, sculptures, paintings and renowned product designs. The legacy of Viktor's years of teaching and aesthetic influence is celebrated with a display of his students' creative automotive, toy, consumer product designs and fine art.

Our thanks to Corporate Sponsor GM, as well as Kirk Bennion the Design Manager of GM’s Design Studio - and former Schreckengost student - for generously allowing the Attleboro Arts Museum to display a 2009 Corvette ZR1 through April 19, 2008.

Viktor Schreckengost Legacy Exhibition
Gallery Talk for Members and Volunteers
Wednesday, April 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Lead Curator and former Schreckengost student, Chuck Tramontana will guide attendees through the exhibition, providing background on the work and creative process of industrial designer and artist Viktor Schreckengost. He will also share legacy student impressions, accomplishments and testimonials.

6:30 - Doors open to a free improvisational/avant-garde jazz
          concert featuring The Kevin Frenette Quartet
7:00 - Reception; peruse the VSL Exhibition
7:30 - Gallery Talk with Lead Curator Chuck Tramontana
8:00 - Q & A
8:30 - Farewells; jazz send-off

Reservations are required.
Please secure your space by Tuesday, April 8.
mfawcett@attleboroartsmuseum.org or 508.222.2644 x10
Our thanks and appreciation to:
• Viktor Schreckengost Legacy Exhibition Corporate Sponsors:
GM
Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates
Kaleidoscope
SKM Wealth Management, LLC
Essential
Target
Pratt Engineering
Attleboro Cultural Council

• Individual Major Viktor Schreckengost Legacy Exhibition Sponsors:
Gene Schreckengost
William and Eleanor McCoy
Joe and Cathy Martin
Chuck Tramontana
Mark and Jenn Tramontana
Lorene Gates Spears
Donna Lou Burrell and Dr. Jane Eggerstedt
Dick MacAdams
Franny Taft

April 2008
1. Viktor Schreckengost Legacy Exhibition
On display in the Museum’s Ottmar Gallery thru May 16th.

2. Attleboro Arts Museum Community Gallery
“Recent Works” by Tracey Maroni.

May 2008
1. Viktor Schreckengost Legacy Exhibition
On display in the Museum’s Ottmar Gallery thru May 16th.

2. Exhibition: High Art
May 28 – June 12, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, May 30th, 6:30-8:30 pm.

Eight area high schools conceptualize, design and produce multi-media, large-scale installations for display in the Attleboro Arts Museum’s Ottmar Gallery. These team-based installations will be based on a modern art-master of the 20th and 21st century. High Art is a juried exhibition designed to showcase emerging talent and extraordinary points-of-view. Curated by Museum Programs Coordinator Abby Rovaldi.

Participating Schools:
1. Attleboro High School, Attleboro, MA
2. AHS Network Program, Attleboro, MA
3. BMC Durfee High School, Fall River, MA
4. Bridgewater–Raynham Regional High School, Bridgewater, MA
5. King Philip High School, Wrentham, MA
6. Mansfield High School, Mansfield, MA
7. North Attleboro High School, North Attleboro, MA
8. Seekonk High School, Seekonk, MA

High Art Exhibition Team Awards:
• Director’s Choice Award - $100
• Juror’s Choice Award - $100
• Title Sponsor Award - $100
• People’s Choice Award - $100 (To be awarded June 12th)

Our sincere thanks to High Art Title Sponsor: Gary Lavoie of Footworks; Sponsor: Craft, Inc.

3. Out of the Blue - A National, Juried Exhibition
(Call for Artists Entry Deadline: May 23, 2008)

“If you see a tree as blue, then make it blue”
                                            - Paul Gauguin

The Attleboro Arts Museum invites all artists to work “Out of the Blue.” Artists may submit original work in all mediums and concepts. All work must incorporate the color blue(s) for this national, juried exhibition in the Museum’s Ottmar Gallery. Six cash prizes of $100 will be awarded.

The color of ocean and sky, blue is often perceived as a constant in our lives. It is frequently seen as trustworthy and dependable, while at the same time, some feel the overuse of blue can be cold, uncaring or melancholy. That said, this pliable color can take a different turn and become a dynamic expression of exhilaration when sparks of electric blues make their mark.

Out of the Blue, on display from July 2 - July 25, 2008, pays tribute to the Attleboro Arts Museum 85th anniversary. The Museum's vivid blue identity and trademark – designed to represent energy, opportunity and commitment – serves as the impetus behind this national, juried exhibition. Out of the Blue replaces the Museum’s Small Works exhibition for this anniversary year.

Entry Guidelines: Deadline for all entries: May, 23, 2008 CD/hand delivered work, fees and an artist’s statement must arrive at the Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 by this date at 4PM. All mediums and concepts from all artists will be juried. All work must include the color blue(s) and not weigh more than 125 lbs. No size limit for 2D.

Entry Fee: (please submit no more than two pieces of art) $18 for up to two pieces for Museum members; $25 for up to two pieces for non-members. All work shipped to Museum must include a $10 handling fee (this fee helps defray costs of the safe packing and handling of your art). Artists are also responsible for all shipping fees. Please enclose adequate postage for the safe return of shipped work. Please make checks payable to the Attleboro Arts Museum.

Hand Delivered Entries Accepted: May 22 & May 23, 10-4PM.
Entry forms for hand delivered work can be completed at the time of delivery or can be filled out in advance by downloading at www.attleboroartsmuseum.org – click on Out of the Blue. Artists must provide a self addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for the return of the juror's decision.

CD Entries:
• Please send one CD marked with the artist’s name.
• CD should contain a maximum of 2 jpegs (except for sculture submissions) and a MS Word document that describes the jpegs as follows: Artist's name, address, city/state/zip, tele, email, title of piece, date, medium, dimensions (h x w x d).
• Entry forms to accompany CDs can be downloaded at www.attleboroartsmuseum.org – click on Out of the Blue.
• NOTE: We will accept two views of each submission for sculpture entries. Due to the volume of entires, we cannot return CDs.

Notification of Decision: Notification of the juror’s decision will be sent out by mail by June 3, 2008. All artists must provide a SASE. No calls please.

Pick-up of Unaccepted Hand Delivered Work: June 5 - June 7, 10-3PM.

Installation Requirements for Accepted Work: All 2D work accepted to the exhibition must be framed and /or professionally prepared for installation. No clips or saw tooth hangers will be accepted. Sculpture will be displayed on the Museum's gallery pedestals.

Delivery of All Accepted Work: To properly record and install all accepted pieces, all artwork must be delivered between June 3 - 17, 10-3PM (we are closed on Sun & Mon). All work must be marked with your name, address, city/state/zip, phone, email, name of piece, dimensions, & sale price. NOTE: Any delivered work that does not meet the standard of the juror's decision, or is not the actual piece that was accepted, will not be installed and will be returned to the artist.

Sales: All artwork sales are subject to the Museum's commission of 30% for members, 40% for non-members. Work does not need to be for sale.

Insurance: The Attleboro Arts Museum will insure all work during the date of arrival at the Museum through the stated pickup dates. The maximum insurance coverage is for the artist's value of $2500, with a $500 deductible payable by the artist. The Museum is not responsible for loss in shipping or for work left beyond the required pickup date.

Pick-up of Exhibited Work: Sat, July 26 and Tues, July 29, 10-3PM.

Return of Work - Shipped by the Museum: US Post Office, UPS and FedEx returns will be shipped by July 29. If you are within driving distance we would appreciate an in-person pick-up. Please enclose adequate postage for the return of your work. For Fed Ex or UPS please send us your acct. # or provide return labels. Call 508.222.2644 x13 in advance of return dates to make special arrangements for the return of work.

Out of the Blue Exhibition: July 2 - July 25, 2008
Opening Awards Reception (with live blues guitar): Friday, July 11, 7 - 9PM