24th Annual Art in the Park
Festival and Art Sale
Sunday, June 14, 2009 Rain or Shine!
10 am to 5 pm
- Art Sale
- Food
- Hands-on Art Activities
- Directions & Parking
- Other Attractions
- Performers
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Dollar Off Admission Coupon
- Questions? Email Us!
Every year in June, DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park transforms into a maze of art and entertainment during the Annual Art in the Park Festival and Art Sale. Art in the Park is a unique family event that combines performances, art activities, food concessions, and the area's largest outdoor art exhibition and sale featuring over 100 of New England’s finest artists and artisans. This is a day not to be missed!
For more information or sponsorship opportunities for Art in the Park 2009, call Karen Crane at 781/259-3631 or email kcrane@decordova.org.
- Free for DeCordova Members and Corporate Program Members
- $12 Adults
$10 Seniors, and Children ages 2–14
(Children under age 2 are Free) - Free Parking!
- No Pets Please!
- Click Here to Join online Today!
Art in the Park: Art Sale
Over 100 of New England’s finest artists and artisans are selected for their original high-quality designs. A variety of unique artwork in a range of prices will be for sale, including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, and photographs. You will also find one-of-a-kind crafts in both contemporary and traditional styles, including ceramics, hand blown glass, furniture, jewelry, fiber art, and more! Artists may apply from November through the first Friday in February. Applications will be available online starting November 1, 2008.
Qualifications
- Art in the Park jurors use standards established by the American Craft Council to select the show
- Art in the Park does not accept dried or pressed flower arrangements, candles, soap, food items, or prefabricated items
- Art in the Park has a one artist / one booth policy
- Artists may only display and sell items from the category in which they are juried and selected
- Original artworks only!
Exhibition Space
- Art in the Park is an outdoor event that takes place rain or shine
- Each artist is allotted a 10’ x 10’ lawn space on which to set up covered tents or booths
- Booth spaces are numbered and assigned by lottery
- Booth configurations are designed to optimize foot traffic patterns on the grounds of the Sculpture Park. Exhibiting artists must be prepared to deal with the unevenness of the Park’s natural terrain
- On the day of the event, maps with artists’ names, Web sites, booth numbers, and locations will be distributed to all visitors
Art in the Park: Food Concessions
When appetites strike, visitors may choose from a variety of food and drink options. Art in the Park features a multitude of culinary delights; everything from barbeque fare to burritos to cooling Italian ice, as well as a wide array of appealing vegetarian and gourmet lunch items.
We are looking for food vendors who offer healthy ethnic or vegetarian foods. Please contact Karen Crane at kcrane@decordova.org
Art in the Park: Hands-on Art Activities
Art Activities
Fun for kids and adults, too! Art in the Park provides an opportunity for children (and adults!) to be inspired by the art around them, and to create their own works of art.
Art in the Park 2009 Art Activities are being developed:
- T-shirt painting: Experience the fun of wearable art by creating a one-of-a-kind painted t-shirt with fabric paints! $5 per t-shirt.
- “Make Dad a Card” with the Gropius House: Using multi-media, create your own greeting card for Father’s Day.
- Chalkscape / Seascape: Join us outdoors as we create a gigantic artwork in chalk on the driveway—sweeping by Alice’s Garden and to the back of the Museum.
- All activities are free with Festival admission unless otherwise noted.
Art in the Park: Performers
Art in the Park features primarily New England-based performers—including street performers and musicians. To apply as a performer, click here. Application deadline is January 15, 2009.
Art in the Park: Other Attractions
Your admission ticket provides free access to the Museum Galleries, where you will enjoy the hottest trends in New England’s contemporary art scene.
Art in the Park: Volunteer Opportunities
We need your help!
Please join us for our 24th anniversary of fun-filled activities for all ages. We need over 150 volunteers to guarantee the success of this exciting and fun event. A variety of opportunities are available in shifts ranging from three hours to all day. Art in the Park Volunteer opportunities include:
Festival Day
- Admissions
- Art Sale Assistants
- Hands-on Art Activities
As an Art in the Park Volunteer you will receive free Festival admission, a DeCordova cap, and a complimentary lunch. If you can help, please contact Joanna Neas, jneas@decordova.org or 781/259-3629, for an application.
