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Invites you to "Passions"

featuring  a wide range uf art including Paintings, Pottery, Textile Art, Jewelry, Photography, Sculpture,  Mixed Media  and hand bound journals.   There is something here for everyone, the styles range from  Traditional to Modern. We have regional art from New England to the South West. We have even included smaller works with prices as low as $10.00 to include something that would fit into even the smallest room and the smallest budget."a collection of smaller art works and gifts that will make a more meaningful and lasting gift than chocolates or flowers.

February 1-15 2010

An opening reception will be held on Friday February 5th at 6:00pm

24 Elm Street, Westfield http://creativecornerwestfield.com

As a major event of Dickens Days 2009

We cordially invite
all our downtownWestfield supporters
to attend the
"Winter Light Reception, Art Sale, & Concert"
to be held on
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009
from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at the Jasper Rand Art Museum
in the Westfield Athenaeum.

Valley Artists have been commissioned to create original framed artwork,
the sale of which benefits the Holiday Lighting Fund
to enhance holiday lighting in Westfield's downtown district.

Celebrate the season with the talented artists,
who have contributed to this collaborative holiday fundraiser
and enjoy a concert by musician/comedian Derek Mann of jolly Olde England.

A wine and cheese reception will take place during the silent auction from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
The Derek Mann concert will follow.

Take home an original piece of art
at a price that would make even Ebenezer smile!

For a complete Dickens Days calendar of more than 40 magical happenings in Westfield's downtown District and beyond, visit www.westfieldonweekends.org or www.thedistrictwestfield.com.

If you would like more information or details on the above event please contact Patti Conroy or Lisa McMahon in the Westfield Business Improvement District at 572-1260 or email patti@thedistrictwestfield.com

Please forward on to your friends and business associates who may be interested in participating in this worthwhile event.
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Sincerely,

The Holiday Lighting Fund Committee

On December 5th During Fezziwigs Holiday Faire, Please join us for:

The Small Art Auction is a silent auction of works of art under 6X6 inches in size. 50% of the proceeds will go to Westfield Arts on the Green, 501(C) non profit. 50% goes to the artists.

Gallery 24, part of Creative Corner Westfield, will be holding a Small Art Auction.

All pieces of art must be no larger than 6X6 inches finished size.

50 % of the Proceeds of this Auction will be benefit Westfield Art on the Green, a 501(c) non profit organization.  50% will go to the Artist.  Some of the Artists have chosen to designate a greater percentage of the profits to Westfield Art on the Green, and those will

be noted on the piece of Art.

When:  The Silent Auction will run from November 28th until  December 5th 2009, as part of Dickens Days hosted by Westfield On Weekends and the Westfield Business Improvement District.

How to participate:

Westfield Arts on the Green a 501(c) nonprofit and Gallery 24 invite you to donate to our Small Art Auction. We are accepting works of art ranging from 2x2 inches to 6x6 inches. All works must be framed and ready for hanging. Sculptural works or Pottery are also invited, but must stay in the size range. Instead of an entry free, we are asking that the artist set the initial price for the auction, and donate half that amount should the work not sell.

We will be accepting work starting November 21^st, with the Silent Auction to run from

November 28^th

(1) the artist’s name and the name of the owner of the work of fine art;

(2) the title, if any, of the work of fine art;

(3) the medium and dimensions of the work of fine art;

(4) the date of completion of the work of fine art;

(5) the date of delivery of the work of fine art; and

(6) the anticipated fair market value of the work of fine art.

(7) Any other information about the work of fine art.

(8) the signature of the artist and today's date

The Victorian Hat and Hair Accessory Class is a hands on workshop where you will learn the basics of making and decorating Victorian Hats and Hair Accessories. For class details and options, please see website or call (413) 642-1757.

Link: http://www.masslive.com/hampfrank/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-21/1249370455225080.xml&coll=1

A news story on the Gallery. They got a few points wrong, such as the Grand opening will be in September, not August.