Plan Your Visit       Hours & Directions       About Peterborough       Teachers       Lesson Plans       Booking Tours       Contact Things to See       Explore the Museum       Our Artists       Our Performers       Community Showcase       Instrument Collection       For Kids       Gift Shop       Library       Please Touch       Resources       Slide Show Things to Do       Calendar       Upcoming Events       Dance       Galleries       Workshops       E-News Signup       What's New? About the Museum       Description       Dreamer & Founder       Mission       Membership       History       Board & Staff       Job Opportunities       From the Director Home		July 2005 From the Director Call for Entries Mark your calendars for Aug. 5-19, this year's "Art in August" fundraiser to benefit educational programs at Mariposa Museum of World Cultures in Peterborough. The annual juried silent auction features portraits, landscapes, mixed media, photography, antiques, fine crafts and artwear. Artists set the beginning bid and choose to receive up to 60% of the final selling price. Commissioned Portrait by Numael Pulido The auction is a unique opportunity to see in one place over 100 pieces by Monadnock Area artists as well as works from some of the international artists represented in the museum's permanent collection, including Segun Olorunfemi of Nigeria. flutemaker Jimmy Thunderheart of Surry, and international documentary photograhper Don Gurewitz. Everyone interested in participating is urged to contact Felice Fullam, associate director, at 924-4555 as soon as possible, as the deadline fast approaches for posting artworks on the website. Silent Bidding commences at the artist reception at the museum at 26 Main Street on First Friday, August 5, from 6-9pm. Meet the artists over a glass of wine and enjoy the enchanting classical guitar played by musician Logan Gabriel (from 7:30 on). Bidding continues all week during regular museum hours, 12-5 weekdays, 10-4 Saturday, 12-4 Sunday. The concluding event on Friday, April 19, is a fashion show of Art to Wear lent by local merchants and a "mini" live auction of selected pieces. International desserts will be served and admission to the show at Unitarian Church at 7pm is by advance ticket, not yet on sale. Last year's auction brought many sales and extra commissions to participants. Portraitist Laura Woerner, for example, painted three extra portraits for a family besides the one which they won at "Art in August." With the participation of Laura Woerner, Shirley Pullido Numael Pullido, and portrait photographer Joe Shamy, commissioned portraits of your choice will again be a strong feature of this auction. For more information, please contact Felice for instructions for submitting entries. Than save the dates for a mini-tour under one roof of te finest in local artistry and craftsmanship. Sincerely, Linda Marsella, Director Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center 26 Main Street Peterborough, NH 03458 "From the Director" Archive New Year Celebrations Around The World - December, 2005 Holiday Message - December, 2005 Miscellaneous - October, 2005 Miscellaneous - September, 2005 Letter of Thanks - August, 2005 Mariposa at the Crossroads - July, 2005 Call for Entries - July 2005 Ark Sets Sail in spring floods! - April 2005 New Year Around the Globe - February 2005 Mariposa Turns Two! - July 2004 When children are raised with respect and curiosity towards other cultures, the world will know more peace and less war. Plan Your Visit | Things to See | Things to Do | About the Museum | Home | Contact 26 Main Street ~ Peterborough, New Hampshire ~ 03458 Southern New Hampshire's Year Round Arts Community 603.924.4555 © 2007 Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center. All rights reserved. Top