Art Events

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18^th Annual SOFA Chicago & The Intuit Show of Folk & Outsider Art – Navy Pier Festival Hall, Chicago, IL, Nov. 4-6.  Featured at SOFA in addition to more than 60 international art galleries and dealers presenting museum-quality art and design for sale will be special exhibits by renowned museums, universities and arts organizations, as well as an extensive lecture series.  One ticket admits patrons to both fairs and related lecture series, special exhibits and events.  http://www.sofaexpo.com/chicago/2011/index.htm.

35^th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show – PA Convention Center, Nov. 10-13.  This premier show and sale of contemporary crafts includes 195 of the finest and most dynamic craft artists in the U.S., selected from more than 1,400 applicants.  Artists from Scotland will be featured, and all work is for sale.  A Preview Party will be held on Nov. 9, with the Connect & Collect Corporate Reception on Nov. 10.  www.pmacraftshow.org.

Boston 15th International Fine Art Show – The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts, MA, Nov. 17-20.  At New England’s premier show and sale of contemporary and traditional fine art you’ll find paintings, works on paper, sculpture, photography, fine prints and mixed media.  Special programs are free with show admission.  Tickets available at the door or online in advance.  www.fineartboston.com/

Thanksgiving Weekend Luminary Walk – Nelson-Atkins Museum, Kansas City Sculpture Park, MO.  Nov. 25.  Join the 7^th Annual Luminary Walk from 5-9 p.m.  Docents will be available from 5-7 p.m. to answer questions about sculptures featured along the walk.  https://peo.nelson-atkins.org/show.asp.  FREE.

Thanksgiving Art Show – Markt Platz, Fredericksburg, TX, Nov. 25. The 7^th Annual Thanksgiving Fine Art Show sponsored by the Texas Arts & Crafts Educational Foundation features the work of Texas’ best artisans.  Admission is free and you can shop from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

20^th Annual Wreathing of the Lions –The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, Nov. 25.  Celebrate the start of the holiday season of this Chicago family favorite from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. as the lions are adorned with traditional evergreen wreaths.  Enjoy choral performances outside and inside the museum immediately following.  Families can stop by the Ryan Education Center to create wreaths inspired by the many treasures in the museum’s collection and meet Artie the Lion.  Registration is not required.

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