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Thank you, Artists, Patrons, Members, Guests, Donors, Committee & Staff
for making the
6th Annual Almost Labor Day Auction
OMAA's event of the year!
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Katherine Doyle's "Garden, Late Afternoon" |
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 Katherine Doyle and her Almost Labor Day Auction signature image with museum director Ron Crusan at the Patrons Preview.
 Anticipation builds before the bidding begins. Let the Bidding Start!
The 6th Annual Ogunquit Museum of American Art Almost Labor Day Auction featured an incredible selection of 59 art works from nationally known artists and some of the most prestigious individuals working in Perkins Cove and Ogunquit since the Museum was founded. Successful bidders added works by Charles Woodbury, Edward Betts, DeWitt Hardy and Pat Hardy, woodcuts by Don Gorvett and oils by Katherine Doyle to their collections. The results are still being tallied for a report in the near future. In the meantime, re-savor the moment and thanks for your support!
 (Above) Almost Labor Day Auction Patrons had the opportunity to mingle with some of the artists at a Preview champagne reception at the Museum, before the Auction began. |
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 Teeny Tiny Art Vendor a Hit at Silent Auction
The Teeny Tiny Art Vendor is shown in action during the Almost Labor Day Auction. Loaned by Three Graces Gallery in Portsmouth, the machine contained small OMAA gift boxes containing the work of local artists, including photographer Nancy Grace Horton (above, right).
Six additional artists contributed work for this entertaining addition to the Silent Auction portion of the event, including illustrator Bill Paarlberg, Mildred Johnson, Helen Rose Hennessey, Russel Whitten, Ali Goodwin and Sarah Haskell. All purchases supported the not-so-teeny work of the Ogunquit Museum of America Art. . |
Auctioneer Frank Kaminski adds bids to White Glove Fund. Donations to the White Glove Fund Added to Auction Action
Guests offered donations to the 2010 OMAA White Glove fund during the Silemt Auction and on the bidding floor.
Proceeds from this year's White Glove Fund will support the cleaning and re-framing of the Charles Woodbury painting, "The Wave" and framing, under glass, for Mark Tobey's "Space Intangibles" (above) -- two important pieces from the Museum's permanent collection.
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Silent Auction Treasures
The Silent Auction helped put everyone in the mood to support the 2010 Almost Labor Day Auction, collected generous donations from local businesses and individuals -- and gave guests plenty of time to mingle, sample the delicious offerings provided by caterer Shaker Hill Kitchens, listen to live jazz performed by Doug Bennett and Al Derben and take a close look at the art for the Live Auction soon to follow.
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Message 
Tannye Wold, chair (seated, left) and the 2010 OMAA Auction Committee look forward to welcoming you to the 6th Annual Almost Labor Day Auction. Thanks for supporting the Ogunquit Museum of American Art! |
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| About the Oqunquit Museum of American Art |
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art engages and educates a diverse audience by collecting, exhibiting, preserving, and interpreting American art from the nineteenth century to the present. The Museum integrates its unique artistic heritage and setting to enhance visitor enjoyment and understanding of art. The Museum building, grown since its founding in 1953 to approximately 7,500 square feet, is home to the Museum's 1,600-piece Permanent Collection.
The annual Almost Labor Day Auction is a highlight of the social and cultural season -- and a major source of funding --for the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Last year's Auction contributed over $51,000 to Museum operating expenses. The Museum at 543 Shore Road in Ogunquit, Maine is open from May through October. Hours: 10am - 5pm, Mon-Sat; 1 - 5pm, Sun. Admission is: $8 adults, $7 seniors/students, free to members and children under 12. Programs are included with the price of regular admission. |
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Ogunquit Museum of American Art, 543 Shore Road, Ogunquit ME 03907
Ron Crusan, Executive Director
207-646-4909, www.ogunquitmuseum.org |
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