AUTHORS+ARTISTS and DISH+DINE
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Saturday, November 19, 2011 November 1 - December 31, 2011
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUTHORS + ARTISTS | DISH + DINE DISH + DINE Ferrin Gallery, Pittsfield, MA, USA – Saturday, November 19 - Ferrin Gallery presents the two programs in conjunction with the current exhibition THE BIRDING LIFE. The exhibition, a group show of art in all media, was inspired by the book The Birding Life: A Passion for Birds at Home and Afield; Clarkson Potter Publishers; the show presents recent works by various artists featured in the book in addition to other invited artists who use bird imagery in their work. The first program, AUTHORS + ARTISTS takes place 3 – 5:00 pm, with artists and authors affiliated with the exhibition and the gallery to join in an afternoon of casual conversation with the public and one another about the books they wrote or illustrated. The books will be available for sale and signing. The second event, the 3rd annual DISH+DINE Thai dinner cooked by chef and artist Joe Wheaton is a benefit for St. Stephen's Table, takes place 6 -9:00 pm. 100 % of the proceeds from the dinner and a percentage of sales directly benefits the program that feeds people in need with weekly dinners and lunches at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Pittsfield. Support and donations for the dinner include Nejaimes Wine Cellar and other TBA. The evening concludes with a video and sound projection by Joe Wheaton featuring images gathered while traveling in South East Asia. BOOKS TO BE FEATURED - AUTHORS + ARTISTS BOOKS TO BE FEATURED - AUTHORS + ARTISTS Berkshire Stories Dish: 813 Colorful, Wonderful Dinner Plates Window on the Park – New York's Most Prestigious Properites on Central ParkMain contributing photographer: Cassandra Sohn; Author: D Fitzgerald Book Cover Image: The Birding Life The Birding Life: A Passion for Birds at Home and Afield Through more than twenty delightfully written stories and two hundred gorgeous color photographs, the authors of The Birding Life capture the beauty, intrigue, and fun of birding—at home, in the country, in the city, and out in the field—with a special focus on the nostalgic memorabilia that signals devotion to birds of all kinds. Artists featured in the book: * artists from Massachusetts Leonard Baskin * EXHIBITION: Ongoing through December 31, 2011 Reclaiming Our Food ARTISTS + AUTHORS http://ferringallery.com/dynamic/exhibit_artist.asp?ExhibitID=464 DISH+DINE http://ferringallery.com/dynamic/exhibit_artist.asp?ExhibitID=465 ABOUT FERRIN GALLERY: Ferrin Gallery, established 1979, is nationally known as a contemporary gallery specializing in figural sculpture and studio ceramics. The gallery works closely with private collectors, institutions and the media as a source for works by both established and emerging artists. Located in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, it is equidistant from New York City and Boston. CONTACT: Leslie Ferrin cell 413.446.0614 FERRIN GALLERY |
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