the Harlow is between shows …

February 2, 2012

So the GALLERY IS CLOSED (more or less …)

Our staff is taking a winter break for housecleaning while preparing for an ambitious exhibition 2012 schedule.  In the meantime, we will be open for the following events:

Regular ongoing artists’ groups, such as figure drawing, are meeting as scheduled.

Saturday, Feb. 4 from 1-4pm: Altered Book workshop with Margo Ogden. Cost is $20 for KVAA members, $25 for non-members.

Feb. 15-18, Wed. to  Sat. – Annual Silent Art Auction (donations being accepted anytime, just call ahead -622-3813).  Bidding will end Saturday, Feb. 18 at 4pm.

February 18 is also Hallowell’s Mardi Gras celebration!

Feb. 16 + 17, Thu. + Fri. – Art Supply Sale – donate stuff to the Harlow programming fund or sign up for a table and sell your own.

Wed. Feb. 22 – noon at SpinOff Studios, LUNCH WITH AN ARTIST featuring Scott Minzy.  A joint project of the KVAA and SpinOff Studios.

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