The Frederic Remington Art Museum Celebrates the Spirt of the Season with the First Annual Art for the Holidays Consignment Show

OGDENSBURG, NY (PRWEB) October 25, 2005

The Frederic Remington Art Museum makes gift giving easy this season with the First Annual Art for the Holidays Consignment Show held November 1 through December 16. The show will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Caten Gallery located in the museum.

“We are very excited to be able to offer something new at the museum,” said Shop Manager Debbie Kirby, “With limited retail stores in the area this consignment show will give holiday shoppers an alternative venue to explore.”

The show, which is free and open to the public, offers artists the opportunity to sell their work locally, while allowing bargain shoppers to purchase unique trinkets and treasures all wrapped in a cozy, friendly atmosphere.

“Visitors to the show can expect to see a wide variety of talent and great holiday gift ideas that the whole family can enjoy,” Mrs. Kirby said.

Artists confirmed this year include: jewelry maker Mary Harding from Rensselaer Falls, NY, ceramic sculptor Max Coots from Canton, NY, glass jewelry maker Beth Smith from Tupper Lake, NY, painter Martha Deming from Rensen, NY, basket maker Wilma Angus from Hogansburg, NY, painter Hanna MacNaughtan from Ontario, Canada, and glass artist Marilyn French-St. George from Quebec, Canada.

Since there is no catalog available, shoppers must visit the consignment show in order to take advantage of all the charming holiday gift ideas. While there inquire about the museum membership program, which would make a great stocking stuffer. For only $25 you receive free admission to the museum for a year, invitations to special exhibit openings, the museum’s periodic newsletter, a 10% discount on all museum shop purchases, and a chance to win $2,500 in the holiday raffle held on December 3, 2005. Membership discount does not apply to consignment show items.

“Spend some time in the museum, visit the gift shop, and check our new exhibit display panels as they make their debut at the First Annual Art for the Holidays Consignment Show,” said Mrs. Kirby.

Celebrate the spirit of the season with The Frederic Remington Art Museum because the best gifts of all are those that come from the heart. A third of all proceeds will benefit the museum.

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