Preservation and Development, Engaged in a Delicate Dance
Over a decade of whirlwind development, the Landmarks Preservation Commission has repeatedly played dance partner to a potent mix of preservationists, developers and city politicians.

Thomas Chambers (1808-1869): American Marine and Landscape Painter
September 27, 2008 - December 28, 2008: The mysterious Thomas Chambers arrived in the United States from England in 1832, worked for three decades as a marine and landscape painter, and then disappeared after 1866, leaving behind a boldly expressive and puzzling body of work. This exhibition—the first major survey of Chambers’ work since his rediscovery in 1942—seeks to define his style, examine his sources, and investigate the popular audience for landscape and marine painting in the mid-nineteenth century.

Mixed Media Jewelry: Ceramic and Metal (Mon, Oct 20)
6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Worcester Center for Crafts, Handbuilding Studio, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA
This new class gives beginners the experience of working in two different studios at the Worcester Center for Crafts. The first 4 weeks will take place in the clay studio where students will learn techniques such as carving and stamping to create texture as well as slip and glaze application. The remaining 6 weeks will take place in the metals studio where students will embellish their ceramic pieces with metal. Metalsmithing skills such as sawing, soldering bezel setting and finishing will be presented to complete a ring and/or pendant. Material Fee covers cost of metal. WOO Benefits at the Craft Center! 10% off all craft classes and workshops (which you can take for credit)! 10% discount off purchases over $15 in the Gallery Store! FREE entrance to Annual Festival of Crafts, Thanksgiving weekend! FREE entrance to all major events! Cost: Tuition and Fees: Non-Member Fee $339.00 / Member Fee $299.00 / Studio Fee $10.00 / Materials Fee $35.00 Mondays, through Dec 22.

Chicago-Area Teenager Wins National Art Contest Sponsored by National Geographic Kids and Xeko
Winfield, Illinois, resident Ulises Lopez is the Grand Prize winner of a national drawing contest sponsored by National Geographic Kids magazine and Xeko for an eco-expedition for four to Costa Rica. Ulises and three of his family members will set sail on the National Geographic Expeditions ship Sea Voyager this month.

Apple Festival and U-Pick Apples (Mon, Oct 20)
11:00 AM-7:00 PM, Marshall Farm, 340 Marshall Rd, Fitchburg, MA
Our apple orchard is now open - 2008 Cost: per bag Through Saturday, Nov 1.

American Craft Gallery (Mon, Oct 20)
The Prints and Potter Gallery, 142 Highland Street, Worcester, MA
The Prints and The Potter Gallery invites the public to view a selection of fine Contemporary Crafts created by American Artists both regional and from across the country. Open Monday,Tuesday,Friday 10:00A.M TO 5:30 P.M Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 A.M to 7:00 P.M, Saturday 10:A.M 5:00 P.M.Closed Sunday Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec 31.

Notations: The Closing Decade
November 21, 2008 - November 2009: Arguably the last decade of the twentieth century started in 1989, with the fall of the Berlin Wall, and ended twelve years later, with the horrific attacks of September 2001. That extended decade witnessed some of the most profound and lasting transformation in society since the postwar period. This presentation of works from the Museum’s collection exemplifies the vast range of artistic practices during this time of profound transition, bringing together a diverse group of artists working in a variety of media

Hello! Fashion: Kansai Yamamoto, 1971–1973
May 24, 2008 - Spring 2009: Kansai Yamamoto is one of the founding fathers of Japanese contemporary fashion. Best known for his work during the 1970s and 1980s, his avant-garde designs are inspired by the colorful Azuchi-Momoyama period (1568-1600) and traditional Kabuki theatre. The exuberant Pop-like quality of his work contrasts with what is today associated with Japanese fashion, Zen-like simplicity and deconstructed silhouettes.

Edward Raymes
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Georgia O'Keeffe
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Art Fronckowiak
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025 Work of Art: A Conversation with Marco Leona, Joan Mertens, and Mark Abbe
A scientist, a curator, and an archaeologist discuss the exciting discoveries revealed by the scientific analyses of an ancient Greek funerary stele.