Throughout the year, Special Events are offered at the Fenimore Art Museum and, across the street at its sister institution, The Farmers' Museum. Many are open to the public. Occasionally reservations are required or special admission pricing applies; please see specific listings.
The 2008 Annual Benefit Gala | July 18 2008 | 6:30 –11:00 p.m.
This summer the New York State Historical Association and The Farmers’ Museum present the 5th Annual Benefit Gala—Buffalo to Broadway: Celebrate New York. Buffalo to Broadway will celebrate New York’s dynamic past and brilliant future.
The gala will be held July 18, 2008, at 6:30 pm, in the Louis C. Jones Center at The Farmers’ Museum, in Cooperstown, New York. The Empire State’s vibrant history will be brought to life with entertainment, food, wine, and silent auction items from across the state.
Escape for the evening as the Louis C. Jones center is transformed into a New York retreat. Glam and strut at the disco reminiscent of NYC’s legendary Studio 54, and experience the rush of “Saratoga” video horse racing. Take a piece of the celebration home with silent auction items like Adirondack, Hudson Valley, and Cape Cod getaways, epicurean extravaganzas, fine artisan crafts, New York City outings, and fun family adventures!
What makes this party unique? All proceeds from Buffalo to Broadway: Celebrate New York will be used to benefit the acquisitions funds at NYSHA’s Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum, ensuring that both museums continue to collect and conserve New York’s cultural heritage.
5th Annual New York State Historical Association
and The Farmers’ Museum Benefit Gala
Buffalo to Broadway: Celebrate New York
July 18, 2008
6:30 –11:00 p.m.
The Farmers’ Museum
Louis C. Jones Center
5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown, New York 13326
Tickets:
One ticket for $175
Two tickets for $325
Each additional ticket is $175
For more information, or to be placed on the invitation list, please call Emily Daunis at (607) 547-1536 or email gala@nysha.org.
This year's Silent Auction items include New York State getaways, crafts, fine art, jewelry, wines, sporting adventures, and more. Please view the fabulous Silent and Live auction items. (pdf)
For overnight accommodation and travel information please visit:
www.cooperstownchamber.org
Special Thanks to the 2008 Gala Sponsors!
Special Thanks to the 2008 Gala Committee!
Co-Chairs Kathryn Ahearne
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A Taste of the Sublime | August 9 2008 | 10:00am-5:00pm
Join the Fenimore Art Museum in our first annual celebration of the relationship between artists and landscape. Offering one of the most spectacular views of Otsego Lake in town, the museum’s back lawn is truly the perfect spot to experience landscape art in the context in which it was created.
Enjoy entertainment and educational programming spotlighting the relationship between artists and nature, view exhibits by local artists, taste the best of New York State foods and beverages, and glory in the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. A beautiful day, a beautiful site, a can’t miss event!
Artists include:
• Robert Blanton (Acrylic)• Marc Connor (Oil)
• Jessica Dalrymple (Oil)
• Evelyn Dankovich (Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic)
• Denise Dolge (Pastel)
• Grant Dolge (Pastel)
• Lois Holz (Watercolor)
• Ed Johnson (Acrylic)
• Sabine Krummel (Watercolor)
• Bill Mowson (Watercolor)
• Carolyn Neidlinger (Watercolor)
• Marian Simpson (Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic)
• Jean Tyson (Oil)
Sponsored in part by McCadam Cheese and Golden Artist Colors
