QUEEN OF ARTS SHOW & SALE
NOVEMBER 10, 11, 12 2006

The Elverhoj Museum of History and Art will host the eighth annual Queen of Arts Benefit Show and Sale November 10th, 11th and 12th. The show opens on Friday evening, November 10 with a reception and sale from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.  The sale continues Saturday November 11 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday November 12 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There is no charge for admission.

The benefit sale was started by local artist Syd McCutcheon with a few friends selling at her home in Ballard.  It has grown to include over thirty artists and craftspeople. The Museum venue will allow the artists and the museum to reach a larger and broader audience. From unique folk to fine art, guests will find a range of prices and tastes for everyone on their holiday shopping list.

The participating artists work in a variety of mediums, utilizing various techniques. Pottery might be pit-fired, hand-built or thrown. Jewelry artists are creating wearables using vintage and contemporary beads, resin, and crystal with cold connection or torch construction. Felters are creating jewelry and table runners. Original garden art is created from steel, recycled or found wood. Unique accessories by fiber artists utilizing antique kimonos, hand painted fabric, and/or hooked wool are available to adorn your body or your home. Glass work, ethnic art, collage and paintings will also be featured. A selection of handmade holiday ornaments and garlands will be available to brighten your home.   

The artists all support the Elverhoj Museum with a donation and also give a percentage of their sales or make a donation to Domestic Violence Solutions in Lompoc.

The Elverhoj Museum of History and Art is located at 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang. For more information, call the Museum at (805) 686-1211.