BENEFIT EVENTS 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
5 - 7pm
Open to all
Martha's Vineyard Museum
Celebrate the summer season with a reception on the lawn and the opening of a new exhibit, "Ladies of the Sea: Tull, Treat, and Jernegan." Explore three artists who drew their inspiration, even materials, from the ocean around them. Nan Tull's watercolors of local shells, Rose Treat's seaweed portraits, and Laura Jernegan's collections of pressed seaweed will be featured in this exhibition. The 18th century Cooke family home will also open for the season.
3rd Annual Vineyard Haven House Tour
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Historic Architecture Talk: 11am, Katharine Cornell Theater
Houses Open: Noon to 3pm
Ever driven down William Street and marveled at the historic homes and exquisite architecture? Now is your chance to get a better look. Five homes will be open for touring, and guests are invited to finish their tour with lemonade, and cookies.
15th Annual Evening of Discovery
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Former Marine Hospital/St. Pierre School:
151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven.
Join us in celebrating the Museum's 90th birthday at the 15th annual gala under a tent overlooking Vineyard Haven harbor. Experience an atmosphere inspired by the Museum's latest exhibition, "A Taste for the Exotic: Mementos from Around the Globe," bid on silent auction items, and enjoy a fabulous buffet dinner all while supporting the Museum.
$200 per person. Reservations required. Call Jessica, 508-627-4441 x117 or e-mail jbarker@mvmuseum.org, or purchase online here:
Annual "You Can't Spell mARTha's Vineyard Without A-R-T" Party
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Private Edgartown Home
Enjoy fine food and conversations with treasured Vineyard artists at our annual A-R-T Party. This year’s gathering will take place in a private home in Edgartown. Heavy appetizers and cocktails will be served and the artists’ work will be available for sale with a percentage of art sales proceeds going to support the Martha’s Vineyard Museum.
$150 per person. Reservations required. Call Jessica, 508-627-4441 x117 or e-mail jbarker@mvmuseum.org
Date TBA 2013
Private Edgartown Home
The Board of Directors of the Museum invite guests to join them and Skinner, Inc. for an Appraisal Open House. Each guest may bring one item for appraisal. Wine and hors 'doeuvres will be provided.
Date TBA 2013
Museum Library; Reservations required.
Appraisers from Skinner, Inc. will evaluate your prized objects in this popular event. Items may be consigned for sale by Skinner with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Martha's Vineyard Museum.
Annual Christmas in Edgartown Day
Date TBA 2013
Jewelry Jingle
Make the Museum a part of your Christmas in Edgartown festivities! Shop the Jewelry Jingle in the Library for perfect holiday gifts. All proceeds go to the Museum.