ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPE TOUR - Sunday, June 29, 2008 (rain or shine)

The Tour

This unique (exterior) outdoor tour focusing on architecturally significant houses in New Canaan and their surrounding landscapes returns in June.  The six participating properties are mid-twentieth to post-twentieth century modern houses designed by New Canaan architects:  Richard Bergmann, Marcel Breuer, John Black Lee and Eliot Noyes.  Proceeds from this event will benefit the Silvermine Guild Arts Center and its many programs including scholarships, outreach programs, music series and special lectures. 

Please note that all tours are guided with van transportation only (no individual cars) and will leave from SGAC and return to the arts center at the end of the tour.

 The Symposium

A symposium moderated by architect Richard Bergmann,FAIA, ASLA, will be held from 10am-11:30am in the Silvermine Auditorium, with continental breakfast. The panel includes Brian Carey, Landscape Designer of AC/BC Associates (project principal for the "Grounds for Sculpture" in New Jersey); Christy MacLear, Executive Director of the Philip Johnson Glass House; prominent architect Frederick Noyes, FAIA (son of Eliot Noyes); and renown international sculptor, Charles O. Perry.  Audience participation and conversations with our panel is encouraged.  A special opportunity will be available to Symposium attendees to purchase tickets for 2009 tours of the Philip Johnson Glass House.

10am-11:30am     Symposium, Silvermine Auditorium

11:30am-4pm      Guided Tour:  vans will leave from Silvermine and return back to the arts center

4pm-7pm             Post event reception, Silvermine Galleries

TICKETS: 

$175 per person for tour, box lunch and post event reception (rain or shine)

Additional $75 for Symposium and continental breakfast. 

Special opportunity for Symposium attendees to purchase tickets for tours of the Philip Johnson Glass House for 2009

Advance reservations are needed for both the Symposium and Guided Tour.  For reservations, call 203-966-9700, ext. 14.

"SIGNED, SEALED & DELIVERED" - coming back again in the Fall of 2008

Look for the fall dates for our 7th annual Signed, Sealed & Delivered Preview Party and Fundraiser where over 500 original works of art - postcard sized - 4"x6" by Silvermine Guild artists, faculty and invited artists of renown, are for sale, with an added element of mystery. The artist signature is on the back of card. (not visible until after purchase!)   There is always a wonderful collection of paintings, prints, photographs, collages with each original artwork costing $50. Buy three, and you got the fourth free.  

 BENEFIT FOR KEVIN THOMAS

The Fundraising Event held on Saturday, November 10th to Benefit Kevin Thomas was a huge success.  Between the Live and Silent Auctions, and donations received, we raised over $50,000, and funds are still coming in.  The funds raised will go to helping Kevin and his family during what will be a lengthy recovery period.  Kevin has taught ceramics at SGAC since 1997, became a guild artist in 2000 and is a past president of Loft Artists Association.  Kevin is a beloved member of the Connecticut artist community and is known not only as a gifted artist, but one who generously shares his knowledge and provides encouragement to all his students.  And Kevin was truly celebrated at the evenings' event.

The event was sponsored by Clay Art Works, Katonah Art Center, Lakeside Pottery, Loft Artist Association and Silvermine Guild Arts Center. 

All contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.  Contributions can be made to SGAC-Kevin Thomas Fund at Silvermine Guild Arts Center.