[Ferrin Gallery]SATURDAY: Reception and Night of 100 Plates

Two Shows, One Reception, One Dinner RECEPTION: Saturday, November 21 4:00  to 6:00 p.m. SMALL WORKS: Art + Object Group Show of Affordable Art by Gallery Artists PAPER -or- POTTERY­ -not- PLASTIC Group Show of 100 Plates – paper and ceramic Exhibits run through January 9, 2010 Night of 100 Plates 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner in the gallery to benefit St. Stephen’s Table Thai Menu prepared by Joe Wheaton DINNER IS SOLD OUT St. Stephen’s Table is a program of St. Stephen’s Parish, Pittsfield that provides dinners to people in need Click HERE for link to FerrinGallery.com and more information BUY LOCAL - BY LOCAL - FROM LOCAL SMALL WORKS: Art + Object 3rd Annual Group Show For the 3rd year, Ferrin Gallery invites thirty local, regional and gallery artists from throughout the country to present new, small scale artwork.  Intimate and experimental, the show represents a wide range of styles and media of affordable and accessible art by familiar and unexpected artists. In the seasonal spirit of the Berkshires: BUY LOCAL - Art + Object BY LOCAL - Artists + Makers FROM LOCAL- Ferrin Gallery           (Pittsfield, MA - or ONLINE 24/7) WITH LOCAL- Berkshares accepted. Photo Caption: Wayne Duffy, Diversions, 9 x 6.5", Collage on Paper Click HERE for link to FerrinGallery.com and SMALL WORKS SHOW WITHIN A SHOW PAPER -or- POTTERY­ -not- PLASTIC 100  paper and ceramic plates   This year, during SMALL WORKS artists and object makers participate in a "show within a show ".   Chinet (Paper) is the medium for two dimensional artists while ceramicists offer functional, serving and presentation plates.  Each paper plate is unique and sells for $100.  Ceramic plates are priced individually and many are available as multiples or by commission. The sale of the paper plates begins at 4:00 at the gallery on the night of the opening, first come, first serve. Remaining  works will be available to purchase online after the opening.   Photo Caption: Circa Ceramics,  "Chinet Plate Eames:", Collage on Paper Click HERE for link to FerrinGallery.com and PAPER -or- POTTERY� -not- PLASTIC SALON: Wednesday, December 9 Local Does Matter: Building Sustainability in the Arts Community Storefront Artist Salon A moderated conversation among artists, cultural leaders and the public. Wednesday, December 9, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Following in the tradition of Ferrin Gallery's annual Storefront Artist Salon examining a subject of topical interest related to the Small Works exhibit, this year's  topic is "Local Does Matter: Building Sustainability in the Arts Community".  This year, as Berkshire county continues to focus on the issues of consumer choice and green living, the gallery explores how "Buy Local - By Local" relates to the visual arts. Cultural leaders with roles in the creative economy will participate in a moderated conversation about how the "Buy Local" concept can create sustainability for artists, galleries and nonprofit organizations.  Salon participants include: Stuart Chase, Executive Director, Berkshire Museum Eugenie Sills, Founder, Women's Times Laurie Norton Moffatt, Executive Director, Norman Rockwell Musuem Jonathan Secor, Director of Special Programs, MCLA Billie Best, Crazy Wife Farm Ellen Spear, Executive Director, Hancock Shaker Village Helena Fruscio, Executive Director, Berkshire Creative Nancy Fitzpatrick, Owner, Red Lion Inn All welcome to join in discussion. YOUR NEXT AFFAIR COULD BE WITH US! Schedule your celebration, party or event at the gallery with food and wines by fine local caterers and neighborhood restaurants. BOOK NOW FOR WINTER GATHERINGS AND SPRING EVENTS! Click HERE to link on space rental @ FerrinGallery.com 24/7 SHOPPING AT FERRINGALLERY.COM 24/7 ONLINE Purchase affordable art and objects, editions and studio pottery using our shopping cart and paypal.  For ?'s or a virtual website tour during gallery hours 11 - 5:00 Wednesday - Saturday. 413.442.1622 Photo Caption: Jason Houston, Untitled (Cart), Photograph Click HERE for Link to @ FerrinGallery.com Gallery Artists ONVIEW throughout The Berkshires On view @ Loo Gallery, Becket, MA PARLOR GAMES - Jessica Hess On view @ Jae's Spice, Pittsfield, MA Gordon Chandler, Jessica Hess, Aaron Tucker On view @ Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield, MA Michael and Maureen Banner On view @ Canyon Ranch , Lenox, MA Kathleen Holmes Photo Caption: Jae's Spice, Three Kimonos, Gordon Chandler Click HERE for link to Artist and Location information ONVIEW @ FerrinGallery.com FOLLOW FERRIN GALLERY ON FACEBOOK FERRIN GALLERY on Facebook posts information on events, artist news, links to articles and opening night photos.  See a complete photo album of the gallery at SOFA Chicago 2009 including installation images, people and occasionally amusing captions.  Our fan page is a great place to share comments and network with the art community. 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