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A Spectacular Opening Reception for the 2014:

“The World Above:  Artists Celebrate the Sky” 

Contest, Exhibit and Sale

at the

Eric Sloane Museum

A robust crowd in attendance

The Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum’s Hospitality Tent

Artists, collectors, and buyers mingle in the gallery

          The show runs from July 26th- August 3rd.  Looking forward to seeing everyone on August 23rd for For Spacious Skies: A Day to Celebrate the Sky.  Meteorologist, Children’s games and activities, Mr. Jack Borden of the For Spacious Skies program, and more.  1-4 p.m.

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The IRS 1023 application submitted by the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum has been reviewed by the Internal Revenue Service and the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum is now officially a non-profit organization!  The process was lengthy, difficult – and so worth the effort.  As a 501c3 public charity, the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum can accept monetary donations as well as donations of stocks, bonds, and securities, paintings, tangible property, and many other forms of donations.  As we have practiced since the inception of the organization, no one in the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum receives compensation in any form.  We are strictly a volunteer organization committed to the advancement of Eric Sloane and the museum he founded.

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Weather Hill Farm is seeking original pen and ink illustrations by Eric Sloane, N.A. for an upcoming project.  We are seeking images, preferably direct scans but clear photographs are welcome as well – please include how you would like your name(s) to appear in a credit when submitting an image.  Scans or photographs should be clear and bright and saved at a high resolution as a jpeg file.  You may send to [email protected] or use our mailing address:

Weather Hill Farm

2746 Stein Lane

Lewisburg, PA  17837

Please feel free to contact us with any questions about this project.

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An image from the current exhibit The Artist Who Loved the Sky:  Cloudscapes, Weather, and the World of Eric Sloane, which will close October 3rd.  This wonderful exhibit chronicles Eric’s work with the sky and meteorology with a specific emphasis on his original art.  Some early and rare original works of art are included in this exhibit.

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An image from the current exhibit The Artist Who Loved the Sky:  Cloudscapes, Weather, and the World of Eric Sloane, which will close October 3rd.  This wonderful exhibit chronicles Eric’s work with the sky and meteorology with a specific emphasis on his original art.  Some early and rare original works of art are included in this exhibit.

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     Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum board members Lia Brassord (left) and Barb Russ (right) enjoy some time on the grounds of the Eric Sloane Museum.

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“The World Above:  Artists Celebrate the Sky” 

Contest, Exhibit and Sale

at the

Eric Sloane Museum

The Eric Sloane Museum and the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum are seeking entries from the public.  This year’s theme is the sky, clouds, weather and aviation.

Anyone is welcome to participate!

Participant Categories:  Under 18, Over 18, Professional Artists – Prizes awarded in each.

Artistic Mediums:  Any form of art to be displayed indoors or out of doors.

Requirements:  Art must be suitable for the museum audience.

When:  Entries must be submitted during regular museum hours July 17th – July 25th, Thursday – Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  There will be an Opening Reception hosted by the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum on Saturday July 26th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  The show runs from July 26th– August 3rd.  Participants should plan to pick up their works of art between Thursday, August 7th and Sunday, August 10th between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Information:  860-927-3849

 

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum.  For membership and volunteer opportunities, please contact Jim Mauch @ 570-204-2906.