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OURAY – The new owners of Exotic Earth Coffee Roasters huddle conspiratorially over cups of strong dark coffee in a back room at the Box Canyon Lodge to discuss their venture.
Karen and Rich Avery, Box Canyon Lodge proprietors, and their friend Danny Wesseling are all self-admitted coffee addicts. Now, they say, they're just taking that addiction a few steps closer to its source.
"The three of us are in cahoots," they cackle, not even bothering to conceal their coffee-buzzed glee.
The trio bought the small, Ouray-based specialty coffee roaster company from its founders, Robert Byler and Dee Hilton, in April.
Byler and Hilton had dropped the idea on the Averys earlier in the year, "and we let it percolate," Karen said. "We decided, why not? And then Danny heard of our crazy plan."
"And I thought I'd get in the venture with them," said Wesseling, a director of sales for Source Gas. When he pays a visit to a customer, he says, conversation always happens over a cup of coffee. Now, he can put those connections to a new use.
Exotic Earth's organic, shade-grown fair-trade beans, hailing from exotic equatorial locations around the globe, are roasted in small batches in a small shack between Ridgway and Ouray.
The Box Canyon Lodge has always been one of Exotic Earth's biggest customers; the Averys commissioned a private label specialty blend from Hilton and Byler when they bought the hotel in 2007. It is the only kind of coffee they serve their guests.
As coffee magnates, the Averys and Wesseling say their primary aim is to continue to be roasters and wholesalers.
"We absolutely do not intend to open a coffee shop," Karen emphasized. The beans currently sell in 12- or 16-ounce bags at small retail shops and specialty stores in Ouray. Bulk sales go to hotels and restaurants.
"We aim to expand the business, and continue to get organic shade-grown fair trade beans," Karen said. The group is also exploring how to expand its single- source whole-bean sales.
They took their first delivery of coffee beans at the roasting shack last week. The beans arrived in an Old Dominion truck, packaged in exotically labeled 150-pound burlap sacks that Rich and Dan unloaded themselves, while Karen supervised.
"We were Hans and Franz," they joked.
One thing the Averys have learned from running the Box Canyon lodge is that it's a good idea to figure out what you've got before you make a lot of changes.
"We have big dreams, though," Karen said.
For starters, they're setting up a coffee packaging and labeling operation in the basement of a building they own at 636 Main Street, below the Backstreet Bistro, in a space formerly rented to San Juan Mountain Guides.
They intend to stick with their distributor, the San Francisco-based Royal Coffee, at least for the time being. "We can get beans from all over the world through them," Rich said. "We're not large enough to do the buying ourselves. That's what big companies do."
Rich and Dan, who are in charge of roasting, are enjoying learning the nuances of the art of coffee roasting and bean mixing and "all the kinds of variables that go into coffee." For example, gourmet Arabica beans are loaded with rich, distinct flavors, but to get a caffeine kick, "lower-class" Robusta beans must be added to the mix.
Karen, whose day job is account manager and troubleshooter for Oracle, the software company, is the "head bean-counter" of the Exotic Earth trio. She's also the self-appointed "Director of Automation." Her first task: figuring out how to make individual pillow pouches of Exotic Earth coffee for hotel-room coffeemakers.
Rich points out that coffee, as the second most traded commodity in the world after oil, is big business. "It's huge," he said.
That may be the case, but Exotic Earth's operation remains very small for now. They have a fairly basic 10-pound roaster. Roasting is a daylong affair. "It's a very manual process," Karen said. "You're constantly checking the texture and color of the beans."
The three look forward to upgrading their roasting equipment in the near future.
"We are super-serious about it," Karen said, with a huge smile. "We've got big plans, so many things swirling through our heads. We want to be everyone's local roaster.
"But for now, we just need to get through the summer, and see what it takes to keep up with our current demands."


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Are you drawn to helping children in need? Do you have a soft spot for cheeky smiles? As a volunteer you have the opportunity to help children in need and aid in developing and inspiring their minds and hearts. These children seek love, attention, knowledge and education to empower them to have successful futures, free from poverty and filled with opportunities. This program works to create growth and development opportunities for children and teenagers with a focus on children living in orphanages, and those who come from low income families. Volunteer opportunities may include: working in orphanages assisting with daily activities and childcare duties, helping with homework, running Saturday morning soccer & music classes. It is important to help in the way they need it. This could mean you will be helping with mentoring and playing with the kids, teaching in a classroom, working in the laundry, cooking meals, or feeding and bathing the children. As some of these projects are not full-time, volunteers must be able to join 2 to 3 projects to build a full-time schedule. This program is suitable for positive, caring, motivated, and self-directed people who have a love for children.
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Hablas Ingles? (Do you speak English?). The ability to read, write and speak English are increasingly important for many Panamanians in the workforce or those planning to enter the workforce. Volunteers have the opportunity to work as English teachers with the community of Boquete with both adults and younger students. The classes are offered one-on-one or in small groups. This role is suitable for an organized, patient, and self-motivated individual. A teaching qualification is not required, but volunteers need to be confident teaching English and preferably have or are studying towards a university degree.
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Are you excited about helping out and learning about a community in Panama? Our partner works with a number of small community based organizations which provide development services to enhance the local community. Volunteers have the opportunity to work with the disabled, animal & wildlife programs, medical and community recycling. As some of the projects are not full-time, volunteers may take part in a flexible schedule, which includes a combination of projects.
Volunteers with relevant qualifications and experience have the opportunity to work in the centre for the disabled giving physical or speech therapy to both children and adults, and act as a mentor. Volunteers without such qualifications are welcome to participate here in a range of other activities, including playing games, pushing someone in a wheelchair, reading a book, helping with handicrafts, or just being available to lend a helping hand where needed. Basic Spanish is useful, but many of the staff members speak both English & Spanish. Long-term volunteers are encouraged to apply. Unless volunteers are suitably qualified, this is a part time placement (meeting as a group once per week) and volunteers will need to participate in other projects to complete their volunteering schedule.
Volunteers will work with an animal refuge and educational centre that saves and provides a home for unwanted, abused, and abandoned animals, and also provides a long-term home for macaw parrots. Volunteers are needed to assist in caring for the animals, maintaining the center, increasing awareness, and providing valuable information to guests of the center. Volunteers with veterinary background can also help in a spay and neuter clinic.
This is the perfect placement for all you environmentalists! Volunteers will work with an organization which is dedicated to educate school children about the environment & organize community activities & events. Volunteers are needed to assist with the school-based program and also with the collecting, sorting and distribution of materials.
The GEM Project is a multifaceted international jewelry-making empowerment program that inspires positive thinking, global giving and creative power for positive individual and social change. The GEM Project is currently working with mothers with children with disabilities and young pregnant teens who are struggling to care for themselves and their babies. The ladies join together on a weekly basis. Volunteers at this project will work with various aspects, including: program development, training, incorporating new jewelry designs, marketing of jewelry, fundraising and program administration. Volunteers need to be able to communicate in Spanish and have to have experience making jewelry to participate in the project. This project is for dedicated, creative volunteers who are innovative and positive thinkers. Please note, the GEM project is not available year round, as it is offered in 12 week sessions.
Do you have a project or idea you would like to implement into the community of Panama? We want to hear your ideas!
The Entrepreneurship Project is designed for those who know what they are passionate about and have the desire and determination to move forward with their ideas. This project aims at giving you the connections needed to implement your ideas into serving the community. It is self driven, but our partner organisation is there to support you along the way.
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Panama is bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, and met by Colombia and Costa Rica at each end of it's S shaped body.
The valley of Boquete is located in the western highlands of Panama at 1,200 meters above the sea level. Nestled amongst the country's most mountainous region, this peaceful town is situated between the Caldera River and Baru Volcano.
Boquete is safe, beautiful, inexpensive and exciting. It can be easily accessed by 1 hour daily flights from Panama City to David (the country's second largest city), and then a 30-40 minute car / 1 hour bus journey from here.
Strong economic performance has reduced the national poverty level to 29% in 2008; however, Panama has the second most unequal income distribution in Latin America. Panama has extremes of wealth and poverty with the wealthiest 20 percent of Panamanians controlling more than 50 percent of the country's wealth, while the poorest 40 percent only control 12 percent.
Despite Panama's relatively high income per capita (US$3,080 in 1997), poverty remains pervasive. Over one million people (37 percent of the population) live below the poverty line. Of these, over half a million (19 percent) live in extreme poverty. One-half of all Panamanian children are poor.
Volunteers provide assistance to disadvantaged socio-economic groups within Panamanian communities, focusing primarily on orphaned children, animals, environmental projects and school children.
As a volunteer in Panama you can provide love, affection, education and support to orphaned children. You will help to improve education in schools ensuring children learn and flourish. Depending on your interests you can also contribute to recycling projects, working with the elderly, or handicapped and jewellery making. You will also provide education, inter-cultural exchange and understanding in Panamanian communities.
Free from large crowds of tourists, visitors to Panama will enjoy discovering this beautiful country.
Panama has no shortage of stunning beaches, mountains and rain forests to explore, along with it's smattering of colonial towns home to exquisite handicrafts and the country's friendliest people.
Those looking to get further out and explore will enjoy trekking in the Parque Nacional Volcán Barú, home to Panama's only volcano.
All volunteers will have the option of adding Spanish classes to enhance their volunteer experience for an additional fee with our partner school.
Also, Global Volunteer Network has established a partnership with the Spanish school Instituto Exclusivo, which offers GVN volunteers a 5% discount off their online Spanish lessons. This is not like other courses which give you pages of web material or recordings of various phrases to repeat. You will speak to, and see your instructor as he/she is giving you a private lesson, tailored to your level of Spanish. Learn spanish before you go
If your application is successful you will be accepted and we will then get to work organizing your placement.
You will receive a Program Guide which contains a wealth of information. You'll find everything from a broad overview of the country you are going to; project details; life on the project (accommodation, meals, what to wear etc); along with extremely helpful information and advice for preparing for your trip.
GVN provides four different options to pay your program package and secure your placement. These include:
*Placements longer than 8 weeks are available, please contact us or apply online for details.
*Based on an 8 week placement
Flights, insurance, visas, vaccinations, project transportation, departure from the program.
We recommend you allow a weekly budget of US $35 for your other expenses such as bottled water, personal items, beverages, transportation and entertainment.
Apply now for the Panama Program:
Start Date: 1st Monday or 3rd Monday of every month.
Volunteers are encouraged to arrive on the Friday before their placement to have the weekend to explore the area and gain comfort with the culture.
Length: 1 week to 12 weeks. Your stay can be extended beyond twelve weeks on a case-by-case basis (depending upon visa and our partner's requirements).
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We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions which we receive at the GVN inbox. This is a great place to start if you have questions about Global Volunteer Network and our placement process. This information should answer the majority of questions you may have.
Boquete enjoys a sunny, cool mountain climate, with temperatures ranging between 60° - 80°F (16° - 28°C).
The projects will be predominantly located in Boquete and surrounding areas. However, some volunteers will be based in David.
The Global Volunteer Network offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities in Panama. Volunteers can work with a range of projects including: orphanages, literacy, animal refuge, working with the elderly or handicapped, jewelry making and recycling. Our partner will also work with the volunteer closely to place you were your knowledge, skills and talents will be best used.
You must be at least 18 years of age. There is no upper limit, you just have to be in good health.
Many of the programs are run in both English and Spanish. If you are a native English speaker and have no Spanish speaking skills, we do recommend that you learn a basic level of Spanish before you start volunteering, as this will enhance your overall experience. The staff at our partner organization speaks English, but the locals at your specific project may have very limited English. All volunteers participate in a Spanish language crash course included with orientation. Volunteers will have access to our partnering language school for additional lessons during their stay for an additional fee.
Volunteers are encouraged to arrive on the Friday before the 1st or 3rd Monday of each month, as this will give you time to settle in and explore the area before starting your placement on Monday. Please note airport pick-ups cannot be arranged for those arriving on a Sunday. Volunteers will need to cover the costs of additional accommodation. Special arrangements can be made to start anytime throughout the month if needed.
Most projects are closed during special holidays such as Easter Week, Christmas and Carnival. Some of the teaching projects are not available during the summer months of January-March; however there are alternate placements available during this time.
After you have joined the program, you will be sent the program guide with more details about the program and your Program Specialist will begin making arrangements for your placement. Once you've confirmed your placement, you'll be put in touch with our partner organization.
As in many countries, foreigners are perceived as wealthy in Panama. Most of the people are generally warm and friendly towards foreigners, as well as appreciative of the work done by volunteers, but not every individual is the same. We work extremely hard to ensure you are placed in safe environments while volunteering and security policies are in place to achieve this. However, as in any situation at home or abroad, there is no way to erase all potential threats. You should avoid extremely remote areas where you will be alone. Volunteers will be given further safety advice, including for the case of natural disasters, in their orientation session.
Our partner works with many organizations and we work diligently to place our volunteers with the project most suited to the volunteer's knowledge, skills and talents.
Yes, due to the scheduling of several of our partners projects, volunteers are able to participate in a variety of projects. Volunteers will have a main project that can be supplemented with additional projects and interests.
Many of the projects are within walking distance from the volunteer house, however for those further away, you will be able catch a bus or taxi to your project each day. The cost for the bus is around US $.50 - $2 each day, or for a private or a shared taxi the cost is around US $.50 - $3 per day.
This is a suggestion of what may be needed - please consult with your medical professional or travel specialist for more details.
Malaria is not needed for Boquete or David. Discuss closely with your doctor if you plan to travel through the rest of Panama.
Some of these can be taken in oral form so please discuss with your doctor to see what is best for you. Some people can be affected quite differently to others by medication.
The majority of volunteers will live in either shared gender dorm rooms in a volunteer house, or more traditional home stays are available in certain areas. The volunteer house is equipped with basic western style amenities. There is a male and female dorm and one private room in the volunteer house. The home stay accommodation is more rustic than for those in Boquete. The Boquete Volunteer House can accommodate up to 13 volunteers. There is a male and female dorm and one private room.
A homestay offers volunteers an amazing opportunity to practice Spanish in a natural, relaxed and authentic atmosphere as well as being in a unique and privileged position to get immersed in the Latin American culture, cuisine, customs and daily way of life.
Our partner encourages family volunteerism, so you are able to bring your family, including children of all ages. Childcare can also be arranged at an additional cost if needed for some of the projects.
Each GVN program has different criteria depending on our partner's requirements. Every application is reviewed to ensure that the minimum requirements (as set out on the program page) are met. Next we look to see what skills or experience you have that relate specifically to the program. We are also interested in any previous volunteer experience you may have (either local or international), travel experience, and your particular interest in the program.
After reviewing your application, should we require any further information from you, we will email you to request this.
Each project will provide you with the resources you need. However, for the teaching and childcare projects we encourage our volunteers to bring additional resources such as: teaching resources, craft materials, sports equipment, toys or games to assist you. Our partner organization also has a selection of resources including games, books, pens and paper etc.
There are many festivals in Panama however this will not hinder your volunteering as when they are on you will most likely be invited to celebrate with everyone. During Christmas & Carnaval many organizations are closed for more extended periods of time.
Yes. Volunteers have their weekends free for traveling and we recommend you take advantage of being in Panama to see places of interest. Our partner organization is able to assist you in booking tours of Boquete, Bocas Del Toro Archipelago, Panama City, and the Panama Canal.
Generally speaking, what you wear at home, you can wear in Panama. With that being said, as many variations of style differ, volunteers should dress appropriately at all times, according to the customs in Panama. Volunteers need warmer clothing for the nights (light long-sleeved shirts and sweaters, pants/jeans), and light/loose clothing for the day (t-shirts, shorts).
The program costs cover accommodation, airport pick-up and breakfast daily. If you plan on arriving early or staying on, then you will need to have spare money for this time. You may also require extra money for your days off depending on what you intend on doing. Other costs include food, bottled water (if you desire), visa (only required if staying longer than 90 days), travel, and any shopping you will do personally. Volunteers need to pay for the bus to their project each day - approximately US $.50 - $2 per day. All visitors to Panama are required to pay approximately US $5 for a tourist card at their departure airport; your airline will provide these prior to your flight to Panama.
This will depend on the time of year and the project you choose. We try to place volunteers with at least one other at their placement if possible. There is room for up to 20 volunteers at any one time in the volunteer house.
Orientation takes place on the first or third Monday of the month. Volunteers are given a general introduction to the language, projects, and a cultural orientation.
All GVN Volunteers must have insurance. You are free to take out insurance cover through any provider of your choice. However, as some policies do not cover volunteering, we recommend you check you are covered during your volunteer placement.
For your convenience we have arranged a comprehensive package specially designed for volunteering. It includes excellent medical and accident coverage as well as "loss of deposits" cover which covers fees paid to GVN, airlines etc. If you would like to learn more just follow this link: http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/insurance/
Your program fee is payable to Global Volunteer Network 10 weeks prior to the 1st of the month you wish to volunteer. Please note, your placement is not confirmed (ie secured) until your program fee has been received. Please note that all charges incurred by the payment of the program fee are at the volunteer's expense, e.g. if a bank transfer incurs a bank fee at the point of origin, that is at the expense of the volunteer. Seventy percent (70%) of the program fee is refundable until two calendar months before the 1st of the month you are due to begin your program. For example a volunteer with 15 July 2012 as their start date would need to submit their refund request form by the last day of April 2012 to be eligible for a refund. Refer to GVN's legal terms of service for full details.
As volunteering in Panama involves working closely with children and other vulnerable individuals, volunteers need to provide a police clearance document before volunteering commences. There are different types of police clearance but at minimum the check must include your full name and date of birth. Note, minor offences such as traffic infringements will not be taken into account. If you come from a country that does not issue police clearances for volunteer work, three character references from reputable sources (employer, justice of the peace, landlord, the minister of your local church, teacher, etc) may be substituted. Your character referees should know you well enough to vouch for your character.
David is situated on gently rolling plains about half way between the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Cordillera Talamanca Highlands to the North. On the ocean, a short drive away, you will find the city of Puerto Armuelles and the beaches of Lar Barqueta, Las Lajas and Playa Hermosa. David is the second most populous city in Panama. In David you can encounter several museums and cinemas where you can go to the movies, shopping malls and plenty of more dance clubs, bars, and restaurants. It is the capital of the Chiriqui Province and the center of a rich farming region. The city's heart is its fine central plaza, the Parque de Cervantes and is located 1.5km southwest of the highway.
David is located 38 kilometers (23 miles) away from Boquete. You can arrive in car between 30-40 minutes and by bus in one hour. It is also the halfway point between Panama City and San Jose, Costa Rica.
For those seeking warmer weather, David, which is close to sea level, is the place for you! David is hot year round with less rainfall than Boquete, with average temperatures usually between 78F and 82F (25C – 28C).
Thursday, July 04th, 2013
Now I have been here nearly 2 weeks volunteering feels like "business as usual" so it is getting harder to find something to write about. Still visiting the ophanage and the recycling cente. Working on a project that hopefully will mean the local hostels, hotels etc start to recycle. That would be cool to think [click here to read more]
Friday, June 28th, 2013
Week one of three already gone. Going to do a mix of teaching english, working at the orphanage and working in the recycling centre whilst I am here. The kids at the orphanage are funny as with my clear lack of Spanish they keep trying to teach me spanish words!! Will have a few more [click here to read more]
Tuesday, June 25th, 2013
Great day today in the recycling centre. Interesting to see the difference in recycling in NZ and Panama. Will be one of my regular places to go. Also went with another volunteer Susie to the library where she was teaching english to some local kids. I have to work out how to do this myself [click here to read more]
Please visit journals.globalvolunteernetwork.org for more journals and feedback from past volunteers
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Its heart warming to say the least. It is an easy community to become involved with, and they are incredibly appreciative of anything you do. I wanted to go somewhere to make a difference, and here I feel as though I am doing that. To be honest, since this is my first time volunteering I had no idea what to expect, but I chose this placement because of the region, and the opportunity to learn a little Spanish. I expected to be here for three months, so far I have been here for just over four.
People can spend a lifetime searching for their passion and a sense of purpose. I am thankful for the GVN Panama Volunteer Coordinators, two people who have found their passion and dedicate their being to service for others. Through them I have realized that I can make an impact. Boquete was my first true service experience, and thanks to Kaytee & Oscar, I will continue to pursue this newfound passion!
Such a great organization!!! This was the best volunteer experience of my life. GVN's partner organisation is doing such great things for the community. I think that everyone should be given the same opportunity that I had because it was life-changing. Keep up the good work!
"We volunteered as a family of four, including our two teenage kids. Though we'd traveled extensively together, we were a little nervous about whether we were up to this experience, but halfway through the trip we wished we could stay for two more weeks. We spent part of our stay working with children undergoing cancer treatment and the second part working at an orphanage. Each place had its own challenges and unexpected rewards. The experience was more enriching than I can possibly communicate. But it wasnt just about the "work" Boquete itself is a magical place and Katie and Oscar have a true gift for hospitality. All of us are eager to return to Boquete to all of the special children, and to our new friends."
I had an amazing experience in Panama. I chose to volunteer so I could get to know the Panamanians and their culture as more than just a tourist. I liked this program because of the amount of different projects i could get involved in. The Panamanians where very friendly and welcoming. I was involved in teaching English, volunteering at a teen centre and an orphanage. It was a great experince, volunteering in Panama. I met some amazing people who will be friends for life!
At GVN we align with the idea of 'local solutions to local problems', so we work with local community organisations in each country. What this means for our volunteers is that they receive a unique and genuine cultural experience whilst being immersed in a local community.
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If you're looking for something worthwhile to do volunteering will give you the opportunity to travel whilst making a difference in the community you are based in.
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International volunteering is a great way to gain experience living in a developing country, learning about another culture and experiencing a different way of life. It is a fantastic way to grow as a person, to develop life skills, self-confidence and self-esteem, and is a tool for self discovery and identity formation.
Other personal benefits include, developing international friendships and networks, social awareness, and building independence.
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April 23,2014
The Slow Pleasures of Looking at Art (Cincinnati CityBeat, April 23, 2014)
April 20,2014
CAM puts Porsche on display (Cincinnati Enquirer, April 20, 2014)
April 17,2014
Cincinnati Silver: 1788–1940 (Cincinnati Art Museum Press Release, April 17, 2014)
April 16,2014
Now On View: Porsche's 1962 356B (Cincinnati Art Museum Press Release, April 16, 2014)
April 16,2014
Friends of Fashion Event: An Evening with Cameron Silver (Cincinnati Art Museum Press Release, April 16, 2014)
April 15,2014
Cincinnati Takes Over New York City (CityBeat Cincinnati, April 15, 2014)
We invite you to become more than a member of the Cincinnati Art Museum- we invite you to participate directly in the Art Museum's stewardship of its vast collection of over sixty thousand works of art spanning six thousand years of human history. Learn more about the art that most excites and intrigues you, spend time with our curators, and join a community of collectors and art enthusiasts such as yourself. Whether your passion is American Art or Old Masters, Prints or Photography, Chinese scrolls or Cincinnati silver, you will have an opportunity to explore it in-depth as a Friend of the Art Museum.
The Art Museum brings people and art together in ways that transform their everyday lives and their community. It is one of Cincinnati's greatest cultural assets and a magnet for creativity and creative individuals and companies. The Friends of the Art Museum creates a new opportunity for you to discover ways art can become an integral part of your life, enriching and framing how you experience the world. By joining a Friends group of like-minded individuals, you will find out more about the ideas inherent in the art that is specifically of interest to you.
Friends members also enjoy special benefits, including invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of permanent collections, visits to private collections and artists' studios, and special lectures and discussions led by curators and guest speakers. Your membership will help support the Art Museum's mission to offer educational, life-enhancing experiences to those individuals who have special interests in the art we present. Become a member of the Friends of the Art Museum and become closer to the art you enjoy.
For more information regarding Friends of the Art Museum contact Director of Development Chris Woodside at (513) 639-2873
The Art Museum is a premiere venue for the study and enjoyment of American art, reflecting the city's eminence as one of the nation's first art centers. The Department of American Painting, Sculpture, and Drawings is responsible for collections, exhibitions, and scholarship pertaining to the fine arts in the United States from the eighteenth century to 1960. The Art Museum has a special emphasis on the work of renowned Cincinnati masters, including Hiram Powers, Robert S. Duncanson, Frank Duveneck, John Henry Twachtman, Elizabeth Nourse, and Edward H. Potthast. The extensive holdings also include iconic works by artists from across the country, including Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, Jacob Lawrence.
Friends of American Painting, Sculpture, and Drawings will have an opportunity to learn about the great artists and intrigues in the world of American art scholarship, collecting, and the marketplace through programs with experts in the field and visits to notable exhibitions at museums regionally and across the country.
Among its varied holdings, the Department of Classical and near Eastern Art possesses a distinguished collection of ancient art from the Mediterranean and the Near East. Spanning some four thousand years from the fourth millennium B.C. to the early centuries A.D., this notable collection features major examples of stone sculpture, decorated metalwork, painted wall carvings, and ceramic vessels from ancient Egypt and the Greek and Roman realms of the Mediterranean. Among its Near Eastern archaeological treasures is a rare and important collection of Nabataean sculpture and decorated architecture from Jordan. These Nabataean holdings and key works of Egyptian art have laid the foundation for a number of major exhibitions, including Petra: Lost City of Stone and Mistress of the House, Mistress of Heaven: Women in Ancient Egypt.
Friends of Antiquities will have an opportunity to discover in-depth artworks from the Art Museum's extensive permanent collection through curator-led discussions, programs, and exhibition previews.
The Art Museum is fortunate to have an extensive East Asian art collection of approximately four thousand objects, tracing the development of India, China, Japan, Tibet, and other cultures of the far East from the Neolithic period to the present. The Art Museum acquired the first works that would form its East Asian art collection in 1884, making it one of the oldest museum collections of East Asian art in the Northeastern United States. The Art Museum's varied collection is among the top fifteen art collections in the country, and includes bronzes, jades, Buddhist Daoist sculptures, paintings, screens, ceramics, ivory and wood carvings, lacquers, enamel wares, furniture, armors, and weapon accessories. The department of Asian Art has recently presented several special exhibition projects dedicated to promoting interest and understanding of Asian art, including China Design Now and Roaring Tiger and Leaping Carp:Decoding the Symbolic Language of Chinese Animal Painting.
Friends of the Asian Art will have an opportunity to review new scholarship and insights into historic and modern art from Asia through curator-led discussions and trips to exhibitions at regional and national museums.
Since its founding, the Art Museum has supported the work of living artists through the acquisition of works and the contemporary art collection continues in this tradition. The constantly growing contemporary art collection encourages understanding of our times and cultures through art produced around the corner and around the world. As the only public collection of contemporary art in Cincinnati, it offers a living archive of today's art while also preserving and documenting these works for future generations.
The 4th Floor offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for those who are interested in learning about contemporary art and starting their own collection. Members will deepen their knowledge of contemporary art and the local art scene through a variety of events, including visiting local artists' studios, behind-the-scenes gallery tours, and special programs. 4th Floor members also play a key role in the biennial 4th Floor Award, which is open to professional artists in the Tri-State area and offers the winner $1,000 and exclusive exhibition at the Art Museum.
The Conservation Department works diligently to preserve the Art Museum's permanent collections based upon curatorial priorities and preservation needs of the objects. Primary to this responsibility is the care and conservation of over sixty thousand artworks in virtually all media through scientific examination and treatment. Conservators also provide invaluable assistance with curatorial research and special exhibitions, as well as permanent displays. The three conservators, one each for paintings, objects and works on paper, also initiate research and scholarly papers for their specific fields within art conservation.
Friends of Art Conservation will enjoy a special behind-the-scenes look at the Conservation Department through tours of current projects underway in the Conservation Laboratory, workshops on caring of private collections, including the cleaning and care of silver, proper display of paintings and works on paper, caring for fine furniture, and how to organize and store family archives, and lectures on conservation projects related to Art Museum exhibitions.
Decorative arts and design objects were among the first acquisitions of the Art Museum at its inception in 1881, and collecting in this area has continued unabated to the present. The Art Museum's collection now includes almost seven thousand pieces of furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork, and architectural design from the Western world dating from the seventeenth century to the present. Particular strengths of the collection are furniture, ceramics, and metalwork produced by Cincinnati artists and firms, eighteenth and nineteenth-century English silver, eighteenth-century French furnishings and architectural elements, and nineteenth-century English and European cermics. The collection also includes historic glass from South Jersey, New England, and the Midwest; art glass by Lalique and Lobmeyr among others; and one of the oldest documented institutional collections of art glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany; American folk art; Art Deco furniture by Paul Frankl; and contemporary works across media.
Friends of Decorative Arts and Design explore all of this and more through travel, curator-led tours and lectures, exclusive exhibition previews, workshops, and access to private collections.
The Art Museum's collections of European paintings, sculpture, and drawings comprise over one thousand objects, ranging across nine centuries and representing all major European artistic traditions. Among the highlights are paintings by Renaissance masters such as Titan, Bronzino, and Cranach, as well as Baroque masterpieces by Rubens, Guercino, and the Frenchman Claude Lorrain. The collection is particularly strong in British eighteenth-century painting, including works by Hogarth, Benjamin West, Joshua Reynolds, in addition to two of the greatest masterpieces in the world by Thomas Gainsborough. The Art Museum also owns perhaps the finest grouping of Barbizon landscapes in America, we well as landscape masterpieces by Courbet, Pissaro, Monet, Sisley,Van Gogh, and Derain. Highlights among the French drawings include world-class works by Degas and Cezanne. High modernism is also represented by important works by Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.
Friends of European Painting, Sculpture, and Drawings will have an opportunity to tour specific areas of the collection with the curator and partake in curator-led trips to art fairs across the United States.
The Art Museum's Fashion Arts and Textile collection was initiated in 1883. Broad in scope, it encompasses women's, men's and children's dress and accessories from the late-eighteenth century to the present day. Major fashion designers including Charles Frederick Worth, Madeleine Vionnet, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Charles James, Halston, Geoffrey Beene, Vivienne Westwood, Gianni Versace, and Issey Miyake are represented. Mirroring the Art Museum's broad cross-cultural focus, holdings also include ethnic dress and textiles from around the world.
Friends of Fashion will have an opportunity to engage with others who share an enthusiasm for fashion and textiles. Members enjoy behind the scenes tours, private lectures, invitations to VIP events, sneak peeks at upcoming exhibitions, exclusive travel opportunities with Curator Cynthia Amnéus and more.
The photographs collection at the Art Museum is comprised of nearly three thousand objects spanning the history of the medium from its inception to the present day.
Friends of Photography wil offer a forum for ideas for those interested in collecting and promoting the photographic arts. With a focus on collecting trends in both the contemporary and vintage markets, the group will engage in a series of boutique seminars and viewing sessions led by Curator James Crump. Topics will include the emergence of large-scale color works, editioning and series, conceptual photography in the contemporary art market, digital versus analogue photography, and recent variants on traditional genre, portraiture, landscapes, and nudes. Each session will be prefaced by lively readings introducing members to key artists, movers and shakers in the art world, curators, dealers, auction houses, critics, and impresarios who have all brought the medium acclaim. In addition to select guest visitors and speakers, Crump will lead an annual trip as well as local field trips to private collections and galleries. An exciting dialogue is certain to ensue between members as they gain confidence and meaningful collections exposure to perhaps the hottest medium of our
The Art Museum's encyclopedic collection of prints, Illustrated books, and posters date from the fifteenth century to the twenty-first century and represent a vital history of visual communication. The collection includes major holdings of master prints by Dürer, Rembrandt, Piranesi, Goya, Blake and Whistler as well as modern and contemporary masers ranging from Picasso to Dine. One of the key strengths of the collection is the extensive array of Cincinnati artists including Duveneck, Twachtman, and Strobridge Lithographing Co. circus posters. Current projects of the Department include the digitizing of the collection and adding the works to the Art Museum's online searchable database.
Friends of Prints will enjoy curator-led behind-the -scenes tours and lectures on Art Museum exhibitions; view private collections;attend hands-on workshops and examinations of prints in the Art Museum's permanent collection; and have opportunities to travel to regional galleries and museums for print exhibitions. For Friends of Prints members who are interested informing their own collection, the curator will annually lead a group to the New York Print Fair and related print week activities.


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This hilarious Ah Choo Pepper Mill is nothing to sneeze at. Not only will family and friends NOT turn up their noses up at it, they'll be asking where to get one. Give someone this gem, and you'll be regarded as a sleuth with a sniffer for great gifts. Grinder is sturdy metal. 4 1/2in.L x 3in.W x 3in.H.
A 20A solar controller, the Solar ePower Cube 1500 is the ultimate portable, renewable power source that ensures you don't run out of power. This unit features 5 fold-out/slide-out 16 Watt monocrystalline solar panels to collect the power of the sun (up to 80 Watts) to charge the 100Ah hybrid AGM-gel battery. Or charge the unit with a home AC outlet or DC outlet from your vehicle. This cube has a collapsible handle and solid rubber wheels with bearings for easy transport. The built-in 1500 Watt AC inverter/3600 surge Watt has two built-in USB ports; 5V @ 2.1 Amps. It also has a built-in storage compartment, digital LED display and features terminals for expansion with batteries or solar panels. Includes AC and DC chargers and removable custom cover. Dimensions: 23.4in.L x 17.2in.W x 21.2in.H. 120 lbs.
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The 6-foot, 195-pounder expects to be fully cleared within the next three weeks, according to doctor estimates. He's been on pace with the benchmarks the athletic training staff has set for him.
"Since Sunday I've been running full speed routes and cutting, doing a lot of different cutting progressions," Thorpe said. "Now I'm just waiting for the okay. Once I get another X-ray probably near the end of this month – hopefully it will be my last one – and then I'll get cleared to do full go with everything from here on out until next season."
While a decision to red-shirt has not officially been announced, Thorpe told his parents prior to the Oct. 13 game at Miami that if he didn't get on the plane, then there was no need to attempt to come back in 2012. The focus then shifted to rehab and getting healthy.
Thorpe described the last three months as mentally challenging in having to cope with not being able to play. He leaned on his parents for support, as well as various teammates – A.J. Blue, Gio Bernard, Reggie Wilkins, Landon Turner and Jabari Price – in helping guide him through the ordeal.
Thorpe suffered the break without contact while running a routine route. The Durham, N.C. product was listed as a backup wide receiver on the preseason depth chart, as well as a starter at both punt and kickoff return.
The sophomore earned accolades for his ability returning kickoffs as a freshman, earning finalist honors for the Johnny Rodgers Award, which goes to the nation's top returner. He was tabbed honorable mention All-ACC after leading the league with a 26.7 yards-per-return average.
Thorpe set a UNC record with 960 return yards in 2011, breaking Brandon Tate's 2007 mark.
Most observers had forgotten that Thorpe was the preseason favorite to land the punt return job, due to Gio Bernard's success in that role.
"It's funny, because [Bernard] always talked to me about, 'Hurry up and get back, hurry up and get back, because I don't want to do it anymore,'" Thorpe said. "And I was like, 'Well, you're doing it better than me, so I don't understand why you don't want to do it.'"
Thorpe is perfectly willing to let the punt return depth chart stay the same in 2013.
"If Gio comes back, he can have it," Thorpe said. "That's him. He's returned two of them, he's changed games, he's made plays. He hasn't dropped any that I know of, so that's him. I'll just stick with kick return, unless he does that, too."
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PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - The monster of a winter storm making its wayup the east coast is snarling both land and air traffic.
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DIY Gift Guide: Handmade Gift Ideas to Suit Your Skills
1. Crocheted paper weight by Margaret Ooman for the The Purl Bee
2. Olive oil granola* from The New York Times
3. Paper quilt from Linda & Harriet
4. Quilted coasters from Jenny Ryan
5. Dip-dyed candles from Martha Stewart
6. Knit pillow cover from More Ways to Waste Time
7. Family tree from Martha Stewart
8. Body scrubs from Martha Stewart
9. Map coasters from The San Francisco Chronicle via Casa Sugar
10. Cutting boards from Centsational Girl via Design*Sponge
* I made this for my family last Christmas, and it was an overwhelming success. Try it!
Images: As linked, 2. Faith Durand for The Kitchn
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I LOVE the cutting boards!
Love these ideas...especially those paper weights!
Haha, I looked at the photo and thought "crocheted rock cozy."
@clampers - I, too, did not know that rocks got cold. Good to know.
How cute are these I love the colors you choose.


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Podcast #33: POP de la FEMME
"Female singers, pop songs ..GO!
Being that these were the only two criteria for our mix it could've ended up being three days long, and almost was . but you have to stop somewhere. We hope you enjoy." - Aubrey & Shae
2014-01-26 18:44:55
Farewell Sophie.
Our beloved and wise mascot Sophie passed away yesterday. Pic from this past May, around the time of her 20th birthday. She and BPR were both born in 1993 in Chapel Hill, and moved to New Orleans in 1997.
2013-12-13 11:38:27
The Gubernatorial Candidates: Triggerman 2013
"What happens when a profound misunderstanding of African pop meets a profound misunderstanding of DJ Jimi. Originally released 2010;
remastered 2013
2013-11-22 16:26:51
Myth & Measure: Pastoral Brutalism EP
The debut EP from Myth & Measure features four tracks that incorporate electronic, drone, sludge and ambient approaches.
The Pastoral Brutalism EP
will appeal to fans of Earth, Coil and King Ghidorah.
2013-11-22 16:20:26
Desert Island Podcast #32: Trey Smith's Sixth
Trey Smith extends his lead with his 6th contribution to the Desert Island DJ series:
"The Rise & Fall of Debbie Downer & The Rainy Saturdays"
. Tracks from Matmos, Bill Frisell, Bedhead and Robert Wilkins.
2013-11-10 15:35:04
Podcast #31: Musique du Maison
Rediscovering his love for house music
beginning in the mid-90's, Doctor Gumbo pulls together a mix of some of today's top DJs and producers in the genre, including TrenteMøller, Boozoo Bajou, Solomun, Julian Sanza, the U.K's Andy Cato, and many more...
2013-07-06 13:33:32
Podcast #30: Radio Heidelberg
.CitiZen.oBjeCts. captures a moment in radio time in Heidelberg by randomly recording sounds off Deustches Radio one rainy night in February 2000.
A time capsule
of sound.
2013-05-10 13:33:17
BPR Bandcamp page debuts with Murmur
We now have a Bandcamp page for Backporch Revolution Records. First up is the epic acoustic drone album recorded live inside a beer tank:
Fermata: the Dixie Brewery Fermentation Tank Album".
2013-05-10 12:42:59
Podcast#29 - "Smart but casual" by Trey Smith
Trey Smith returns with his fifth installment, this time as iconoclast: "very little of this is music you would normally hear on the podcast in general".
More eclectic than our usual
offerings? You be the judge...
2013-04-20 16:39:45
Podcast #28: "Air bubbles on an inner tube."
The latest in a series of
"unbearably popular" (his words, not ours) podcasts
from the humble and discriminating mind of Duncan Edwards. Try to listen to this and not have "Terry Keeps His Clips On" running through your head for the next 7 hours.
2013-03-29 18:04:43
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What is Hypochondriasis?
Hypochondriasis is described as the obsessive, persistent fear of having a serious medical condition. A person with hypochondriasis (referred to as a hypochondriac) exhibits the characteristics of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and is preoccupied with his or her physical health.
Hypochondriacs tend to believe the worst possible scenario concerning their health. A person with Hypochondriasis might consult physician after physician and remain unsatisfied, even after numerous medical evaluations have declared a clean bill of health.
People with this condition begin to distrust medical professionals, yet they keep searching for "the one" who will diagnose them with a fatal disease (ironically, this is what they fear most).
This obsession with the belief that they are suffering from a serious illness impacts negatively on the lives of hypochondriacs and interferes with their normal functioning. They become completely distressed and anxious, and their daily lives and interpersonal relationships suffer deeply.
This condition has often been linked to underlying emotional issues such as a preoccupation with death or a life-changing event. Hypochondriasis can occur at any age, but it tends to start during adolescence. Men and women are equally affected.


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If you've been outside your house the past few days, it would have been hard to miss.
A nationally televised game on Monday Night Football in Seattle with the Seahawks facing the Green Bay Packers came down to the final play of regulation, with Seattle receiver Golden Tate coming down with the ball, or at least the NFL's replacement refs saw it that way. In the end, Seattle won in stunning fashion, 14-12.
And now it seems that was the call that ended the NFL Referee Lock-Out.
The AP is reporting the league and the referees' union have reached a tentative contract agreement, ending the use of replacements refs.
Also on Patch: While Seattle fans enjoyed the spoils on Tuesday, many Packers fans spent Tuesday morning voicing their outrage on Patch over the outcome of Monday night's Packers-Seahawks game.


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I know a similar thread was started on this, but it kind of went the other direction, so I wanted to post this.
We just started renting our vacation rental and our first tenants began their stay last week - so far so good. But I just got an inquiry from someone who opened with -
"Hello, Please confirm availability and rate. Also, have you had any bed bug reports and how do you protect your property against bed bugs? Thank you"
I replied that the place is new, we just steam cleaned the carpets, and all beds and pilowcases have protectors and dust mite covers and that we work very hard to keep the place allergan free. They replied with, "Is it carpeted in the living room and berdoom areas? Also, what parking is available? Lastly, i did not see any reviews from previous renters and i'm assuming that is because this is a newly leased property - wondering if it would be possible to email/communicate with your last leasor? "
I'm fine with the questions on carpeting, parking, bed bugs... but while my current tenants (our first ones) are doing great, I think asking to talk to previous renters is crossing the line - to me I think it's a violation of privacy and holistically their questions tell me that this renter is going to be more trouble than they're worth. My biggest fear is that they'll be more likely to find little things to complain about and while I'm more than willing to work with them, they'll write a bad review no matter what we say/do.
They also just tried to call me (which I accidentally mis-typed the number so I'll have to call them back) but before I do, I want to get your feedback on whether or not you've had experiences with these types of renters and if it's worth it. Even though it's only two weeks out, I have three other inquiries in my inbox right now. Are people like this more likely to leave bad reviews?
Get on the phone and work those other inquiries RIGHT NOW!!!
These folks have a lot of concerns ( which is ok), but DO NOT give them info on previous renters!! That is crossing the line, in my opinion. Would you want to have to "sell" a place you'd just stayed in? I wouldn't. Our guests pay us for a place to stay, and asking them to help market that same place just seems wrong. Besides-- you can't leaglly give out your guests info to anyone without their written permission.
I hope you can rent to someone lese and just tell these folks, ina nice way, that you got a confirmation while they were busy emailing you.
Good luck!
Thanks Deb!
Actually, so I decided to give this person a call and they seemed pretty
normal. They were most concerned about the whole bed bug thing, asked about
how far parking was from the place, and just liked things clean - which our
place is very clean. They didn't insist on speaking with a previous guest
(didn't even bring it up on the call and I think they were just more worried
about ending up in some total dump. I did decide to rent to them as the
timing is perfect for us, but we'll see how it goes.
If others think I made a mistake - let me know =)... I'll let you know how
they turn out.
Humm, before I read your last answer, I would have suggested you NOT rent to these renters. You will find that these type of renters who are very high needs before they even sign the contract will tend to be on the high needs side when they are in your house. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
Now I'm worried - although I did also have a couple of email interactions
with them afterward even one mistake on the rental contract (I put 8 days
instead 7 on accident) and they were perfectly fine with it.
Has anyone ever had renters that started out this way and turned out fine
vs. bad?
I think everything will be ok! Don't worry and just do the best you can do. And yes, some do turn out really good! Sometimes you will think they didn't like the place, etc and they end up leaving a great review!
And so it has begun... Not horrible, but my first instinct was correct. It's a week out and getting questions like,
"does your refrigerator have a filter and when was the last time you changed it?"
"can we have mail/packages delivered to your place?"
"what size are your beach towels and how many do you provide?"
"do you have beach umbrellas that you can loan us?"
They seem like nice people and I genuinely want to accommodate them, even went out and bought a PUR filtered pitcher today, but I feel like it's all going to be in vain and it will never be enough. I'll only feel taken advantage of in the end. Anyhow it's a week away and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that things will turn out okay but this is the last time I agree to book clearly high maintenance tenants. If i get a bad review I'm going to be ******.
They won't necessarily leave a bad review but I think you need to brace yourself for the week ahead and their stay in the house. Anyone who is already so concerned about petty things like the size of the beach towels and the water filter changed a week before check in is bound to be high maintenance. Seriously I don't even change the water filter in my own fridge. If someone asked me that, I would not rent to the them or cancel them. Good luck.
Well, it must be the moon or something! My current renters also ended up being high maint. I received 5 emails within the 1st hour they were in the house ( pictures of a small quarter sized stain on a throw rug, a cracked tile, a few very minor things). They stated that my foundation must be damaged ( -the craked tile)- it's not. Then an email saying how much they are enjoying the place!
I'm just hoping they leave on time today. I'll gladly eat any damages just to be done with them.
Oh well, I guess if I only have 1 or 2 of these a year I'm lucky!
I think this is the year for high maintenance guests. I had two this year. The funny thing is that the guests prior to them loved the villa, and the one after are returning guests, they also loved the villa. My returning guests was surprise that we have done so much improvements, and how well maintained the place was. But the guests before found fault with everything from the toilet holder deck area outside.
You can not please everyone. I called my housekeeper to go through the list of things they memtioned, She went through all the rooms and nothing.
Not sure what they are playing at, but I fell comfortable that their issues were not justified. I will be going down to Jamaica myself in September for my end of season maintennce.
I new here and joined this AM after a lot of looking around and learning yesterday.
I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one that gets all the High Maintenance and Needy Wheeeners. I've learned to screen very carefully but some slip through even after 5 years on the job I'm still surprised at what some clients do. Nice to learn a few new tricks here.
Being in a Latin American country also presents some unique experiences. Is there a section or some threads that I can look at and share concerning our issues?
I'll be looking around for a while then decide if I will advertise here.
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New York Critic Peter Schjeldahl to Speak on "Painting" and "Beauty" October 24 and 25
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WILLIAMSTOWN, MA, (October 16, 2000) – Peter Schjeldahl, art critic of The New Yorker, will give two lectures on Tuesday, October 24, and Wednesday, October 25, at 5:00 p.m., at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. His October 24 talk is entitled "Painting." On October 25, his topic will be "Beauty." The lectures are co-sponsored by the Clark and the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art in honor of George Heard Hamilton, second director of the Clark and first director of the Graduate Program. Admission to both lectures is free, and a reception will follow the Tuesday presentation.
Before joining The New Yorker in 1998, Peter Schjeldahl was an art critic at The Village Voice from 1990 to 1998, and previously wrote for Seven Days and The New York Times. His numerous honors include the Frank Jewett Mather Award for distinguished art criticism and a Guggenheim Foundation grant. He is the author of The Hydrogen Jukebox: Selected Writings 1987-1990 and other collections. Schjeldahl teaches a senior seminar at Harvard University.
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free through May. For more information call 413-458-2303 or visit www.clarkart.edu.


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If you have a passion for fashion then you'll love the fresh new modern look and
feel of our newly refurbished rooms at Sugar Marina Resort - FASHION - Kata Beach !
Sugar Marina Resort - FASHION - Kata Beach is a top choice for travellers with taste, who are looking for a feel-good place to chill out in style, right in the heart of one of the most vibrant beach-front towns in Phuket.
Set back from the road and just a short walk from the beach, Sugar Marina Resort - FASHION - Kata Beach is a seductive oasis of modern classic rooms that hit your sweet spot with spaciousness and fantastic modern facilities, including a swimming pool with kids play pool, a fitness room, free wireless internet (Wi-Fi) and all-day dining at the Black Pearl Restaurant.
Stay with us at Sugar Marina Resort - FASHION - Kata Beach for a fun and affordable experience with our unique brand of friendly and trendy hospitality. When you're this close to one of the best beaches in Phuket and in the heart of this vibrant vacation destination it's smiles all round for a very memorable holiday experience.
Sugar Marina Resort FASHION Kata is a dazing island getaway where the pursuit of
happiness is its own reward. The jewel of Kata Beach is own rich
reward. The jewel of Kata Beach is the essence of stylish
comfort effortlessly redefining the concept of the boutique luxury
hotel lifestyle.
Deluxe Room (28 rooms)Ideal vacation accommodation. Chill in true style in spacious double or twin bed rooms. Kitted out like a trendy studio apartment, Deluxe rooms offer a full range of convenient amenities, including an en-suite shower, a day bed, a well-stocked mini bar and more.
Deluxe Pool View (70 rooms)Perfect for couples and small families. Spacious upper-floor rooms, each with a balcony overlooking the swimming pool. Choose from double and twin bed arrangements with en-suite alfresco bathroom giving you a view of the balcony and beyond.
Deluxe Pool Access (10 rooms)Cool for couples or travelling executives. Spacious ground floor rooms situated around the central swimming pool, each with a private terrace up to the edge of the water. Twin and double-bed arrangements available, The en-suite bathroom partition can be opened up to give you a view of the pool from the bath tub. These rooms are ideal if you're travelling alone or as a couple and offer a very romantic setting for honeymoon couples. Parents are fully responsible for any toddlers and small children staying in pool access rooms.
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At night, choose from a multitude of eateries, from streetside and beachfront vendors selling local delicacies to classy dining venues with sea views. Of course, seafood is always an option with the latest catch of the day on display for you to choose.
Mama restaurant
Located just down the road is the famous open-air Mama Restaurant, where you can watch the world go by and enjoy the evening seaside ambience while tucking in to local delicacies or your favourite European dish, or the sumptuous seafood buffet on a bed of ice, where you can make your own selection from the catch of the day and have it grilled and served with some very special sauces and sides.
Andaman Coffee
If you want to beat the heat, head for a comfy seat in our air-conditioned coffee shop and café, Andaman Coffee, where we serve some of the best fresh coffee creations in town and an array of fresh fruit ice creams, cakes, brownies, frappé and fruit smoothies. Every table has its own iPad with a free internet connection and there's a PC in the reading corner, where you can also browse over more traditional paperback books and magazines in comfort.
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For a fun evening street side, take a seat outside our trendy mobile Tuk Tuk Cocktail bar, which parks up as the sun sets to serve up street side party mixes.
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Sugar Marina Resort - FASHION - Kata Beach is situated just a short walk
from the white sand of Kata Beach on the south west coast of Phuket in southern Thailand.
Kata Beach is a world-renowned resort destination for its vibrant and festive atmosphere.
Other nearby attractions on the island include the Big Buddha, various sunset view points such as Prom Thep Cape, as well as supermarkets and department stores in Phuket Town.
Phuket International Airport is at the opposite end of the island, about a 40-60 minutes drive from Kata Beach.


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Roundup: Little Collections from House Tours
- A small collection of ceramic cats pop on a pink wall below similar artwork in Crystal & Gavin's House for Modernist Cats (& Dogs!)
- Lovely wooden toys from Risa & Nick's Modern Architectural Rehab.
- In In Mary Roach's Nest: The Curious Charm of a Writer's Pad you'll find a unique collection of little hand soaps in the bathroom.
- A grouping of colorful bottles lives in a windowsill next to a complementary bit of stained glass in Suki's Gem On The Hill
- In Maggie & Ryan's Quietly Colorful Queen Anne Apartment you'll find a beautiful cluster of globes in the office.
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That's a cute way of showing off Mark Ryden artwork. I'd be scared to put art worth that much in the bathroom if they're the real deal!
What a lovely globe collection! I have a weakness for vintage cartography as well... & repurposing it into paper cut art. In addition to old maps, I also collect fortune cookie messages, vintage buttons & pen nibs {buttons, pen nibs and fortune cookie messages etc} but i seem to develop a new vintage object obsession every month.... looking forward to a month of little collections!
The dolls hands!! 5% creepy, 95% hilarious!!
@sheschemes--- i was gonna say that, too! they must be Ryden prints...
yeah ryden originals of those pieces are all much, much larger than these repros, though I wouldn't even put prints in the bathroom, how on earth do they avoid steam and damp? It's this ongoing mystery to me, do all bathrooms in the USA have super-amazing extraction fans or do you all just have cool showers..?
Oh, I meant the prints too! Real prints of his work are so expensive!
Wow -- the dream spaces of my childhood --all here !!
love love love the windowsill of colorful glass. so cheery !


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