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July 12, 2012

Arts Express: July 12, 2012

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BCA offering Studio Open House

BURLINGTON — Burlington City Arts is hosting a Studio Open House event from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the BCA studios.

The public is invited to drop by the four studios for a tour and to meet students, staff and community members. There will be studio demonstrations, art exhibitions, refreshments and more.

Studios include: the Patrick S. Robins Painting Studio at the BCA Center, 135 Church St., third floor; Community Darkroom and Digital Lab, BCA Center, lower level; and Print & Clay Studio, Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St.

For more information about gallery exhibitions, special events, classes and workshops, call (802) 865-7166 or visit burlingtoncityarts.org.

War of 1812 Museum earns grant funding

PLATTSBURGH — The War of 1812 Museum recently received a GO grant of $500 to allow Tammy Rock, museum manager, to attend the 2012 Museum Institute at Sagamore.

The Museum Institute at Sagamore is a reflective, intensive, four-day retreat at Great Camp Sagamore in the Adirondacks that gives New York state museum staff, trustees and volunteers the opportunity to learn, reflect and work with their colleagues from across the state. This year’s program is focused on those who are directing a museum, chairing a board or aspiring toward leadership.

The grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, and administered by Museumwise, will allow the War of 1812 Museum to continue meeting their administrative goals, strategic objectives and future plans for growth.

To learn more about the grant programs, eligibility requirements and deadlines, visit www.museumwise.org or contact Museumwise by email at info@museumwise.org or by calling (800) 895-1648.

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