The public is invited to attend The Harlow’s Barn Party, a fun and unique fundraising event taking place Saturday, June 29, 2019 in East Winthrop.
During the day, 15 Artists will be making artwork on location in response to the numerous beautiful, historic barns of Old Village Road in East Winthrop. (See below for listing of participating artists.) The artwork produced from the day will then be up for bids during a silent auction fundraiser to benefit programming at the Harlow, a membership based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to connecting and celebrating art, artists and community in downtown historic Hallowell since 1963.
From 4-7pm, all are invited to congregate at the host barn (location will be disclosed to ticket holders) for an after party and silent auction fundraiser to benefit the Harlow. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. Bidding for the silent auction will be open 4:45-6pm. Proceeds from the silent auction will be split 50/50 between the Harlow and the artists.
Tickets are $25 for member or $30 for non members. Get tickets at harlowgallery.org/barn-party-fundraiser or call 207-622-3813.
A listing of participating artists is as follows:
Augusta: Valerie porter
Brunswick: Rebecca Hedgpeth
Hallowell: Paul Cyr, Angie Blevins
Lisbon Falls: Robert Kahler
Lovell: Jeanne Ouellette
Manchester: Edward Buonvecchio, Helene Farrar
Pittston: Judith Schuppien
Somerville: Nathan Allard
Waldoboro: Lisa Kyle
Waterville: Gale Davison
West Gardiner: Kay Morris, William Cesario
Winthrop: Penny Markley
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