Turning to Art in Wood: A Creative Journey - 25th Anniversary Exhibition Inaugurates New Center for Art in Wood

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Philadelphia’s internationally renowned Center for Art in Wood (formerly The Wood Turning Center) has taken a new name and has moved to an exciting new location -- both changes reflecting the growing recognition and importance of wood artists and their contemporary works of fine art and craft. The Center for Art in Wood, now located at 141 N. Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, opens its 25th anniversary exhibition - Turning to Art in Wood: A Creative Journey - on Friday, November 11, 2011 with an Opening Celebration Party from 5:30-8:30 p.m. ($100 per person). Information and reservations at 215-923-8000. Free Open House/Activity Days on Saturday, November 12 from noon to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 13 from noon to 6:00 p.m. More than 100 objects comprise this exhibition, purposefully selected from the more than 1000 art works in the Center's museum collection and dating from the 1970’s and 1980’s to today. All have been acquired or are promised gifts. From extraordinary bowls, wall art and furniture to abstract sculptures and newly imagined forms, objects are grouped in “conversations” that ask viewers to consider them from new perspectives. The exhibition - Turning to Art in Wood: A Creative Journey - continues through April 21, 2012.

• Contact:
• Michael Lane
• michael@centerforartinwood.org
• 215-923-8000