Overview: WMOA is looking for Artists! Museum Renovation Update Where can I find Unexpected Company? The Warwick Museum of Art is looking for 24 volunteer artists / craftspeople for a unique fundraising event. Right in the middle of a large gallery renovation project, our small non-profit arts museum was notified that our city contributive support has been cut due to the economic crisis. As it is, the museum runs on a shoestring budget.  Yikes! So the WMOA has planned a unique fundraising event, but we need artists and crafters to participate! This is the first 24 hour Art and Craft-making Art-A-Thon ever run by the Warwick Museum of Art. 24 Artists 24 Hours Painting, crafting, sculpting, art making. All to benefit the continued existence, programming, and events for the Warwick Museum of Art. The museum take good care of you while you are participating in the event. We'll entertain you. Fill you with coffee. Keep you motivated. Provide the space for you to create around the clock. And more! Please send the following information to info@warwickmuseum.org  (No phone calls please to the office as the museum is under renovation and the office is temporarily closed during construction.) Name: Address: City: State: Telephone number: Email Address: Art Medium or Craft: Would you be interested in leading an informal art or craft-making workshop during the art-a-thon? Will you be able to attend a kick-off meeting on March 14, 2009? Will you be able to participate in the Art-A-Thon event during the April 25/26th weekend? Participants will be selected for their willingness to actively participate in the Art-A-Thon, including seeking private or corporate financial pledges for your participation in an Art-a-Thon. All financial sponsorships will benefit the WMOA. Update on Renovations and Rejuvenation 2009 The Warwick Museum of Art is under construction - a large renovation and revitalization project of the main gallery.  Boxer Construction has been working diligently with renovation.  Renovations began mid January 2009 with the demolition and removal of the old white gallery walls.  Boxer sandblasted the ancient paint from the brick.  The windows have been delivered and the hardwood flooring is still acclimating to the environment.  The overall project plan includes: the deconstruction of the white accordion walls, the installation of arched windows for the gallery, sandblasting old paint off the brick, the installation of oak hard wood flooring, a professional art installation system to hang paintings on brick walls, portable display units, a new stage, and more!   Our Grand Reopening is being planned for April 2009 with a fundraiser, art exhibition, comedy performances, raffles, music and more! Hours of Operation The gallery will be closed until our grand reopening in April 2009. Voicemail and email messages will be checked frequently.  401-737-0010  or info@warwickmuseum.org   Where can I find Unexpected Company?  Unexpected Company, the WMOA's favorite improv comedy troupe, will be performing at various venues across the state during the time the Museum is under renovation.  We encourage the audience and fans of Unexpected Company to keep posted to their website for their upcoming performance schedule. http://www.unexpected-company.com/Home.html

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