Thursday, October 20, 2011

ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS ANNOUNCES AUDUBON CENTENNIAL EDITION “BIRDS OF AMERICA” NOVEMBER 2-6

WEST PALM BEACH (October 20, 2011) – The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden is pleased to announce an upcoming exhibit featuring Audubon’s Centennial Edition – “The Birds of America” by John James Audubon November 2 – 6. In addition, a lecture and reception presented by The Gentlemen of the Garden featuring guest speaker Robert Hall, the nationally acclaimed authority on the life and art of John J. Audubon will take place Thursday November 3 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

The exhibit includes newly released works from the original Double Elephant Folio, and Museum Series, which will be available for sale ranging in price from $295.00 -$2,200.00.  A portion all sales will benefit the Preservation Initiative at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.

WHAT: Audubon’s Centennial Edition – “The Birds of America” on exhibit in the galleries of the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden

WHEN: Wednesday November 2 – Sunday November 6, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
** Lecture on the Life and Art of John J. Audubon by Robert Hall, Thursday, November 3, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE: The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden, 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401




COST:        Admission is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 5 and over.

For more information, please visit: www.ansg.org or call: 561-832.5328.  The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is a recognized 501 (c) (3) operating foundation established in 1977 by the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982).  The gardens are conveniently located at 253 Barcelona Road, at the corner of Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, FL. The rare palm and sculpture gardens, exhibition galleries and artist studio are currently open Wednesday-Sunday. 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM.  Admission is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 5 and over.

If you would like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview, please call Linda Soper at (561) 835-9057 or email: linda@lindalanemarketing.com.

Photographed re-prints of  J. J. Audubon
1)    Plate 307 Blue Crane or Heron
2)    Plate 321 Roseate Spoonbill
3)    Scarlet Ibis
4)    Plate 311 American White Pelican  

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