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Dorchester Historical Society, 195 Boston Street

The purpose of the Dorchester Historical Society, founded in 1843 and incorporated in 1891, is to collect, preserve, and disseminate knowledge of the history of that section of the City of Boston which was formerly the Town of Dorchester; to hold, and aid in the preservation of, historic buildings and sites in the area; to care for, and from time to time, exhibit such articles of historic or antiquarian interest as may come into its possession. For more info, call 617-265-7802 or go to dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org

Ashmont/ Peabody Square Farmers’ Market

To be held on Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m., July 10 through the end of October, in the Odwin Learning Center parking lot. For more info, please contact Dan Larner at 617-825-3846.

Pearl Street Cooperative Gallery (PSG)

11 Pearl Street is a project of the The Dorchester Arts Collaborative (DAC). The work of Robert Thornell is currently on exhibit. For more info, please call 617-839-6734 or go to pearlstreetgallery.org

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EIGHTH ANNUAL DORCHESTER OPEN STUDIOS

Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, noon-5pm

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS:

All participating, registered artists will receive epostcards to distribute to your mailing lists. The success of the event depends upon drawing in viewers, much of which is in response to artists mailing these materials. If you have requested printed postcards on your registration form, those will be available for pick-up at 11 Pearl Street in early October. We will notify you when they become available.

THEDAC.ORG:

DAC is launching its new website and will use it to attract additional visitors to Open Studios. Registered artists will be listed on the website along with an advanced pdf copy of the program guide.

BECOME A MEMBER:

The DAC is a now a fee-based membership organization. For 2009, all artists who are registered and paid for participation in DOS are automatically DAC members. Although anyone from Dorchester can participate in Open Studios, the advantages of membership are plentiful and will continue to grow. Among these benefits are your own gallery page on the DAC website. Please visit thedac.org and follow the instructions to upload images, links, etc. to your very own gallery page.

GROUP SITE EXHIBITORS:

If you are exhibiting at First Parish Church or The Great Hall in Codman Square, you will be provided a space approximately 8 ft x 8 ft. You will not be permitted to hang work on the walls. You will be responsible for developing your own display using freestanding structures. Tables and chairs as well as access to electricity will be available. Please bring your own extension cords and lights. Floor plans of the site assignments at these group sites will be sent to you on or about September 20.

Best of luck to everyone and thank you for your continuing support in making Dorchester known as a vibrant arts and cultural center in Boston!