2011 CHAIRISH THE MUSEUM Exhibition and Silent Auction Benefit
Many thanks to the artisans who create and donate such amazing chairs, and thanks to the local art galleries who join in the fun.
All chairs are available for purchase. Please call the Museum to place a bid, and please join us for our silent auction finale
Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 5-7pm in the Museum's Main Gallery.
Tickets are $10 per person and can be applied to any chair purchase.
A descritpion of artists creations and local gallery venues where chairs are on display:
"Chuckles the Chair" Avis H. Anderson, preview at the Monmouth Museum
This chair comes with a one-of-a-kind book autographed by John Stewart, Tom Brokaw, Stephen Colbert and David Letterman -late night legends one and all.
“Cat Nap” Mary Lou Bolger, preview at the Monmouth Museum
“Only From the Heart” Frank Lovero
“Garden Life” Marlene Bohnyak, preview at SICA, Long Branch
“Weather or Not” Daniel Fenski, preview at the Monmouth Museum
Autographed by CHRIS CIMINO, NBC-TV Meteorologist
“Roses are Red; Violets are Blue...” Barbara Battles, preview at Windsor Gallery, Colts Neck
“Recycling The Past” Carla Gizzi, preview at Gizzi Jewlery & Home Decor, Red Bank
“Danish Modern” Sandy Johanson, preview at the Monmouth Museum
Autographed by Rachael Ray, Chef, Author and TV-host A “Yum - O” Modern style chair decorated as a delicious breakfast Danish! Have a seat while you select a fabulous recipe from Rachael Ray’s cookbook.
“Go NY Jets!” Chuck Watson, preview at the Monmouth Museum
Autographed by Wayne Chrebet, NY Jets Wide Receiver The perfect chair for watching all your favorite sports!
“Miss Muffet’s Tuffet” Kelly Vetter, preview at the Brookdale Bookstore
“Winter Beach” Carol Litt and Jim Davis, preview at Robert Leger Home, Asbury Park
“Valentine Cuddles” Sandra Thwaites, preview at the Monmouth Museum
"The Chef’s Kitchen Stool" Frank Bator, preview at the Monmouth Museum
“Her Royal Booty Red/Gold” Marybeth and John Kuras, preview at the Chetkin Gallery, Red Bank
“Fringe Binge” Germaine Murray, preview at Red Ginger, Red Bank
“Restoration Feline” Jan Barthold, preview at Beaco Fine Arts, Rumson
“Capturing Color: An Infinite Pursuit” Sue Sweeney, preview at Novel Teas, Red Bank
“Wild Thing” Edwina Romano,preview at Squan Custom Frame Shop
The Big “O” Janet Esposito, preview at the Monmouth Museum
“Once Upon A Chair” Ann DeSantis, preview at the Monmouth Museum
“Joseph’s Folding Throne” E. Michael Horn, preview at Gallery Jupiter
“Wing” Chair Kathleen Barrett, Susan Dapolito, and Elizabeth Morales, preview at the Monmouth Museum
"Flag Bench" Danielle Foley, preview at the Monmouth Museum
"Portable Surprise" Phil Knisley Carry, preview at the Monmouth Museum
Portable s tadium seat: open and have a seat! Sit on a square that fits your derriere.
"Betsy Ross's Chair" Jim Fitzmaurice, preview at the Weston Gallery
"Elephant Recliner" Lorena Vera, preview at the Monmouth Museum