Butler Institute of American Art all decked out for the holidays

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Looking forward to greeting guests at the 40th Annual American Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show and Sale at The Butler Institute of American Art are, from left, committee members Helen Paes and Julia Hoover; Renée Sheakoski, museum gift show manager; and Pat Almasy, gift shop volunteer.

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Preparations have been completed for the 40th annual American Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show and Sale to be presented at the Butler Institute of American Art.

The seasonal gala will begin with a preview party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at The Butler, 524 Wick Ave., where the works of 100 artists and crafters in a variety of media will be on display.

The cost for the event is $30 for Butler members and $35 for nonmembers. There will be a cash bar and a gourmet buffet supper at Winslow’s Cafe. Parking is free.

Seating is limited, and reservations are preferred on or before Wednesday. For reservation information call 330-743-1107, ext. 210.

The public is invited to visit the public extravaganza between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 4 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5.

Admission is $5 for adults and children under 12 are free.

Proceeds from the event support Butler education programs and the Butler free admission policy.

To accommodate this special event, all permanent and special exhibits will close Nov. 30 and reopen Dec. 14.

For additional information visit www.butlerart.com or call 330-743-1107, ext. 112.

Florence Wang is chairwoman for the holiday event, and Camilla Geordan, John Grdic, C. Gilbert James and John Macintosh are co-chairpersons.

Serving as committee members are John R. (Jack) Antonucci, Phyllis Bacon, Vince Bacon, Atty. Franklin Bennett, Beth Bacani, Nan Buchanan, Bill Buchman, Rosemary Buchman, Patricia Cernica, Marilyn Chiu, Gloria Detesco, Joe Dickey, Charlotte Diss, Ray George, Atty. Rebecca Gerson, Anita Gestosani, Artis Gillam Sr., Annie Gillam, Angela Gilliland, Julia Hoover, Dr. Ou Hu, Dolores Iannucci, Paula Jabubek, Dr. Qi Jing, Dr. William Katz, Dr. Humberto Latorre, Maria Latorre, Joan Coate Milsom, Helen Paes, Eric Planey, Pat Rose, Ross Scianna, Linda Sisek, Clarence Smith, Mary B. Smith, Jan Travaglini and Carolyn Turner.