Visualizing History; the Art of Judy Flores Closing Merienda and Print Sale


Join us on Saturday, February 15 from 3 pm to 5 pm to celebrate the conclusion of the first exhibit of its kind at the Guam Museum.
Visualizing History; the Art of Judy Flores celebrates the CHamoru culture present and past through one iconic artist's career and life on Guam. The exhibit will close with an afternoon merienda. Art prints from the exhibit are now available for sale online for $50 each, or by silent auction at the closing event. All proceeds will be donated to benefit the Guam Museum. This is a special opportunity to view this collection of art and own an exhibit art print by celebrated Guam artist, Judy Flores.
The event is published at Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visualizing-history-the-art-of-judy-flores-closing-merienda-and-print-sale-tickets-91731506405.
Please see https://www.guambatikgallery.com/exhibit-print-sales-1 for more details about purchasing your exhibit print.
1.      All prints are 18" x 24".
2.      Frames are not included.
3.      Provide the label title and code # on the art. When your purchase is confirmed, the museum staff will place a SOLD sticker on the print. 
You may pick up your print(s) at the Closing Merienda on February 15, from 3-5pm.  At check out, select $10 shipping and handling fee to have prints mailed (up to 5). 
Remaining prints will be sold through silent auction during the merienda.  
Questions? Contact Sandy at sales@guambatikgallery.com
Additional material: https://youtu.be/BWehGMyEdPQ
Location: Guam

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