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Fresh Paint 2012: Painting Boston's Neighborhoods

Paint Day
Sunday, May 20, 9:00am-4:00pm

View Copley Society artist members at work creating their "fresh" canvases around the city. Artists' party will be held from 4:00pm - 6:00pm.

Fresh Paint Gala
Saturday, June 2, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, live music, and auctions of more than 80 freshly painted works of art. Festive cocktail attire encouraged!

Fresh Paint is the cornerstone event of the Copley Society of Art. First held in 1988, this two week-long event begins on Sunday, May 20th when more than 50 artists will set out to the streets of Boston to paint scenes of the city. By the end of the day, the artists arrive at the gallery having completed their "fresh" creations. Pieces are famed, hung, and displayed in the gallery for two weeks, until the final gala event on June 2nd, from 6.30 - 8.30 at the Copley Society of Art, when all of the pieces will be auctioned for sale.

Click HERE to purchase gala tickets.
Tickets will be held at the gallery.

1 Gala Admission Ticket: $125
1 Gala Members' Ticket: $100
1 Gala Circle Members' Ticket: $75


Interested in becoming a Fresh Paint sponsor?
Individual sponsorship opportunities for Fresh Paint will include name on gala program and website.

Platinum Sponsor: $1,000 (includes 12 gala tickets)
Silver Sponsor: $500 (includes 6 gala tickets)
Bronze Sponsor: $300 (includes 4 gala tickets)

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