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Title: |
The East End Classic Boat Society Classic Boat Fair and Maritime Art Show |
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at the Community Boat Shop in Amagansett, New York |
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Date: |
July 13, 2012 - July 15, 2012 |
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Time: |
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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| Admission: | Free admission. |
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Location: |
Community Boat Shop |
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Street Address: |
301 Bluff Road |
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Amagansett, NY 11930 |
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Description: |
The East End Classic Boat Society Classic Boat Fair and Maritime Art Show at the Community Boat Shop in Amagansett, New York.
There will be many classic wood boats on display and demonstrations on Saturday of boat building and restoration. The Maritime Art Show inside the Community Boat Shop will feature paintings and photography from over 60 East End artists and on Saturday plein air artists will be painting the Atlantic double dunes from the deck of the Community Boat Shop. There is no admission charge to the event and the Community Boat Shop is handicap accessible.
The Classic Boat Fair will feature all of the boats built by The East End Classic Boat Society since it's inception in 1998 as well as boats built prior. Boat building and restoration demonstrations on Saturday will include steambending, riveting, planing and rope tying. Tickets will be on sale for this year's raffle boat, a Swampscott dory, which was constructed by volunteer members of The East End Classic Boat Society. The raffle includes a new galvanized Load Rite trailer and a pair of oars.
The Maritime Art Show will have paintings, photography and sculpture. Paintings will include oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylic, mixed media and pen and ink. The art show is being organized by The East End Classic Boat Society and the Artists Alliance of East Hampton.
The neighboring East Hampton Town Marine Museum will be open Saturday and Sunday with no admission charge.
The East End Classic Boat Society dedicates itself to preserving and promoting traditional marine craftsmanship and the enduring integrity of fine marine design, whether it is represented in recreational or working watercraft. We were founded by several local residents in 1998, and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1999.
We count sailors, fisherman, model makers, authors, artists, historians, local history buffs, restorers, and boat builders among our members. Many are resourceful do-it-yourself people who have built or restored their own boats. And some members simply prefer to admire other people's handiwork. Several members are professional boat builders or restoration experts who offer their time and skills generously. Ownership of a boat is not necessary to become a member. What is necessary however is a high regard for good marine design and an understanding of, in our throw-away society, the benefits of high-quality traditional craftsmanship.
The East End Classic Boat Society hosts local marine events, exhibits classic boats, and conducts workshops to teach the skills necessary to build and preserve quality, handcrafted wooden boats. We're proud of our young organization, staffed entirely by volunteers, because we fulfill our purpose. |
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Contact: |
631-324-2490 |
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