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August 14, 2012

Media Contact:
Nancy Colvin, 614.629.0303
		nancy.colvin@cmaohio.org

COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART PRESENTS 20TH CENTURY DESIGN MARKET

(Columbus, OH)  – Visit the Columbus Museum of Art September 28 – 30 for 20th Century Design Market, an entire weekend devoted to midcentury design. Shop the three-day market for the best of mid-century design and fine arts including furniture, lighting, sculpture, paintings, jewelry, fashion, ceramics, textiles, rugs, and photography. A three-day admission pass to the Market is $10 per person. 

Guests can also attend a wide array of events surrounding the Market including a tours of private homes in Columbus, Preview Cocktail Party, Shop and Savor Brunch, Herman Miller Pop-Up shop, Expert View talks, MOD Nite @ the Museum, and Food Truck Roundup. Tickets for the Market and events may be purchased at www.columbusmuseum.org/20CDM

Proceeds benefit the Columbus Museum of Art’s Center for Creativity.

Schedule of events

Wednesday, September 26
Tour of Private Homes in Columbus, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tickets are $100 for CMA members and $110 for nonmembers.

Thursday, September 27
Preview Cocktail Party, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Experience exclusive first access to the market while enjoying a fun evening of retro cocktails, delectable cuisine, and live music while shopping the best of mid-century design classics. Tickets are $75 per person.

Friday, September 28
Market open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mid-Century Design – Expert View Talk, 1:00 PM
Local designer Fritz Harding presents a fun and interesting overview of what makes mid-century design lasting and livable.

MOD Nite @ the Museum, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Come dressed as your favorite Mad Men character and enjoy retro cocktails & tasty bites while you shop. Hunt for great finds at the 20th Century Design Market with over 20 dealers and pick-up tips from local interior designers. Each guest will get a cool shopping tote and the first ten ticket buyers will receive a fab gift from the Herman Miller pop-up shop! Tickets are $30 per person. 

Saturday, September 29
Market open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Shop & Savor Brunch, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Stroll the Market with a Bloody Mary or Bellini. Tickets are $35 per person.

Featured Guest Speaker : Eames Demetios, 2:00 PM
Eames Demetrios, grandson of Charles & Ray Eames and will share insights about the titans of modern design known for their innovative furniture designs and contributions to architecture, film and industrial & graphic design. Tickets are $20 per person.

Sunday, September 30
Market open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Food Truck Round-Up, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

September 27 – October 7
A special exhibition will feature the iconic designs of the Herman Miller company from the ‘40s and ‘50s. Sponsored by Herman Miller and Continental Office Environments this exhibition will showcase all of the designers that we know and love – Nelson, Eames, Noguchi and more. 

20th Century Design Market is sponsored by Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Continental Office Environments, and Ologie. ColumbusUnderground.com is the Media Sponsor for 20th Century Design Market.

The Columbus Museum of Art creates great experiences with great art for everyone. The Greater Columbus Arts Council, Nationwide Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, and the Charlotte R. Haller, Lewis K. Osborne, and Robert B. Hurst funds of The Columbus Foundation provide ongoing support. CMA and the Museum Store are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and until 8:30 PM every Thursday. The Palette Express is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday and Sunday.  For additional information, call 614.221.4848 or visit www.columbusmuseum.org.

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