Salisbury, MD- Free Admission for locals to the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University during the month of October 2018 sponsored by: The O’Hare Team at Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Penfed Realty
The Ward Museum admission to the museum galleries is free during October 2018. The O’Hare Team at Berkshire Hathaway of Ocean Pines, MD Ward Museum Corporate Sponsor, is sponsoring free admissions for local museum guests for the month of October 2018. Local visitors include residents of Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Dorchester, Talbot, Sussex, Caroline, and Accomack counties. Ticketed events and programs are excluded.
By sponsoring monthly admission for local museum guests, companies receive public recognition of their support of the Ward Museum’s community and family programs. This opportunity helps businesses attract new customers and bolster the company’s reputation.
Featured in the Ward Museum’s Welcome Gallery is A Century of Conservation: The 1918 North American Migratory Bird Treaty. As part of the 50th anniversary of the Ward Foundation, the Ward Museum celebrates the centennial of the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act and its transformative relationship with the Chesapeake Bay with this landmark legislation.
On exhibit in the LaMay gallery is 50 Finest Decoy Makers before 1950. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Ward Foundation, the Ward Museum is holding an exhibit of fifty great decoy carvers and their works prior to 1950. It is the premier exhibit during the Ward Foundation 50th Anniversary event held during Chesapeake Wildfowl Expo.
Also featured in October is the 50th Anniversary Golden Goose Reception & Auction to be held October 12, 5-8 p.m. Celebrate the Golden Anniversary, of the Ward Foundation. Enjoy wine, cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres inspired by the Eastern Shore. Support the Ward Foundation at the live and silent auctions including original artwork, antique decoys, waterfowling collectibles, and gift packages. Tickets are $50 for members and $65 for non-members, sponsorships available.
The Ward Museum offers opportunities for students of all ages to explore wildfowl in art, heritage, and environmental studies, serving 23,000 participants annually through on-site and off-site programs. Join the Ward Museum for Pop UP Art, every third Saturday 10am-noon, ebird Tuesday’s at 9 am and Drop-in Art, Jr every Wednesday 10-11 am. Each of these programs are free and open to the public.
For inquiries about community & family sponsorship opportunities, or to become a gallery monthly sponsor contact, Ward Museum Director of Corporate and Community Relations at 410-742-4988 ext. 102 or email sxkearsely@salisbury.edu