The Gallery @the SHS of the Sharon Historical Society & Museum presents “Have a Seat,” a juried exhibition and sale of artworks by local artists on the themes of chairs, sitting or seating. The show will be presented in conjunction with an exhibition of the museum’s collection of antique chairs. Both exhibits run from November 4 through December 15. All purchases support the Sharon Historical Society & Museum’s mission. The Gallery @the SHS is located at the Sharon Historical Society & Museum, 18 Main Street, Route 41, Sharon, CT. The gallery and museum are open Wednesday through Friday from 12-4, Saturday 10-2 and by appointment. For more information and directions to The Gallery @the SHS, call (860) 364-5688.

Stephanie Plunkett to Judge “Have a Seat”

The Sharon Historical Society & Museum is pleased to announce that renowned museum deputy director and curator Stephanie Plunkett will judge the upcoming show in The Gallery @the SHS, “Have A Seat Home”, a juried exhibition and sale of artworks which reflect the themes of chairs, seating and sitting.

Stephanie Plunkett is the Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, a position she has held since 1994. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, she is the recipient of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of Visual Arts. She is also the author of two American Library Association Notable children’s books and the curator of many exhibitions exploring the art of Norman Rockwell and the field of illustration. Ms. Plunkett began her professional career in the field of museum education at Brooklyn Museum and has also held positions at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum and the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington, New York. The Judge will select the art to be exhibited and award cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50 to three pieces. In addition, guests who attend the show’s opening night will have the opportunity to select their favorite work of art which will receive the “SHS Crowd Pleaser” award. Artists, for information on exhibiting in this and upcoming shows, please email gallery@past.sharonhist.org.