The Bourne Wareham Art Association will hold their 52nd Annual Art Show and Sale at Buzzards Bay Park in Bourne, located near the Railroad Bridge. The show will take place on Saturday, July 30 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visit the show and meet local award-winning artists who will be exhibiting original fine art in all mediums as well as photography, jewelry and giclee prints. The BWAA collection of paintings featuring works by well- known artists will also be available at bargain prices. For more information, please contact Carole Raymond at caroleeraymond@gmail.com.
The Art Association, a nonprofit association, was organized in 1963 by a group of artists and art lovers in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary celebration of the opening of the Cape Cod Canal. The purpose of the group is to promote the appreciation of fine arts in the Canal area. The Association has held an art show every year since 1963 to benefit annual BWAA art achievement awards for local students planning to pursue a career in art.
One of the BWAA founders was Clayton Fuller of Wareham. Clayton, an artist and sculptor, created the bronze statue of AQUENE, a native American maiden, on the bluff at Onset. He served as treasurer of the Bourne Wareham Art Assoc. for many years. To honor Mr. Fuller, each year the art group presents a special Clayton Fuller, Best in Show Award.