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Toledo Yaquina River Museum of Art 1st Weekend Toledo Exhibit
April 17, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Judith Gibbons, 541-336-2797 Gallery or 541-336-1907 Museum
michaelgibbonsart@charter.net
Maxine Moodie, Otis, will show hand made porcelain dolls depicting styles from the 1800's to the present at the
Yaquina River Museum of Art, 151 NE Alder Street in the School House, Toledo, opening May 2 - 3 noon to 5:00pm
for 1st Weekend Toledo and continuing each weekend in May.
Moodie has constructed the dolls over a period of 35 years, building each doll including insertion of eyes,
application of hair, stuffing the body, hand painting of skin and features, sewing clothing and costumes
and working on display modes.
Baby dolls to Father Christmas are varied in character as provided by the artist. An "in progress" doll with the tools
used to work will be shown and Ms. Moodie will be present to discuss her design methods Sunday, May 3 from
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at an Oregon Wine and Cheese reception to meet the artist to which the public is cordially invited.
The Moodie Collection of Porcelain Dolls is available for purchase and is offered through a Silent Auction
with proceeds to benefit the Art Education Program of the Museum providing sponsorship to art teachers
in our local area; art workshops and art exhibits to the public.
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Vintage Jewelry from the 1930's -1990's will also
be shown from the Museum Collection and a new selection of slightly used art books just arrived is available
in the Museum Shop. For more information please call (541)336-1907 and visit the Museum website at www.michaelgibbons.net/museum.
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