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Genesee Country Village & Museum 25th Annual Antiques

Show with Artisanal Twist

MUMFORD, NY – Visitors to Genesee Country Village & Museum’s
Annual Antiques & Artisans Show on Saturday, May 13, can browse
antiques and collectibles curated by 25+ dealers from around New York
State. New for 2023 is the inclusion of local artisans selling handcrafted
wares that connect trades of the 19th century to the modern day: ceramics,
basketry, ironworks, and more. An Antique Preview Party on Friday, May
12, will provide ticketed shoppers the opportunity to peruse vintage and early- to mid-20th century fine vintage items. Pottery, textiles, jewelry,
contemporary wares before the show opens to the general public. Tickets works of art, clothing, agricultural tools, books, and more will be available
for both the Preview Party and Antiques & Artisans Show are available for purchase.
now at www.gcv.org/event/antique-show/. This event is sponsored by The inclusion of local artisans further connects trades and art forms of
Armbruster Capital Management and MM Development Advisors. the past to the modern day. Vendors will showcase high-quality handcraft-
The Antique Preview Party (Friday, May 12) will run from 5:30 – 8:30 ed products including pottery, textile art, basketry, and ironworks, and
p.m. Patrons can shop furniture, books, paintings, jewelry, modern hand- some will actively demonstrate their craft for visitors during the show.
crafted goods, and more, while enjoying an open bar and hors d’oeuvres Museum visitors can peruse unique goods in the Meeting Center and
along the Museum’s scenic Great Meadow. Exhibition Barn, then explore the Historic
Preview Party attendees will have the exclusive Village where costumed interpreters will be
opportunity to tour the newest exhibit in the staffing historic buildings, tending to farm ani-
Museum’s John L. Wehle Gallery, Becoming mals, maintaining heirloom gardens, practic-
Gendered: Garment as Gender Artifact, a multi- ing historic trades, and more.
media exhibit exploring how 19th-century Tickets for the Antiques & Artisans Show
Americans performed and navigated the are $18 for adults ($19.50 at the door), $15
changing landscape of gendered fashion. In for seniors 62+ ($16.50 at the door), $15 for
this new exhibit (on view for the 2023 and students ages 13 – 18 ($16.50 at the
2024 seasons), historic clothing is comple- door), $12 for youth 3 – 12 ($13.50 at the
mented by imagery in the form of daguerreo- door), and children 3 and under are free.
types, ambrotypes, tin types, cabinet cards, GCV&M Members can attend for free and
carte de visite, and early 20th-century photography. Guests are also invited are guaranteed admission.
to join Dr. Keith G. Tidball in the Gallery lobby at 7 p.m. for the talk “An Tickets for the Antiques & Artisans Show and Preview Party event are
Empire State of Mind – Origins of US Shotguns and the Waterfowl on sale now at www.gcv.org/event/antique-show/.
Conservation Movement” and view the exhibit Duck, Duck, Shoot! The Tickets and more information about upcoming events can be found
Story of American Waterbirds, on view now through October 2023. online at www.gcv.org/events/.
With great food, drink, live music, and the opportunity to shop in a
relaxed setting, the Preview Party is ideal for antique lovers looking to
secure the perfect vintage
find. Tickets to Friday’s
Preview Party are $30 for
the general public and $25
for Museum Members.
Preview Party tickets also
include admission to
Saturday’s Antiques &
Artisans Show. Tickets are
available online at
ww.gcv.org/event/antique-
show-preview-party/
The Antiques &
Artisans Show (Saturday, May 13) will run from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on
Saturday, May 13, where dealers from across NY State will present an
array of 18th- and 19th-century antiques and primitives, as well as

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