Date: Sun, 1 Dec 1996 07:54:19 -0800 (PST)
From: { brad brace } <bbrace-AT-netcom.com>
Subject: ARTDAMAGE - Museum of Bad Art 11/25/96 (fwd)



> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 08:10:03 -0500 (EST)
> Subject: Museum of Bad Art 11/25/96
> From: MOBA-AT-facteur.std.com
> Reply-To: moba-news-AT-facteur.std.com

         MOBA News 11/25/96 - Issue #43

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MOBA JOINS THE ARMY - The planning for MOBA's upcoming benefit for the
Salvation Army continues. The centerpiece of the gala event at Dedham 
Mall on Wednesday, December 4th will be the unprecedented MOBA Affordable 
Art Auction. Never before has any major art museum auctioned off its 
entire reject pile to the general public.

As word of the auction spreads, Friends of MOBA from around the world 
have been inquiring about how they too might bid on these "not bad 
enough" paintings and sculptures. In response, MOBA's Department of
Electronic Communication has been hard at work organizing a phone bank to
take live bids from bad art lovers around the world. Potential bidders 
should contact MOBA's Department of Electronic Communication, 
moba-AT-world.std.com or 617 325-8224 before December 4th with their phone 
numbers. Remote bidders will be patched into the auction's sound system 
for bidding on the painting of their choice.

Meanwhile, the Boston area Friends Of MOBA are invited to join the Parade 
Of Bad Art that will kick off the evening. The parade, led by the 
Salvation Army musicians, will begin at approximately 7:45 and march 
through the mall.  It will stop at the center court for the MOBA Kazoo 
Choir and its guest soloist to serenade the strolling shoppers. The 
parade will continue on to the recently-deserted Lingerie Factory, MOBA's 
Gallery-For-The-Night.

Parade participants should gather at 7:30 PM at the Bradlees entrance to 
the mall and speak to the parade organizer. Approximately 30 people are 
needed to carry the paintings and sculptures of MOBA's newest exhibition 
in the parade. An unlimited number of kazoo players are needed for MOBA's 
Marching Kazoo Choir. The choir will be led by Mike Frank, MOBA's newly 
appointed musical director whose credential include being son-in-law of 
the ex-president of The Kazoo Company of Eden NY. Kazoo players should 
arrive promptly so Mr Frank will have the 5 minutes of exhaustive 
practice needed to mold you into a world class choir.

No previous kazoo experience is necessary to join the choir, just an 
eager willingness to learn and unwavering dedication throughout the 
entire rehearsal period. Choir members are encouraged to bring their own
instruments but kazoos will be provided for those that need them.

Other planned events include:

       * The new MOBA Exhibition - "More Bad Art" (the previously 
         announced exhibition "Portals to the Soul" will be 
         rescheduled for sometime in 1997)

       * The "I can't even draw a straight line" contest.

       * The unveiling of startling new acquisitions by the 
         esteemed curator.

       * Special guest appearances by MOBA artists.

       * Professional balloon millinery by Mike the Hatman.

       * Book signings of MOBA's new book by authors Marie Jackson
         and Tom Stankowicz. 

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BOOK SIGNERS NEEDED - The Museum Of Bad Art's new book, imaginatively 
titled "The Museum Of Bad, Art", arrived in bookstores across the nation 
over the last few weeks. Since then, Tom Stankowicz and Marie Jackson, 
the book's authors have been swamped with requests to appear at book 
stores for book signings. Both Ms Jackson, Director of Aesthetic 
Interpretation, and Mr Stankowicz, Director of Imaging and Reproduction, 
have heavy work schedules here at MOBA Headquarters. They have become 
concerned that these book signings may take away from their more 
important work at the museum.

In response, the museum is seeking the help of the Friends Of MOBA across 
the U.S. to clear the book signing backlog. The back of the MOBA book
contains a list of 1700 Friends Of MOBA (as of April '96). We encourage 
all of those whose names appear to go to their local book stores and 
volunteer to sign books on behalf of the museum. Regale passers-by with 
tales of bad art as you scrawl witty inscriptions in their copies of "The 
Museum Of Bad Art". If any bookstore managers have any doubts about the 
authenticity of your offer, instruct them to call the MOBA Membership 
Services Department at (617) 325-8224 and the staff will reassure them 
that you are a duly appointed representative of the institution. If you 
are not sure whether your name is among the 1700 in the book, send an 
inquiry to moba-AT-world.std.com.

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NEW MOBA GALLERY ON THE WEB - The museum has just opened its newest
exhibition on the MOBA on-line gallery on the World Wide Web
(http://glyphs.com/moba/).   

The newly opened Deardorff Gallery features four stunning pieces:
   "Swamette's Secret" - Acrylic on canvas by unknown
   "Shy Glance" - Acrylic on canvas by unknown   
   "In the Cat's Mouth"- Acrylic on canvas by Pangorda
   "Red Figure with Braids" - Painted wood by Carlos Rangel 

Links to background material have also been added to paintings in the 
other galleries:
   "The Athlete" - Lawlor Gallery
   "Lucy In the Field With Flowers" - Lawlor Gallery
   "Eileen" - Lawlor Gallery
   "Bright Colors/Dark Emotions" Exhibition - Jackson Gallery      
   "Sunday on the Pot With George" - Daly Gallery
   "More" - Daly Gallery
   "Pauline Resting" Daly Gallery

Information and photographs of MOBA events in Boston have been added,
including:
   The "I Just Can't Stop" Exhibition
   "Fine Wine / Bad Art" Exhibition

A new gift shop has been added to help with all of your holiday shopping, 
bad art needs.

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To order "The Museum Of Bad Art" book, or any of the other fine items 
>from the ever growing line of 100% guaranteed genuine MOBA merchandise.  
Contact Backyard Computing today at (617) 444-6757 or 
lsacco-AT-world.std.com and ask for a catalog.

  *** VISA and Mastercard gleefully accepted ***

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If you have any friends, relatives, neighbors etc. who are suitable
candidates to become Friends Of MOBA - send their email or mail address 
and we will begin the arduous induction process.      email to
 moba-AT-world.std.com

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Visit MOBA's on-line gallery on the World Wide Web - courtesy of Friends 
Of MOBA at the Virtual Mirror.
       http://glyphs.com/moba/ 

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MOBA Gallery Info - The MOBA Permanent Gallery is in the basement of the
Dedham Community Theater, 580 High St in Dedham Center, just south of 
Boston.
  The gallery is free and open to the public from 6:30-10 PM Mon-Fri and 
1-10 PM on Sat, Sun, and holidays.





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