(Columbus, OH) – The Columbus Museum of Art’s Women’s Board presents the 2011 Decorators’ Show House April 30 – May 22. The 2011 Show House is a Spanish-revival home built in 1928 in Upper Arlington and located at 4125 Oxford Drive. Eighteen ASID and independent interior designers are busy transforming this unique home.
Catch a first look at the DSH and celebrate with food, spirits and jazz music at the Preview Party, Thursday, April 28, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Dress is festive, Tickets are $100 per person or two for $175 and can be purchased online at www.columbusmuseum.org
Decorators’ Show House will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM and Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays. Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance at the CMA Admissions Desk, online at columbusmuseum.org, or from Women’s Board Members. During the event, tickets may be purchased at the door and online for $20.
Harry Westerman built this year’s Show House in 1928. Westerman, a cartoonist for the Ohio State Journal, lost his home during the Great Depression. A variety of owners followed until Alio Gasbarro, a vice president at Kentucky Fried Chicken, purchased it in 1968 as it was about to be condemned. He expanded the structure to its current size and added the reflecting pool. The current owners, Tom and Nancy Vadakin, purchased the home in 2000 and made extensive renovations before moving in 2003.
In addition to touring stunning interior spaces, visitors will enjoy the beautiful garden areas. Other amenities include the gift and garden shops that offer unique one-of-a-kind items and the Palette Express, which will be serving light fare and beverages. Please note the house is not handicap-accessible and children under eight cannot be admitted. All proceeds benefit the Columbus Museum of Art.
The Columbus Museum of Art creates great experiences with great art for everyone. The Columbus Foundation, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Nationwide Foundation, and the Ohio Arts Council provide ongoing support. CMA and the Museum Store are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and until 8:30 PM every Thursday. The Palette Express is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For additional information, call 614.221.4848 or visit www.columbusmuseum.org.
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