"Brooklyn Bridge" by M. Budden, 2008 Thumb Box

Chinese International Figure Painting Competition
November 29 - December 5
Upper Gallery
Sponsored by New Tang Dynasty Television, this exhibition features figure paintings in oil expressing traditional Chinese virtues and values executed with classical Western realistic methods; its purpose is to promote cultural exchange. Artists are Chinese or of Chinese descent worldwide.

101st Annual Thumb Box Exhibition and Sale
December 7 - January 1, 2010
Upper Gallery
Reception and Awards: Friday, Dec 11, 6-8 pm
Be delighted by the diverse, intimate artworks created by Salmagundi Club artist members, and be surprised at how affordable original artwork can be for the holiday gift season. This exhibition presents small-scale works in oils, watercolors, photography, mixed media and sculpture. Don't miss this ever-popular, annual New York City art event.

Theme Show: "Winter and the Holidays"
December 7 - January 1, 2010
Lower Gallery
Another opportunity to find gifts for the holiday season. This exhibition by Salmagundi members includes works in all media with a winter, holiday, or Christmas theme, and sizes large and small. Be sure to visit the Lower Gallery when you are at the Club!

ARTISTS OF THE GREEN BAIZE, Dec 1, 6:00 pm: Pool on the first Tuesday of each month. Everyone is invited; bring a friend. Those who want a lesson on how to play will be accommodated by Mike Stap. Hang out, chat with friends new and old, and enjoy an adult beverage. Enjoy your second drink for 1/2 price.

General Membership Meeting, Fri, Dec 4, 8pm.

Annual Tree Trimming Party, Fri, Dec 11, 6-8pm, in conjunction with the Thumb Box reception

Annual Christmas Dinner, Thurs, Dec 17. ($67) (Dining room closed)
Join our holiday gala featuring fine dining and seasonal song with Kevin Olson on piano and Greg Moring on Bass. Cocktails and carols in the Parlour, 6:30 pm; Dinner in the Main Gallery, 7:30 pm. Please make reservations by calling 212.255.7740, ext. 213 or send us an email.

Artist members
Please read the Thumb Box Exhibition & Sale prospectus carefully: All paintings and sculpture must be priced at $750 or less. Images may be up to 80 square inches. For example, images may be 5 x7, 6 x 6, 6 x 9, 8 x 8, up to 8 x 10. The maximum outside dimensions for frames are 14 x 16. Receiving dates are Fri & Sat, Dec 4 & 5.

December 13th - Sunday Brunch buffets from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, $20 + tax.

Tango! 2:00-4:30pm, Hosted by Giorgio. Learn to Tango, Argentine-style - No partner necessary. $7 suggested donation, free with brunch reciept.

For complete listing of Brunch dates, visit www.salmagundi.org/events.cfm.

Dec 3, Thurs, 6-9pm, German Night in the Dining Room! German Menu, German Music.

Dec 7, Mon, 6:15pm, American Art Appraiser's Association. Part of the Freeman's Lecture Series, Edith Weber will offer a PowerPoint presentation entitled, "Art Nouveau and Art Deco Fashion Postcards."

Dec 8, Tues, 7:30pm, Artist Roundtable: "From Past to Present; Highlights from the Salmagundi Collection." Walking Tour with Curatorial chair, Bob Mueller, through Salmagundi's 139 year history as reflected through the Club’s collection on 3 floors of the building.

Dec 16, Wed, Finland Center Foundation Fundraiser. To benefit the General Referral Hospital of Panzi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Scandinavian food, live soul music, documentary screening, silent auction, and special remarks by Consul General Ritva Jolkkonen. Challenge U.S Open nine-ball pool champion Mika Immonen to game! Tickets $250, Members $200. Tickets available at www.finlandcenter.org

These 2-day, weekend workshops will inspire you with specific techniques and methods, and the chance to practice them. Meet other like-minded art students, enjoy the friendly, supportive atmosphere. For more info, click here.

January 30 & 31
SMArt Business Workshop, Liz Haywood-Sullivan - Designed by an artist for artists this workshop will inspire you with tips and techniques to help you keep track of your art, self-promotion, how to get noticed by galleries and how to get published, pricing, competitions, bookkeeping tips, and much more.

Register today: call 212.255.7740 or send us an email to info@salmagundi.org.

Event Rental: The Club is an ideal venue for your next event, party or meeting. Nearly all of the public galleries and rooms are available for rental with the option of on-site catering.

Gallery Rental:Weekly rentals for art exhibitions are available for the Main Gallery, Billiard Room (aka Lower Gallery), the Library, and the Patrons' Gallery, a lovely, newly renovated space on the second floor.

Please send us an email to info@salmagundi.org for rate sheet. Reasonable rates! Members enjoy 1/2 off all rental rates.

New Years Day Brunch, Friday, January 1st, 12-3 pm, $25. Make your reservations now! A deliciously relaxed way to start the new year.

Scholarship and Junior Members Exhibition: January 4 - 22 (Upper Gallery)

SCNY Art Classes Show: January 4 - 22 (Lower Gallery)

ON ANOTHER NOTE:
Sponsor a friend to apply for membership, and we'll buy you a drink! Ask Kathleen or Chris at the office for details, (212) 255-7740