SAN MARCOS (November 19, 2012) –Palomar College’s semi-annual glass, pottery and art sale will take place Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 28 – Dec. 1 at the College’s San Marcos campus, 1140 W. Mission Road.  The Opening Reception of the faculty exhibit, Ripe, at the Boehm Gallery coincides with the first day of the sale.

Featuring a variety of one-of-a-kind items, handmade by Palomar College students, the sale will be located in the courtyard outside the art department, near the Boehm Gallery. Sale hours are on Wednesday, noon – 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Saturday,
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Opening Reception of the faculty exhibit at the Boehm Gallery will be on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 1 – 3 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m.

Parking is available in Lots 1, 2 without a permit. Those who wish to park in other lots must obtain a one-day visitor’s pass from Campus Police.

The sale includes pottery, ceramic sculpture, blown glass, stained glass, fused and slumped glass, metalwork, jewelry, photography, woodwork and a variety of handmade gift items.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the College’s art students and the department. Shoppers may pay with cash, checks or credit cards.

For more information, call the Palomar College Art Department at 760 744-1150, ext. 2302.

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CONTACT:  Melinda Finn, Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs, 760-744-1150, ext. 2365

Laura Gropen, Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs, 760-744-1150, ext. 2152

Paul Helling, Academic Department Assistant, Art, 760-744-1150, ext. 2302