Name/Title
Art in Action show tickets, contract, photoEntry/Object ID
2021.18.88Scope and Content
1. Unidentified photo of an art fair with Maplewood Hotel and Koning Hardware visible in the background. Low tables of ceramics and easel-boards displaying paintings are perused by people dressed for summer weather. The Village Square park is shaded by mature trees and carpeted with grass.
2. Uncut yellow cards for advertising an "open air art show" on July 9 to 15, 1962 at the Village Park in Saugatuck.
3. Three-page photocopy of "Art in Action" artist-exhibitor's space application and contract.
Henry Niles is listed as sponsor-manager with the address of 430 Water Street.Context
The week-long, summer art show happened at the Saugatuck Village Square Park in 1962. The awards were selected by Ruth Turner and Elsa Ulbricht, according to the 13 July 1962 Commercial Record (below).
On July 21, 1962 the Saugatuck Art Club also had a Clothesline Art Show at the Village Square Park.
430 Water Street was the address for Anchor Park (Wicks Park in 2025) where Mr. Niles was an artist.
A second "Art in Action" show advertised to be held in 1963 at the Harbor Club (River Queen boat works). Mr. Niles reported paintings stolen from a 1964 art show.Collection
1930+ Tourism, activites, tours and attractions, ArtistsCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.18Source or Donor
Lane, Kit, familyRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Niles, HenryCreate Date
April 16, 2025Update Date
May 16, 2025
