FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2007

CONTACT: Katie McElwain/ Marketing Coordinator

(802) 447-1571 Fax (802) 442-8305

Bank of Bennington Sponsors Community Days at the Bennington Museum

The Bennington Museum is excited to announce a series of “Free-for-All Final Fridays” sponsored by The Bank of Bennington. These community days at the Bennington Museum are days when anyone can enjoy, free of charge, the Bennington Museum and two very special exhibitions that will be on view this summer. The free days are scheduled for the final Fridays of June, July, and August.

The generosity of The Bank of Bennington - “Your Home Town Bank” - makes it possible for all in the community to visit on any “Free-for-All Final Friday” and enjoy the amazing variety of art and objects on view at the museum. From permanent collections to temporary exhibits, there is always something truly special to see.

This summer the museum is featuring two remarkable exhibits. “Rockwell Kent to Norman Rockwell: The Arlington Artistic Community, 1920-1960” runs from June 23 – August 19, and focuses on the wealth of artistic and cultural personalities active in the Arlington area in the beginning of the 20^th century. “Impressionism and Beyond: Masterpieces from Private Collections,” featuring rarely exhibited paintings from the French Impressionists and those they influenced, runs from August 4-October 31. Both these special events are an excellent opportunity for the community to experience fine art right here in Bennington.

So take advantage of The Bank of Bennington’s “Free for All Final Fridays” at the Bennington Museum. Have fun and help celebrate a summer of great art in Bennington.

The museum is located at 75 Main St. and is open daily 10-5. Closed Wednesdays. Visit www.benningtonmuseum.org for more information or cal 802-447-1571.