Historical October 1991 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
As announced in the June issue of the Times, the West End Arts Council and the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council will unlock “Art Door Day” in Skinker DeBaliviere, Sunday, December 8, 1991,noon–3:00 p.m. Art Door Day is a competition and exhibit: Skinker DeBaliviere neighbors are invited to turn their front doors into works of art which will be judged by a trio of distinguished jurors.
The rules are:
1. You may decorate any door(s) of your building which face the street,first and second,inside door or storm door,as you prefer.
2. Decorations must be visible at least from the sidewalk,preferably from the street.
3. You must register on or before noon,December 6,to be entered in the competition. Registration costs $5 per door that you wish to enter. Send or drop off your name,address and phone number at the SDCC,6010 Kingsbury,with check payable to SDCC,to register.
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On Monday,November 25,each entrant will receive a package containing three items.
All three items must be included in your door decoration.
All entrants will receive the same three items, although colors may vary. You will receive one package for each door you enter. (If you enter after November 25th you will receive your package when you register).
5. Decorations may, or may not, have a holiday theme, as you prefer.
6. Doors must be completed by Noon, December 8. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded in a ceremony at Four Corners Plaza at 3:00 p.m.
The most important goal of this event is for Skinker DeBaliviere neighbors to have fun. Enjoy the creative and competitive challenge of decorating a door on your home, or enjoy the afternoon strolling the neighborhood and admiring (critiquing) your neighbors’ creations.
The SDCC will prepare maps to the homes who have entered the contest.
They will be available, beginning at noon, at Four Corners Plaza the day of the event. Together with WEAC, SDCC will sell refreshments at nominal prices also at Four Corners Plaza throughout the afternoon. Maps, refreshments and the awards ceremony will be housed in the SDCC Office in case of inclement weather.
For more information, call SDCC at 862-5122.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1991.
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