October 9, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, please contact:

Barbara Hollander, SAMA-Altoona Coordinator

(814) 946-4464

Travis Mearns, Public Relations Coordinator

(724) 238-6015

SAMA AUXILIARY SPONSORS BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA MUSEUMS

            Altoona – The Auxiliary of the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is planning a bus trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and to view the Diana: A Celebration exhibition at the National Constitution Center on Tuesday, December 1. The trip will conclude with a stop at the King of Prussia Mall. Price is $100 per person, with a $25 non-refundable deposit due with reservation. Included in the cost is admission to both museums and round-trip transportation. Due to limited seating, reservations are required by November 15 and can be made by calling (814) 472-3920.

            The National Constitution Center is exhibiting the debut of Diana: A Celebration. The travelling exhibition, on a limited three-month run, showcases the life and work of the Princess of Wales. The exhibition explores her childhood, her engagement to Prince Charles, their 1981 wedding and her work as a humanitarian, and includes items such as her royal wedding gown, diamond tiara, 28 garments by famed fashion designers, home movies, priceless jewels, and much more.

            The Philadelphia Museum of Art is among the largest museums in the United States. It contains more than 200 galleries showcasing over 2000 years of exceptional human creativity in painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts and textiles.

            “We are excited about our road trip to Philadelphia to visit this limited exhibition of Princess Diana, as well as one of the best art museums in the world at the Philadelphia Museum of Art,” said SAMA-Altoona Coordinator, Barbara Hollander. “People have been asking when we would be arranging our next trip, so here it is. We will only be taking one bus, so if you are interested, please reserve your space early.”

            Departure is scheduled for 6 a.m. on December 1 from the Lowe’s parking lot in Altoona. There will be a stop on the return trip at the King of Prussia Mall for dinner and shopping. The bus is expected to return to Altoona at 11 p.m.

            For more information on the trip, please call the Altoona Museum at (814) 946-4464 or visit www.sama-art.org.