Hunterdon Art Museum Beer & Food Tasting Festival Set for June
Beer lovers can tap into a unique assortment of craft brews while sampling delectable dishes from local restaurants and enjoying live music at Hunterdon Art Museum fifth annual Art on Tap fundraiser Sunday, June 4 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Hunterdon Brewing Company has selected 15 beers for tasting including Dogfish Head Romantic Chemistry, Allagash Hoppy Table, Ballast Point Bonito Blonde and 21st Amendment Blah Blah Blah IPA.
Participating restaurants donating food include: Metropolitan Seafood Co., BEX Eatery & Catering Co., A la Carte, Frank’s Restaurant, The Clinton House Bakery, The Milford House, the Clinton Station Diner, Cryan’s Tavern and Chelseas Restaurant & Pub.
The Museum’s annual fundraiser sells out each year, so purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged. To order tickets, call the Museum at 908-735-8415 or visit www.hunterdonartmuseum.org. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door, if available. A $15 designated driver’s ticket is also available; non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
The event also features a raffle with fabulous prizes from The Clinton House, Matt’s Red Rooster Grill, The Ryland Inn, Citispot Tea & Coffee, Riley & Jake’s Restaurant & Bar, The Clean Plate Kitchen, Cryan’s Tavern, Holiday Inn of Clinton – Oase Grille, Metropolitan Seafood, The Milford House and Jake’s Restaurant & Bar.
Guests can enjoy the craft beers and food while listening to New Road Band, which will perform on the Museum’s Toshiko Takaezu Terrace. Inside, guests can check out the Museum’s current exhibitions: The Art of Construction, Richard Wengenroth: Water to Paper, and Steve Sitrin: Shape and Surface.
Proceeds from the fundraiser help support the Museum’s education programs and exhibitions of contemporary art, craft and design. The Museum will also be selling one-of-a-kind coasters created by HAM artists and teachers.
Art on Tap sponsors are ShopRite of Hunterdon County, Wegmans and Costco.
“Art on Tap is the perfect opportunity to support contemporary art, craft and design and have a wonderful time doing it,” said Marjorie Frankel Nathanson, executive director of the Hunterdon Art Museum.
This is a 21 and older event.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
The Museum is at 7 Lower Center St. in Clinton, New Jersey, 08809. Our website is www.hunterdonartmuseum.org and our telephone number is 908-735-8415. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm and suggested admission is $5.
ABOUT THE HUNTERDON ART MUSEUM
The Hunterdon Art Museum presents changing exhibitions of contemporary art, craft and design in a 19th century stone mill that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1952, the Museum is a landmark regional art center showcasing works by established and emerging contemporary artists. It also offers a dynamic schedule of art classes and workshops for children and adults.