FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Free Admission to the Crocker,
Every Sunday 10 AM – 1 PM

Wells Fargo Commits Funds
to Ensure Free Access for All

January 3, 2005 – Sacramento, CA – Through the generous support of Wells Fargo, the Crocker Art Museum is extending free admission hours to visitors on Sundays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Last year more than 16,000 visitors were admitted to the Crocker during Sunday free hours.

“Providing free admission hours is the best way to ensure access to everyone in the community,” said Lial Jones, Museum Director. “I am grateful to Wells Fargo for their commitment to help make the Crocker a place Where Art is for Everyone.”

“By sponsoring Free Admission Sundays, Wells Fargo is not only providing access to the museum for individuals and families who might not be able to afford it but will offer opportunities for the public to take advantage of the many programs the museum has to offer such as youth education and other family-oriented programs,” said Felix Fernandez, Wells Fargo Regional President for Northern California.

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The Crocker Art Museum was founded in 1885 and continues as the leading art institution for the California Capital Region and Central Valley. The Museum offers a diverse spectrum of special exhibitions, events and programs to augment its collections of Californian, European and Asian artworks. The Crocker is located at 216 O Street in downtown Sacramento. Museum hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday; Thursday until 9 p.m. For more information on exhibits and events call (916) 264-5423 or visit crockerartmuseum.org.

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Media Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti
Media: (916) 264-1963
Mobile : (916) 213-9402
Public: (916) 264-5423
216 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
www.crockerartmuseum.org