WHERE: Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center Street, Clinton
A Clay Bestiary
Discover the many fascinating and fresh ways real and imaginary animals are depicted by artists in A Clay Bestiary at the Hunterdon Art Museum.
This exhibition features the work of such renowned artists as Sergei Isupov, Jason Walker and Red Weldon Sandlin. Learn More
Giovanna Cecchetti: The Consciousness of Infinite Goodness
Giovanna Cecchetti’s journey to The Consciousness of Infinite Goodness began under the broadleaf canopy of the Amazon jungle.
What she saw truly amazed and inspired her: the sounds, spirits, animals, insects and plants all found a way into her work. Learn more
Yevette Hendler: A Journey to DISREGARD
Yevette Hendler finds beauty in decay. Through her lens, she captures the hidden charms of places that have been forgotten or neglected.
Hendler was selected for a solo show from the Museum’s 2013 Members Exhibition.
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2014 Members Exhibition
Our annual Members Exhibition showcases the unique talents of the members of the Hunterdon Art Museum.This exhibition includes the work of more than 35 artists working in a variety of media.
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Tapestry Exhibition Opens Jan. 11
Tapestries might conjure up images of medieval castles, unicorns and other mythical beasts, but a new exhibition at the Hunterdon Art Museum weaves a fascinating picture of how the art form has evolved.
Contemporary International Tapestry highlights the work of artists from nine countries who are elevating tapestry to a whole new level of technical and aesthetic excellence. The exhibition opens Jan. 11, 2015, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. featuring talks from artists from around the world.
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Get Creative This New Year!
Get your new year off to a great creative start by taking a class at the Hunterdon Art Museum. We feature a wide array of terrific classes that will expand your horizons and teach you the techniques you'll need to create beautiful art.
We offer classes taught by top-notch professional artists and educators for children, teens and adults at all skill levels.
Highlights include:
Classes for Children
Mix It Up: Paint, Clay and Fiber (Starts Wednesday, Jan. 14) Explore two- and three-dimensional art with paint and clay, plus soft materials such as felt, fabrics, and stuffing. Make a masterpiece or create your own plush toy! Ages 4 to 6. Taught by Nancy Miller.
Open Studio: Art Work (Starts Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 5:30 PM) A true studio art class for the beginning artist or someone developing their skills. Weekly projects encourage exploration of traditional wet and dry materials including pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, and acrylic paint. Ages 10 to 13. Taught by Lena Shiffman.
To register and see our entire list of winter classes for children, please visit our website.
Classes for Adults
Introduction to Oils (Starts Monday, Jan. 12 at 11 AM) Learn to use oil paints in a relaxed and fun class.
Proper use of materials, canvas preparation, composition, mixing colors and brushwork, will be covered in this class. Taught by Lena Shiffman.
Introduction to Printmaking (Starts Tuesday Jan. 13 at 11 AM) Learn the exciting art of printing – a thoroughly unique combination of painting and printmaking. Participants will also learn the art of chine colle (the application of rice paper), as well as xerox transfer and embossing. Taught by Jessica Lenard.
See our complete list of adult classes and register on our website.
Image credits: Lindsay Pichaske, Artistotle’s Foil, 2010,Low-fire ceramic, milk paint, oil paint, silk flower petals, 16 x 36 x 36 in., Courtesy of the artist; Giovanna Cecchetti,,Mahamrityunjaya, 2010-2013, Oil on linen, Courtesy of the artist. Yevette Hendler, The Office, 2014, Pigmented inkjet print, 12 x 18 in.; Courtesy of the artist. Ruth Jones, WoadDeva, 2011, handwoven wool weft, cotton warp, 12 X 16 in., Courtesy of the artist; Photo by Ken Mayer.
Programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and by funds from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, New Jersey Cultural Trust and corporations, foundations, and individuals. The Hunterdon Art Museum is a wheelchair accessible space. Publications are available in large print. Patrons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may contact the Museum through the New Jersey Relay Service at (TYY) 1 (800) 852-7899.
