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Thursday, July 12, 2018

New Summer Programming Offers Something for Everyone at West Orange Arts Center

Rock Star by Sadee BrathwaiteThe West Orange Arts Council’s July programs include a pop-up art exhibit and workshops for poets, songwriters, crafters and aspiring calligraphers.

JULY POP-UP EXHIBIT

WHEN: opens to the public on Saturday, July 7, at 2:00 pm. A Meet-the-Artists Reception will be held on Saturday, July 21, at 2:00 pm, immediately preceding a 4:00 pm performance at Luna Stage. Cypher & Sound, a free poets and songwriters workshop which encourages artists to come together and express themselves over a common subject, will be held on Thursday, July 12, at 7:00 pm.
WHERE:
West Orange Arts Center Gallery and Gift Shop at 551 Valley Road in West Orange,

The July pop-up exhibit features the work of Sadee Brathwaite, founder of La Leona Arts. Her drawings and paintings explore concepts of beauty, universal archetypes, and symbology. James Horton will premiere his most recent series of photographs inspired by New York subway scenes, flowers and nature. Barbara Motley, creator of 4 BMADE Designs, will showcase her fashions.

West Orange Arts Council Pop-up Exhibit 
WHEN: Saturday, July 7-Saturday, July 28
With Sadee Brathwaite, James Horton and Barbara Motley
Meet-the-Artists Reception: Saturday, July 21, 2-4pm
Free and open to all with light refreshments

Cypher & Sound (Poet & songwriter workshop)
With Jody Guest                    
WHEN:  Thursday, July 12, 7pm
Free and open to all with light refreshments

Nuno Felt Scarf Workshop 
With Josie Dakers-Brathwaite 
WHEN: Saturday, July 14, 10am - 5pm
FEE
: $100  Materials Fee: $40-45

Introduction to Calligraphy Workshop
With Patricia Mitrano              
WHEN: Wednesday, July 25, 7-9pm 
FEE:
$25  Materials Fee: $15

About the West Orange Arts Council
The West Orange Arts Council was established in 1998 to cultivate, inspire, and support the arts. Area artists and community leaders remain the core of this all-volunteer organization that operates the West Orange Arts Center Gallery and Gifts Shop at 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ. 

Welcome to the West Orange Arts Center! is this year’s exciting year-long celebration of the arts. It represents various artists, workshops, exhibits, and activities to enhance the lives of the residents of West Orange and neighboring communities.

For more information about becoming a member of the West Orange Arts Council, as an artist, volunteer or arts supporter, visit www.woarts.orgor email info@woarts.org

This program is 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 administered by the Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs.

Image: Rock Star by Sadee Brathwaite