You're Invited: Free Community Chats with Artist Phillip Adams @ HAM

 

We invite you to a series of informal community chats with artist Phillip Adams, who is currently constructing a 90-foot mural titled Wild Ride on our terrace. These chats are free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the artist and explore the creative process behind this work at HAM. No RSVP needed.  Event Details: Dates: 3 Sundays; Sept. 10, 17, 24 Time: 2 - 3 PM Location: HAM's Toshiko Takaezu Terrace Cost: Free Participation: Feel free to drop in and join us - no RSVP required! About the Mural Phillip’s mural is inspired by the South Branch of the Raritan River, flowing directly behind the terrace’s retention wall and former chalkboard. This composition creates an optical illusion of the river, painting it as it flows south away from the Museum. The mural symbolizes healing, rebirth, power, and life, and connects to deeper ideas about creativity, curiosity, and wonder. It will feature origami boats floating downstream, each colored according to the spectrum of the rainbow. These boats serve as symbols of creativity, also representing the art programs held by HAM for the past 70 years.  Everyone’s Welcome Come and explore the mural’s deeper meanings with Phillip Adams. Whether you want to ask questions, simply watch him work, or engage in thoughtful dialogue about the natural grading, cascade, connection with local landscapes, and human ingenuity, you’re free to choose your level of involvement. Solo Exhibition Opening October 1 Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Phillip Adams’ solo exhibition in our main gallery, Leave No Trace, opening on October 1. In the event of inclement weather, the community chat will be held in the second-floor gallery. Fall Programs Start the Week of Sept. 11 Don’t wait - register now! Featured Programs for Adults Paint the Modern Landscape   Embrace the beauty of the landscape and learn to see it differently! This class will guide you in understanding composition, simplifying forms, and using color to create depth and drama. 🎨 Instructor: Maureen Chatfield 📅 10 Mondays; 9/11-11/20 (no class 10/9) ⏰ 1-3:30pm Register Now Register NOW Figure Drawing from Life   Understand and express the human form through working with live male and female models. Get familiar with basic anatomy and structure and learn how to initiate a figure drawing by blocking in large forms. 🎨 Instructor: Joel Tidey 📅 5 Thursdays: 9/14-10/12 ⏰ 6-8:30pm Register Now Register NOW Explore All Programs for Adults EXPLORE ALL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Featured Programs for Kids & Teens Cartoons n’ Comics   From superheroes to your very own characters, this class is a thrilling adventure into the world of comics. Learn to pose characters, interact with environments, and create your own unique graphic novel or comic. Whether you're a fan of Dog Man or Spiderman, this class will ignite your creativity and storytelling skills! 🎨 Instructor: Melanie Drucker 📅 5 Tuesdays: 9/12-10/10 ⏰ 4:30-6pm Register Now Register NOW Focus on Painting   Have a passion for painting and eager to explore the world of colors? Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush or you're a seasoned artist, this course will help you develop and cultivate your skills. Learn the fundamentals of painting, focusing on technical skills, color theory, and exploring your artistry. 🎨 Instructor: Linda Schroeder 📅 5 Tuesdays: 9/12-10/10 ⏰ 4:30-6pm Register Now Register NOW Teen Open Studio (FREE)   A space for teens ages 14-18 to work on independent art projects outside of school or classes. Utilize studio spaces and materials independently, work on personal passion projects, develop a portfolio, or experiment with new mediums and styles. 🎨 Supervised by HAM Faculty 📅 10 Mondays; 9/11-11/20 ⏰ 4-5:30pm Register Now Register NOW Explore All Programs for Kids & Teens EXPLORE ALL PROGRAMS FOR TEENS & KIDS Featured Yoga & Wellness Programs Wellness Series – The Art of Mindfulness and Meditation Part 1: Living a Balanced Life In today's fast-paced world, find inner balance and peacefulness through mindfulness and meditation. Explore misconceptions around meditation, practice mindfulness approaches, and learn how to incorporate these practices into daily life. Suitable for anyone craving a more balanced life or interested in meditation. No experience necessary! 🎨 Instructor: Dr. Beate Stych 📅 Sunday, September 10th ⏰ 2-3:45pm Register Now Register NOW Wellness Series – The Art of Mindfulness and Meditation Part 2: The Mindfulness of Art-Making Join us for a second round of gentle meditation, art making, journaling, and discussion to unplug from the stressors and distractions of our busy lives. Develop a daily meditative creative practice to reduce stress and strengthen concentration. The union of breath and art making can be immediate and achievable. Both new and experienced artists can benefit from creating art in service of taking care of the mind, body, and spirit. No prior experience is required with either meditation or art making. 🎨 Instructor: Bonnie Berkowitz 📅 Sunday, October 15 ⏰ 1-4pm Register Now Register NOW Wellness Series – Art of Restoration 2: Yoga and the Practice of Kintsugi A two-hour restorative class combining gentle yoga, breath work, and rest. Learn about the Japanese art of Kintsugi and golden pottery repair. Explore your own places of mending and healing through watercolors and gold paint. A nourishing and inspirational class to stretch together and highlight moments of healing. 🎨 Instructor: Dr. Kimberly Borin 📅 Sunday, September 24 ⏰ 10am-12pm Register Now Register NOW Wellness Series – Art of Restoration 3: Yoga and the Healing Power of Nature A two-hour class offering gentle and restorative yoga combined with a mindful walk in nature. Discuss Shin-Rin Yoku, the healing practice of forest bathing, and learn how time in nature enhances creativity, healing, and brain function. Stretch, relax, and embrace the benefits of the natural world. 🎨 Instructor: Dr. Kimberly Borin 📅 Sunday, October 23 ⏰ 10am-12pm Register Now Register NOW 2023 ArtParty & Auction Mark your calendar for October 27 and join us at the Beaver Brook Country Club for our 2023 ArtParty & Auction. Celebrate our 70th anniversary and support art education and world-class exhibitions. Get your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable evening! Buy Tickets Now BUY TICKETS NOW Want to make an even bigger impact? Become a sponsor! Explore Sponsorships EXPLORE SPONSORSHIPS Attention Artists: Join Us for a Fall Artful Sunday We're accepting applications for our fall Artful Sundays event on October 15. Showcase your work at one of New Jersey's most scenic sites and connect with potential buyers. Apply now and be part of this unique opportunity. APPLY NOW Programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts; Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners, through funds administered by the Cultural & Heritage Commission; Hyde and Watson Foundation; Unity Foundation; The Large Foundation; The Astle-Alpaugh Family Foundation along with other 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 (TTY) 1 (800) 852-7899. Copyright (C) 2023 Hunterdon Art Museum. All rights reserved. Hunterdon Art Museum 7 Lower Center Street Clinton, NJ 08809