Northern NJ Community Foundation Invites Artists to Apply to ArtsBergen's Studio Sneak Peek

Studio Sneak Peek

The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) ArtsBergen invites artists living or working in Bergen County, New Jersey to apply to Studio Sneak Peek. Three artists from the visual and performing arts will be selected to participate by creating pre-recorded videos in their studios discussing and demonstrating their creative process for a recent work, a current unfinished project, or their practice in general. 

The selected artists will be featured at the next NNJCF ArtsBergen Connect the Dots networking event on April 21, 2021, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Connect the Dots Studio Sneak Peek will showcase established and emerging artists in their studios and offer a live Question & Answer and interactive networking time to colleagues, art enthusiasts and the community-at-large. 

Eligibility

• Applicants must live or work in Bergen County, New Jersey and be at least 18 years of age. 
• Artists must be able to pre-record a five-minute video in their studio or workspace to present on Zoom at the Connect the Dots' Studio Sneak Peek on April 21.  
• Artists unable to use their regular studio or workspace, who are making and creating at home or elsewhere because of COVID-19, are also eligible.  
• Each work shown on the video must be an artist's original work.         

The deadline to submit an application is February 26, 2021.  Applicants must register at https://artsbergenstudiosneakpeek.artcall.org, complete a brief online application, and upload the following:

• one short demonstration video introducing themselves and their work (maximum 26 mb in file size with MP4 mov and avi files supported)
• one work sample of artwork, a clip of scenes, music, or dance, among others as a jpeg, jpg, png, gif, mp4, mov, or avi file forms with a maximum size of 25 mb
• a resume or bio

Artists selected to participate in the Studio Sneak Peek will receive notification by March 15.  Each artist selected will receive compensation of $250.

Why should artists apply?  "The Studio Sneak Peek provides an excellent opportunity for artists to present themselves, their work, as well as the creative process to a new audience.  This forum can also help artists drive traffic to their websites to encourage sales or connections, explained Danielle De Laurentis, Associate Director, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation. 

"During Studio Sneak Peek, artists network with other local artists and community members.  In addition, their participation showcases and elevates the local talent in Bergen County, New Jersey."

For more information about Studio Sneak Peek, call (201) 568-5608 or contact artsbergen@nnjcf.org.  Complete details will appear on the application site, https://artsbergenstudiosneakpeek.artcall.org, on February 5.

Connect the Dots
ArtsBergen's Connect the Dots presents an ongoing series of networking events for the arts community and those interested in the arts.  Held in different venues throughout Bergen County, New Jersey and virtually during COVID-19, each event presents a range of exciting activities and time to network.  These activities include exhibitions, speakers, and unique, interactive arts experiences.  Connect the Dots aims to create a safe and open environment, where artists and other community sector representatives can spark relationships and collaborate.  The program also strengthens and connects the arts community through professional development presentations and the sharing of creative ideas, work, resources and talent.

About NNJCF
Founded in 1998, the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Hackensack, New Jersey, focuses primarily on civic engagement, education, public health, the environment, philanthropy, and the arts.  The NNJCF works with local governments, school districts, businesses, non-profit organizations, and citizen groups in Northern New Jersey to improve community life.  The Foundation's partners identify and resolve regional problems and opportunities by talking and learning from each other and sharing ideas, best practices, services, and resources. 

For additional information, visit the organization's website at www.nnjcf.org.  Follow the Foundation on Facebook at Northern NJ Community Foundation/ArtsBergen, Instagram at nnjcf, Twitter @NNJCF and YouTube.

About ArtsBergen
ArtsBergen, a Northern New Jersey Community Foundation initiative, is an arts alliance in Bergen County, New Jersey supporting and encouraging creative placemaking, the practice of integrating arts and culture into a neighborhood, town, or region to build community and livability and boost local economy.  The initiative's mission is to energize and unify artists and arts organizations and connect the Bergen County community to the arts.  For more information, visit www.nnjcf.org/artsbergen/.

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Resistant Women: Art, Empowerment & Activism

WHEN: Opening: March 13, 6:00pm-10:00pm. Artist Talk: March 20, 6:00pm-8:00pmPM – 8PM. Exhibition Runs March 13 – 27.
WHERE: Jersey City Theater Center, Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Avenue, Jersey City

Resistant Women: Art, Empowerment & Activism exhibits work in a range of mediums, including photography, film, posters and painting, all by Jersey City and area artists. (Above: Putting Out the Fires by Nanette Reynolds Beachner)

“Resistant Women speaks to diverse and divergent ways women have challenged authority, the status quo and norms,” said Atim Annette Oton, Art Curator, JCTC. “This group exhibition showcases artists who utilize art as voice, protest and a means of communication to create change by artists and for women.” (Right: ICE Comes From Ivanka by Patricia Dahlman)

Resistant Women: Art, Empowerment & Activism artists: Leslie Sheryll, Monika Kalra, Kay Hickman, Janhavi Firke, Ian "Billy Bones" Murphy, Nanette Reynolds Beachner, Alpana Mittal, Rafaelina Tineo, Erin Kuhn, Beth Bentley, Jim Fallon, Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Jin Jung, Anna Kasperowitz, Gwenn Seemel, Frank Ippolito, Patricia Dahlman, Catalina Aranguren, and Heather Williams.

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Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Seeks Artists to Exhibit at its Waltuch Gallery

The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is currently seeking painters, photographers, digital artists and other creative designers to exhibit at its Waltuch Art Gallery, located on the center’s second floor.

The focus of the gallery is to exhibit thematically Jewish artwork or art produced by Jewish artists.

To be considered for a solo exhibition, please submit the following:

• A brief bio and artist’s statement

• The title of your show and the show’s theme

• 3 or 4 high resolution jpegs of pieces that you’d plan to include in the show, as well as your website, if you have one.

• Price range of your work.

Important information for artists who are selected for exhibition:

• Exhibits run monthly

• Exhibits include a meet-the-artist reception, hosted by the artist, who purchases food through the JCC Cafe. The JCC will provide coffee, tea and paper goods for the event.

• All work on exhibit should be for sale, allowing a portion of the proceeds to support JCC programming.

• The JCC publicizes all shows and receptions in local newspapers and websites, as well as in JCC marketing materials and on its website.

• Exhibitions are accessible for viewing and purchase during all hours of JCC operations from 9 am to 10 pm, Monday through Thursday, and Friday and Sunday from 9 am to 5pm. (Fridays in winter JCC closes at 4 pm).

Submissions should be sent to Nina Bachrach at nbachrach@jccotp.org. For further information, Nina can also be reached at 201.408.1406.

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Call for Artists for “Art on the Oval” in Livingston

CALLING ALL ARTISTS:

Artists are invited to participate in the Arts Council of Livingston 18th annual Art at the Oval, on Saturday,  October 7th, from 11:00AM – 4:00PM.  Art at the Oval 2018 is free to the public and will take place rain or shine. In bad weather, the event will take place inside Livingston High School. 

Art at the Oval is a juried, outdoor, fine art and fine craft exhibit, with exhibits from many well-known area artists.  The event, which takes place at the picturesque Livingston Oval on Robert Harp Drive, is a well-known tradition in Livingston and draws artists from the entire tri-state area. 

Artists compete in this prestigious juried art show for ribbons & cash prizes.   Paintings, multi-media pieces, photography, artistic jewelry, sculpture, decorative pieces and wearable art are represented at the event.  Art at the Oval will also feature many activities for children such as face-painting with the LHS Key Club and multi-media constructions led by Barbara Sax.

To quote Arts Council president, Barbara Sax, “We are excited to feature a variety of unique art work that will make perfect gifts or additions to your home.”

This year, the judge will be Irene Feigen.  She is an accomplished visual artist who has had experience in many aspects of the arts including drawing, painting, printmaking, paper making and encaustics. Many of her works are in private collections. Her experience in directing workshops and judging shows expands her expertise to be the 2018 judge for Art on the Oval.

For further information and to obtain an application, please contact Vivian Olshen at 973-992-1950 or at VivOlshen21@gmail.com.

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THE TRENTON PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET

presents its third annual gallery show

OUT OF STEP: ART OF THE COUNTERCULTURE

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2018!

CALL FOR ARTISTS IS NOW OPEN!

We are bursting with excitement to announce that our call for artists to take part in our third annual curated gallery show is NOW OPEN!

Submit your work now and be a part of TPRFM history! Opening reception will be held on Saturday September 22, 2018 from 7pm-9pm at Artworks Trenton, the home of the very first TPRFM!

Curated by the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market, Out Of Step: Art of the Counterculture shines a spotlight on punk's current impact on art. This show will feature dozens of counterculture artists who aspire to swim upstream & rise above the common expectations of art with divergent ways of thinking and a strong DIY ethic.

All forms of art will be considered including traditional mediums such as paint, photography, illustration, sculpture etc. We will also gladly consider anything out of the ordinary including skateboard art, graffiti, tattoo flash, flyer art/show posters, record cover art, silkscreened posters, sculpture, taxidermy/bone art and more. Please note, you must be the artist of the piece you are submitting!

Opening reception for Out Of Step: Art of the Counterculture will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 7-9pm at Artworks Trenton!

Open call for artists will close on Saturday, August 18, 2018.

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Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Seeks Artists for Special Exhibition in April

Calling All Artists to Celebrate Israel at 70

WHERE: Waltuch Art Gallery, 411 E. Clinton Avenue in Tenafly, NJ

The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is seeking artists, photographers, and hobbyists of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the JCC’s center wide “Israel at 70” celebration in April. To proudly acknowledge Israel’s 70 years of independence, the JCC will be holding a series of special events, programs and activities and the month-long community exhibition in the Waltuch Art Gallery is one way that the JCC will showcase its appreciation for Israel, its people, and its culture and history.

Artwork can be paintings, photographs, and mixed media works relating to Israel, providing a great opportunity for local artists to see their work exhibited on the walls of the JCC.

• Exhibitors do not need to be Jewish to participate.
• All submissions must be in by March 15 for consideration.

The Waltuch Art Gallery is a community space that exhibits thematically Jewish artwork, or art produced by Jewish artists. All gallery exhibits are free and open to the community, where JCC membership is not required. All artwork is available for purchase and a portion of the proceeds support invaluable cultural arts programming at the JCC.

Gallery hours are Monday – Thursday, 9 am - 10 pm; Friday and Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm (winter hours); closed Saturday and Jewish holidays. Admission is free and open to the community.

For more information on gallery exhibitions or submission guidelines or questions for the April show, contact Nina Bachrach at 201.408.1406 or email: nbachrach@jccotop.org.

CALL FOR ARTISTS & WRITERS TO DISPLAY WORK @ LEONIA ARTS’ 7TH ANNUAL “MEET THE ARTISTS”

Calling Artists and Writers to Display Work at Leonia Arts'

Seventh Annual Meet the Artists

The public, artists, arts patrons and enthusiasts are invited to attend this annual event.

WHEN: Sunday, October 1, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: American Legion Hall, 399 Broad Avenue, Leonia
ADMISSION: free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Leonia Artists Invited to Display Work

The annual event celebrates the borough’s long history in the arts. Artists from all media—performers, crafts people, sculptors, photographers, writers, multimedia, painters, and other areas—who reside or work in the borough of Leonia, may display their work at the annual event. As display space is limited, artists must register in advance. For information, contact 201-944-0510 or info@leoniaarts.org (Above: Late artist Eva Cellini with writer John Zeaman at Meet the Artists. Photo: James Leynse)

The public is invited to attend and meet the artists and patrons from the borough, while enjoying wine and cheese and listening to live music. Artists’ work from various fields, ranging from poetry to paintings and sculptures, will be displayed throughout the hall. (Right: Musicians from the borough of Leonia. Photo: James Leynse)

Suzanne Pancrazi Memorial Grant Recipient

This year, Leonia Arts features the work of painter Vincent Priblo (left), winner of the second annual Suzanne Pancrazi Memorial Grant. The award honors the namesake of the grant, a Leonia resident, who was an audio-visual artist and a member of the Leonia Arts' board of trustees. The purpose of the grant is to further a selected artist's specific project or a body of work.

Mission Supports the Borough's Arts Community

Leonia Arts' mission is to support, stimulate, enhance, promote and connect the arts within the borough and to other communities. The grassroots organization supports the arts by connecting the various diverse artists and creative groups in the town often called the “Athens of New Jersey.” Membership in Leonia Arts is free and available for artists, arts organizations, arts groups, and patrons of the arts in Leonia.

The organization’s web site features an Artist Link page open to Leonia artists in all disciplines. Artists, who are members of Leonia Arts, may link their web site to the Leonia Arts’ web site. Borough artists interested in linking their web site and/or contact information to be listed on the relevant subpage, should send the following to info@leoniaarts.org: name and type of artist (photographer, actor, dancer, writer, etc.), one photo (optional), web site URL (optional), and a short bio or profile no more than two brief paragraphs in length.

For more information about the Meet the Artists event or Leonia Arts, contact Kathy Pecht at 201-944-0510 or send an e-mail to info@leoniaarts.org. Go to www.leoniaarts.org for additional information about the organization, to join Leonia Arts, to view a calendar of upcoming arts events, and much more.

NNJCF’S ARTSBERGEN ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ARTISTS TO PROVIDE ANTI-LITTERING MESSAGE THROUGH THE ARTS

Creative Hackensack’s “The Utility ARTBox Project”

The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) ArtsBergen has issued a call for artists, living or working in New Jersey, for Creative Hackensack's "The Utility ARTBox Project" in Hackensack, New Jersey. ArtsBergen, an initiative of the Englewood-based NNJCF, is working with the Hackensack Main Street Alliance's Creative Arts Team (CAT) and the Hackensack Cultural Arts Department to select five artists and/or artist teams to design and paint murals on five utility boxes in the city.

WHEN: Applications are due Monday, April 17, 2017.

Complete application information may be found HERE.  

Selected artists will be notified if their design has been accepted.

For further information, contact NNJCF's ArtsBergen at artsbergen@nnjcf.org or 201-568-5608.

For further information about the Main Street Business Alliance, visit uppermain.org. Follow Creative Hackensack and the Hackensack Creative Arts Team on Facebook for updates about events and activities at www.facebook.com/CreativeHackensack/.

The Hackensack CAT is a group of artists, merchants, organizational leaders and public officials collaborating to implement a creative placemaking plan for the City of Hackensack. Creative placemaking integrates arts and culture into a neighborhood, town, or region to build community and livability and boost the local economy. The Utility ARTBox is among several projects the CAT has identified to implement the Creative Vision Statement developed with input from various members and sectors of the community.

Litter Prevention Through Art

The project's five goals are:

• to create public awareness of the negative effects of littering through public art;
• to beautify the community of Hackensack by incorporating public art into ordinary elements of the city such as utility boxes;
• to provide art-based work opportunities for local artists to celebrate their work through public showcases;
• to engage and delight passersby and residents; and
• to endorse arts and culture as a powerful tool to transform, connect, and serve the city of Hackensack.

Funding for the project is provided in part by a Clean Communities Grant, with a primary focus on litter prevention. Each box will serve as a canvas for a painted mural illustrating a clear message of anti-littering, litter prevention, the damages of littering to a community and how anti-littering behavior enhances an area. The incorporation of elements that engage the public is encouraged.

NNJCF's ArtsBergen is recruiting the artists, managing the submission process and working with its partners to implement the project. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply and either work or live in New Jersey. A committee will select the artists based on creativity of design, experience, artistic excellence, and how clearly the theme of litter prevention is communicated.

About NNJCF
The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF), a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Englewood, New Jersey, focuses primarily on civic engagement, education, public health, and the arts.  NNJCF works with local governments, school districts, businesses, non-profit organizations, and citizen groups in Northern New Jersey to improve community life. The Foundation's partners identify and resolve regional problems and opportunities by talking and learning from each other, by sharing ideas, best practices, services, and resources.

About ArtsBergen
ArtsBergen, an initiative of the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, is an emerging arts alliance in Bergen County, New Jersey that supports and encourages creative placemaking, the practice of integrating arts and culture into a neighborhood, town, or region to build community and livability and boost local economy. The initiative's mission is to energize and unify artists and arts organizations and connect the Bergen County community to the arts. For more information, visit www.nnjcf.org, send an email to artsbergen@nnjcf.org, or call 201-568-5608.

About Hackensack Main Street Alliance
Established in 2004, the Hackensack Main Alliance is a public private partnership between the business community and the City of Hackensack. The organization’s mission is to address the issues facing the business community with the goal of improving the local economy and the City’s overall business climate. Since its inception, the Upper Main Alliance has provided Main Street with aesthetic improvements, clean and green programs, merchant grants, and marketing and events such as the Hackensack Street Festival.

KAPLEN JCC IN TENAFLY SEEKS ARTISTS TO EXHIBIT @ WALTUCH GALLERY

 

The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is currently seeking painters, photographers, digital artists and other creative designers to exhibit at its Waltuch Art Gallery, located on the center’s second floor. The focus of the gallery is to exhibit thematically Jewish artwork or art produced by Jewish artists.

To be considered for a solo exhibition, please submit the following:

• A brief bio and artist’s statement

• The title of your show and the show’s theme

• 3 or 4 high resolution jpegs of pieces that you’d plan to include in the show, as well as your website, if you have one.

• Price range of your work.

Important information for artists who are selected for exhibition:

• Exhibits run from 4-8 weeks

• Exhibits include a meet-the-artist reception, hosted by the artist, who purchases food through the JCC Cafe. The JCC will provide coffee, tea and paper goods for the event.

• All work on exhibit should be for sale, allowing a portion of the proceeds to support JCC programming.

• The JCC publicizes all shows and receptions in local newspapers and websites, as well as in JCC marketing materials and on its website.

• Exhibitions are accessible for viewing and purchase during all hours of JCC operations from 9 am to 10 pm, Monday through Thursday, and Friday and Sunday from 9 am to 5pm. (Fridays in winter JCC closes at 4 pm).

Submissions should be sent to Nina Bachrach at nbachrach@jccotp.org. For further information, Nina can also be reached at 201.408.1406.

ARTISTS SOUGHT FOR 18TH ANNUAL “ART IN THE PARK” IN LONG BRANCH

18th ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK

WHEN: Sunday, May 29, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (with load-in time from 7 to 9:45 a.m.); deadline to enter is Saturday, May 21 
WHERE: West End Park in Long Branch

Interested artists will be asked to send photos or JPEGS of their work for consideration (those who participated in the 2015 show need not submit material for review). There is a non-refundable entry fee of $50 due at time of registration, and locations of tents or stalls (measuring 100 square feet) within the park will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Interested in entering electronically? Have any questions? Contact event coordinator Mare Akana at makana.art@gmail.com with your info, and we’ll send you all the details.

The clocks have been sprung ahead; the snow shovels have been cautiously stored away for another day. If you’re an artistically inclined person who lives in and around the New Jersey Shore, you probably can’t wait to put away winter’s drab watercolors — and to welcome Memorial Day Weekend 2016, while enjoying a day of light, color, activity, music, friendly people and good times in the arts-friendly fresh air of an exciting new season.

Returning for an 18th annual edition, the annual Art in the Park event transforms the corner of Ocean and Brighton Avenues into one of the largest outdoor art happenings in the state; an art and fine crafts fair that emphasizes unique and original works over commercially produced “art sale” merchandise. (RIGHT: Painter Steve Cote shows off his ribbon awarded in the category of Mixed Media, at the 2015 Art in the Park event in Long Branch. Photo credit: Christopher Anthony)

Sponsored by the Long Branch Arts Council and Long Branch Historical Association, with support from the City of Long Branch, Art in the Park takes place within strolling distance of an eclectic menu of restaurants, taverns and eateries.

Last year’s edition was among the most successful ever, with more than 60 participating artists enjoying beautiful weather, great turnout, live music and a chance to display — and sell — work that they created themselves, with no commission taken by the event organizers. The people who bring you Art in the Park invite you to be part of this great local event in the artist-friendly neighborhood of West End, a fun, creative, energetic place to spend some hours on any day or night.

We’re seeking submissions in the categories of Works on Paper, Works on Canvas, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Photography, Ceramics, and Special Materials (including wood, glass or plastic). Please note that the organizers of Art in the Park are not seeking submissions in the categories of jewelry, fiber or fabric art at this time. So whether you’re a seasoned professional or a relative newcomer, this can be a great opportunity to get your work before the public, in a supportive and highly visible setting that offers honors in each category. (LEFT: The 18th annual Art in the Park outdoor art and artisanal crafts fair returns to West End Park in Long Branch on May 29. Photo credit: Christopher Anthony)

Guest juror this year will be Barbara Rivolta, a potter, jeweler and instructor who has worked as a museum professional for many years, including a stint as Asian Art Collections Coordinator for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Based in Forked River, the graduate of Drew University (whose own work combines ceramics with precious-metal clay and other materials) currently serves as a board member and committee chair at Ocean County’s John F. Peto Studio Museum.

The Long Branch Arts Council is a partnership dedicated to working with the city government, civic and business organizations and the arts community to re-establish the City of Long Branch as a thriving regional center for the arts. Our aim is to accomplish this goal by attracting artists and arts organizations, by coordinating fundraising and development efforts, by establishing arts education programs, and by presenting arts-oriented events that draw upon the natural resources, accessibility, historic assets and “people power” that are unique to our beloved city.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS: REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2016 METUCHEN JUNEBUG ARTFEST

Sponsored by Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce and Metuchen Arts Council, Junebug ArtFest features more than 150 visual and performing artists participating in open air exhibits, window galleries, interactive art events, live music and open-mic sessions.

Artist and performer applications can be submitted online at www.junebugartfest.com. Deadline for all applications is April 15, 2016.

Through its prior eight years, Junebug ArtFest has grown exponentially, both in number of attendees as well as artists and musicians drawn from across New Jersey and surrounding states.

"Metuchen has been a major creative oasis for more than a century," says Lawrence McCullough, executive director of Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce. "Junebug ArtFest is a great chance for visitors to sample the current arts revival happening in the community now."

For more information on Junebug Artfest registration or the festival itself, contact Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce at (732) 548-2964 or metuchenchamber@optimum.net.

Founded in 1950, Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a wide range of destination events to attract visitors and businesses to the Borough including the Metuchen Country Fair, Junebug ArtFest, Cruise Nights, Spring Street Fair, Metuchen Farmers Market, Holiday Tree Lighting and Memorial Day, Halloween and Winter Festival parades.

The Chamber also organizes member networking, showcase and educational activities that highlight new ideas and services in the ever-evolving Central Jersey marketplace.

The Metuchen Arts Council was established in 1967 by the Borough of Metuchen and provides year-round programs for Borough citizens, including Movie Nights, Summer Concerts, Fireworks, Jazz Fest, Songwriters' Workshop Series, Cultural Trips and Coffeehouses and an Annual Garden Tour.

For more information:

• Visit the Junebug ArtFest web site: www.junebugartfest.com
• Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/junebugartfest
• Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/junebugartfest
• Visit the Metuchen Chamber of Commerce web site: www.metuchenchamberexchange.com

ARTISANS’ FAIR AT HISTORIC SPEEDWELL IN MORRISTOWN

Artisans’ Fair at Historic Speedwell Village

WHEN: Saturday, April 26, from 10 AM to 4 PM
WHERE: Historic Speedwell, Moristown

Try your skills at different mediums, and experience the arts in a beautiful and unique setting. Artists specializing in weaving, blacksmithing, painting, and jewelry will be on site, answering questions, and offering hands-on activities.

At 2 PM, Ashley Scotto, Historic Program Specialist, will conduct a Historic Fabrics presentation. There will be a tactile component of the presentation with paper marbleizing and quilting crafts available.

Don’t miss the remarkable special exhibit in the Vail House by our honoree artist, Abagail Eckert. When asked about her vision for the piece, Endless Memory, Eckert stated, “Firsthand accounts have the power to transport the modern person into a time beyond; Stephen Vail wrote copious diary entries throughout his life, and as I perused through these endless papers, the man ceased to be simply a face in a portrait. His words leapt off the page, forming a robust character who lived, breathed, and slept in these spaces (at Historic Speedwell).” Eckert added, “Endless Memory represents the spirit of the person who opened a portal to a world we can never fully know through their words. The gauzy fabric of Stephen’s ‘soul’ are covered in quotes pulled from his diaries that depict the love, loss, cares, and worries of the human condition that are so incredibly relatable to today. This artwork is meant to embody the frailty of human life and the contrasting eternal life of the written word as it’s passed down from generation to generation."

Historic Speedwell strives to make the connection that the lessons of yesterday can help us make decisions for today and tomorrow. For more information on the Artisans’ Fair, or to be register as an artisan, please call 973.285.6550.

The Morris County Park Commission features one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey. It currently protects and maintains 18,730 acres at 38 distinct sites plus offers a year-round calendar of events and activities for all to enjoy!

ZUFALL HEALTH SEEKS ART FROM COMMUNITY FOR SPING EXHIBIT

Zufall Health, a group of North Jersey community health centers, is seeking works of art by New Jersey amateur and professional artists for a new exhibit:

CELEBRATING OUR LOCAL TALENT

Submissions will be accepted through April 21st.

Artists are invited to submit original two-dimensional artwork including painting, drawing, photography, or collage for the exhibit. The art will be displayed from May 16 to October 1 throughout the public and clinical spaces of the organization’s landmark headquarters building at 18 West Blackwell Street in Dover.

Submissions may extend across a wide variety of subject matter. Artists are encouraged to broadly explore and interpret their subjects in representational or abstract approaches.

“We are really excited to provide an opportunity to showcase the creative talents and cultural diversity of our community on our walls,” said Eva Turbiner, president and chief executive officer.

All art must be the artist’s original work and should not include political statements, commercial advertising, and subject matter not suited for minors or public space display.

Zufall Health Center reserves the right to refuse art that does not conform to these standards.

Artists must be over 18 years of age.

Artwork should be no larger than 36” x 48” . Accepted art must remain on view for the entire exhibit.

Complete submission details and rules as well as an artist contract are available at www.zufallhealth.org.

All inquiries regarding the exhibit should be directed to the exhibit’s curator Raul Villarreal at villarrealstudio@aol.com. Please do not contact Zufall Health Center for information about the exhibit.