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Exhibits

The Art Association in Roxbury provides its members with places to exhibit and sell their work. Our annual Members' Spring Show is the highlight of the season.

Carl Burger, who has done many demos and critiques for AAR, will have a show at the NJ State Museum in Trenton from July 9th through October with a reception sometime in October. Carl will be at the museum on Sat July 9th around noon for the opening. Carl also mentioned that if we wanted to have a bus trip to the museum that he would be more than happy to give a tour and lecture. The website for the museum is www.njstatemuseum.org . 

 

Exhibition: June 1-30, 2011

Canvas4CaringTM is an opportunity to share your creativity, talent and love for pets and animals in a very public way.  Add your pet to this Somerset County exhibition as it travels from The Martinsville Studio to the Bridgewater Library to the pages of the "Canvas4Caring: Giving Back in 2011” book that will be published after the exhibition. And feel really good about it too as you’ll be helping animals. ANYONE -- from ANYWHERE -- can be part of this exhibition.  Make it a school project, a scout project, or even a family fun project!  Click the Participate Now button to receive your canvases and get started on your 4 x 4’s!    Visit the Website for more information.

Equine Sports Magazine

The publisher of Equine Sports Magazine is working on an editorial feature and directory that will feature equine (horse) artists and their work. We will be covering a range of disciplines, including sculpture, painting, fine art photography, pottery/ceramics, jewelry, metalworks, glass and mixed media. If you are an artist within the state of New Jersey that has experience in one or more of these areas, please pass along your contact information. He would very much like to show-case New Jersey artists. John Calderon, Publisher, Equine Sports Magazine 905-426-9790 or www.equinesportsmagazine.com or info@equinesportsmagazine.com

Studio Rental Space Available

One of our members mentions this very nice Studio Rental Space for artists. NP Studios now has a new location in Passaic, New Jersey, an up and coming, bustling town rich with South American culture. 20 minute commute from Jersey City and Manhattan. Close to shops, restaurants, Home Depot, grocery stores and more. Approximately, 9000 sq ft. divided to create 22 private studios in a well maintained warehouse with exposed brick, heat and industrial fans. An in-house photographer can photograph your work for a very reasonable price. Studios range in size and price starting at $250 a month. 3-month, 6-month and yearly leases available. All utilities and internet included. Space includes: 24 hour access, wood floors, Bathrooms, shop sink, large windows, skylights: approx. 8′x5′, high ceilings, freight elevator, heat. Call or email for more information. npstudios.wordpress.com

 

 

Chester's Mendham Library Seeks Art to Display

If you would like to exhibit your work at the Mendham Library in 2011, contact Carrie Yanowitz at carrieyanotwitz@comcast.net. It is a small place and can accommodate at least 10 paintings, or more if you double up.

Chester's Newest Art Gallery Seeks Original Art to Display

Attention artists! Come join other talented artists displaying their work in Chester's newest Gallery. At ART CHATEAU GALLERY our goal is to discover and promote extremely talented artists who have not gained substantial notoriety. This unique approach will afford us the ability to offer our customers fine works of art at affordable prices. Our mission Statement "Showcasing Tomorrow's Masters TODAY! " says it all. It is our desire to be a conduit through which exceptional works of art flow to discerning art lovers. ART CHATEAU GALLERY is a destination for artists and collectors alike. Please submit your jpegs to gnk@artchateaugallery.com for consideration to be included for display/sale in our gallery.

New Jersey Society of En Plein Air Painters

New workshops and painting opportunities are coming in everyday, so please check the "Call To Artists" page for these listings. Our Annual Paintout information is listed. A prospectus will be available within the next couple of weeks. This event is being sponsored by Design Domaine Gallery of Bernardsville. If you are interested in joining this group which meets weekly at various sites , please contact: Stephanie Amato, NJSPAP Coordinator at 908-334-5375 or njspap@gmail.com  -- www.njspap.com

Rivergarden Gallery

River Garden Gallery in Denville is an excellent space with ready parking and a history of good turnout by the community. Donna allows artists to send their images and info by email. WOP Rivergarden Prospectus[1].pdf   LoveArt Prosp[1].pdf.  It is possible to send the info and jpegs via email and send the check separately. I hope you will be participating. She also holds classes during non gallery hours, and is looking for teachers (Sun-Wed).  www.rivergardengallery.com.

 

Gallery Space Available

Space is available at Temple B'nai Or in Morristown. It can display approximately 30 pictures and can be shared with artists. It is a beautiful space, with a skylight and sufficient track lighting. Please call Nancy Weiss or Julie Friedman for more information. You can also call the temple to arrange for the best time to view our new gallery: 973-539-4539. Best time to call 10am-2pm.

Sussex County Community College

Calling all Artists! Sussex County Community College is in search of artwork to be displayed at their Performing Arts Center in the Atrium Gallery, which serves as the lobby for the theater. There are over 30 performances already scheduled in the theater for the upcoming year, and many more will be added. This will allow for wonderful exposure to the artists and their works. SCCC is looking for artwork various mediums with preference to artwork which can be hung along the walls. However, work by all artists will be considered including sculptures, light art and living art. Art shows will be developed by theme, medium, and artist. A committee of college personnel will review all materials submitted prior to contracting artists. This committee reserves the right to reject showing any and all artwork for any reason, real or imagined, without explanation. Artists interested in showing their work at the College should contact Bryan Zellmer, Assistant Cultural Affairs Director at 973-300-2360 or at bzellmer@sussex.edu.

Arts Off Main, Hackettstown Gallery

An upscale gallery, Arts Off Main, in Hackettstown, NJ is taking art on a commission basis. 128 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840  908-684-4278  www.artsoffmain.com or info@artsoffmain.com

Annual Members' Annual Show

Artist

2011 Members Annual Show

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Art Association in Roxbury's 44th Annual Members' Show was held at the Atrium in the Morris County Administration & Records Building on Court Street, Morristown, NJ from May 16 through September 6, 2011.  The exhibit consisted of approximately 100 paintings done in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, pencil, charcoal, and sculpture, as well as photographs, which showcase its members’ talents. Awards were presented for Best in Show, Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit, and Honorable Mentions. 

SPRING SHOW FLYER: Download PDF File

PROSPECTUS:  Download PDF file

PRESS RELEASE: Download PDF file

JUDGE:  Charles Nelson was born and raised in Madison, NJ, and currently lives in Bloomsbury where he maintains a home studio. He is a graduate and former teacher of the duCret School of Art, and has worked with nationally renowned artists at the Art Students League in New York City. He participates in national and local juried miniature shows, working primarily in oil or pencil, and has received numerous “Best in Show” and “People’s Choice” awards. His work is widely held in private and corporate collections. He is represented by several galleries, and is an experienced juror of shows and exhibits. He retired from teaching and devotes his studio time to accepting commissions for larger works in portraiture, still life, and landscape executed primarily in oil. He is a member of the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, DC, and the Miniature Art Society of Florida.

RECEPTION & AWARDS:  Thu May 26, 6-8 PM, 4th floor, public invited.  Aside from the evening of the reception, the exhibit, which is free to the public, could be viewed from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The Atrium Art Gallery is located at 5 Court Street, Morristown, NJ.

AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to all of the award winners

Award

Artist

Media

BEST OF SHOW

Best in Show
NJ Siding & Windows Award
Jack Quinn
"A Bird and A Bee"
Mixed Media
Kay Kovarik Award Joseph Gilligan
“Untitled”
Oil

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

 Winsor & Newton Award 

Lorraine Robertson
“Plenty of Pears”
Watercolor
Jack Richeson Award Leina’ala Schwartz
“Nike Adjusting Her Sandal”
Collage
HK Holbein Award Terri Forester
“Like An Egyptian”
Pastel
Joe Kubert Art Store Award Dolores Bruzzi
“Discovering New Worlds”
 Photography
Amperstand Award Theresa Kubert
“Oranges & Lace”
  Watercolor

AWARD OF MERIT

Annette Lange "Red and Pink Tulips” Pastel
Wendy Stamer “Winter’s Glow” Oil
Elmer Dey “Taize” Photography
Nina Harlan “Earth Dance” Collage
Karen Paz “Indian Point” Pastel
Linda Olinger “Sea Flower” Sculpture

HONORABLE MENTION

Roberta Millman-Ide “Enslaved by Green…Entombed by Greed” Oil
Ron Schwartz “Smokin” Watercolor
Marjorie Barrett  “Turnip” Watercolor
Connie Lucas Halliwell “Near The Strand" Watercolor
Jean Davidson  “Japanese Woman” Collage
Ruth Long “Yesterday’s Bridge” Pastel
Doris Schwint “Old Beauty” Acrylic
Theresa Fleming  “Spring Is In The Air” Photography

2010 Members' Spring Show

Photos of the event are on the Showcase Page.

Prize Donations

The prizes for our 2010 Spring Show winners were donated to the Art Association in Roxbury. Please patronize and remember the generosity of these companies. For ease of viewing, the list has been divided into 4 parts.

Part 1     A-D

Part 2     F-H

Part 3     I-M

Part 4     N-Z

Click on printer for a printer-friendly version of all four parts.Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the file.

Roxbury Public Library Exhibits

Roxbury Public Library
103 Main Street
Succasunna, NJ 07876

AAR member artwork is displayed in the Newspaper/Magazine room. Admission to the exhibits is free.

Monday - Thursday---  9:30am - 9:00pm

Friday---  9:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday---
     (Sept to May) - 9:30am - 3:00pm 
     (June to Aug)  - 9:30am - 1:00pm

Open Sundays --- Sept to May from 2pm to 5pm

Closed Sundays --- June to August

Roxbury Public Library - Exhibitors for 2011

Month

Artist

Jan 2011 Donna Kusama -  Angels
Feb 2011 Connie Halliwell
Mar 2011 Connie Halliwell
Apr 2011 Antoinette Troy
May 2011 Rose Mandala - Painting
June 2011 Annette Lange - Pastels
July 2011 Terri Forester - Pastels
Aug 2011 Linda Olinger - Photos
Sep 2011 Roberta Tarnacki - Oils and Watercolors
Oct 2011 Roberta Tarnacki - Various media
Nov 2011 Roberta Tarnacki - Various media
Dec 2011 Mark Miller - Photography

Additional exhibitors are needed in 2011. Please consider signing up as an individual or as a group to display your artwork. Contact Donna (973-770-4869) for more information.

Slides of your artwork

Do you need slides of your artwork for an upcoming juried show or competition?

Contact Craig J. Phillips, 18 Moore Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 736-9911. He charges $15 for 3 paintings for a total of nine slides.

Last Updated: 10/11/2011