"Cranbury Memories" art exhibit which is scheduled for next month at the Gourgaud
Gallery, located at Cranbury Town Hall, 23-A North Main Street in
Cranbury, NJ. "Cranbury Memories"Don Jo Swanagan Retrospective May
5-26Reception - Sunday May 5 from 1-3 pmHours - Monday - Friday 9 am- 4
pm (closed on Memorial Day)Sundays 1-3 pm Don Jo Swanagan became
fascinated with designing scenery for theatrical productions at Denison
University and went on to Yale University to earn his masters in
theatrical design and then started a career in television and film.
Coming to live in Cranbury in 1959 was the fulfillment of a dream as
Don
felt that Cranbury itself was the perfect setting for his
family. On
weekends and vacations Don enjoyed sketching and painting
watercolors on
site. Locally, Don did not travel far from Cranbury as
he was very
interested in both the local farms and Cranbury
architecture. Unfortunately,
he neither recorded the date nor the
location of any of his works, but in
the case of the pictures on
exhibit here we are certain that all are of
local scenes within a
relatively short distance from his home on Main
Street, Cranbury.
Sadly, some farm structures are not standing
today. Architecture was an
abiding love for Don everywhere he went and he
enjoyed contributing his
efforts through serving on the Cranbury Zoning and
Planning Boards and
the Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society where
he designed the
Perrine Wing, donated by Mary Perrine in 1974. For three
Historical
Society House Tours he contributed a cover pencil drawing for the
tour
brochure.
See Facebook: Gourgaud Gallery for pictures
Monday, April 15, 2013
Saturday, April 13, 2013
message about camp from Cranbury Arts council
Hello!
Registration for CAC's Summer Art and Technology Camp is well underway!
We're looking forward to seeing all the campers who have already registered when
July rolls around!
This year's camp features over 40 offerings for students who will be entering Grades K-9 in September. We've expanded programming for our youngest campers, and have 25 new camps that cover a wide range of interests.
This year's camp features over 40 offerings for students who will be entering Grades K-9 in September. We've expanded programming for our youngest campers, and have 25 new camps that cover a wide range of interests.
If you haven't already, we encourage you to look at our online brochure,
and remind you that you can register with just a $75 deposit!
http://cranburyartscouncil.org/CampMain.html
http://cranburyartscouncil.org/CampMain.html
Please remember than many of our camps have limited spaces, so we encourage
you to register soon for best selection. Last year, several camps filled well
before the registration deadline.
Please contact us with any questions. We hope to see you in
July!
Joann Charwin, Camp Director
Kim Borden, Camp Registrar
Cyndy Coppotelli, CAC Secretary
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
“UNITED FEDERATION OF TEACHERS PAINTING GROUP"
“UNITED FEDERATION
OF TEACHERS PAINTING GROUP"--
SHOWING EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 28, 2013
SHOWING EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 28, 2013
At the Gourgaud
Gallery, Town Hall in Cranbury,
N.J.
THROUGH APRIL 28,
2013
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM
- 4 PM
First, Third and Last Sunday 1-3 PM
First, Third and Last Sunday 1-3 PM
Reception: SUNDAY,
March 3, 2013 1-3 PM
This exhibit is a collection of paintings that the southern New Jersey Chapter of the United Federation of Teachers (NYC) painting class, located in Manalapan, New Jersey. The class is called “Acrylic Painting”. Linda Gilbert (retired Art Teacher), the instructor, originated the class in 2010. The members of the class are all retired New York City teachers, or their spouses. The UFT Welfare Fund maintains a Department of Retiree Programs to develop and conduct informational meetings, with cultural, instructional, and recreational programs for retirees. At the reception the artists will be available to share and discuss their work with the visitors.
As part of
the non-profit Cranbury Arts Council, the Gourgaud Gallery donates 20% of any
art sales to the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs that support and promote
the Arts in our community. Cash or a check
made out to the Cranbury Arts Council is accepted as payment. The gallery
is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main
Street, and is free
and open to the public Mon- Fri from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and the First, Third &
Last Sunday of the month from 1-3 p.m. New exhibit receptions fall on the First
Sunday from 1-3 p.m.(meet the artists, refreshments served). Check the Gourgaud
Gallery site on Facebook and Gourgaud Gallery Blog, www.gourgaudgallery.blogspot.com for
information on upcoming programs and events.
Friday, February 1, 2013
cac news
Hello Members!
The CAC is happy to announce the online brochure for this summer's camp is
now available! We're thrilled to be offering over 40 camps for students
who will be entering Grades K-9 in September. We've expanded programming for our
youngest campers, and have 25 new camps that cover a wide range of
interests.
We encourage you to look at our online brochure, and remind you that you
can register with just a $75 deposit!
Many of our camps have limited spaces, so we encourage you to register
early for best selection. The special "members" link below will allow you to
access the online brochure. At present, this is the only functioning link to
the camp pages. The regular website links will be made available to the public
Friday.
For those interested, print brochures will be available shortly.
Please contact us with any questions. We hope to see you in July!
Joann Charwin, Camp Director
Kim Borden, Camp Registrar
Cyndy Coppotelli, CAC Secretary
Cranbury Arts
Council Winter Workshop Series 2013
Workshops are held in the Gourgaud Gallery, Town Hall, 27A
N. Main St. in Cranbury.
Pre-registration is
required by email – alamico@aol.com
Please indicate the class or classes you wish to attend, and
your email address.
Check or cash is required on the day of the session(s) you
attend.
A reminder will be sent to those who have pre-registered one
week prior to the workshop.
Space is limited so walk-ins may be turned away if workshop
is full.
$30 – CAC members
$40 – non-members
Saturday, February
23
LINE & WASH WATERCOLOR
Instructor - Russ Johnson
9 am – 12:30 pm
Please bring reference photos for landscapes, still life, or
subjects of your choice [vacation photos would be ideal]. Bring your
watercolors, cold press watercolor paper (preferably 140lb. Arches or other
artist-grade paper], and a black archival pen (Pigma Micron .08 would be ideal)
for this session. No pencils; no erasers. Our goal will be to complete at least
two or three quick, loose sketches -- the kind that you might do while sitting
on the beach in St. Lucia.
Saturday, March 9
PUTTING PEOPLE IN A LANDSCAPE OR SEASCAPE
Instructor – Barbara Cox
9 am – 12:30 pm
Bring a painting you have started, or start from scratch.
Bring your watercolors, paper and reference for landscapes you are interested
in painting, and learn how to enhance your piece by adding figures to the
scene.
Saturday, April 13
CREATIVE COLLAGE
AND MIXED MEDIA
Instructor: Tamara
Woronczuk
9 am - 12:30 pm
Begin class by creating a collection of unique surfaces-use
stamping, aluminum foil, masking tape and shaving cream to create rich and
colorful textured surfaces. Then dive into your own collection of interesting
ephemera, fabrics, yarns, paints, photos, beads, magazine art and blend
together to design your own unique view of the world. No collage experience
necessary. Just come prepared for fun.
All artists who attend a workshop will be invited to share
their artwork in the Gourgaud Gallery for the September Winter Workshop Series
exhibit. You will be contacted one month prior to the opening reception for the
drop off day and time.
Thank you, The Gourgaud Gallery Committee
Friday, January 18, 2013
"Art from the Heart VII" The A Team Artists of Trenton
"Art from the Heart VII" The A Team Artists of Trenton
About The A-Team Artists of Trenton
In February 2001 with the support of the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) Board of Trustees, a group of artists who regularly use the services of the soup kitchen formed an artists' cooperative known as the A-TEAM Artists of Trenton.
The purpose of the group is fourfold:
1. to promote the work of TASK artists in all media;
2. to work together as a group to support and encourage each other's success;
3. to learn entrepreneurial skills by taking responsibility for developing and maintaining the A-Team as a business entity;
4. to generate good will and public support for the artists, the TASK community and the city of Trenton.
Studio space and basic supplies are generously provided by TASK, and the day-to-day activities of the group are determined by the artists with the assistance of a group of volunteers. The artists and volunteers meet once a week in the multi-purpose room at TASK for about five hours, during which time the artists work on projects of their choice. The artists are self-taught and work in a wide variety of media, including paint, pencil and ink, pastel, collage, and found-object construction. Their work is displayed throughout the year at TASK and at group and individual shows.
The group is open to all members of the soup kitchen community, and the "price of admission" is a piece of artwork and participation, when possible, at the monthly A-TEAM business meetings. The business meetings are devoted to planning exhibits and projects, making policy and budgetary decisions, showing and discussing new artwork, hosting visits from local artists and other guests and arranging occasional field trips. A-TEAM artwork is always on display at the soup kitchen, and proceeds from all sales go directly to the artists.
The A-TEAM artists are proud to share their talents and enthusiasm for art with other members of the Trenton community. Since the fall of 2007, they have traveled to ARC Mercer on the third Tuesday of every month to conduct a 2-3 hour art workshop for the ARC consumers. discover and develop their own artistic talents. The A-TEAM artists also host monthly visits from patients in the art therapy program at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital.
If you would like to visit the A-TEAM, donate art supplies or other resources, volunteer to work with the artists or just learn more about the group, please leave a message at 609-695-5456, extension 129 or contact Susan Darley at sandarley@gmail.com.
We sincerely appreciate the encouragement and generous support we receive from the staff and Board members of TASK and from the many artists and other friends who help us throughout the year. Thank you.
Susan Darley, Arts Program Coordinator: sandarley@gmail.com
In February 2001 with the support of the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) Board of Trustees, a group of artists who regularly use the services of the soup kitchen formed an artists' cooperative known as the A-TEAM Artists of Trenton.
The purpose of the group is fourfold:
1. to promote the work of TASK artists in all media;
2. to work together as a group to support and encourage each other's success;
3. to learn entrepreneurial skills by taking responsibility for developing and maintaining the A-Team as a business entity;
4. to generate good will and public support for the artists, the TASK community and the city of Trenton.
Studio space and basic supplies are generously provided by TASK, and the day-to-day activities of the group are determined by the artists with the assistance of a group of volunteers. The artists and volunteers meet once a week in the multi-purpose room at TASK for about five hours, during which time the artists work on projects of their choice. The artists are self-taught and work in a wide variety of media, including paint, pencil and ink, pastel, collage, and found-object construction. Their work is displayed throughout the year at TASK and at group and individual shows.
The group is open to all members of the soup kitchen community, and the "price of admission" is a piece of artwork and participation, when possible, at the monthly A-TEAM business meetings. The business meetings are devoted to planning exhibits and projects, making policy and budgetary decisions, showing and discussing new artwork, hosting visits from local artists and other guests and arranging occasional field trips. A-TEAM artwork is always on display at the soup kitchen, and proceeds from all sales go directly to the artists.
The A-TEAM artists are proud to share their talents and enthusiasm for art with other members of the Trenton community. Since the fall of 2007, they have traveled to ARC Mercer on the third Tuesday of every month to conduct a 2-3 hour art workshop for the ARC consumers. discover and develop their own artistic talents. The A-TEAM artists also host monthly visits from patients in the art therapy program at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital.
If you would like to visit the A-TEAM, donate art supplies or other resources, volunteer to work with the artists or just learn more about the group, please leave a message at 609-695-5456, extension 129 or contact Susan Darley at sandarley@gmail.com.
We sincerely appreciate the encouragement and generous support we receive from the staff and Board members of TASK and from the many artists and other friends who help us throughout the year. Thank you.
Susan Darley, Arts Program Coordinator: sandarley@gmail.com
"Art
from the Heart VII" The A Team Artists of Trenton
At the
Gourgaud Gallery, Town Hall in Cranbury, NJ.
February
2-24
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 AM - 4 PM
First, Third and Last Sunday 1-3 PM, closed on 2/18.
First, Third and Last Sunday 1-3 PM, closed on 2/18.
Reception:
Saturday. February
2 from 1-3
pm
The A
Team artists return to the Gourgaud Gallery with many new exciting paintings
that they have created. Please come and support this wonderfully talented and
important group of artists of the TASK community who share their work every
February at the Gourgaud Gallery. All artwork is for sale and all proceeds will
go directly to the artists of the A Team to support their work. Food and
refreshments will be served during the reception.
The purpose of the
group is fourfold:
1. to promote the work of TASK artists in all media;
2. to work together as a group to support and encourage each other's success;
3. to learn entrepreneurial skills by taking responsibility for developing and maintaining the A-Team as a business entity;
4. to generate good will and public support for the artists, the TASK community and the city of Trenton.
For more information on the A Team, go to their web site ateamartists.com.
1. to promote the work of TASK artists in all media;
2. to work together as a group to support and encourage each other's success;
3. to learn entrepreneurial skills by taking responsibility for developing and maintaining the A-Team as a business entity;
4. to generate good will and public support for the artists, the TASK community and the city of Trenton.
For more information on the A Team, go to their web site ateamartists.com.
Monday, December 24, 2012
ART TO CURL UP WITH- JAN. 2013 EXHIBIT
"Art to Curl up
With"
January Open Call
Exhibit 2011
January 6 –
27
Reception Sunday, Jan
6 from 1-3 PM
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM -
4 PM
First, Third and Last
Sunday 1-3 PM
This will be the
fourth annual "January Open Call for Artists" exhibit hosted by the Gourgaud
Gallery. Daniel Thomas, Chairperson for the yearly event and member of
the Gourgaud Gallery Committee is pleased to announce that he is expecting the
usual great attendance for this annual event. Last year there were over 22
artists with 45 pieces of original art on display. All art will feature the
theme of "Art to curl up with" and various mediums from oil, acrylic, pastel,
watercolor, photography and collage will fill the walls at the Gourgaud Gallery
through the month of January.
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| Winter Walk Daniel Thomas |
It's that time of year again to prepare for another " Winter Scenes" January 2013 Exhibit at the Gourgaud Gallery. This is our fourth annual event and the theme this year allows you to think very creatively:
It's Winter...
Curl Up with Good Art.
or
Art to Curl Up With.
Think of your favorite book and let that inspire you, but you could also reflect on things that you do when it's cold. For example a painting with yarn or knitting and/or do something more mixed media. Or you might dream of warm tropical places that might inspire you. You might like perusing the gardening catalogs which come in the winter. Also it might be fun if you do a paragraph about your inspiration too. We hope that this allows you to have some fun with the theme and it will make for a very interesting exhibit.
It's Winter...
Curl Up with Good Art.
or
Art to Curl Up With.
Think of your favorite book and let that inspire you, but you could also reflect on things that you do when it's cold. For example a painting with yarn or knitting and/or do something more mixed media. Or you might dream of warm tropical places that might inspire you. You might like perusing the gardening catalogs which come in the winter. Also it might be fun if you do a paragraph about your inspiration too. We hope that this allows you to have some fun with the theme and it will make for a very interesting exhibit.
SEE FACEBOOK PAGE: GOURGAUD GALLERY FOR PICTURES FROM THIS CURRENT SHOWING
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Ten Year Anniversary Exhibit
The Gourgaud Gallery (December, 2012)
GOURGAUD
GALLERY NEWS: Cranbury, New Jersey
Ten
Year Anniversary Exhibit
Cranbury Art in the Park X
December
2-30
Reception
Sunday December 2 from 1-3 pm
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, first, third and last Sunday 1-3 pm
The Sunday Artist
Reception at the Gourgaud Gallery, Cranbury Town Hall, will celebrate the art
created from the Art in the Park plein air series sponsored by the Cranbury
Arts Council for the last ten years.
Each month from May to October, a different Cranbury property
hosts local artists to capture the scenes offered at the beautiful gardens and
historic homes in Cranbury. The program is free
and artists who participate are invited to present the artwork from the
sessions in the annual December exhibit at the Gourgaud Gallery titled
"Cranbury Gardens- Works from Art in the Park". Local artists visit
the gardens, farms and historic properties and are able to paint from noon to 4
pm, rain or shine. Art in the Park has become a wonderful way for artists to
meet and paint together in an open air environment.
This year the artists
also painted in parks and on Main Street in Cranbury. The art will be on
display through the month of December making it a great time to purchase art
for holiday gifts.
All art that is sold
gives a 20% donation to the Cranbury Arts Council in order to continue in its
mission to promote and support the arts through its programs, classes,
exhibits, summer art & technology camp and winter theatre camp.
see facebook page:Gourgaud Gallery for pictures :
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Gourgaud-Gallery/108657442495068
see facebook page:Gourgaud Gallery for pictures :
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Gourgaud-Gallery/108657442495068
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