Watercolorists Unlimited -June Exhibit

Watercolorists Unlimited

Work by Watercolorists Unlimited

Reception Sunday, June 2 from 1-3 PM

Exhibit from June 2– 30

Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM - 4 PM
First, Third and Last Sunday 1-3 PM   

Each month the group of artists has been meeting, for more than 25 years, to critique their paintings on a new subject. The eighteen artists show their work throughout New Jersey and annually at the Gourgaud Gallery.

For this exhibit the visitors will enjoy each artists painting. Artists will be available to share and discuss their work with the visitors at the reception on Sunday, June 2 from 1-3 PM at the Gourgaud Gallery, located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main Street in Cranbury, New Jersey. There will be light refreshments. 

The beautiful artwork is for sale with 20% of each sale going to support the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs. Cash or a check made out to the Cranbury Arts Council is accepted as payment.

Art in the Park Sundays from noon - 4 pm

Art in the Park  Sundays from noon - 4 pm

CHECK WEBSITES FOR DIRECTIONS TO PARK LOCATIONS

 

May 19 – Sayen Gardens – 155 Hughes Dr., Hamilton

 

June 16 –  55 S. Main St., Cranbury

 

July 21 – 1 Nicola Ct., Cranbury

 

August 18 –  D&R Canal State Park, Mapleton Rd. entrance

(past intersection with Seminary Rd on left)

 

September 15 –  177 Plainsboro Rd., Cranbury

 

October 20 – Historic Walnford – 62 Walnford Rd. Upper Freehold 

 

Please leave private residences promptly at 4 pm

"Cranbury Memories"Don Jo Swanagan Retrospective

"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

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.

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

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

“UNITED FEDERATION OF TEACHERS PAINTING GROUP"

“UNITED FEDERATION OF TEACHERS PAINTING GROUP"--
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

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.

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.

http://cranburyartscouncil.org/members/CampMain.html

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

 

"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 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingend_of_the_skype_highlighting, 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.

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.