Call for entries

Gallery-NJ announces a Call for Entries for the “New Jersey Pride Online Exhibition.” The exhibition will be presented in two parts – Voting Period and Main Exhibit.

During the voting period, all submitted artwork will be exhibited online and available for sale (July 1 through August 31, 2015). Ten finalists will be selected by popular voting conducted on the website. Voting will begin July 1, 2015 and conclude at midnight, August 31, 2015.

Five winning artists will be selected from the finalists to receive cash awards and be featured in the Main Exhibit on our online gallery from September 8 - October 31, 2015, with their winning artwork, biographies and links to their websites.

Deadline for entries is June 23, 2015 (Midnight EDT).

Entry fee $20 for up to 3 entries, $10 for each additional, (up 2 more) 

Awards: 

First Prize: $500 Second Prize: $100 (3) Honorable Mentions: $50 each

For more information on exhibit theme, submission guidelines, exhibition marketing and sales, view the prospectus at: 

http://www.gallery-nj.com/#!call-for-entries/c1dk3

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Joe Godby

Gallery-NJ

watercolorists unlimited

Work by Watercolorists Unlimited 

Exhibit from June 7-26

Reception Sunday, June 7 from 1-3 PM

Gallery Hours are on

Sundays: June 7 & June 21 1 - 3 PM

Weekdays: Mon - Fri 9 AM - 4 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. 

Artists will be available to share and discuss their work with the visitors at the reception on Sunday, June 7 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. See www.cranburyartscouncil.org.

Art in the Park in May

Dear Artists,
Art in the Park in May will be on Sunday May 17 from noon to 4 pm at Village Park in Cranbury. The entrance to the park is at the intersection of Maplewood Ave. and Westminster Place. There are views of Brainerd Lake, forested and open green space, a gazebo and bridges at both ends of the lake. 
The Art in the Park final schedule will be available on our website , Cranburyartscouncil.org, sometime this month, and hard copies will be available on opening day at Village Park.
The series will run from May to October and participating artists will be invited to exhibit in December and share their work from the Art in the Park sessions.
Look forward to seeing many of you on May 17th.
Best, Amy Amico

Images of Cranbury

David Nissen.  May 3 Reception.  Images of Cranbury

We in Cranbury have been fortunate to preserve the scale and context of our historic village, its agricultural and natural periphery, and the complex and lively community it sustains.

Lee and I have lived here for almost 4 decades, raised our two children, and shared in the cultural and governance organizations of the community.  I have always taken photos, “snapshots” if you will, of events and travels.  But since retiring from the NY commute 5 years ago, I have devoted much of my time and energy to photography, to give my right-brain a chance..

This exhibit presents some 40 images of Cranbury from a decade of photographs.  I hope they evoke for you some of the essence of our community, as they do for us.

See Facebook:  Gourgaud Gallery for article and pictures

Sumner Projects

professional Sumi-e artist Pamela Sumner is offering a week-long ink painting retreat in Maine from September 12th  - September 19th.  The detailed information about the retreat can be found at www.sumnerprojects.com.  The focus will be on painting pine.

Ginny felt that the Cranbury Arts Council might wish to let its members and supporters know about this event, since many artists may be interested in learning more about Sumi-e technique.  The retreat promises to be a fun and informative week with all meals and accomodations included in the cost.  

If you have any questions, you can contact me or reach out directly to Pamela.  Her contact information is on the website.

life, Hope & Inspiration. Art by Vadim Levin

Your readers will enjoy the exhibit of the impressive oil paintings at the Gourgaud Gallery, located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main Street in Cranbury, NJ:

“Life, Hope & Inspiration” – Art by Vadim Levin

Reception Sunday, April 12  1-3 PM

Exhibit from April 12-26, 2015

Hours: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 4 PM

Second, Third and Last Sunday (Closing) 1-3 PM

Vadim Levin has been immersed in the artistic realm since he was a child.  He grew up in the family of famous artists – Matvey and Israel Basov and spent many hours in their studios observing and admiring their work and painting next to them. Throughout his numerous years of study, he learned a multitude of techniques, styles and medium. He also gained a strong interest in photography.  In 1992 he took a hiatus from his passion, as he immigrated to the United States. Many years later, after established himself and his family in East Brunswick, NJ, he was compelled to create again, as means of coping with his feelings and emotions.

In his most recent works, Vadim has begun experimenting with texture. By building up multiple layers of oil paints, Levin gives three dimensionality to his subjects. This unique manipulation breathes new life into typical subject matter of organic forms and landscape settings. The artist inserts himself into work and makes himself palpable to the viewer through visible brushstrokes. These labor intensive layers show not only the artist’s pedigree brushstroke, but also his amazing understanding and manipulation of color.

The 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. See www.cranburyartscouncil.org.

For more information contact:

Vadim Levin      vdmlevin@gmail.com

Memories

Lake View

Once Upon a Time

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL