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2009 Gallery Exhibits

Non-Juried Members Exhibit

Exhibit Dates: July 9 – August 28
Artists' Reception Thursday, July 9

6:00-8:00 pm

Over 100 original works of art in a variety of media and styles will be on view. The public is welcome to attend the reception. Light hors d’oeuvres & refreshments will be served.

 

Past Exhibits

 

Different Strokes
Paintings by John Reilly

April 16 to May 16, 2009

 

Opening Reception
Thursday, April 16
6:00-8:00 pm

 

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New Jersey Artists Guild 7th Biannual Exhibition
A Celebration of Clay: Variations VII

Exhibition

May 29 – June 20, 2009

 

Artists Reception

Friday, May 29 6:00-8:00 pm

Weekend Market Sale

May 29 – 31

Friday, 6:00-8:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday, 11:00-5:00 pm

 

Raku Jars by Val Bolen of Bridgewater

Sheila Coutin in her studio

The New Jersey Artists Guild was established 14 years ago by a group of artists who wanted to help and inspire each other to promote the quality and integrity of their craft. "Though many of us had worked in drawing, painting, or mixed media we all had a similar creative urge to learn to throw" says Phoebe Wiley one of the founding members of the guild. "Studying under ceramic instructor Ann Tsubota at Raritan Valley community College, our work in clay eventually took many different directions. The Biannual show highlights our individual journeys and inspires viewers and ourselves with new ideas."

Eleven Guild members and 3 invited guest artists will exhibit a wide range of ceramic styles- from lively functional pots to whimsical and more serious sculptures. Many surface treatments and fiiring methods including majolica, raku, woodfired and sawdust fired work will be shown, as well as paintings and monoprints. Many of the artists have exhibited work throughout the US in galleries and competitions.

 

The public is welcome to attend the artists’ reception on Friday, May 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm where the artists will be discussing their work . The Friday reception also opens the Weekend Market Sale where smaller works by the artists will be offered for purchase.

Guild members: Doris Aufschlager, Sandra Benscoter, Val Bolan, Sheila Watson Coutin, Jean France, Penny Hershey Gagne, Ann Gattuso, Shellie Jacobsen, Pat Mase, Steve Sitrin, Phoebe Wiley.

Invited Guest Artists: Rich Freihart, John Fulwood and John Pilshaw.

 

 

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Youth Art Month
Generously sponsored by

 

The Somerset Art Association is hosting in March, a two-part exhibit in partnership with the Art Educators of New Jersey and generously sponsored by Target to celebrate nationally recognized Youth Art Month. 

Endorsed by the National Art Education Association, Youth Art Month is an annual observance to emphasize the value of art education for all children.  Part I of the exhibit will display works created by Somerset county students in grades K-5 and will run from March 9 through March 15 with a public reception on Sunday, March 15, 2-3:30 pm.  Part II will showcase works from Somerset county students in grades 6-12 and will run from March 23 to March 29 with a public reception scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2:00-3:30 pm.  Both the exhibits and public receptions are admission free. 

Since 1970, the Somerset Art Association has been a strong advocate of quality, educational visual arts programming for children, teens and adults.  "The arts play a vital role in a child's development by helping to build self-confidence, creative growth and the strengthening of critical thinking skills necessary for academic achievement, " says Robyn Tromeur, SAA's Executive Director.  "We are delighted to celebrate Youth Art Month once again this year by partnering with the Art Educators of New Jersey, a non-profit organization which aims to promote and maintain the highest possible degree of quality instruction in visual arts programming throughout New Jersey." 

The following schools are participating in this year’s celebration:
Auten Road School, Hillsborough
Bound Brook High School, Branchburg
Cedar Hill Prep, Somerset
Central Middle School, Branchburg
Hillsborough Elementary School, Hillsborough
Liberty Corner School, Basking Ridge
Montgomery Upper Middle School, Somerville
Montgomery Academy, Gladstone,
Mt. Prospect School, Basking Ridge
Oak Street School, Basking Ridge
Robert Morris School, South Bound Brook.
William Annin Middle School, Basking Ridge
Woods Road School, Hillsborough
Willow School, Gladstone

Congratulations to the following students whose work was selected for further exhibit at the state-wide Youth Art Month celebration at the State House in Trenton.

 

 

Learn How Your Child's School Can Participate in Next Year's Youth Art Month Exhibit
It’s simple! First, your child must attend school in Somerset county. Secondly, ask your child's art teacher whether or not he/she is a member of the Art Educators of New Jersey (AENJ). If yes, they’ll automatically receive an invitation from the AENJ exhibit site chair to participate. If they are not already a member, encourage them to join. 
To learn more about AENJ visit: www.aenj.org.

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Members Juried Art Exhibit
January 17 to February 27, 2009

Public Reception Sunday, January 25, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

The Somerset Art Association’s annual Members Juried Art Exhibit showcases the talents of member artists in a variety of media from oils, acrylics, photography, watercolor and more. The free public reception scheduled for Sunday, January 25 from 2:00-4:00 pm. is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon viewing art, enjoying hors d’oeuvres and meeting other artists and art appreciators from the Bedminster and surrounding communities. The gallery is open free to the public and is wheelchair accessible. 

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2009 Members' Juried Exhibit Award Winners
Judge: Denise Hannsson, Art Consultant, Avila Fine Arts

 

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