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MARCH 2nd
Please join us at the _gaia gallery for the opening reception of our March show as part of JC Fridays!
Seven Deadly Sins
New works by Lillian Ribeiro and Agnieszka Wszolkowska
In March, as part of JC Fridays, _gaia gallery will be celebrating the opening reception of “Seven Deadly Sins”–new works by Lillian Ribeiro and Agnieszka Wszolkowska.
Opening reception: March 2, 2012 7 – 9pm
_gaia studio
315 3rd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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MARCH 6th
You are invited to join The Colcha Project! Come to the Walsh Gallery for our opening reception and see all of the colcha that have been created. Then crochet with us to create a quilt in the gallery during the exhibition. You can join in anytime during gallery hours or join us on special meetings every Sunday. Beginners are highly encouraged to come and learn.
The Colcha Project
Opening Reception: Tuesday, March 6th – 5pm to 9pm
Colcha Stitch-In and Potluck Sundays - March 18th, 25th and April 1st, 1pm to 5pm
The Walsh Gallery
Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Ave
South Orange, NJ 07079
“The Colcha Project,” curated by Doris Cacoilo and Jeanne Brasile is being presented at the Walsh Gallery. The traveling exhibition is an ongoing project that uses crochet as a catalyst for bringing people together in collaborative modes of creativity and in exploration of culture and community. In the Portuguese tradition, colcha (quilts) are crocheted for and included in a woman’s bridal chest and may be handed down through generations. “The Colcha Project” was developed by Cacoilo as a way to share this tradition with others, inviting guests to participate in the creation of new colcha while visiting the gallery. Each iteration of the project results in a new quilt, which shall be on display in subsequent exhibitions. The documentation of making each quilt also becomes part of “The Colcha Project” as each participant adds their story to its history.
Join the project!!
In addition to the colcha that have been made, a quilt in progress will be on display in the gallery and visitors will be encouraged to contribute to its making. Each Sunday between the hours of 1pm and 5pm while “The Colcha Project” is on view in the Walsh Gallery, visitors are invited to join the curators and other members of the group to crochet, share their stories and become part of the “The Colcha Project.” Yarn and needles will be provided for those who do not have their own. A potluck lunch will be served each Sunday. Participants are encourage to bring food and stitches to share. Beginners are highly encouraged to come and learn.
Opening Reception: Tuesday, March 6th – 5pm to 9pm
Facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/events/312466262134648/
Colcha Stitch-In and Potluck Sundays - March 18th, 25th and April 1st, 1pm to 5pm
March 18 http://www.facebook.com/events/154384671346781/
March 25 http://www.facebook.com/events/371029766260473/
April 1 http://www.facebook.com/events/177012529079052/
Directions can be found here: http://academic.shu.edu/libraries/gallery/visit.htm
Participants in “The Colcha Project” include: Christina Alessi, Kristin Cook-Allen, Pollie Barden, Dulce Brito, Gabriela Brito, Maria Brito, Stephanie Brito, Francisca Caporali, Corina Cacoilo, Doris Cacoilo, Jeannine Corey, Karen Demavivas, Charlotte Exantus, Belmira Ferreira, Carla Ferreira, Joana Ferreira, Lurdes Ferreira, Rosa Ferreira, Stephanie Ferreira, Amie Figueiredo, Danielle Fotopoulos, Sra.Galita, Carrie Ganz, Nancy Ghani, Willa Goldthwaite Brown, Charlotte Goldthwaite, Moira Holohan, Mary Jeys, Alison Kepic, Susan Kirschenbaum, Barbara Klauke, Sue Kozel, Carla Louro, Heather McCown, Kath Meadows, Jarah Moesch, Rose Belita Neves, Risa Novikoff, Isabel Nunes, Jessica Nunes, Lidia Oliveira, Brenda Osborn, Claudia Pereira Oliveira, Cristine Posner, Delcina Regueiro, Linda Resende, Neide Ribau, Raquel Ribau, Lillian Ribeiro, Helena Rocha, Janete da Rocha, Lenice da Rocha, Margaret Rocha, Rosa Silva Ferreira, Lauren Sims, Lara Skibbie, Adriana Soares, S tephanie Tichenor, Michelle Vieira, Susan Warren, Joanna Rose White, Agnieszka Wszolkowska. With contributions from Amanda Mayoff, Helena Ribeiro, Rosa Ferreira, Geri Warick.
Visit The Colcha Project website Here
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MARCH 8th
Women: Realizing Perspectives
March 8, 2012 - March 31, 2012
Opening Reception Thursday, March 8 - 6:30 to 10pm
One Gallery
One Raymond Plaza West
Newark, NJ 07102
Reception continues at Catas : 538 Market St., Newark NJ 07105
An exhibition dedicated to International Women’s Day celebrated every year around the world on March 8th. Strong Leadership. Strong Women. Strong World. Women represent more than 50% of the world’s population. As astronauts, as prime ministers, as educators, women transform lives, create opportunity, form strong communities and shape the world in which we live.
_gaia in collaboration with the Portuguese Consulate of Newark is excited to invite you to join us for a group exhibition with works by :
Agnieszka Wszolkowska
Leonor Alvim Brazão
Aileen Bassis
Lillian Ribeiro
Anjali Bhargava
Linda Hu
Bonnie Gloris
Lizette Louis
Carol Radsprecher
Lydia Reinhold
Christine DaCruz
Maude Lemaire
Christine Wagner
Meredith W Gonçalves
Doris Caçoilo
Patricia Silva
Irene Christensen
Paula Vilela
Jeanne Brasile
Regina Silvers
Joana Ricou
Sharon De La Cruz
Josephine Barreiro
Stephanie Herrera
Kayt Hester
Willa Goldthwaite
Download press release here: http://gaiastudio.org/pdf/WomenRealizingPerspectivesPR.pdf
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MARCH 22nd
The Learning Agency
March 22nd - April 18th
The culmination of the Wonder Women residency, this exhibition displays the result of a six-week conversation between ten artists about women as educators, artists and pillars of their community.
Opening reception March 22nd 4:30-7:30pm
Sonia Louise Davis & Salome Asega
Sharon De La Cruz
Meredith Goncalves
Katya Grokhovsky
Linda Hu
Kathleen Kranack
Hannah Kirshner
Cristine Posner
Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery
Hepburn Hall, Room 323
New Jersey City University
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 200-3246
Gallery hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and by appointment
gaiastudio.org/wonderwomen
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_gaia is looking for new members to join our artist collective and our shared studio space. Studio rent is very inexpensive ($150/month - 1 year commitment.) If you are looking for an artist community and an inexpensive artist studio, this may be a good place for you. In addition to participating in the organization's events (voluntarily) the members of _gaia share a large studio space. We encourage a highly collaborative environment and respectful and considerate sharing of the studio - which includes a photography darkroom.
We are especially looking for artists and activists who may help in growing _gaia as an organization. Willingness to share graphic design abilities, business management skills, grant-writing, organizing, accounting and general administrative help is highly encouraged. Studio members are required to attend a weekly meeting of the _gaia collective on Tuesday nights.
If you are interested in becoming a _gaia artist member please e-mail info@gaiastudio.org or call us at 201-386-0486.
Please pass along to anyone who may be interested - and post widely.
_gaia studio
315 3rd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Hope you are our next _gaia member!
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