out of step, abstract paint works at NJCU gallery

Artists’ Reception: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 5 - 8 p.m, with Curator/Artists Q+A at 6:30 p.m.  Sneak Preview during Jersey City Artist Studio Tour: Saturday, Oct. 5, 12 - 5 p.m. Curated by Brendan Carroll Featured Artists: Sharon L. Butler, Mark Dagley, Enrico Gomez, Tom McGlynn,  Gary Petersen, Kati Vilim, Sara Wolfe Given the new media of today—Internet art, generative software, digital projection mapping—why do artists continue to paint? And why do they continue to explore abstraction? Out of Step is an informal survey of current practices in abstract painting. The artists may vary in style, subject matter, temperament, and conceptual framework, but they are unified by their no-nonsense approach to painting. Most of the work on view presents simple geometric shapes that are executed in broad expanses of pure color. From cerebral to laid-back, the artists explore line, value, color, and texture in their compositions. Despite the works' superficial differences, each piece, however minimal, reveals the touch of the artist’s hand. For the artists in the show, paint is a means to an end, not the end. Abstraction, likewise, is not a cul-de-sac, but a living, breathing means of visual communication.  Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery Hepburn Hall 323 (Gothic-style building facing Kennedy Blvd.) New Jersey City University 2039 Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City, NJ 07305          Gallery Hours: Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment Tel: 201-200-3246

a Path home, NJCU exhibit closing reception

NJCU Gallery invites you to… A Path Home Closing Reception We will be holding this reception at the Visual Arts Gallery on Wednesday, December 12, at 6 PM. For further information or directions to the gallery, please visit our website here http://www.njcu.edu/Visual_Arts_Gallery.aspx

“A Path Home: Visualizing Trauma and Healing” examines how photographers are depicting the aftermath of trauma. Featuring the work of over 20 photographers, the exhibition proposes a revision of the typical representations of war trauma with work that challenges the way we view the after-effects of war. Curated by Deborah Jack and Cristine Posner.  The artists in this show are members of the Society for Photographic Education. Visual Arts Gallery 11 a.m. -5 p.m., Monday through Friday and by appointment. (201)200-2467

Margaret Murphy exhibit, artist talk

Artist Talk Tuesday, March 6th at 5pm.

Show closes March 7th.

Lemmerman Gallery - NJCU
Hepburn Hall, Rm 323
2039 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305

We have an amazing show opening at _gaia TONIGHT 3/2 and THREE more shows this month. Mark your calendars! We want to see you soon.

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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!

Preservation of space, art exhibit

The Visual Arts Gallery at NJCU Presents (100 Culver Ave. Jersey City, NJ; 201-200-2496) :


PRESERVATION OF SPACE
Andrew Gioulis MFA Exhibition

October 31 - November 11, 2011
Opening Reception and Artist Talk: November 3, 5:30 - 8:30pm

Preservation of Space, an audiovisual installation by Andrew Gioulis, invites viewers to discover a world largely unknown. Multi-channel video projections offer viewers a rare peek into this cultural gem known as the Pine Barrens – an invaluable ecological and historical region in New Jersey. The objective is to evoke a curiosity about this place, the desire to learn more and the need to preserve this space before it is lost forever.

For further info visit: www.preservationofspace.com

Also visit: http://www.njcu.edu/Visual_Arts_Gallery.aspx

Artist/Curators' Panel on 365 Days of Print Exhibition

Visual Arts Building, NJCU

100 Culver Ave.

Jersey City, NJ

Panel discussion for 365 days of print:
Held from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the auditorium adjacent to the gallery. Artists and curators will discuss the artistic processes and challenges involved in their project.

 image by Cecil Howell

The Egyptian Revolution, the Japan earthquake, the killing of Osama bin Laden - every news story has the potential to amaze, sadden and inspire.
A new NJCU Visual Arts Gallery exhibit, "365 Days of Print," shows how 43 international and local artists drew from newspaper articles to create over 120 works of art.
It all began in 2009 as one of photographer and artist Maya Joseph-Goteiner's personal projects. During her morning commute, Joseph-Goteiner was reading The New York Times when she realized how times and the news were changing. Back then, she had just started using Twitter and thinking about how digital and print news both impact their readers in different ways.
She began creating pieces of art every day using a current newspaper article and began inviting others to join her. In January, she launched the "365 Days of Print" project, in which artists create one work inspired by a news article every day for a month.

Afterwards and Forward

AFTERWARDS and FORWARD: A ten-year 9/11 reflective art exhibition

Aug. 29 – Sept. 27, 2011

Artists’ Reception: Sept. 12, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Lecture, "The Impact of 9/11 on Recent Art" by Dr. Dennis Raverty: Sept. 14, 1 p.m. at the auditorium (B08; adjacent to the gallery)

In recognition of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, NJCU Visual Arts Gallery presents “AFTERWARDS and FORWARD: A ten-year 9/11 reflective art exhibition,” to promote dialogue, deeper reflection, meditation, and contextualization relating to or emerging from the 9/11 disaster and to shed light on prevailing issues about violence in the world. Three themes are represented in the exhibition: artistic responses to 9/11; artistic responses to the war on terror; artworks to promote peace efforts. Each of 18 artists whose work has been selected for the exhibit has demonstrated a strong commitment to anti-war issues throughout his or her career.

The exhibition includes two significant works on loan from the National September 11 Memorial Museum: Milton Rosa-Ortiz’s Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, a light box with World Trade Center debris; and Werner Pfeiffer’s artist’s book, Out of the Sky-9/11 a tribute. Among other highlights of the exhibit are: Joel Meyerowitz’s Nov. 12, 2001, 2001 North Tower Shrouded in Smoke and Spray, a photograph from his Aftermath: Images from Ground Zero, 2001 series; Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree; and Ultra Violet’s sculpture, IX XI.

Other contributors to the exhibition are: Hugo Bastidas, an NJCU professor of painting; Richard A. Buntzen, a 2009 NJCU alumnus and collage artist; Nemat El-Nasser, a Jordanian artist; Carole A. Feuerman, an internationally active sculptor; Ben Jones, NJCU professor emeritus of art; Thierry Palau, a French graphic designer; Duda Penteado, a Brazilian-American artist; José Rodeiro, an NJCU professor of art history and painter; Herb Rosenberg, NJCU professor and sculptor; Patricia Saxton, a graphic designer/author; Jacqui Taylor-Basker, a film maker; Raul Villarreal, a 2006 NJCU alumnus and painter/author; and Chee Wang Ng, a Malaysian-American artist. Works by these artists include paintings, collages, prints, sculpture, graphic designs, a film, and an installation. A 24-page catalog is available on this exhibition at the gallery. (also available online).

http://www.njcu.edu/Visual_Arts_Gallery.aspx

Annual Diversity Stride Silent Auction, NJCU

Our fifth Annual Diversity Stride Silent Auction promises to be one of best ever, with several well renowned artists, some of which have won prestigious grants/awards including Fulbright fellowships and whose work has been exhibited worldwide and is currently collected by museums and independent collectors. We also have the work of up and coming artists who have exhibited widely in the metropolitan area and who are already carvi...ng out a niche for themselves. This is your opportunity to own an art work for a fraction of the price you would pay at a gallery and at the same time help us raise funds for a worthy cause. Please mark your calendars for the opening day, which will be held on Tuesday April 19th from 4:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. at the GSUB gallery. The reception will take place in GSUB 129 where you can have some light refreshments and talk to the artists. Attached is the invitation card with the current list of artists who are donating work for this worthy cause.
The work will hang in the GSUB gallery from Monday April 18th through Monday April 25th and you may bid on the art work during gallery hours (12 Noon – 2p.m.) or by appointment (please call Sergio at Ext. 2170) The bidding will close on Monday April 25th at 2:00p.m. sharp! Additionally we have partnered with Applebee’s of Jersey City to help us raise additional funds for the Diversity Stride, so if you are thinking of eating out or ordering take out please print out the attached flyer and present it to your server on April 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st from 11:00a.m. – 10:00p.m. at the Applebee’s of Jersey City (701 Route 440 – In front of the Hudson Mall). For every bill, including those for takeout orders (201-200-9940), accompanied by the NJCU “Dining to Donate” flyer, Applebee’s will donate 10% of that bill to the American Conference on Diversity. “Dining to Donate” flyers can also be printed from the NJCU homepage under University News: http://www.njcu.edu/i2e/news/news_details2.asp?CID=386
All proceeds will benefit the American Conference on Diversity’s Youth Leadership Institute programs, which help high school and college students understand how stereotypes, bigotry, and bias impact negatively on their schools and provide them with the tools necessary to develop their own student-led action plans.
For further information about the Silent Auction, to make an appointment to see the work (starting at 2PM on April 18th), or to make a donation please call Sergio Villamizar, coordinator of NJCU’s Diversity Stride Program at 201-200-2170 or e-mail him at svillamizar@njcu.edu

 March 16 - april 21
Opening reception is on March 16, 5-8 pm. The exhibition will remain on view till April 21. The artist Melanie Vote replicates childhood toys in plaster, to imbue them with a sculptural quality, and to use them as maquettes to paint landscapes from. By placing the cast toys within the contemporary American landscape as ruins and monoliths, they become archeological evidence of a society with questionably little substance to leave behind.

Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery, Hepburn Hall Room 323, NJCU

2039 Kennedy Boulevard