RRCA News

Attached is a picture from the unveiling of the Cedarville Peaceworks Mural that Kathy Gross created with the 21st Century students at that school. It is so beautiful and compelling that I truly believe it will bring contentment to many children and staff for years to come. It is filled with inspirational quotes from a variety of sources. Hope you get to see it in person which is truly the only way it can be appreciated to gain its full impact.

Another wonderful new development is Helen Clymer Studio in Residence Artist volunteering her time to provide a free 3rd Friday workshop for children visiting the center.
-Carolyne Krull

Call for Plein Air Artists-Deadline May 31, 2008

CALL FOR PLEIN AIR ARTISTS Glasstown Arts District – Millville, New Jersey Named one of the Top 10 Artists’ Towns in U.S. by “Art Calendar” (Mar 2008) JUNE 14 & 15, 2008 Application Deadline May 31, 2008 Registration 6:30 – 9 a.m. Paint 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. June 14 – Wine & Cheese reception All at the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts AWARDS JUROR: Cash Awards – 1st Place- $500; 2nd Place - $200; 3rd Place - $150 PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION from June 20 – July 13 at the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts 22 N. High Street, Millville, NJ 08332 Opening Reception, June 20, 6 – 9 p.m. Standard size canvases/paper – 5” x 7” to 16” x 20” Canvases and papers will be stamped (unlimited number). Canvases entered must be framed and watercolors matted Two may be submitted for exhibition. Space may require limiting to one piece. (gallery discretion) No works from photographs Fee - $30. per artist “The Artist House” on Rt. 49 sells art supplies and will be open both days. “Riverfront Framing” on Buck St. will have standard frames available. Painting area throughout the downtown Arts District, riverfront area (downtown), and throughout the 44 sq. miles of rural and urban Millville. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Entry Form Name_________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ Phone___________________________ Email_________________________________________ Website___________________________________ Medium_____________________________ Mail to: Carolyne Krull, Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, 22 N. High St., Millville, NJ 08332. Phone: 856-327-4500. Websites: GlasstownArtsDistrict.com and RiverfrontCenter.org. Contact us at: 856 327 4500 or 800 887 4957 Hotels: Country Inn by Carlson – 856 825 3100 Holiday Inn Express – 856 293 8888 Wingate Inn – 856 690 9900 Carolyne Krull Executive Director Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts 22 North High Street Millville, NJ 08332 856.327.4500 856.327.9280 -- fax Carolyne.Krull@rrca.us www.riverfrontcenterblogspot.com www.riverfrontcenter.org

The Many Faces of Cumberland County

Cumberland County Library 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ 08302

856-453-2210 Ext. 110 Submitted by Jean C. Edwards

The Many Faces of Cumberland County-Photographic Visions of People in Cumberland County

Cumberland County Library is inviting Cumberland County amateur and professional photographers to submit from 1-3 photographs for a juried photographic exhibit to be held for3 months. Enter your favorite photographs of people in Cumberland County

Photographs can be babies, teens, adults, seniors, family photos, people and dogs, cats, birds, horses and other animals, people and recreational activities, people at work, ethnic diversity, etc.

Photographs will be hung in the hall/gallery on the lower level of the library.

The show is open to all photographers 18 years or older. All work must be wired and ready to be hung. Photographs may be 4”x6” up to 11”x14” in black and white or color. Each photograph must have the name, address, telephone number and title of the work firmly attached to the back of the mounting.

Cash prizes will be awarded as follows: first place $200; second place, $100 and 3^rd place, $50. The exhibit will be open to the public on May 28 and will close at the end of August.

The purpose of the exhibit is to show the diversity of people in Cumberland County and to foster the visual artists.

Photographers should bring their photographs to the Cumberland County Library on May 21 and pick them up on August 27.

Contact Jean Edwards, Assistant Director, at 856-453-2210 Ext. 110 for further information. To obtain a registration form either call the library and one will be mailed or pick up one at the circulation desk or area photography stores.

Cumberland County Library will take reasonable precautions to protect the photographs however the library assumes no responsibility for damages or losses due to theft, vandalism or accidents.

Cumberland County Library

Photography Competition Entry Form

The Many Faces of Cumberland County

Name:_______________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________

__________________________________________Zip:________________

Phone:_Home___________________________Work________________

Cell__________________________________________________________

Title #1______________________________________________________

Title #2_______________________________________________________

Title #3_______________________________________________________

Entry #1 Accepted Yes________No____________

Title _________________________________________

Award________________________________________

Entry #2 Accepted Yes_________No_____________

Title___________________________________________

Award_________________________________________

Entry #3 Accepted Yes_________No_____________

Title__________________________________________

Award________________________________________

Rules:

Submit 1-3 photographs in black and white or color

Open to photographers 18 years or older

All work must be wired and ready to be hung

Photographs may be 4”x6 to 11”x14”

All photographs must have name, address, phone number and title attached to the back

Photographs must be brought to the library on May 21 and picked up on August 27

Cash prizes: 1^st place $200, 2^nd place, $100, 3^rd place, $50

Support the Arts in New Jersey

Can YOU Keep a Promise?

Take Action Now!

Can you remember what happened five years ago on May 14? Close your eyes (virtually)...think back...busloads of arts advocates gathering on a cloudy day bringing a wave of color to West State Street. There was a Chinese dragon marching, docents dressed in colonial costumes, Tony Randall, Eric Bogosian, John Amos, Kiki Smith, Joe Piscopo, and a throng of cultural advocates waving placards and banners demanding that New Jersey arts and history funding be saved from elimination. On that day in May state legislators promised survival and enough to get by for one year, but also a new and dedicated source of State funding that would guarantee increased support in the future. Okay, open your eyes. It's five years later...we have a hotel/motel occupancy fee that is the dedicated source of guaranteed increased funding and yet the Governor has proposed the level of state cultural support to be exactly the same as the year of bare survival. This is a promise? The legislation passed in June 2003 to create the occupancy fee, the result of your advocacy, will this year grow to $90 million in State revenues, over three times the amount mandated under it for distribution to cultural agencies. It has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in property tax relief as it was designed to do. Yet State arts and history funding only achieved the level promised by law in FY05 and FY06. Ever since it has fallen short, and now we are back to the bare minimum allowed before the law no longer exists. This is a promise? Can YOU keep a promise for more than five years??? ArtPride thinks you can, so NOW is the time to click on Action Alert at the ArtPride web site and email your district legislators that NJ Arts & History Make Dollars & Sense! An industry that contributes over $2 billion a year to New Jersey's economy is worth the promise made five years ago on May 14. Any questions? Don't hesitate to call ArtPride New Jersey at 609.443.3582.

Too Real is Too Real

Come out to the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts and see the phenomenal Too Real is Too Real while it is still up. There are three exhibitions of Youth Art showing now. And Jenny Folk and MaryAnn Kline in the Alcove are not to be missed. New items have just come in for spring in the Gallery Shop as well. On 2nd Friday, May 9, 6-9pm, enjoy the new age/classical fusion of Porcelain Roof, artist demos, open studios. Saturday is the last day to view the current exhibitions. 2nd Friday is made possible by Steve Sammartino. The 3rd Friday Sponsor is Millville Chiropractic: Drs. Beebee, Ledden and O’Dolyle. Funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts makes these programs possible. RRCA is handicapped accessible. Please call for more information: 856-327-4500. Located at 22 N. High Street, Glasstown Arts District, Millville. Hours: T-Th, Sun- 11-5; Fri 11-8; Sat 11-7.

See you on High Street!

Carolyne Krull

TOO REAL IS TOO REAL

What Who When Where

TOO REAL IS TOO REAL is a juried exhibition of paintings and sculpture by artists of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware which explores the lasting impact of Surrealism on present day art making. The artists in this exhibition have come to the idea of the 'surrealist image' by way of a variety of paths. The works in this exhibition will have less to do with Surrealism as a historical object, and more to do with how the surreal continues to breathe uncanny life into the art of the present, and informs the differing visions that artists present today. Thirty works including sculpture, paintings, drawings and collages will be available for sale. Many Associate Artists of RRCA will be participating as well as several artists from the tri-state area. For more images, contact Carolyne.Krull@rrca.us. APRIL 18-May 17, 2008-04-02 Reception to meet the artists on April 18, 2008 from 6pm-9pm Artist talks and announcement of awards at 6:30pm THE RIVERFRONT RENAISSANCE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 22 NORTH HIGH STREET, MILLVILLE, NJ 08332

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RRCA Annual Spring Gala 2008- April in Paris

Please join RRCA Board of Directors and Honorary Gala Chairs, Jim and Wally Hurley, at this year’s Spring Gala on April 12, 7pm – Midnight for a magical April in Paris evening. RRCA’s Gala raises funds for its Arts Creates Excellence (ACE) program which provides art education year round for the area’s school children from ages 3-18 years. Your support of this event means all the difference for children attending Summer Art Camp. The more funds raised means the more scholarships RRCA is able to offer. The cost per person is $75. Contact RRCA at 327-4500 for more information. If you need an invitation, just give us a call.

Enjoy the silent auction and the complimentary wine bar, martini bar, the incredibly delicious food of Clorinda and a live auction with Rob Shannon. The Silent Auction will feature the work of many wonderful. artists.

RRCA wants to thank its many sponsors that have made this event possible: Allen Associates, CertaPro Painters, Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor Outlet, Sir Speedy Printing, Paragon Press and Wal-Mart.

Vision Statement

To Promote and utilize the arts as the catalyst for cultural and economic revitalization of the region.

Mission Statement

To advance the center as the focal point for cultural, educational, and artistic enrichment and create a sense of community; while positively impacting the economic vitality of the Millville Glasstown Arts District.

Carolyne Krull, Executive Director
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts
22 N. High Street
in Millville's Glasstown Arts District
Millville, NJ 08332
www.riverfrontcenter.org
http://www.riverfrontcenter.blogspot.com/
856-327-4500
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Teen/Young Adult Open Mic Friday April 4

Hello Performers, Audience, and Friends.
Just a reminder that it's time again for the monthly Teen and Young Adult Open mic
upstairs at the RRCA studios, Glasstown Arts District, 22 N. High Street Millville, NJ.

Join us Friday April 4th 6-8pm and showcase your talents or "force" your talented friends to sign up and show their stuff! We need YOU to perform your original work and what is a performance without an audience? So even if you are shy and don't want to perform, please come out and support local talent.

Poetry, Music ,Rant, Comedy, (covers in moderation please, we want to hear what YOU have to say) or any other performance worthy trick you have up your sleeve is welcome. This month we will also briefly be highlighting a new trend in open mics, Story Slam. We'll explain it and let it fly at the mic. Basically you draw a subject from a hat and you have 3 min to tell your personal story that relates to that topic. The audience awards points to the performers and most points wins. No prizes though, just prestige in this performance community of ours! This won't take up the entire evening, just a taste.
So if you want to stretch your creative muscles or get your feet wet as a first time performer, join us at the RRCA!

Don't forget about the Teen Arts Festival 1st Friday May 2
Poetry Workshop 9:30-12:00
Recorded and written examples of spoken word and slam artists
writting and perfecting original work
and a group story written to be performed the same day
Open Mic to perform the workshoped pieces 1-2pm
Flyers will be available at the open mic on April 4th or call the RRCA 856.327.4500 or me, Rita at 609.425.4642
Thanks and keep the creativity rolling!
Rita Lynn Lyman poet, performer, and host of this event.

questions, comments, suggestions
please email me with teen open mic in the subject line. ritalynnlyman@hotmail.com

Barn Studio Alumni -- The Early Years & More

The Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts and The Barn Studio of Art have collaborated on “Barn Studio Alumni – The Early Years” featuring 20 artists. The artists exhibiting in this show are among the first students to have studied at The Barn Studio of Art when Pat Witt opened the Barn doors in 1962.

Since 1962, Pat has taught and inspired thousands of children and adults with her enthusiasm for the arts and nature. Recognized for her many achievements, Pat’s biggest reward comes from seeing many of her students go on to become accomplished freelance artists, painters, potters, architects, photographers, commercial artists, illustrators, graphic designers and art teachers. She is equally proud of those students who have gone on to many other professions as inspired individuals. This show will be the first of a series of Barn Studio Alumni shows.

The artists featured for this opening alumni show are:

Glenn Rudderow, Keith Ragone, Mary Nomecos, Nancy Witt Mulick, Lisa Paul, Patty Callahan, Robyn Dubois-Hee, Andrea Workman, Theresa Markiw, Kathy Vannozzi-Deacon, Mary Ann Kline, Maryann Cannon, Dawn Kohansky, Ella Gant, Carol Stringari, Carol Barnett, Betsy Tasker, Elizabeth Regan, Beverly Hughes, and Joseph McLaughlin and Danny Reiser (in memoriam).

Opening Reception is Friday, March 21^st, 2008 at 6 pm. Come meet and hear the Artist Talks starting at 6:30 p.m. We hope you can join us! For more art from Barn Alumni, visit Madrigal and Looking Glass, right next door to the RRCA. These establishments will be featuring Donna Pio, Bob Corson, Libby Rothfarb, Patricia Moore and Ramon Perez. Artist’s House just around the corner on Main will be exhibiting the work of other Barn students. Also opening that night at the RRCA, Center Artist Members in the Witt Gallery. Helen Troia and Tom Singleton in the Alcove. Youth Art Month in the Atrium. The Gallery Shop is featuring new work by Joe Guarrera and Fiber Arts and more. The Artists Studio upstairs will be open for 3^rd Friday.

All exhibits are free and open to the public. Hours: Closed Monday, open by request; T-Th & Sun- 11-5; Fri – 11 -8; Sat – 11 – 7. For info: 856-327-4500 Third Friday Sponsor is ServPro Cumberland County.

Are you a former student of The Barn and interested in sharing your experience. Please visit www.barnstudio.org and follow the link to the Alumni page.

The Barn Studio of Art recently obtained its status as a New Jersey non-profit corporation. One of the key reasons for seeking a non-profit status, a decision made by Pat and her daughters, was to perpetuate the Barn for the future. Over the last few years, with the inception of the RRCA and the Arts District in downtown Millville, Pat and her daughters wish to see the arts community continue to flourish with The Barn Studio of Art as a vital part of it. They are interested in hearing from former students and especially those who may be interested in participating in future alumni shows or even teaching at The Barn.

Funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts makes this program possible. RRCA is handicapped accessible. Please telephone in advance for more information or requests.

Carolyne Krull, Executive Director
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts
22 N. High Street
in Millville's Glasstown Arts District
Millville, NJ 08332
www.riverfrontcenter.org
http://www.riverfrontcenter.blogspot.com/
856-327-4500
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