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
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