Down Jersey Arts Friday Feb 8 6-9PM

Artisans: Elm Grove Fiber Arts, Heislerville

Hand felting is an art. Betty Peterson, her sister Mabel Meyer, and daughter Stephanie Leason, make up the artists of Elm Grove Fiber Arts. Felting is an age old art that within the past few years has experienced a growing reviva

The Three Dollar Bills, 409 Buck Street

They brought back the old-time sounds of American Folk music. A conglomeration of bluegrass, blues, and country. Over 75 people came out on Friday Feburary 8th
Ariel Rom-banjo, guitar, dobro, vocals Chris Scarfo-guitar, mandolin, lead vocals Steve Tobin- lead guitar

Main Street Millville/MDC Awards 2007

On Monday September 17th, the Millville Development Corporation honored city employees, downtown merchants, artists, and volunteers who have improved Millville and its downtown. The event was held in the main gallery at the RRCA. It was a chance for folks who work hard to have fun and receive recognition. Here are some of the awards given out. Go to the links to see Videos of the award winners.
Each award was named after a popular song. The "Street Fighting Man" award was awarded to Carl Johnson
The "I am a believer" award was won by Maryann Cannon and the "You Ain't see Nothin Yet" award was give to Linda Raines She is on the 2nd part of the same video with Maryann Cannon. Bogart's Books won the "Eight Days a Week" award for being open every day of the week. The "Knockin on Heaven's Door" prize was won by Christina’s Boutique which is on the Village on High on the 500 block of High Street.Don Cossaboon-DeGregorio got the "Get Up Stand Up" award. The "You are Precisely My Cup of Tea" award was awarded to the Vintage Rose Tea Room Jim Penlyn won the "With a Little Help from my Friends" award for opening his studio and shop called JB and Me in the Art District. One of the architects of the Millvile Arts District Kim Warker won the "We Can Work it Out" award. She does deserve this award with all that she does for Millville. The next award was given to Isabelle Samuel She won the "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" for her wonderful colorful studio and shop on High Street. The "There's No Business like Show Business" award went to Sitar Bob Price. He is holding the 2nd AnnualSEPTEMBER SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL on Friday September 28th. Our Executive Director Carolyne Krull won the "Lean on Me" award for developing strong relationships between the RRCA and Main Street Millville. Two new businesses in downtown Millville Flynn Interiors and Blac and Blue received the "Welcome to the Jungle" award for starting their businesses in Millville.Skyline Antiques received the "Staying Alive" award for having the business on the 3rd floor with no elevator.The Emcee's of the festivities were Marianne Loads and Tim Shannon. They were excellent and made the evening very fun for everyone. Marianne Loads and Allison Corson were thanked by Tim Shannon for all the work they do day in and day out for the Glasstown Arts District and Main Street. Watch this Video to find out who won the "Love Stinks" award that closed out the event

3rd Friday Associate Artist Show

On 3rd Friday July 20th 2007, the RRCA held its Associate Artist Show. There were seven artists that spoke. The first to speak was Pat Proniewski who is a ceramicist. Next to speak was Diane Emerson who's presentation is at the bottom of this posting. She is also a ceramicist. Seppo Siimes spoke about one of his landscape paintings. Dorothy Botts explains how she started to be a painter. The artist to speak after her was Jimmy Walker , who's medium is pencil. Libby Rothfarb describes herself as a "watercolorist" explained that her training was in botany and this love of flowers. Donna Pio works in oil's and she states she started painting when her grown daughter was a year old. She has studied under Pat Witt for many years.