What: Artist, Ricardo Barros’ gallery talk, slide show and book signing
When: June 6, 7pm
Where: Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, 22 N. High Street, in Millville’s Glasstown Arts District, NJ Hours: T-Th, Sun—11-5; Fri—11-8; Sat—11-7
Princeton photographer RICARDO BARROS will discuss is work and book entitled, Facing Sculpture: A Portfolio of Portraits, Sculpture and Related Ideas. The talk, book signing and slide show is scheduled for June 6, 7pm.
Mr. Barros has photographed artists he knew from his days of serving as the principle photographer at Grounds For Sculpture at Hamilton, New Jersey. He shot 100 sculptors in all and on average, spent a half-day with each sculptor exposing 48 to 96 frames.
Mr. Barros will present a slide show of his work which puts both the artist and the artist’s work in the same frame. The way he is able to mesh the art work and the artist is compelling and highly original. Pleaes rsvp to 856 327 4500. RSVP required. Free of charge.
Silver Visions, the current exhibition in the Main Gallery, featuring Ricardo Barros and Connie Wellnitz, curated by Michelle Post and Liz Nicklus, will be on view until June 14. Connie Wellnitz’s presents meticulously hand-colored, film-based photographs. Also being exhibited are Susan Rau and Doris Botts in the Alcove. There is an Older Adults Exhibition in the Atrium. Also in the Atrium is the work by Army Specialist Michael Shelton along with photographs taken in Iraq during his tour of duty. In the Witt Gallery, the Café Artists are featured. Upstairs in the studio work by the 4th & 5th grades of Silver Run School are displayed.
Come out on June 6 for Ricardo Barros’ talk and enjoy all the diverse work throughout the galleries. The Gallery Shop has many new pieces that are whimsical and great for the shore house. Russ Greco’s fish sculptures are delightful fun.
These exhibitions are made possible by the support of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, RRCA members and donors. This month’s sponsor is Colonial Bank.
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
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The
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 21st, 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
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
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
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.
Artisans: Elm Grove Fiber Arts, HeislervilleHand 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,
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
The RRCA along with Bridgeton Main Street Association unveiled its first Bridgeton Wishes art display. Student artists from Youth to Youth Project Vision put art at 97 E. Commerce Street in Bridgeton. There was a reception and dedication at Brenner's Brew at 21 E. Commerce Street. City officials joined the dedication.
Students are asked to confront questions and issues concerning teen pregnancy. This is part of the outreach by Cumberland County Human Services Advisory Council, FAMCare, North Jersey Plannned Parenthood partnering with the RRCA. Children of Children, Portraits and Stories of Teenage Parents is a multimedia traveling exhibition by photographer Michael Nye. The exhibit is a collection of stories of men and women ranging in age from 12 to 100 whose lives have been affected by teenage pregnancy. Approxmately 20 schools in Cumberland County have scheduled visits for students from 4th grade through 12th. Each class takes about 45 minutes listening to the voices of people in the photographs. As they stare into the picture, the glass reflects their image back to them. One class was very animated, talking to one another about the stories they had heard and taking their friends to see the photograghs. Most groups listen intently to the stories in total silence. Then with their teacher and the facilitator (with counseling background) , they get together for a discussion on the exhibition and its related topics. The discussion includes drug abuse and having enough education. The discussion turns to how a teen's social life will be altered along with parents and friends. Students are asked what profession or job they would like to have. They think about how having a baby would curtail their future plans
The Earth Goddess Sculptures of Gerald Lynch
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts
22 N High Street in Millville's
Glasstown Arts District, NJ
Opening 3rd Friday August 17 5:30-9pm,Artist Talks begin around 5:30pm
OClosing reception Showdown Saturday,
September 15, 2-4pm
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NY Times reviewer, Fred B. Adelson, wrote that Gerald Lynch’s “voluptuous female figures, which he calls earth goddesses, emerge from the blocks of marble in contrapposto stances, immediately bringing to mind Michelangelo and the classical tradition of stone-cutting. In contrast, the rough-hewn bases from which his figures rise suggest both the earth's energy forces and sculptured supports created by Brancusi. ''I perceive marble as a sacred medium -- earth bone formed hundred of millions of years ago,'' Mr. Lynch states. ''And the experience of carving it, although physically demanding, is a spiritual one.''”
The RRCA is honored to have Gerald Lynch’s work here in the Witt Gallery along with the Society of New Jersey Artists. SNJA’s exhibition theme is water. And Lynch’s next work, had he lived, was to be based on a water theme. So through the cooperation of Jenny Klein, SNJA president, and Cheryl Crews, from whose collection the work is taken, the
T-Th 11-5; F 11-8; Sat 11-7; Sun 11-4
See you on High Street.
The RRCA had its monthly "Meet the Artists" event this past Saturday July 14th. There were presentations by member artists as well as tours though the 2nd floor studios.
One of the area's master artists, George Cheety, is showing a small sample of his oeuvre in the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts Gallery Shop. This is a rare opportunity to view his delicate renderings. He last showed with Mo Pagano and Fred Manders at the Vineland Art Alliance. Mr. Cheety is a regular visitor to the RRCA, where he is known to enjoy the many artists on display here. His friend, local artist and mathematician Larry Ericksen, and he usually make a day of visiting the Glasstown Arts District at least once a month. It is always such a pleasure to chat with George. Now to have his work here is a special treat!
The Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts is proud to announce the First United Methodist Church SHINE Camp for inner-city were enjoyed an afternoon of art in RRCA's new art classroom. Along with Joanne Reger's many SHINE volunteers, RRCA volunteers, Jen Kirchner and Yajaira Montero, led 20 Shine campers through 3 art projects on Thursday, July 5. The new space is located in the backroom which up until now has been used for storage and 3rd Friday preparation. Due to the generosity of Marie Carley, the room is newly tiled by Don B Franks and looks beautiful. Sculptor, David Carrow, stepped in and planed the door to fit the raised floor. The room needed climate control and the RRCA purchased an air conditioning/heater which will be installed with the help of Don Cossaboon, Thundersun Forge. When the ACE classes begin on July 9, the Junior Artists's classes will be held in the new studio classroom.
