Warm-up to the Colors of Matisse

Fine Arts professor Mel Leipzig is presenting a slide lecture on The Paintings of Henri Matisse this Tuesday, February 23 at noon at Mercer County Community College. The free lecture -- part of the college's on-going "Distinguished Lecture Series" - will be held in CM109 (first floor of the Communications Building on the college's West Windsor campus, immediately below The Gallery.

For more information, click here.

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Henri Matisse, Open Window, Collioure, 1905

Free Midweeks in February

from Music and Motion's production of Red at GFS

Good news from Grounds for Sculpture:



“Visit Grounds For Sculpture for free in February! Tuesdays through Thursdays, throughout the rest of February, Grounds For Sculpture will grant free admission to all patrons…Grounds For Sculpture, located in Hamilton, New Jersey (midway between Philadelphia and New York), is a whimsical thirty-five acre sculpture garden and arboretum on the former site of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds. Founded by Seward Johnson to promote an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture, the park has been enchanting visitors since 1992. Grounds For Sculpture features more than 250 contemporary sculptures, and two 10,000 square foot museum galleries with rotating exhibits. In addition, the park offers workshops for children and adults, concerts, performances, fairs, shopping and fine dining at the Zagat’s-rated Rat’s Restaurant.”

Doors Are Open!

On Thursday evening, November 12 (4:30 to 7 p.m.), you're invited to the Conference Center on the Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus for its annual Open House and Report to the Community. At this FREE event, you can find out, firsthand, about the many opportunities and activities this College offers, while enjoying live music by the MCCC Jazz Band, delicacies prepared by student chefs, videos and robotics created by Mercer students, and even relaxing chair massages offered by physical therapy students.

Potential students of all ages, as well as parents, alumni, community partners, teachers, guidance counselors, business people and governmental representatives are welcome.Check out the many study choices offered at Mercer, including 68 associate degree programs (including new degrees in Digital Film, Game Design, Solar Energy/Technology, Culinary Arts and Physics) and year-round noncredit programs for career advancement and personal interest.

I often tell people that Mercer has one of THE best fine arts departments in the entire region. You don't need to be matriculated to take credit classes, and the instruction available to artists in a wide range of media is spectacular. I've personally taken courses in painting, art history, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, creative writing and television production so far, and can enthusiastically recommend them all.

There's an odd perception in some quarters about Community Colleges. Trust me, Mercer is a treasure trove for the lifelong learner; so don't be one of "those people." Stop by and get a taste of what all there is to offer at Mercer. To sign up, click here.