James Grant at Mariboe

The Mariboe Gallery at Peddie School presents “Existential Search,” an exhibition of sculpture by James Clark from January 8 – 27, 2010. There will be an opening reception (free and open to the public) on the evening of Friday, January 8, from 6.30 – 8 p.m.

James Clark has been a fixture of the New York sculpture scene for decades, recognized for his innovative use of found objects, lights, fiber optics, and balloons. His current work with electroluminescence includes wall-hung works of white enameled steel that are outlined and activated by filaments encased in flexible tubing. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.

Art Venues Rise

Viridian Gallery, Pennington

Earth Normal by L. Simeonov at Alfa Art Gallery

Jack Koeppel, who - with his family - owned the Queenstown Gallery on South Main Street in Pennington from 1965 - 2005, is reopening a new gallery in the same location. You're invited to join him on Saturday afternoon, December 5, from noon - 4 pm for warm cider and other seasonal treats; or that evening from 6 - 8 pm for a wine & cheese reception to celebrate the grand opening of Viridian Gallery!

And while we're talking about "phoenix" (new from old) art venues, thanks to Will Ostergaard (newly annointed as the King of New Venues for this blog!) for sharing information about the Alfa Art Gallery at 108 Church Street in New Brunswick. They have an art exhibition, Transfigured, opening next Friday, November 20 @ 7:30-10:30pm that has some interesting artists for fans of figurative and expressionistic work (including Lidia Simeonov, recently named the 2010 Artist of the Year by Pittsburgh's Boxheart Gallery.)

It may be of particular interest to regional artists to note that Alfa Art has recently received its tax exempt status, and welcomes submissions both locally and from all over the world in the fields of contemporary fine art, sculpture and photography. As always, check out any gallery carefully before agreeing to be exhibited there. If you're not familiar with the gallery, make a point to visit. Talk with artists who have exhibited with the Gallery in the past. Research Gallery owners and staff. Be responsible about discussing terms, fees, responsibilities.

Making the Right Connect-ions!

Enkindle by Caroline Lathan-Steifel

THAT! by Berendina Buist

The MOVIS collective invites you to

CONNECT

with contemporary art at

The Gallery, Mercer County Community College

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 17

2 - 4 pm

Gallery hours: Tuesdays 9 am - 4 pm and 6 - 8 pm

Wednesdays 9 am - 3 pm and 6 - 8 pm

Thursdays 11 am - 3 pm

Gallery Talk: Monday, October 26, 7 pm

Special concert featuring Stop Correcting Me (Wilbo Wright & Eric Haltmeier):

Thursday, November 5, 7:30 pm

all events are free and open to the public

Exhibiting artists include: Peter Arakawa, Rita Asch, Berendina Buist, Mark Cooley, Anne Dixon, Yevgeniy Fiks, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Brian Goings, John Goodyear, Susan Hockaday, Lucy Hodgson, Eve Ingalls, Margaret Kennard Johnson, Caroline Lathan-Steifel, Marsha Levin-Rojer, Frank Magalhaes

Art from the Home Front

On August 11th, from 7 – 9 pm, join HomeFront’s ArtSpace artists for an Artists Reception celebrating their exhibition at Triumph Brewing Company in Princeton. The artists are all participants in Art Space, a visual arts program that encourages women – many single mothers – struggling with the crippling personal, emotional, and day-to-day anxieties associated with being homeless in America, to explore and strengthen their self-confidence and inner spirit through visual self expression. Their work is up at Triumph now through September 19th.

Triumph Brewing Company is located at138 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540 (between Witherspoon and Washington Streets.) For directions click here. If you are interested in attending the reception, you’re asked to RSVP to ruthanntraylor@comcast.net

HomeFront is the regional non-profit organization that provides emergency assistance and long-term support services for area families who are already homeless or in danger of becoming so. They also work holistically, offering enrichment, support, and educational programs for the children and parents with whom they work.

image is from show of art by homeless adults in Ojai, CA