Hidden Garden of Lambertville 2008

Just as last year, Artist's Gallery artists teamed up with the Kalmia Club, and many of us were out painting on the Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour this weekend. And just like last year, we'll be having a special exhibit of these paintings in the fall with a portion of the sales going to benefit the Kalmia Club for all of the charity work that they do. (You'll hear more about that in September or October.)

Here are a few images of the artists in action - photos courtesy John Treichler, our gallery photographer, who forgot to take his self portrait for us to share with you:

Fran Bardusco, Garden Tour chairwoman

J. Stacy Rogers

Stacie Speer Scott

Chuck Katzenbach

Florence Moonan

Gail Bracegirdle

Jennifer Cadoff

Joe Kazimierczyk

Merle Citron

Savor New Hope: Showcase the Arts

"Savor New Hope: Showcase the Arts"
opening June 18 at Triumph Brewing Co.

"Mushroom Harvest"
by Gail Bracegirdle

"Plato's Passion (The Olive Series)"
by Florence Moonan

"January 1st"
by Gail Bracegirdle

"Look"
by Joe Kazimierczyk

"Painter's Nightshades"
by Gail Bracegirdle

"Just Hanging Out"
by Jennifer Cadoff

"Green Colossal"
by Florence Moonan

Members of the Artists' Gallery are exhibiting together in a new show at Triumph Brewing Company in New Hope titled "Savor New Hope: Showcase the Arts" . The show features numerous works in all media relating to the theme. The opening reception will be held on Wednesday, June 18th from 5:30 to 7:00. The show continues through July 22, 2008. Works are exhibited on both levels of the establishment and are available for purchase.

"Savor New Hope: Showcase the Arts" is a 3 day town wide celebration of the visual, performing, literary and culinary arts that New Hope has long been recognized for. It's become a "must go to" event for both locals and visitors with Arts Openings, Live Music, Concerts, Readings. Gallery Stroll, Cooking Classes and more, all culminating in an amazing party at Union Square on July 13th.

The exhibit is presented by New Hope Arts. Triumph Brewing Company is located in Union Square off West Bridge Street in New Hope. Hours are Mon-Wed 11:30am to 1:00am, Thu-Sat 11:30am to 2:00am, Sun 12 noon to midnight.

For more information call 215-862-8300 or visit www.triumphbrewing.com

Artsbridge 14

"Galvanized"
watercolor by Gail Bracegirdle

Artists Gail Bracegirdle, Jennifer Cadoff, Joe Kazimierczyk and J. Stacy Rogers were juried into the 14th Annual Artsbridge Juried Show, to be held at:

RiverRun Gallery
Laceworks
287 South Main Street (Rt 29)
Lambertville, NJ 08530

gallery hours: daily from 12 noon – 5:00 pm, except Tuesdays
Opening reception: Saturday June 7 from 6 to 9 pm.

And don't forget that June 7, 6 to 9pm is also opening reception for the Artists' Gallery show "Naturally", featuring the work of Beatrice Bork and Taylor Oughton.

"The Three Graces"
Pen & Ink by Jennifer Cadoff

"Spring on the Delaware Canal"
oil painting by Joe Kazimierczyk

June Show - Naturally

Beatrice Bork and Taylor Oughton come together in a featured exhibit at Artists‘ Gallery June 6–July 6, 2008 with an opening reception on Saturday June 7, 6-9 pm.

"Naturally", a revealing exhibit of watercolors and acrylics of an innate, unadorned and unadulterated seeing of the natural world by Bork and Oughton, will feature art of human eyes opened to a world in which we all live.


Beatrice Bork is a member of the Society of Animal Artists (SAA), an association of international artists, devoted to promoting excellence in the portrayal of the creatures sharing our planet. Her honors include: Don Eckelberry Award for bird art, solo shows such as Birds and Deviations at the Brodsky Gallery—ETS, For the birds… Princeton University, and group exhibits and tours including Art and the Animal at various museums throughout the U.S., 20th International Exhibition on Animals in Art at Louisiana State University, as well as representation in public and private collections, and publications such as Wildlife Art magazine.

There is no verbal statement that could possibly convey just how much inspiration the natural world brings me. Each subject and condition in itself is unique. My passion is fulfilled through creating art, which is an interpretation of my deep gratitude for the earth we all share. —Beatrice Bork

Taylor Oughton is an award-winning painter and illustrator. After studying at the Philadelphia Museum School of Art (now University of the Arts), Oughton worked as an illustrator, for more than forty years, for newspapers, magazines and books. His work has been featured in publications including: Reader’s Digest, Field and Stream, Holiday, Sports Afield, Outdoor Life, Cosmopolitan and the Saturday Evening Post. His nature designs can also be found in the Boy Scouts of America handbook.

Oughton’s work is included in many private, corporate and museum collections, including the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, PA. He has received awards from the Philadelphia and New Jersey Art Directors’ Clubs, the Delaware Valley Artists’ Guild, the New York Society of Illustrators, and received the Albert W. Lofgren and Violet Oakley awards in painting from the Woodmere Museum.

Treichler Photographs in 16th Annual Phillips Mill Photographic Exhibition

"Barn Door"
photograph by John Treichler

John Treichler's Photographs in 16th Annual Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition, June 1st - June 22nd, New Hope, PA.

The jurors have selected 2 of Treichler's works for this years very competitive exhibition. The Annual Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition is often referred to as "the Best Show on the East Coast." Each year the juried Exhibition features unique works from a wide range of talented sources of all ages, including local artists as well as those from other countries. Phillips' Mill is located at 2619 River Road in New Hope, just 2 miles north of the center of town along Route 32. Hours are Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 - 5:00pm; Friday and Saturday 1:00 - 9:00pm.

For more information call 215-862-9568 or visit www.phillipsmill.org.

"Bonnie #5"
photograph by John Treichler

Photos from May's Opening

A couple of photos from our May show
Recent Works by Sheila Letven and Merle Citron:

left to right: Alla Podolsky, Sheila Letven, Merle Citron

Sheila and Ed Letven on the right, along with some friends

Art of the Animal XIII

"Siesta"
Red-river Hog
Gouache painting by Beatrice Bork
7.5 " H x 8.75" W

Beatrice Bork has been juried into "Art of the Animal XIII" at the Bennington Center for the Arts in Vermont.

Show dates: June 14–July 27, 2008.

More info at: www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org/art/index.html

The Artists' Gallery Rallies for the HLTA

Left to Right, Artists' Gallery member Stacie Speer-Scott, Tracey Costanzo - Development and Communications Manager for the Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance, Artists' Gallery President J. Stacy Rogers, Artists' Gallery members Jennifer Cadoff and Joe Kazimierczyk.

On April 18, 19 and 20th The Artists’ Gallery hosted "Green", an art exhibition and sale to benefit the Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance (HTLA) and their mission to preserve local farms, forests, and natural areas.

Stacy Speer-Scott, Jennifer Cadoff and Joe Kazimierczyk all sold paintings during the one-weekend "Green" benefit where 40% of the sales total were donated to the HLTA.

"We were delighted to have the Artists' Gallery members contribute their gallery space and wonderful artwork to supporting our preservation efforts", says Tracey Constanzo, Development and Communications Manager of the HTLA.

"Green" was very successful on several fronts as it met all of our key goals. The fist was to help raise community awareness for the HTLA's mission of land preservation through event publicity. Another was that art and artists can make a difference. Another was that not all art galleries are static, they can be dynamic. Another was to demonstrate a willingness to partner with local groups. Finally, and just as important, was to make new friends for the gallery, create an exciting event for all involved, sell artwork and make a donation.

"Bird Cave"
by Stacie Speer-Scott

"Pine Bit #14"
by Jennifer Cadoff

"Summer on the Neshanic"
by Joe Kazimierczyk

May Show - Recent Works by Sheila Letven and Merle Citron

"Paris Still Life"
oil painting by Merle Citron

"Dancer"
photograph by Sheila Letven

Artists Sheila Letven and Merle Citron have been involved in the regional art scene for more than three decades. Both are painters and photographers who have exhibited in numerous group and one-person art shows. In their current two-person show, "Recent Works: Sheila Letven and Merle Citron", Sheila Letven exhibits her photographs and Merle Citron exhibits her new paintings. The show opens at the Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville, NJ, on May 9th. The public is invited to attend an artists’ reception on May 10th from 6-9 pm. The exhibit continues through June 1st.

Treichler and Katzenbach at Bell's

The Artists' Gallery is pleased to announce an exclusive engagement with Bell's Tavern in Lambertville, NJ. Each month, two artists from the Artists' Gallery will be displaying their work in Bell's restaurant and bar. This month features the painted mirror and glass panes of Chuck Katzenbach and the photographs of John Treichler. The works are on display through June 2nd.

A Lambertville institution since 1938, Bell's Tavern is located at 183 North Union Street and open seven days a week. Hours are Monday - Thursday 6:00 - 9:30, Friday & Saturday 5:00 - 10:00 and Sunday 5:00 - 9:00.

For more information call 609-397-2226 or visit www.bellstavern.com

"Portals"
oil on glass by Charles Katzenbach

"Flying"
photograph by John Treichler