Celebrating Color & Light - the art of Jane Adriance and Claudia Fouse Fountaine

Celebrating Color & Light
Jane Adriance and Claudia Fouse Fountaine

June 5 - July 6, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 7, 4-6 pm

Artists' Gallery is delighted to present "Celebrating Color & Light," an uplifting and visually rich exhibition featuring the work of Jane Adriance and Claudia Fouse Fountaine. On view from June 5 through July 6, 2025, the show invites visitors to experience the artists’ shared love of luminosity, expressive color, and the vibrant energy of the natural world.

Jane Adriance is a celebrated local artist from Princeton whose paintings have captivated viewers for years. Her recent retrospective at the Arts Council of Princeton highlighted her enduring commitment to "open up new perspectives," a goal reflected in her bold and dreamlike imagery. Adriance’s work, often open to interpretation, evokes the influence of Surrealism and possibly Georgia O’Keeffe, while standing uniquely her own. Her mediums include watercolor and oil, she has exhibited widely, won numerous awards, and studied at prestigious institutions including the Barnes Foundation and the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her paintings are startling, contradictory, and deeply beautiful—always infused with sumptuous color.

Claudia Fountaine is a Bucks County artist with art degrees from Carnegie Mellon and Pratt Institute. After working as an illustrator in New York, she moved to Pennsylvania to raise a family, also volunteering in the local school art program. Becoming a docent at the Princeton Art Museum deepened her art appreciation and education in art history. As the years passed, she spent more time painting, always intrigued by her surroundings and interpreting them through a lens of soft light and brilliant color. Whether the subject is a platter of oysters or the Grand Canyon, it’s the quality of light, and the strong color that tie them all together. 

Please visit the event website for additional information.

And don't forget - along with our featured exhibit, all 16 of our professional artists continuously have their work on exhibit - there is new work here every month. We welcome your visits! 

 

Artists' Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ - map & directions
Gallery hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
www.lambertvillearts.com

Still & Wild - Beatrice Bork and Michael Schweigart

Still & Wild
Beatrice Bork and Michael Schweigart

This show runs from May 8, 2025 until June 1, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 5-8 pm

This exhibition highlights the beauty and contemplation found in animal and landscape art. Both artists offer intimate depictions that invite viewers to explore nature's stillness and wildness in harmony.

Beatrice Bork: "Within my genre of animal art, I strive to create watercolor paintings that go beyond representation—each work is both an intimate observation and an expressive interpretation, balancing realism with personal reflection, guided by a deep reverence for my subjects. Ultimately, I hope to offer a space for reflection—one that inspires a deeper connection and a renewed appreciation for the natural world, its many nuances, and the animals with whom we share it."

Michael Schweigart: "Through my paintings, I strive to capture the ephemeral beauty of fleeting moments and the profound stillness that can be found within them. My creative process is a journey of discovery, where intuition and spontaneity guide my hand, allowing me to navigate the uncharted territories of my imagination. Each piece I create is an invitation to the viewer to embark on their own personal journey, to engage with the work on a sensory and emotional level."

Please visit the event website for additional information.

And don't forget - along with our featured exhibit, all 16 of our professional artists continuously have their work on exhibit - there is new work here every month. We welcome your visits! 

 

Artists' Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ - map & directions
Gallery hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
www.lambertvillearts.com

Imagine-Observe - the art of Larry Mitnick and Mark Oliver

Imagine-Observe

Larry Mitnick and Mark Oliver

Exhibit: April 10 - May 4

Reception: Saturday, April 19, 2-4 pm

Artists’ Gallery is pleased to present "Imagine-Observe," an exhibition showcasing the abstract work of architect/painter Larry Mitnick and observational work of architect/painter Mark Oliver. By using inventive techniques and form, these artists continue to push the definition of contemporary art.

They are architects/painters with similar experiences and sensibilities. Both share their interest in architectural ideas and the geometry of spatial sequences. These contemporaries investigate spatial sequences through perspective, layered spaces, objects and their backgrounds. They explore the play of shadow and light, reflective, transparent and opaque surfaces.

Mitnick and Oliver rely on the viewer to complete the experience, to daydream and venture into a creative dialogue with their work. Please don’t miss "Imagine-Observe" an exciting pairing of creative architects/painters who have integrated their interests in both fields.

Please visit the event website for additional information.

And don't forget - along with our featured exhibit, all 16 of our professional artists continuously have their work on exhibit - there is new work here every month. We welcome your visits! 

 

Artists' Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ - map & directions
Gallery hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
www.lambertvillearts.com

Mostly Small Works

December 5, 2024 until January 5, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 7, 2-5 pm

Join us in December for an exciting gallery-wide group exhibit, Mostly Small Works, presenting a notable collection of distinctive fine art creations spanning a variety of styles and mediums—perfect as gifts for discerning collectors or as meaningful additions to your personal art collection.

Meet the artists at our opening reception on Saturday, December 7th, from 2 to 5:00 pm, and help us celebrate another great year as we look forward to our 30th anniversary in the Lambertville art scene. We’re also pleased to present the work of our newest artist, Michael Berardesco, who captures the rustic charm of North Jersey’s farm scenes and landscapes. 

 

Artists' Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ - map & directions
Gallery hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
www.lambertvillearts.com

Chromatic Wanderings - the art of Carol Sanzalone and Andrew Werth

Chromatic Wanderings
Carol Sanzalone and Andrew Werth

Exhibit: November 7 - December 1
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 9, 1-3 pm

This November, Artists’ Gallery invites art enthusiasts to embark on a visual journey through ‘Chromatic Wanderings,’ an exhibition featuring the distinctive works of Carol Sanzalone and Andrew Werth. The show promises a unique exploration of nature’s patterns through two contrasting artistic perspectives. Both draw inspiration from the natural world, yet their approaches couldn’t be more different. Sanzalone's watercolor and acrylic paintings capture the interplay of light and shadow in the Delaware Valley, while Werth's intricate acrylic works delve into the realm of 'organized organic abstraction.'

Carol Sanzalone works in watercolor and acrylic to create paintings inspired by the colors and patterns of light she observes in nature. Graphic shapes from warm sunlight and cool shadows evoke images associated with seasons, times, and places. Her experience in printmaking with both silkscreen and lithography creatively informs and enriches her current work. "This exhibition is a celebration of color and form," says Sanzalone. "I hope visitors will see the familiar landscapes of our region in a new light."

Andrew Werth returns to Artists’ Gallery this year with acrylic paintings comprised of hundreds of hand-painted maze-like marks where subtle color gradations interact to produce a sense of depth and luminosity. A new series of six ‘Mind Wandering’ paintings span the chromatic spectrum and include symmetric forms with a perspectival tilt. This show also includes several new paintings from his ‘Elusive’ series, inspired by concepts from philosophy of mind. "My work invites viewers to both lose themselves in the details and to step back to take in the larger patterns of color," Werth adds.

Please visit the event website for additional information.

And don't forget - along with our featured exhibit, all 16 of our professional artists continuously have their work on exhibit - there is new work here every month. We welcome your visits! 

 

 

Artists' Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ - map & directions
Gallery hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
www.lambertvillearts.com

Not to Be Forgotten - the art of Alla Podolsky and Laura Rutherford Renner

Not to Be Forgotten

Alla Podolsky and Laura Rutherford Renner

Exhibit: October 10 - November 3

Opening Reception: Sunday, October 13, 2-4 pm

Announcing "Not to Be Forgotten," a new exhibit of paintings by Laura Rutherford Renner and Alla Podolsky.

Laura Rutherford Renner, from Collingswood, NJ, enjoys painting figures engaged in the experience of their environments. Her work has been recently described as "Bold, brave, and a true voice." Renner states: "Capturing contemporary life snapshots in two dimensions is an exercise in problem solving and creativity. I enjoy mixing pure colors, keeping my palette simple to create authentic observation. The quiet engagement of brush to palette and brush to board provides daily calm and purpose". Laura, an occupational therapist for the past 27 years, has recently retired from this important work. She lives with her husband, their child, and their snarky, beloved cat, Lulu.

"As a figurative painter, I am, essentially, a memory keeper" says Philadelphia artist Alla Podolsky. "I paint people, places, and events that are ‘etched in ember’ of my perception. People I loved and lost, experiences that stayed with me, moments that I want to revisit again and again—my work is a way of keeping them all. Color, light, composition are my means of staying connected. It’s both intensely personal to me and largely universal." A native of Kiyv, Ukraine, Alla Podolsky traces her love of psychological painting to that ancient city’s iconography and rich narrative traditions. Her work is a combination of her European sensibilities and her American experiences.

Please visit the event website for additional information.

And don't forget - along with our featured exhibit, all 16 of our professional artists continuously have their work on exhibit - there is new work here every month. We welcome your visits!

Artists' Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ - map & directions
Gallery hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
www.lambertvillearts.com

Progressions - the art of Alan Klawans and Larry Mitnick

 

Progressions
Alan Klawans and Larry Mitnick

Exhibit: September 5 - October 6
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 7, 4-7 pm

Artist's Gallery is pleased to present "Progressions," an exhibition showcasing the work of Alan Klawans and Larry Mitnick.

Klawans' digital abstractions are often informed by his observations. His inspiration comes from his daily life, his family, people he has known, books, movies and television. The ordering of visual elements such as points, lines, planes, volumes and color create rhythmic progressions. Our eyes move left and right, up and down, along and into lines that define symmetric and asymmetric compositions.

In contrast to Klawans' digital prints, Mitnick's works are hand painted, acrylic paintings. One discovers in each abstract piece a unique set of spatial, formal and color progressions, often inspired by nature. We are presented with a variety of compositions that explore animated edges and voided centers, as well as rotating and layered movement. Contrasting hard-edged opaque and transparent forms with textured brushwork Mitnick excites our eyes, mind and imagination.

Both artists rely on the viewer to complete the experience. The viewer is invited to daydream and wonder, venturing into a creative dialogue with the work.  

Please visit the event website for additional information.

And don't forget - along with our featured exhibit, all 16 of our professional artists continuously have their work on exhibit - there is new work here every month. We welcome your visits! 

Artists' Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ - map & directions
Gallery hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
www.lambertvillearts.com

Surroundings - the art of Claudia Fouse Fountaine and Bill Jersey

 

Surroundings
Claudia Fouse Fountaine and Bill Jersey
August 8 - September 1, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 10, 5-7 pm 

This month, Artists' Gallery presents "Surroundings," featuring Bill Jersey and Claudia Fouse Fountaine. Their last exhibit together highlighted travels around the world and views of different countries; colorful as well as exotic. "Surroundings" brings the focus closer to home, to what we see around us every day. It turns out it can be as inspirational as anything else if we take the time to look carefully.

At the age of 97, Bill Jersey still explores life with what he calls a fresh eye. "If you think you've seen this before," he says, "you're not paying attention." A Country Road invites an encounter with a new world. The leafless tree suggests a life well lived. We are surrounded by rich memories. I choose to preserve them with paint and brush.

Claudia Fountaine is intrigued by the quirky and the mundane; a snowman in an icy backyard, with skeleton tree branches for arms. The shelves in a garage, overflowing with all manner of strange things. A dog relaxing on the patio in his bright blue e-collar. These are some of the "surroundings" Fountaine has chosen to depict.

"Surroundings" will be at Artists’ Gallery from August 8th through September 1st. The Opening is Saturday, August 10th from 5-7pm.

Please visit the event website for additional information.

And don't forget - along with our featured exhibit, all 16 of our professional artists continuously have their work on exhibit - there is new work here every month. We welcome your visits! 

Artists' Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ - map & directions
Gallery hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
www.lambertvillearts.com

Captured Moments - the art of Richard Harrington and Ilya Raskin

Captured Moments
Richard Harrington and Ilya Raskin
July 4 - August 4, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 6, 4-7 pm

Artist Richard Harrington and photographer Ilya Raskin are pleased to announce the opening of their joint show, "Captured Moments". The exhibit features the artist’s work inspired by trips throughout the United States and the world.

Harrington has been a member of Artists’ Gallery for more than 15 years, while Raskin is the newest member of Artists’ Gallery co-op. "Captured Moments" is the first exhibition at Artists’ Gallery to feature his work.

Both Harrington and Raskin are interested in capturing and documenting images of moments that may pass by quickly or go unnoticed by others; Harrington concentrates more on urban and transportation subjects, while Raskin’s work reflects his interest in nature and wildlife.

Harrington is well known for his automotive subjects, and also is an accomplished illustrator and cartoonist. He is a Professor of Illustration at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia.

Raskin has published his photographs in over 70 articles in the most respected conservation, nature, and popular science magazines, including National Geographic publications.

Please visit the event website for additional information.

And don't forget - along with our featured exhibit, all 16 of our professional artists continuously have their work on exhibit - there is new work here every month. We welcome your visits!

Artists' Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ - map & directions
Gallery hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
www.lambertvillearts.com

Beyond Boundaries - the art of Jane Adriance and Joe Kazimierczyk

Beyond Boundaries
Jane Adriance and Joe Kazimierczyk 

June 6 - June 30, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 8, 5-7 pm

Artist's Gallery is pleased to present "Beyond Boundaries," an exhibition showcasing the abstracted realities of painter Jane Adriance and the inspiring landscape paintings of Joe Kazimierczyk.

Step into Adriance’s world, where her astute use of semi abstract perceptions invites viewers to explore the mysteries of the unseen where reality and imagination seamlessly intertwine.

In contrast, Kazimierczyk takes us on a journey deep into the forests and untamed landscapes discovered on his explorations of the region. Through his paintings, he invites you to lose yourself in the tranquility of nature, offering sanctuary from the busy pace of everyday life.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience art that transcends boundaries and pushes the limits of creativity. Whether you're an art aficionado or simply seeking inspiration, "Beyond Boundaries" promises to leave a lasting impression.

Please visit the event website for additional information.

And don't forget - along with our featured exhibit, all 16 of our professional artists continuously have their work on exhibit - there is new work here every month. We welcome your visits!

Artists' Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ - map & directions
Gallery hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
www.lambertvillearts.com