Three New Members

We've had 3 new artists joining the gallery this fall, Bonnie Schorske, Andrew Werth and Materese Roche. Bonnie has been with us a few months now, Andrew joined last month, and Materese will join us this week, so be sure to come to our December Open House Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec 13 to meet our new members and to see their work. As usual, the reception will run from 6 to 9pm.

"Flamingos Patagonia Chile"
photograph by Bonnie Schorske

More of Bonnie's photography can be found on her website web.mac.com/schorske

acrylic painting by Andrew Werth

Andrew's website and blog is at andrewwerth.com

"Morning on Cape Cod"
oil painting by Materese Roche

More about Materese can be found on her website ghostwoodstudio.com, and blog todaysoilpainting.blogspot.com


We welcome our newest members, and we have room for one more artist right now. If you're interested in joining us, membership information is on our website.

Animal Attraction - review in The Times

Beatrice Bork's show "Animal Attraction" was recently reviewed in the Nov 21 edition of The Times - you can read the article online at NJ.com. Here's one of the watercolors in the show:

"Hello"
watercolor by Beatrice Bork

"Animal Attraction" runs through January 10, 2009 at:
Queenstown Gallery
24 West Broad Street (route 518)
Hopewell, NJ 08525

Moonan at the 2008 National Small Works Painting

"MHM 3905"
by Florence Moonan
8 x 10
Acrylic and collage on canvas

Florence Moonan has two works accepted for exhibition in the 2008 National Small Works Painting at The Main Street Gallery in Groton, NY. The jurors were Katherine Rushworth, Art Critic, The Post Standard, Syracuse, NY, former Director of the Michael D. Rockefeller Arts Center (State University College at Fredonia) and former Director of the Central New York Institute for the Arts in Education; Roger Smith, Director of The Main Street Gallery.

The show runs from November 28 – December 28, 2008 with an opening reception Saturday, November 29 from 5 – 8 p.m.

The Main Street Gallery
105 Main Street
Groton, NY 13073

Tel: 607.898.9010
www.mainstreetgal.com

"MHM 3901"
by Florence Moonan
8 x 10
Acrylic and collage on canvas

Absolutely Abstract at the Philly Sketch Club

"Insect"
by Gail Bracegirdle

Gail Bracegirdle and Andrew Werth both have pieces in "Absolutely Abstract" at the Philadelphia Sketch Club, running from November 7 through 30, 2008. Opening reception is Sunday, November 16, 2 to 5 PM.

The Philadelphia Sketch Club
235 South Camac Street
Philadelphia, PA
215-545-9298

"Figment"
by Andrew Werth

Andrew Werth joined the Artists' Gallery this month - you'll be seeing a lot more from him here on this blog and at the gallery, but please visit his website AndrewWerth.com to learn more about Andrew.

Treichler in CONFLICT at Gallery 125

"You Want a Piece of This?"
photograph by John Treichler

John Treichler's work is on display as part of CONFLICT at Gallery 125 in Trenton. The juried art exhibit will be on display from November 14 through January 3 2009. The opening reception is Friday, November 14 from 6:00 to 9:00pm with wine, music, and hors d'oeuvres for the first hour.

Gallery 125 is located at 125 S. Warren St, Trenton, NJ, at the corner of W. Lafayette St., across from the Trenton Marriott.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday noon to 6pm; Saturday 11 am to 4pm. The gallery can be reached at 609-989-9119, more information is available at www.trenton-downtown.com

Everyday Revisited

The Artists’ Gallery at 32 Coryell Street, Lambertville, NJ will feature the work of photographer Bonnie Schorske and painter Carol McClure Sanzalone in “Everyday Revisited,” November 7th through the 30th. The opening reception is from 6 to 9 PM on Saturday, November 8th.

Sanzalone and Schorske are both interested in taking familiar and everyday subjects and bringing them to life in new and adventurous ways. Their subjects allow them to work with light, color, shape, texture and design to create both realistic and experimental images.

"Spring Explosion"
watercolor by Carol Sanzalone

Sanzalone works in watercolor and acrylic, focusing on the abstract and graphic qualities of still life and landscape subjects seen everyday. She captures the beauty of natural and reflected color, working on site as well as in her studio. Her works have been exhibited in many solo and juried exhibits which have included the Garden State Watercolor Juried Exhibit, Phillip’s Mill, the George School Invitational Exhibit, the Coryell Gallery as well as the University Medical Center and the Present Day Club in Princeton. Having taught art for many years at South Hunterdon Regional High School, she currently teaches watercolor workshops on a freelance basis.

"Dandy"
photograph by Bonnie Schorske

Schorske, a Philadelphia photographer, is inspired by her travels around the world as well as by the everyday urban life of her adopted city. Her work is grounded in the photo-realist tradition. She prefers natural light and eschews the studio. Schorske’s work has been included in numerous juried and invitational shows in the region including shows at Phillip’s Mill, the College of New Jersey, the Philadelphia Sketch Club and the Plastic Club of Philadelphia. She has had solo and group shows at the Philadelphia Sketch Club, Minerva and Off the Wall galleries as well as other venues around the city. The Plastic Club awarded her its gold medal in 2007, only the second time a photographer has been so honored in the Club’s long history as the oldest art club founded by women.

Gallery hours are from 11 AM to 6 PM, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For information visit www.lambertvillearts.com or call (609) 397-4588.

Animal Attraction - an exhibit of watercolors by Beatrice Bork

"Out of this World" Tufted Coquette
watercolor by Beatrice Bork

Queenstown Gallery Presents:
"Animal Attraction"
an exhibit of watercolors by Beatrice Bork

Beatrice's passion for nature and wildlife is expressed through her artwork. As a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists, her work has shown in museums across the nation, has been widely published, and is among private collections throughout the world.

November 8 - Dec 22, 2008
open house Saturday November 8th, 5:30–8:00

Queenstown Gallery is located at
24 West Broad Street (route 518)
Hopewell, NJ 08525

For more information: 609-466-0817
Gallery hours: Mon–Fri 9:30–5:30, Sat 10–4

Works on Paper at Perkins Center for the Arts

"Village"
watercolor by Gail Bracegirdle

Gail Bracegirdle and Sheila Letven both have pieces in the "Works on Paper" show at Perkins Center of the Arts in Moorestown, NJ.

"Works on Paper" showcases a variety of artistic processes including oil, charcoal, gouache, ink, acrylic, paper, watercolor, digital, woodcut, etching, etc. The exhibition and opening reception are free and open to the public. A free opening reception will be held on Sunday, October 12th, from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

Hidden Gardens Revealed 2

It's hard to keep a secret hidden in Lambertville, especially when each year in June the Kalmia Club lays open to view the horticultural wonders of selected private gardens during the "Hidden Gardens of Lambertville" tour. Along with tour-goers, this rare opportunity was taken advantage of by a dozen well-recognized, highly skilled, professional artists from the Artists' Gallery who settled into the garden sites to paint "plein air" for the tour day.

Besides the beautiful paintings that resulted, the Artists' Gallery artists created quite a buzz of interest and spirited conversation among tour-goers. "They added a wonderful compliment to our event." said Fran Bardusco, Garden Tour Chairwoman, "and now these beautiful paintings are going to be offered for sale with half of the proceeds being donated to the Kalmia Club to help benefit our community efforts."

"This is the second year that we have had the privilege to paint for the Kalmia Club," said Stacy Rogers, President of the Artists' Gallery cooperative, "last years benefit exhibition and sale was a great success". The "Hidden Gardens Revealed 2" exhibition and sale is for one weekend only starting with an opening reception for the donors, patrons, friends and members of the Kalmia Club on Friday, October 17th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Then the gallery doors will be open to the public Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The Artists' Gallery is an artist run cooperative. "Unlike most privately owned galleries, the Artists' Gallery members can mobilize to help good causes and organizations by doing what we do best - create," said gallery member Gail Bracegirdle.

The Kalmia Club, headquartered at 39 York Street, Lambertville, is one of the oldest continuously running women's club in the state of New Jersey. A member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs, the largest volunteer women's service organization in the state and a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, it provides opportunities for education, leadership training and community service through participation in local clubs, enabling members to make a difference in the lives of others.

For more information about the Artists' Gallery's "Hidden Gardens Revealed 2" call the Artists' Gallery, Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at (609) 397-4588 or visit the gallery's web site at www.lambertvillearts.com. More information about the Kalmia Club can be obtained by calling (609) 397-2537 or by visiting the club's web site at www.kalmiaclub.org.

Rogers and Kazimierczyk at Bell's

"Portrait of Gail Bracegirdle"
by J. Stacy Rogers

This Fall Bell’s Tavern showcases the combined artwork of Artists’ Gallery members Joe Kazimierczyk and J. Stacy Rogers in a one-month long October exhibition of local landscapes scenes and people paintings. The show runs now through November 4, 2008.

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.

"Amwell Valley Winter"
by Joe Kazimierczyk