New Jersey Arts News (United States)

Montclair Art Museum is one of more than 1,500 museums to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense

Speakeasy Art launches it's monthly first Friday solo art openings with "The Work of Christine Wagner" at its new location, 816 Main Street, Boonton, NJ. Opening reception: Friday, June 1, 2012 from 6-9pm, on exhibit June 1 - June 24

The Caring Canvas Goes on the Road Again! Southampton, NY Welcomes a Day of Art with Alternatives for Children

May 18 Event Will Feature Free Admission, Evening Tour, and Discount at The Store at MAM

The Tell-Tale Heart HD interactive iPad adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic story contains creepy mixed-media painting, interactive elements, bone-chilling sound effects and a spellbinding 1930's-style radio drama performance.

The New Jersey Arts Annual: Fine Arts 2012 juried exhibition, on view April 21 – July 22, 2012, features 13 New Jersey-based artists that actively engage with digital media in terms of process, form, or content.

Playwrights Theatre’s Director of Education (and New York University Ph.D. candidate in Educational Theatre), Jim DeVivo, and Playwrights Theatre's Artistic Director, John Pietrowski to speak at event.

Local rappers Bigg Redd and Universol return to Starland Ballroom with Tech N9NE

Actors Shakespeare Company at New Jersey City University offers workshops in stage combat, acting Shakespeare and clowning as part of The Stages Festival throughout New Jersey in March

New York, NY: On March 11th ArtWorks, The Naomi Cohain Foundation, will present its 10th Annual Express Yourself-New York event at the Helen and Martin Kimmel Center University Life at New York University.

Actors Shakespeare Company at New Jersey City University tells a tale of blood in "Macbeth"; the choice of cast and daggers are fortuitous.

Playwrights Theatre Artistic Director John Pietrowski Honored with a New Jersey State Council on the Arts 2012 Individual Artist Fellowship in Playwriting

Actors Shakespeare Company at New Jersey City University screens Kurosawa’s “Throne of Blood” as a free, housewarming lead-in to its main stage "Macbeth" in March

On January 29, members of the community are invited to the Hunterdon Art Museum for a FREE celebration of our 60th Anniversary.

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Registration for Art Classes for Kids and Adults. Classes range from LEGO robotics to basketweaving to glassfusing. Something for everyone!

As the Museum enters it's 60th year, a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and programs is announced.

A Survival Guide for Making Music in the Internet Age, by Bobby Owsinski

On December 17, 2011 The Caring Canvas is traveling to the Dominican Republic to visit with 200 children and spread artful cheer during the holiday season with a FREE day of painting, singing, dancing and crafting.

Exhibition showcases the Museum's permanent collection. On view Dec. 3, 2011–May 19, 2003

Montclair Art Museum is one of more than 1,500 museums to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense

Speakeasy Art launches it's monthly first Friday solo art openings with "The Work of Christine Wagner" at its new location, 816 Main Street, Boonton, NJ. Opening reception: Friday, June 1, 2012 from 6-9pm, on exhibit June 1 - June 24

Collecting Art: An Affordable Art Fair will be held June 2, 2012, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Caring Canvas Goes on the Road Again! Southampton, NY Welcomes a Day of Art with Alternatives for Children

Solo show of work by Jersey City based artist working in glass, resin and found objects

A Benefit for The Center for Contmeporary Art Celebrating Diversity During Gay Pride Month

The Morris County Art Workshop (MCAW), the non-profit organization in northwestern Morris County, is proud to announce its Summer Camp is back with five fun filled weeks of half and full day fun running June 25 through July 27, 2012.

May 18 Event Will Feature Free Admission, Evening Tour, and Discount at The Store at MAM

All Four Episodes of Season Six of Peabody Award Winning Series to be Screened to the Public for FREE between May and October 2012

Station Avenue Productions, part of The asterism* Group and appointed by Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts in the Poconos to manage entertainment and events, announces Grammy winning artist Mya will perform at the venue Sunday, May 27.

The Tell-Tale Heart HD interactive iPad adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic story contains creepy mixed-media painting, interactive elements, bone-chilling sound effects and a spellbinding 1930's-style radio drama performance.

Families can explore Clinton, gather pieces for a project, and then make an Earth Day related art work at the Hunterdon Art Museum

From the 261 plays submitted by young writers throughout the state, a panel of theatre professionals has selected four High School plays, three Junior High School plays and three Elementary Schools plays.

The New Jersey Arts Annual: Fine Arts 2012 juried exhibition, on view April 21 – July 22, 2012, features 13 New Jersey-based artists that actively engage with digital media in terms of process, form, or content.

Saddle River Day School institutes a new graphic arts curriculum for grades 3-12 that is designed to tap into the increasing importance of graphic imagery in our society and teach the current generation of students a critical new skill set..

Playwrights Theatre’s Director of Education (and New York University Ph.D. candidate in Educational Theatre), Jim DeVivo, and Playwrights Theatre's Artistic Director, John Pietrowski to speak at event.

Under the direction of dynamic conductor Eric Dale Knapp, the choir will present Ralph Vaughan Williams’ monumental work, “A Sea Symphony”. Guest soloists include soprano Jessica Rivera and baritone Mark Womack.

The 2012 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards honor the nation's most talented teen artists; winners will be celebrated at Carnegie Hall in New York City

The Theater Project will present Miss Witherspoon by Christopher Durang directed by Mark Spina from April 12 through April 29. The Theater Project’s production first as a resident company at the Burgdorff Center in Maplewood.

Save the date for a fun-filled afternoon at The Center for Contemporary Art’s spring benefit on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at The Bridgewater Marriott. Feature guest speakers will share their fashion, beauty and business know-how.

Announcing the opening of "Through You Into Action," a celebration of five years of the Gallery Aferro Artist Residency Program with comcurrent exhibits in Bedminster and Newark, NJ

Kirsten Hassenfeld makes extraordinary sculpture and collage with ordinary materials.

The Power of Art, Gratitude and Healing - The Caring Canvas created an evening of mental health awareness paired with an art show to support local artists

Hunterdon Art Museum's beloved summer camp -- Follow Your Art -- is now accepting registrations. Kids 4-15 can choose from over 60 weeklong camps to keep them entertained and creative this summer.

Playwrights Theatre will present two programs during the New Jersey Theatre Alliance Stages Festival. The Stages Festival is a month-long, state-wide celebration of theatre and the performing arts – a project of the NJTA and its membership.

Local rappers Bigg Redd and Universol return to Starland Ballroom with Tech N9NE

Actors Shakespeare Company at New Jersey City University offers workshops in stage combat, acting Shakespeare and clowning as part of The Stages Festival throughout New Jersey in March

Cynthia Doran writes,“With The Art of Medicine: Over 2,000 Years of Images and Imagination on your lap a faraway gallery is made available—a gallery in which the past and the current worlds appear, both filtered through the art of medicine.”

The Madison Young Playwrights Festival brings to life the work of young playwrights who completed a play as part of a 10-week playwriting program conducted by Playwrights Theatre.

Troubleshooting Sewing Machine Problems launches their new portal. This is a great place for people interested in sewing at all levels from novice to expert.

Entertainment and cultural arts journalist John Bathke is singled out for excellence in coverage of the arts by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Reviewer Kathy Barber Hersh writes, "“Parents fighting to keep band, drama, and dance programs alive in their children’s schools need to read The Muses Go to School: Conversations About the Necessity of Arts in Education"

The Theater Project and What Exit? Theater Companies announce that they will be joining forces.

New York, NY: On March 11th ArtWorks, The Naomi Cohain Foundation, will present its 10th Annual Express Yourself-New York event at the Helen and Martin Kimmel Center University Life at New York University.

First Competition Scheduled for February 25 in Montville, New Jersey

LaBlast comed to Red Bank. Created by Louis Van Amstel of Dancing with the Stars.

Using drawing and video, the artist explores her dreams, Lewis Carroll and aliens at the supermarket.

Innova Continues to Impress with the Addition of FibaPrint® Warm Cotton Gloss; a new, 100% cotton, premium inkjet paper for fine art and photography.

Bring the kids to the ArtZone during the month of February and learn a bit about contemporary African-American artists and do a project based on their work.

Actors Shakespeare Company at New Jersey City University tells a tale of blood in "Macbeth"; the choice of cast and daggers are fortuitous.

Four artists explore the interconnectedness of the parts and the whole.

Playwrights Theatre Artistic Director John Pietrowski Honored with a New Jersey State Council on the Arts 2012 Individual Artist Fellowship in Playwriting

Opening Sunday February 5 is an exhibition of four abstract paintings by Brooklyn-based painter Elizabeth Gilfilen. Gilfilen's works are large scale, colorful, and vibrant and will be installed in the intimate river gallery of the museum.

Actors Shakespeare Company at New Jersey City University screens Kurosawa’s “Throne of Blood” as a free, housewarming lead-in to its main stage "Macbeth" in March

Baptized as an Anglican, Stephen B. Whatley was drawn to the Catholic Church and now is a practicing Catholic. This artists' amazing spiritual journey of faith is being recognized internationally for his Christian Tributes.

Internal Gardens Tai Chi School is inviting the public to join their celebration of the Chinese New Year Saturday January 28

Artist Nathan Skiles installs 100 cuckoo clocks and birdhouses made entirely of foam rubber in the first floor gallery of the Museum. Using hidden spaces as well as gallery walls, the exhibition will be fun for all ages. Email for images.

On January 29, members of the community are invited to the Hunterdon Art Museum for a FREE celebration of our 60th Anniversary.

24 Karat Designs Calligraphy Studio in Newton (Sussex County) has announced its Spring 2012 series of classes and workshops. All classes are for beginner/intermediate adult and teen levels.

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