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SUMMARY:2023 NBAS - "Close to Home" - Virtual Exhibition OPENING
DESCRIPTION:Alfa Art Gallery is excited to announce the 2023 NBAS Oil\, Sculpture and Mixed Media Exhibition titled “Close to Home”.  \nThrough our Salon\, we wish to have our artists tell you their story by way of their artworks. Alfa Art Gallery is thrilled to have the opportunity to be a vessel for artists with rich histories and varying experiences to tell their personal journey through art. Each of our artists will come together at our Salon to blur the line between the art and the artist. \nThis virtual salon exhibits the art of both local and international artists. We hope to explore variety in these mediums through the idiosyncratic theming and style of our artists. \nAlfa Art Gallery is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Alfa Art Gallery \nTime: Sep 12\, 2023 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86051124346?pwd=UDdLbnN5UCthL2xQV3BiNW5DUWx6QT09 \nMeeting ID: 860 5112 4346\nPasscode: 562511 \nSponsors: \n \nVirtual Gallery: Artsteps \n \nArtsteps instructions:  \n\nClick on the images (artwork and graphics) to bring up an information text box (the “wall label”).\nClick different areas of the floor to “walk” around. Footprints will appear on the ground to show where you will move to.\nClick\, hold\, and drag your mouse to rotate or “turn your head”.\nUse the arrow keys on your keyboard to move forward\, backwards\, and side to side.\n\nFeatured Artists: \nMaureen Bennett is an artist utilizing sketching\, painting\, and mixed media based in northern New Jersey focusing on nature surrounding her home\, showcasing it in a mandala shape to symbolize life’s eternal journey. Maureen has been included in various global connecting art projects as well as exhibiting her works throughout the east coast. \nRodrigo Brasil is an oil painter who takes inspiration from the ‘simple things’ in life. He is based in Brazil.\nRodrigo was an arts teacher from 2009-2011\, then\, in 2016\, he founded his own school\, Atelie 50\, where he teaches arts and philosophy. \nAs a recent graduate from their masters degree of Urban Planning from USC in 2021\, Abigail Sobotka/Briner has taken what they have learned and utilized it to be an active member of their community. Her art style focuses on colors\, patterns and textures to convey various symbols. She draws upon the urban environment of various cities for her artworks. \nThe Northern Georgia-based oil painter Michael Hanna finds his art in the silent\, meditative moments of life. His painting style allows for the viewer to see movement in a scene that is otherwise still.\nHe has exhibited throughout Northeastern US\, including a solo exhibition in Chelsea at the Wix Gallery and an exhibit at Hogarth Worldwide in midtown Manhattan. \nCarol Heft is a teacher and current writer for High Art Fridays. She considers time fluid\, and applies this to her works; Carol will\, at times\, leave an art piece and finish it later after the passing of time. Carol has exhibited various times at the Blue Mountain Gallery in NYC\, and taught many classes at Muhlenberg College in Allentown\, PA. \nAfter growing up in the Konkan region of India\, Mayur Kadu‘s family relocated to New Jersey where his artist career took flight. He thinks fondly on his birthplace and the beauty that it held\, and with this appreciation of nature he is able to translate a scene into paint. Mayur believes that nature reflects life\, as his life philosophy is centered around nature. He has exhibited many times in Mumbai\, Maharashtra\, India. \nTeriz Michael began working with abstraction in her works once she went through her life of being a mother and an educator. She is inspired by childhood\, specifically\, her own children\, to capture an innocent\, free\, lively look in her work. Teriz graduated with a BFA in Fine Arts in 2003\, and was born and raised in Cairo\, Egypt until the second grade. \nSylvia Padilla reflects on the history of Central and South America as well as her own culture through the integration of various imagery\, textile patterns\, Gods\, and Idols from Aztec and Maya culture into her paintings. She was inspired to identify her sense of self throughout the 2020 pandemic\, and this discovery shows itself in her pieces. She is based in Elizabeth\, New Jersey and holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Rutgers University. \nThe Indian-born American self-taught artist Richa Rashmi has centered herself in creation all her life. She began working as a full-time artist in 2020. Richa uses acrylic and watercolor to create various styles: abstract\, modern\, contemporary and folk-art. Her connection to art is raw and spiritual. She has exhibited various times throughout 2023 in NYC and NJ. \nDoug Rizio‘s digital artworks draw together the mythical and virtual world in a vibrant\, never-before-seen way. An art curator and web designer himself\, Doug has experience with both traditional art and the niche art style of glitch art. \nJoel Rudin is an abstract artist who takes inspiration from the real world to create his own imaginary mystical landscapes. Joel is inspired by the unknown of what lay above the atmosphere\, and through his artwork he explores what may be out there in the cosmos. His background in comic art inspires him to incorporate the look of magazine photo or newspaper into his work. \nEdward Ruggieri is an oil painter based in New Jersey who has an affinity for landscape painting. Edward plays with memories\, for example\, he enjoys taking a popular scenic landscape from his community and interpolating it into his artworks; not a direct copy\, but rather\, an inspiration. He has exhibited with Alfa in 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts\, Master of Arts in Teacher\, and a Doctorate in Education. \nClifford Thompson describes his work as autobiographical; he draws upon his own niche interests and obsessions\, ranging from literature and music to hats\, whiskey\, and his own childhood. Clifford reflects his life as a black man through his outlets of nonfiction writing and art creating. He is a frequent exhibitor at the Blue Mountain Gallery in New York\, New York\, as well as a long time published author. \nThe painter-turned-sculptor Jennifer Toth draws influence from her mother\, who taught her to appreciate her own experience and have a strong imagination\, as well as her sons innocent love of art\, unhindered by any societal expectation. One inspiration of Jenny’s sculptures was a parrot named El Chapo in San Miguel de Allende\, Mexico. She created a paper mache copy of him\, and has since worked on a paper mache zoo. Jenny graduated from Yale School of Art in 1998\, and currently has a solo show at Blue Mountain Gallery\, NY. \nAs an international artist\, living and traveling in Africa\, England\, France and the US\, Ann Vollum focuses on organic life\, sustainably creating naturalistic sculptures out of recycled and repurposed cloth. She focuses not only on visible life\, but also molecular structure. She utilized various dyed and colored fabrics for her pieces. Ann has an extensive exhibitive history\, in New Jersey and New York\, and holds a BA in Architectural Studies from Newcastle University.
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SUMMARY:2023 NBAS - "CLOSE TO HOME" OILS AND MIXED MEDIA EXHIBITION
DESCRIPTION:Press Release: “Close to Home” NBAS 2023 Oil\, Sculpture & Mixed Media Exhibition\nExhibition on Display: August 29th – October 21st\, 2023\nVirtual Opening Reception: September 12th\, 2023 from 6:30pm to 9pm\nIn-Person Reception: September 15th\, 2023\, from 6:30pm to 9pm \nOn Tuesday\, August 29th\, Alfa Art Gallery’s walls will feature the group oil and mixed media exhibition “Close to Home: Oil\, Sculpture & Mixed Media Exhibition.” The oil and mixed media exhibition has been a part of the ongoing success of Alfa’s New Brunswick Art Salon (NBAS) program since 2010. This exhibition showcases a diverse array of artworks from esteemed artists both native to New Jersey as well as artists living and working within the tri-state area\, and features oil paintings and mixed media works that truly push the boundaries of conventional media. From oil paint to textile\, each artist presents their own innovative approach to both the traditional medium of oil paint and mixed media art in order to capture visions of the contemporary world. \n“Close to Home” will highlight the work of artists such talented artists as Ann Vollum\, a fiber and mixed media artist based in New Jersey who has travelled widely and lived across the globe\, as well as artist Rodrigo Brasil\, who is from Brazil and explores the concept of wonderment through his work. Through this Salon\, we wish to have our artists tell you their story through their innovative works. Alfa Art Gallery is thrilled to have the opportunity to be a vessel for artists with rich histories and varying experiences to tell their personal journey through art. Each of our artists will come together at our Salon to blur the line between the art and the artist. \nFeatured Artists: Maureen Bennett\, Rodrigo Brasil\, Abigail Briner\, Michael Hanna\, Carol Heft\, Mayur Kadu\, Teriz Michael\, Sylvia Padilla\, Richa Rashmi\, Doug Rizio\, Joel Rudin\, Edward Ruggieri\, Clifford Thompson\, Jennifer Toth\, and Ann Vollum. \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions:\nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes New Brunswick Art Salons (NBAS) to unify the local art community and beyond. Since starting the program in 2010 Alfa Gallery has made a point to include a salon dedicated to showcasing oil and mixed media artworks. Over the years\, the NBAS has not only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists but has also made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. Within this non-profit organization\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment. These exhibitions are free and open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm. \nGallery Opening Reception:\nThe in-person opening reception will be open to the public\, we hope to see you and your friends and family on September 15th at 6pm. There will be light refreshments and snacks provided. If you are unable to attend\, Alfa Art Gallery will be holding a virtual opening reception on September 12th at 6pm. The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s website and all social media closer to the exhibition opening. \nFeatured Artists: \nMaureen Bennett is a New Jersey artist who explores her relationship to the natural and human world around her\, through painting\, drawing and mixed media. Her recent works are in response to the accelerating changes of her backyard and woodlands in the larger context of the global climate crisis. Maureen had her first solo show\, “Transcendent Faces”\, at Borghi Fine Art Gallery. She has exhibited at Historic Walnford\, Monmouth County Park\, Alfa Gallery\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, Monmouth Museum\, Lincroft\, NJ\, Site: Brooklyn Gallery\, NYC\, and at the Cultural Alliance of Western CT. She was the Artist-in-Residence 2021 for Oyster Point Hotel\, Red Bank\, NJ. Maureen is an educator and advocate for the arts who makes connections between global communities. She was the creator of the global traveling art project “Peace by Piece”\, involving thousands of participants creating paintings and writings of personal expression about peace. She was the recipient of the NYC Circle of Mercy Award and has been awarded numerous grants to support art as a transformative force for social change in some of the poorest areas of the country. She leads art workshops for all ages in NYC and NJ about education\, earth awareness\, nonviolence\, wellness and peace. Maureen started her career in NYC as an Art Director in the retail\, music and non-profit industries. \nRodrigo Brasil is graduated from Federal University of Minas Gerais and received his master’s degree in philosophy from FAJE\, Faculadade Jesuita and is a self-taught plastic artist. He participated in several prestigious national exhibitions such as 7th Salon of Visual Arts of Guarulhos in 2007\, Individual Exhibition “Night in the Mountains” at the Se Station\, a solo exhibition “Charcaras” at the Centro de Cultura Brasil Estados Unidos\, and internationally as a group exhibition in New York Brazilian Endowment for the Arts in August 2011. He worked as a painting and drawing teacher at Maison Escola de Arte from 2009-2011. Effective professor of visual arts at the Fundacao Municipal de Cultura in the Arena Cultura program\, teaching at the Artistic Training Center and at cultural centers in Belo Horizonte and in 2016 he founded his own school Atelie 50\, where he teaches not only painting and drawing courses\, but art history\, philosophy of art\, and mythology. The school has gained great prestige and has trained a large number of artists and features them in art fairs and exhibitions. \nAbigail Sobotka-Briner is a community organizer\, artist\, and spatial strategist based in Philadelphia with a passion for shifting our collective perspective to prioritize care and equity. They hold a Master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Southern California and a BA in architectural studies and studio arts from the University of Pittsburgh. Abigail is a founding member of Rising Tide Collective\, a queer and trans-led artist collective that aims to disrupt the status quo of creative spaces through the sharing of resources\, audiences\, skills\, and experiences in the tri-state area. In their works\, Aby draws inspiration from both the urban and natural environment and the interactions that happen in and between them\, exploring the relationship between memories and identity\, making as a process of healing\, and the juxtaposition between rigid form and the human figure. \nMichael Hanna comes from Jersey City\, New Jersey and has been drawing and painting since the age of eight. He has exhibited extensively in the Northeastern United States and has been featured in large exhibition spaces such as the Victoria Gallery in Paterson\, NJ and the Atrium Gallery in Morristown\, NJ. Michael has been published by the New York Times\, Hartford Courant\, Daily Record\, Jersey Journal\, and other publications. His work focuses on loose\, expressive brushwork and vivid colors to create an aesthetic of painting. His works reflect the physical world\, showing interaction between the natural world and the society that interacts with it. Currently\, Michael works in Northern Georgia in his historic art studio. \nCarol Heft studied drawing and painting with Robert Brackman\, N.A. in Madison\, CT. She later attended the Rhode Island School of Design where she earned a B.F.A and Hunter College\, M.Ed. She currently teaches at Muhlenberg College\, and Cedar Crest College and St. Joseph’s College. Carol has had several solo shows at the Blue Mountain Gallery in NYC where she is a gallery artist. Her work has been exhibited internationally and across the United States. Her work is “figurative” with many associations to the natural world. For her\, visual elements seem to have acoustic properties. Carol’s work is a product of accumulated experiences with materials\, what she sees around her\, and her under-standing of nature and the history of art. She like to move back and forth in time to find inspiration\, and find the transformation of two dimensions into three\, endlessly fascinating. Carol Heft currently lives and works in New York City and Bethlehem\, PA. \nMayur Kadu was born in the Konkan region of India\, and the nature of this region is the biggest influence for him. His current works relate the philosophy of life with nature\, specifically\, the connection he found between mist and human life. He recalls hiking when he moved to Seattle\, WA in 2018 first coming across the ‘Mist’ that he uses in many of his works. He believes that life has a similarity to mist: “In life we don’t know what we are going to face the next movement it’s all foggy. But when the time comes\, life revels it’s secretes to you. All we need to do is to keep walking with positive spirit.” \nTeriz Michael is a licensed therapist and local professional artist who loves to express the complex and delightful experiences of life in a unique and colorful abstract style. Teriz was born in Cairo\, Egypt and grew up in Jersey City\, NJ. Her intensive studies in art began at the Visual & Performing Arts High School Magnet Program in Jersey City. She earned a Silas Rhodes Scholarship at the School of Visual Arts in New York City\, NY and graduated in 2003 with a BFA in Fine Arts.  In May 2022\, Teriz completed her MSW degree from Rutgers University with an emphasis on clinical practice. She has painted murals in Jersey City\, NJ and at St. Simon Monastery in Moqattam\, Cairo. Her work in the Zaballeen community of Moqattam paved the way for connecting with Zana Briski (2004 Oscar Winner of “Born Into Brothels”) who awarded Teriz a grant to lead the Kids With Cameras Photography Workshop in Moqattam during 2006. The Kids With Cameras Cairo Photography Workshop opened the door for collaboration with Mai Iskander on her award-winning documentary film “Garbage Dreams”.  Memory\, emotion\, consciousness\, relationships\, life events\, and spirituality serve as references for her abstract works of art. Her art education experience includes teaching art in public\, charter\, non-profit\, and private schools. Teriz is a certified art teacher and academic social worker in New Jersey. Teriz has exhibited her artwork in solo and group art shows throughout the tri-state area for over 20 years. \nSylvia Padilla is an acrylic and mixed media artist living and working in Elizabeth\, New Jersey. Born in Newark\, NJ\, she grew up and studied in the Newark\, NJ region of Essex County. Sylvia Padilla has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Rutgers University in New Jersey obtained in 2009 with a concentration in acrylic painting and illustration. She has been creating artworks for the past 20 plus years. Her works have been exhibited in the Northern NJ region and in NYC. Sylvia Padilla’s paintings vary from abstract expressionist\, figurative life forms\, to surrealist depictions. Primarily\, the works are acrylic on canvas\, but some works have used fabric and mixed materials in the past. After having taken a hiatus of 7 years from promoting her artwork\, the artist is seeking to re-establish herself in the Newark art scene and surrounding areas. Currently\, the theme in the paintings she’s created are related to Incan imagery\, animals of folklore in Native traditions such as leopards and ravens. The most recent works have also dealt with the present Coronavirus crisis and being an essential employee dealing with the meaning of being essential and also the finding of faith in the hardest times. \nRicha Rashmi is an Indian born American self-taught artist. She has been painting since her childhood under her father’s loving guidance. She spent most of her childhood creating small art and craft projects. While she has been painting for many years\, Richa formally started working as a full-time professional artist from 2020. It has been an incredible journey ever since for her. Richa’s paintings are inspired by the emotions\, feelings\, moods\, nature\, life events and experiences. She creates abstract\, modern\, contemporary and folk-art using acrylics and watercolor. She paints every single day\, and it really makes her happy. As per her\, daily art practice is a very essential part of an artist’s life\, it is pure\, evocative as well as sensitive. She loves to experiment with different materials and techniques in her paintings\, along with experimenting in all mediums and styles. She doesn’t like to restrict herself with a particular style and subject\, rather loves experimenting and developing her own techniques to give her work an individual and personal expression. She has commissioned paintings for private individuals and produced artworks for companies too. She shipped her artworks in the United States\, Canada\, United Kingdom\, Netherlands\, India\, and Australia. \nDoug Rizio is an artist\, web developer\, and data scientist based in New Jersey. He has a BA in Visual Art from Rutgers University and an MS in Data Science from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Inspired by glitch art\, pixel graphics\, and computer codes\, he combines technical aesthetics with traditional artistry to produce drawings\, paintings\, and multimedia projects that closely resemble digital images or integrate electronic components such as blacklights\, LED’s\, and recycled circuit boards. His primary project is “Glitchcraft\,” a science fiction fantasy art series about simulation theory and spiritual awakening. \nJoel Rudin studied at the Sarah Lawrence College from 1974-1976\, before going on to study comic book illustration in 1984. Working mainly in pastel\, but also combining oil pastel\, graphite\, chine marker or water color\, Rudin works to create imaginary\, mystical landscapes in veiled and muted tones with a sense of vastness and space\, faraway vistas\, other planets and alternate worlds. Rudin is also a web designer and developer with professional experience as a musician\, visual arts\, cartoonist\, and graphic designer. His artwork has been exhibited in countless exhibitions across the nation over the years\, including Alfa Art Gallery three times before during our 2021-2022\, 2016 and 2014-2015 salons and art shows. \nEdward Ruggieri is a New Jersey based oil painter focusing on landscape. He attended Montclair State University for a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree\, as well as a Masters of Arts in Teaching and Doctorate in Education. Oil paint allows him the opportunity to blend colors\, to achieve tonal ranges\, subtle shifts in value\, and a velvety texture that suits my aesthetic goal. Painting in oil\, he has the added ability to easily return to a work of art to rework a piece when a new memory arises\, as his landscapes are amalgamations of memories of a variety of hiking trips\, fishing trips\, and road trips in recent memory and feelings of those beloved family outings from childhood. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries\, shows\, and he a multi-recipient of the Leopold Schepp Foundation Scholarship. He is currently a teacher of art in the Westfield School district. \nClifford Thompson is a Brooklyn\, New York–based visual artist and writer born and raised in Washington\, DC. He attended Oberlin College for a Bachelor’s in English and Creative Writing. For over a dozen years he served as the editor of Current Biography\, and he has taught creative nonfiction writing at The Bennington Writing Seminars\, Sarah Lawrence College\, Columbia University\, Queens College\, and New York University. Since 2015 he has been a fellow of the New York Institute for the Humanities. His published books—most of whose covers feature his own artwork—include Love for Sale and Other Essays (2013)\, which won the 2013 Whiting Writers’ Award for nonfiction; Twin of Blackness: A Memoir (2015); and What It Is: Race\, Family\, and One Thinking Black Man’s Blues (2019). Clifford’s current works in acrylic represent his interests and obsessions: literature\, film\, music\, hats\, whiskey\, and especially his childhood. His work can thus be said to be autobiographical. As a child he was inspired by comics\, which helped form his visual sensibility. Most of the human subjects of his paintings are Black; the paintings emphasize their humanity more than their Blackness. Since 2020\, he has been a member of Blue Mountain Gallery\, in New York. \nJennifer Toth lives and works from her home and studio in Manhattan\, and on occasion you may even see her drawing at the zoo. She is an Associate Professor of Art at Wagner College\, where she has been teaching painting\, drawing\, and other creative adventures since 1999. Jenny has also taught at Smith College and SUNY Potsdam. Jenny received her B.A. from Smith College in 1994 and her M.F.A. from Yale School of Art in 1998. She attended Yale from 1994-1995 and then took a two-year hiatus and attended The New York Studio School from 1995-1997 returning to Yale in 1997-1998. She has traveled solo extensively\, many of her travels have inspired her work. She lives with her two sons\, husband\, and her elderly rescue dogs Muppet and Mr. Scruffles. She strives to find adventure regularly. \nAnn Vollum is a New Jersey fiber and mixed media artist with an international background\, born in Africa\, she has lived in Africa\, England\, France and the USA and has travelled widely. She studied to be an architect and then worked as an art director and graphic designer in London and New York City. Ann’s artistic journey has progressed through painting\, line drawing\, book making\, fantastical and detailed “paper cuts” to handstitched textiles and fiber sculptures. Ann is honored to have been juried into the 2023\, New Jersey Arts Annual\, Noyes Museum\, Stockton University; the 2022 New Jersey Arts Annual\, New Jersey State Museum\, Trenton; the 2022 14C Art Fair Showcase\, Jersey City and in 2020 The Gold Standard of Textile and Fiber Art\, West Beth Gallery\, New York. Her work has been exhibited widely and featured in various publications. In September 2022\, she was interviewed by Canvas Rebel. Ann is a member of a number of professional organizations and has served on the board of The Textile Study Group of New York.\nNBAS’2023 is sponsored by:\nWith the assistance of grants from organizations \nAmboy Bank\, Magyar Bank\, Johnson & Johnson\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex County Cultural\, and Heritage Commission\, Bristol Myers Squibb\, and Pfizer Inc. Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2023 Oil Painting and Mixed Media New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of a variety of artists. \nJohnson & Johnson\nMerck Inc. co\nNew Brunswick City Market\nAmboy Bank\nMiddlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission\nMagyar Bank\nThe Bank of Princeton
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LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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SUMMARY:2023 - March 28 @ 6:30 PM - Chasing Memories: A Vesselin Retrospective - Vesselin Kourtev Solo Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: March 21\, 2023 – August 26\, 2023 \nIn-Person Opening Reception: March 25\, 2023 @ 6:30pm to 9pm \nThe Alfa Art Gallery is pleased to present a new installation of the internationally-renowned artist Vesselin Kourtev. On March 25th at 6:30 pm\, the Alfa Ary Gallery invites the community to enjoy the solo exhibition “Chasing Memories: A Vesselin Retrospective.” Vesselin showcases new and past artworks in this upcoming exhibit\, producing an entirely new concept of discernible freedom and fluidity. Vesselin invites the public to create their interpretation of his work and unique retrospective. \nVesselin’s subject matter includes the human form\, capturing human relationships and interactions in global and personal dimensions. His work takes on an abstract style\, creating environmental reconstruction. The state of the figures conveys Vesselin’s message\, and their faces are reinforced with reserved gestures and movements. He was born in Bulgaria\, an ancient country with a rich artistic and cultural heritage\, which greatly influenced his work. Vesselin’s inventive use of mixed media effectively communicates subtle\, sensitive\, and sometimes humorous messages. \nWith over 30 years of experience as a professional fine art artist\, Vesselin Kourtev is an internationally acclaimed artist who has exhibited in New York\, Berlin\, Antwerp\, Geneva\, and Prague. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Art at the University of Veliko Turnovo\, Bulgaria. From 1989 until 2002\, he worked in the Art School of Scenography\, Plovdiv\, and took part in the artistic life of Bulgaria and participated in numerous one-man shows and international exhibitions. He came to America in 2009 and settled in New Jersey with his family. In 2008 Vesselin founded the Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick as an excellent cultural\, academic\, theatrical\, business\, and social center. \n“Chasing Memories: A Vesselin Retrospective” is sponsored by:   \nAmboy Bank\, The Bank of Princeton\, Magyar Bank\, Johnson & Johnson\, New Brunswick City Center\, Bristol Myers Squibb\, and Pfizer Inc.
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SUMMARY:2023 - February 17 @6:30 - "Refracted: Shade and Light\," NBAS Photography Exhibition In-Person Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: January 31\, 2023 – March 18\, 2023\n \nVirtual Opening Reception: February 9\, 2023 @ 6:30pm to 9pm\n \nIn-Person Opening Reception: February 17\, 2023 @ 6:30pm to 9pm\n\n \nOn January 31st\, Alfa Art Gallery invites the community to enjoy the newest photography exhibition from New Brunswick Art Salon\, “Refracted: Shade and Light”.  This group exhibition will feature artists from across the tri-state area and beyond.\n \n“Refracted: Shade and Light” brings to light thirteen wonderful artists all with varied backgrounds and inspirations. This exhibition\, showing over three months\, showcases a myriad of approaches to photography.  In this exhibition powerful visual storytelling\, stunning impressions\, as well as unique techniques are all displayed. “Refracted: Shade and Light”\, features unique artists like Jean-Paul Picard’s hand bent aluminum prints that bring a third dimension to photography\, Juan Giraldo’s poignant storytelling\, and Anita Sagastegui’s remarkable perspective of flora and fauna. Every artist in this exhibition brings their own techniques ranging from traditional film to sophisticated digital editing tools.\n \n“Refracted: Shade and Light” is the newest exhibition in the over decade long tradition of Alfa’s New Brunswick Art Salon (NBAS) program. Alfa Invites you to join us for another beautiful showing of both local and new artists to the New Brunswick community. “Refracted: Shade and Light” can be viewed from Tuesday through Saturday\, 11 am to 6 pm at Alfa Art Gallery.\n \nFeatured Artists: Anastasia Codjebas\, Anita Sagastegui\, Brian Hallas\, Danielle Austen\, David O. Anderson\, Jean-Paul Picard\, JoAnn Telemdschinow\, Juan Giraldo\, Lauren Curtis\, Lee Day\, Parvathi Kumar\, Peichi Waite\, and Samuel Vovsi. \n\n \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions:\n\nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes New Brunswick Art Salons (NBAS) to unify the local art community and beyond. Since starting the program in 2010 Alfa Gallery has made a point to include a salon dedicated to singularly to photography. Over the years\, the NBAS has not only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists but has also made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. Within this non-profit organization\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment. These exhibitions are free and open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.\n \nNBAS’2021 is sponsored by:\n\nWith the assistance of grants from organizations such as Amboy Bank\, Magyar Bank\, Johnson & Johnson\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex County Cultural\, and Heritage Commission\, Bristol Myers Squibb\, and Pfizer Inc. Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2023 Photography New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of a variety of artists. \n \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2023-february-17-630-refracted-shade-and-light-nbas-photography-exhibition-in-person-opening-reception/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:2023 - February 9 @6:30 - "Refracted: Shade and Light\," NBAS Photography Exhibition Virtual Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: January 31\, 2023 – March 18\, 2023   \n\n \nVirtual Opening Reception: February 9\, 2023 @ 6:30pm to 9pm   \n\n \nIn-Person Opening Reception: February 17\, 2023 @ 6:30pm to 9pm  \n\n\n \nOn January 31st\, Alfa Art Gallery invites the community to enjoy the newest photography exhibition from New Brunswick Art Salon\, “Refracted: Shade and Light”.  This group exhibition will feature artists from across the tri-state area and beyond.   \n\n \n“Refracted: Shade and Light” brings to light thirteen wonderful artists all with varied backgrounds and inspirations. This exhibition\, showing over three months\, showcases a myriad of approaches to photography.  In this exhibition powerful visual storytelling\, stunning impressions\, as well as unique techniques are all displayed. “Refracted: Shade and Light”\, features unique artists like Jean-Paul Picard’s hand bent aluminum prints that bring a third dimension to photography\, Juan Giraldo’s poignant storytelling\, and Anita Sagastegui’s remarkable perspective of flora and fauna. Every artist in this exhibition brings their own techniques ranging from traditional film to sophisticated digital editing tools.   \n\n \n“Refracted: Shade and Light” is the newest exhibition in the over decade long tradition of Alfa’s New Brunswick Art Salon (NBAS) program. Alfa Invites you to join us for another beautiful showing of both local and new artists to the New Brunswick community. “Refracted: Shade and Light” can be viewed from Tuesday through Saturday\, 11 am to 6 pm at Alfa Art Gallery.   \n  \n\n \nFeatured Artists: Anastasia Codjebas\, Brian Hallas\, Danielle Austen\, David O. Anderson\, Jean-Paul Picard\, JoAnn Telemdschinow\, Juan Giraldo\, Lauren Curtis\, Lee Day\, Parvathi Kumar\, Peichi Waite\, and Samuel Vovsi.  \n  \nAlfa Art Gallery is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: 2023 NBAS Photography Exhibition\, “Refracted: Shade and Light” Virtual Reception Opening \nTime: Feb 9\, 2023 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82117270710?pwd=OFR1RUhUdDdyL2djeTBJR0RhU1JFdz09 \nMeeting ID: 821 1727 0710\nPasscode: 847431\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,82117270710#\,\,\,\,*847431# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,82117270710#\,\,\,\,*847431# US \nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\nMeeting ID: 821 1727 0710\nPasscode: 847431\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcFXJEUGeX \n  \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions:  \n\n \nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes New Brunswick Art Salons (NBAS) to unify the local art community and beyond. Since starting the program in 2010 Alfa Gallery has made a point to include a salon dedicated to singularly to photography. Over the years\, the NBAS has not only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists but has also made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. Within this non-profit organization\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment. These exhibitions are free and open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.       \n\n \nNBAS’2022 is sponsored by:   \n\n \nWith the assistance of grants from organizations such as Amboy Bank\, Magyar Bank\, Johnson & Johnson\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission\, Bristol Myers Squibb\, and Pfizer Inc. Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2023 Photography New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of a variety of artists.   
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2023-february-9-630-refracted-shade-and-light-nbas-photography-exhibition-virtual-opening-reception/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:2022-November 11th@6:30pm-“After the Charm: In the Name of Autumn”\, NBAS Fall Watercolor and Mixed Media Exhibition In-Person Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: October 26\, 2022 – January 14\, 2023\nVirtual Opening Reception: November 3\, 2022 @ 6:30pm to 9pm\nIn-Person Opening Reception: November 11\, 2022 @ 6:30pm to 9pm \nThis season\, Alfa Art gallery opens to showcase watercolor and mixed media works in “After the Charm: In the Name of Autumn”. Alfa’s New Brunswick Art Salon (NBAS) once again will open to feature watercolor artists both native to New Jersey and beyond. The selected artists create a diverse grouping of professionals the group of artists featured in this year’s show presents evocative and innovative uses of watercolor and mixed media to express their vision. Each artist featured\, draws on varied inspirations to present their unique viewpoints of the world that surrounds them.   \n“After the Charm: In the Name of Autumn” will showcase a total of 16 artists. They include works from Ken Hamilton with his careful and captivating landscapes\, Karen Starrett’s layered and textured compositions as well as Trica Miho’s flowing\, elegant humanoid forms. Alfa Art Gallery welcomes you to enjoy these poignant works from our featured artists.   \n  \n Featured Artists: Aprajita Lal\, Elza Artamontzeva\, Hana Aviv\, Hema A. Bharadwaja\, Indrani Choudhury\, Joel Popadics\, Karen Starrett\, Ken Hamilton\, Laura Beard\, Maryann Goodwin\, Marylou Shipman\, Orna Greenberg\, Padma Aleti\, Peggy Dressel\, Spriha Gupta\, Tricia Miho \n  \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions:  \nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes New Brunswick Art Salons (NBAS) to unify the local art community and beyond. Over the years\, the NBAS has not only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists but has also made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. Within this non-profit organization\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment. These exhibitions are free and open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.     \n  \nGallery Opening Reception: \nAlfa Art Gallery will be holding virtual opening reception and in-person opening reception as an open event.  The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s Website and all social media closer to the exhibition opening.   The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s Website and all social media closer to the exhibition opening.   \nAlfa’s staff and interns are working to keep all visitors safe and healthy and have implemented safety measures along with the CDC guidelines. These include wearing face masks indoors\, maintaining limited capacity\, and providing a clean and safe environment.   \n  \nAbout Alfa Art Gallery  \nThe Alfa Art Gallery is a non-profit organization devoted to the discovery\, growth\, and support of emerging and established artists. Since we opened our doors in 2008\, we have worked to achieve this goal through exhibitions and events held at our gallery over the years. Currently the most successful has been our oldest and most prestigious program\, the New Brunswick Art Salon. Drawing inspiration from the traditional art salons of the 18th and 19th centuries\, we have used these events to connect talented artists with the New Brunswick public. Since the program’s inception in 2010\, the New Brunswick Art Salon has helped to enrich the community through its art. We believe that visual art is a universal form of expression that can bridge cultural gaps and provide a forum where diverse perspectives can be shared and appreciated. Our mission is to support emerging and well-established artists by increasing the exposure of their works\, providing professional critics\, as well as connecting our artists to all local\, national\, and international communities.   \n  \nAlfa Art Gallery is sponsored by the following:   \n\nJohnson & Johnson \nMerck Pharmaceutical \nMagyar Bank \nAmboy Bank \nNew Brunswick City Center   \nMiddlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission   \nPrinceton Bank\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2022-november-11th630pm-after-the-charm-in-the-name-of-autumn-nbas-fall-watercolor-and-mixed-media-exhibition-in-person-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:Oct 2022-Jan 2023"After the Charm: In the Name of Autumn"\, NBAS Fall Watercolor and Mixed Media Exhibition Virtual Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: October 26\, 2022 – January 14\, 2023\nVirtual Opening Reception: November 3\, 2022 @ 6:30pm to 9pm\nIn-Person Opening Reception: November 11\, 2022 @ 6:30pm to 9pm \nThis season\, Alfa Art gallery opens to showcase watercolor and mixed media works in “After the Charm: In the Name of Autumn”. Alfa’s New Brunswick Art Salon (NBAS) once again will open to feature watercolor artists both native to New Jersey and beyond. The selected artists create a diverse grouping of professionals the group of artists featured in this year’s show presents evocative and innovative uses of watercolor and mixed media to express their vision. Each artist featured\, draws on varied inspirations to present their unique viewpoints of the world that surrounds them.   \n“After the Charm: In the Name of Autumn” will showcase a total of 16 artists. They include works from Ken Hamilton with his careful and captivating landscapes\, Karen Starrett’s layered and textured compositions as well as Trica Miho’s flowing\, elegant humanoid forms. Alfa Art Gallery welcomes you to enjoy these poignant works from our featured artists.   \n  \n Featured Artists: Aprajita Lal\, Elza Artamontzeva\, Hana Aviv\, Hema A. Bharadwaj\, Indrani Choudhury\, Joel Popadics\, Karen Starrett\, Ken Hamilton\, Laura Beard\, Maryann Goodwin\, Marylou Shipman\, Orna Greenberg\, Padma Aleti\, Peggy Dressel\, Spriha Gupta\, Tricia Miho \n  \nAlfa Art Gallery is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: 2022 NBAS ” After the Charm: In the Name of Autumn” Watercolor & Mixed Media Exhibition – Virtual Opening Reception\nTime: Nov 3\, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87964635689?pwd=QVI4TEZYOHZkUThoMk9TREhvZ0p0UT09 \nMeeting ID: 879 6463 5689\nPasscode: 615581\nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,87964635689#\,\,\,\,*615581# US\n+13126266799\,\,87964635689#\,\,\,\,*615581# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\nMeeting ID: 879 6463 5689\nPasscode: 615581\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kLBjzblEA \n  \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions:  \nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes New Brunswick Art Salons (NBAS) to unify the local art community and beyond. Over the years\, the NBAS has not only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists but has also made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. Within this non-profit organization\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment. These exhibitions are free and open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.     \n  \nGallery Opening Reception: \nAlfa Art Gallery will be holding virtual opening reception and in-person opening reception as an open event.  The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s Website and all social media closer to the exhibition opening.   The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s Website and all social media closer to the exhibition opening.   \nAlfa’s staff and interns are working to keep all visitors safe and healthy and have implemented safety measures along with the CDC guidelines. These include wearing face masks indoors\, maintaining limited capacity\, and providing a clean and safe environment.   \n  \nAbout Alfa Art Gallery  \nThe Alfa Art Gallery is a non-profit organization devoted to the discovery\, growth\, and support of emerging and established artists. Since we opened our doors in 2008\, we have worked to achieve this goal through exhibitions and events held at our gallery over the years. Currently the most successful has been our oldest and most prestigious program\, the New Brunswick Art Salon. Drawing inspiration from the traditional art salons of the 18th and 19th centuries\, we have used these events to connect talented artists with the New Brunswick public. Since the program’s inception in 2010\, the New Brunswick Art Salon has helped to enrich the community through its art. We believe that visual art is a universal form of expression that can bridge cultural gaps and provide a forum where diverse perspectives can be shared and appreciated. Our mission is to support emerging and well-established artists by increasing the exposure of their works\, providing professional critics\, as well as connecting our artists to all local\, national\, and international communities.   \n  \nAlfa Art Gallery is sponsored by the following:   \n\nJohnson & Johnson \nMerck Pharmaceutical \nMagyar Bank \nAmboy Bank \nNew Brunswick City Center   \nMiddlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission   \nPrinceton Bank
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2022-november-3rd630pm-after-the-charm-in-the-name-of-autumn-nbas-fall-watercolor-and-mixed-media-exhibition-virtual-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:2022 - September 16 @ 6:30pm - "The Way Things Come About" - 2022 Iliyan Ivanov Solo Exhibition In-Person Reception
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: September 1\, 2022 – October 23\, 2022 \nVirtual Opening Reception: September 13\, 2022 6:30pm   \nIn-Person Reception: September 16\, 2022 6:30pm  \nOn Tuesday\, September 13th\, the walls of Alfa Art gallery will be gracefully displaying Iliyan Ivanov’s solo exhibition “The Way Things Come About.”  \nCascades of free-flowing shapes\, vivid hues\, and fractalized lines are transformed into surreal set-pieces through the artwork of Bulgarian-born artist Iliyan Ivanov. Through rough brushstrokes and overlapping layers of opaque paint\, Ivanov creates chaotic compositions that invite the eye to discover patterns through intimate observation. In his past works\, Ivanov played with how spatial relationships between objects can change a viewer’s interpretation.  \nIn this exhibition entitled “The Way Things Come About“\, Ivanov fully commits to this exploration of abstraction through his expressive\, carefully constructed paintings. Through a series of six panels\, Ivanov illustrates the visual diaries of three children\, aged nine\, twelve\, and sixteen\, that he met through his work as a child psychiatrist. Ivanov experiments with gestural brush strokes and varied color schemes to try and illustrate specific feelings and memories that provide insights into the lives of his patients. The resulting works are a mixture of figurative and abstract art that draws inspiration from the works of Joseph Stefanelli and Julian Schnabel. Across the series\, Ivanov employs a series of juxtapositions\, such as feelings of the movement against the static nature of the painted image\, gray backgrounds against swirls of saturated pigments\, and patches of paint scratched through to reveal the blank slate of unprimed canvas underneath. He contrasts bright\, overlapping streaks of blue\, green\, red\, and orange against patches of muted brown tones to capture both the intense turmoil and joy that takes place in the tumultuous lives of his patients. These paintings act as raw expressions of Ivanov’s patient’s emotions through the use of color\, movement\, and space. Ivanov has participated in a multitude of one-man shows and exhibitions\, including here at Alfa Art Gallery. We invite you to walk through Ivanov’s collection and experience the stories captured within Ivanov’s abstract works.    \n  \nGallery Opening Reception: \nAlfa Art Gallery will be holding virtual opening reception and in-person opening reception as an open event.  The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s Website and all social media closer to exhibition opening.   The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s Website and all social media closer to exhibition opening.   \nAlfa’s staff and interns are working to keep all visitors safe and healthy and have implemented safety measures along with the CDC guidelines. These include wearing face masks indoors\, maintaining limited capacity\, and providing a clean and safe environment.   \n  \nAbout Alfa Art Gallery  \nThe Alfa Art Gallery is a non-profit organization devoted to the discovery\, growth\, and support of emerging and established artists. Since we opened our doors in 2008\, we have worked to achieve this goal through exhibitions and events held at our gallery over the years. Currently the most successful has been our oldest and most prestigious program\, the New Brunswick Art Salon. Drawing inspiration from the traditional art salons of the 18th and 19th centuries\, we have used these events to connect talented artists with the New Brunswick public. Since the program’s inception in 2010\, the New Brunswick Art Salon has helped to enrich the community through its art. We believe that visual art is a universal form of expression that can bridge cultural gaps and provide a forum where diverse perspectives can be shared and appreciated. Our mission is to support emerging and well-established artists by increasing the exposure of their works\, providing professional critics\, as well as connecting our artists to all local\, national\, and international communities.   \n  \nAlfa Art Gallery is sponsored by the following:   \n\nJohnson & Johnson \nMerck Pharmaceutical \nMagyar Bank \nAmboy Bank \nNew Brunswick City Center   \nMiddlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission   \n\n \n    \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2022-september-16-4pm-the-way-things-come-about-2022-iliyan-ivanov-solo-exhibition-in-person-reception/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T183000
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SUMMARY:2022 - September 13 @ 6:30pm - "The Way Things Come About" - 2022 Iliyan Ivanov Solo Exhibition Virtual Reception Opening
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: September 1\, 2022 – October 23\, 2022 \nVirtual Opening Reception: September 13\, 2022 6:30pm   \nIn-Person Reception: September 16\, 2022 6:30pm  \nOn Tuesday\, September 13th\, the walls of Alfa Art gallery will be gracefully displaying Iliyan Ivanov’s solo exhibition “The Way Things Come About.”  \nCascades of free-flowing shapes\, vivid hues\, and fractalized lines are transformed into surreal set-pieces through the artwork of Bulgarian-born artist Iliyan Ivanov. Through rough brushstrokes and overlapping layers of opaque paint\, Ivanov creates chaotic compositions that invite the eye to discover patterns through intimate observation. In his past works\, Ivanov played with how spatial relationships between objects can change a viewer’s interpretation.  \nIn this exhibition entitled “The Way Things Come About“\, Ivanov fully commits to this exploration of abstraction through his expressive\, carefully constructed paintings. Through a series of six panels\, Ivanov illustrates the visual diaries of three children\, aged nine\, twelve\, and sixteen\, that he met through his work as a child psychiatrist. Ivanov experiments with gestural brush strokes and varied color schemes to try and illustrate specific feelings and memories that provide insights into the lives of his patients. The resulting works are a mixture of figurative and abstract art that draws inspiration from the works of Joseph Stefanelli and Julian Schnabel. Across the series\, Ivanov employs a series of juxtapositions\, such as feelings of movement against the static nature of the painted image\, gray backgrounds against swirls of saturated pigments\, and patches of paint scratched through to reveal the blank slate of unprimed canvas underneath. He contrasts bright\, overlapping streaks of blue\, green\, red\, and orange against patches of muted brown tones to capture both the intense turmoil and joy that takes place in the tumultuous lives of his patients. These paintings act as raw expressions of Ivanov’s patient’s emotions through the use of color\, movement\, and space. Ivanov has participated in a multitude of one-man shows and exhibitions\, including here at Alfa Art Gallery. We invite you to walk through Ivanov’s collection and experience the stories captured within Ivanov’s abstract works.    \n  \nAlfa Art Gallery is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Iliyan Ivanov\, “The Way Things Come About” Virtual Reception Opening\nTime: Sep 13\, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81900849311?pwd=T1dPMGRPWDdkYnN6SHg0bFBPQkRyZz09 \nMeeting ID: 819 0084 9311\nPasscode: 984126\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,81900849311#\,\,\,\,*984126# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,81900849311#\,\,\,\,*984126# US (New York) \nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 819 0084 9311\nPasscode: 984126\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k4kjfu3p9 \n  \nGallery Opening Reception: \nAlfa Art Gallery will be holding virtual opening reception and in-person opening reception as an open event.  The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s Website and all social media closer to exhibition opening.   \nAlfa’s staff and interns are working to keep all visitors safe and healthy and have implemented safety measures along with the CDC guidelines. These include wearing face masks indoors\, maintaining limited capacity\, and providing a clean and safe environment.   \n  \nAbout Alfa Art Gallery  \nThe Alfa Art Gallery is a non-profit organization devoted to the discovery\, growth\, and support of emerging and established artists. Since we opened our doors in 2008\, we have worked to achieve this goal through exhibitions and events held at our gallery over the years. Currently the most successful has been our oldest and most prestigious program\, the New Brunswick Art Salon. Drawing inspiration from the traditional art salons of the 18th and 19th centuries\, we have used these events to connect talented artists with the New Brunswick public. Since the program’s inception in 2010\, the New Brunswick Art Salon has helped to enrich the community through its art. We believe that visual art is a universal form of expression that can bridge cultural gaps and provide a forum where diverse perspectives can be shared and appreciated. Our mission is to support emerging and well-established artists by increasing the exposure of their works\, providing professional critics\, as well as connecting our artists to all local\, national\, and international communities.   \n  \nAlfa Art Gallery is sponsored by the following:     \n\nJohnson & Johnson \nMerck Pharmaceutical \nMagyar Bank \nAmboy Bank \nNew Brunswick City Center   \nMiddlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission   
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2022-september-13-6pm-the-way-things-come-about-2022-iliyan-ivanov-solo-exhibition-virtual-reception-opening/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:2022 — June 9 @ 6:30pm — “Beyond the Brush: The Contemporary Imagination\,” NBAS Oil & Mixed Media Exhibition VIP In-Person Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition on Display: April 26th – August 28th\, 2022  \nVirtual Opening Reception: May 26th\, 2022 from 6:30pm to 9pm   \nVIP–In-Person Reception: June 9th\, 2022 from 6:30pm to 9pm \n  \nOn Tuesday\, April 26th\, Alfa Art Gallery’s walls will feature the group oil and mixed media exhibition “Beyond the Brush: The Contemporary Imagination.” The oil and mixed media exhibition has been a part of the ongoing success of Alfa’s New Brunswick Art Salon (NBAS) program since 2010. This exhibition showcases a diverse array of artworks from esteemed artists both native to New Jersey as well as artists living and working within the tri-state area\, and features oil paintings and mixed media works that truly push the boundaries of their media. In these selected abstract and figurative artworks\, each artist presents their own innovative approach to both the traditional medium of oil paint and mixed media art in order to capture visions of the contemporary world.    \n“Beyond the Brush: The Contemporary Imagination” will highlight the work of such talented artists as Suparna Mondal\, whose kaleidoscopically colorful and kinetic abstract works reveal her experiences of the contemporary urban world\, artist Bonnie McGown’s masterful use of oil paint to capture the beauties of the natural world\, as well as artist Christine Seo’s intriguing oil canvases that feature the recurring motif of a horse against colorful abstract backgrounds to express her own unique worldview. Alfa Art Gallery invites you to join us on a journey through these imaginative landscapes of the contemporary imagination. “Beyond the Brush: The Contemporary Imagination” can be viewed from Tuesday through Saturday\, 11 am to 6 pm at Alfa Art Gallery.  \n   \nFeatured Artists:  Christine Seo\, Deirdre Sheean\, Kristen Martin-Aarnio\, Mark de Mos\, Melissa Schainker\, Patricia Hynes\, Suparna Mondal\, Zhiyao Zhang\, Caridad Sierra Kennedy\, J.Steven Patton\, Laura Beard\, Cynthia Pareja Dubin\, John Gummere  \n  \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions:   \nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes New Brunswick Art Salons (NBAS) to unify the local art community and beyond. Since starting the program in 2010 Alfa Gallery has made a point to include a salon dedicated to showcasing oil and mixed media artworks. Over the years\, the NBAS has not only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists but has also made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. Within this non-profit organization\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment. These exhibitions are free and open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.         \n   \nGallery Opening Reception:    \nConsidering our new norms as a country\, the in-person opening reception is a VIP and invitation-only event which efficiently limits the capacity for the gallery. However\, Alfa Art Gallery will be holding a virtual opening reception that is an open event. The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s website and all social media closer to the exhibition opening.  Alfa’s staff and interns are working to keep all visitors safe and healthy and have implemented safety measures along with the CDC guidelines. These include wearing face masks indoors\, maintaining limited capacity\, and providing a clean and safe environment.    \n  \nNBAS’2022 is sponsored by:    \nWith the assistance of grants from organizations such as Amboy Bank\, Magyar Bank\, Johnson & Johnson\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex County Cultural\, and Heritage Commission\, and Merck & Co Inc. Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2022 Oil Painting and Mixed Media New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of a variety of artists.   
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2022-june-9-630pm-beyond-the-brush-the-contemporary-imagination-nbas-oil-mixed-media-exhibition-vip-in-person-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:2022 — May 26 @ 6:30pm — “Beyond the Brush: The Contemporary Imagination\,” NBAS Oil & Mixed Media Virtual Reception Opening
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition on Display: April 26th – August 28th\, 2022  \nVirtual Opening Reception: May 26th\, 2022 from 6:30pm to 9pm   \nVIP–In-Person Reception: June 9th\, 2022 from 6:30pm to 9pm \n  \nOn Tuesday\, April 26th\, Alfa Art Gallery’s walls will feature the group oil and mixed media exhibition “Beyond the Brush: The Contemporary Imagination.” The oil and mixed media exhibition has been a part of the ongoing success of Alfa’s New Brunswick Art Salon (NBAS) program since 2010. This exhibition showcases a diverse array of artworks from esteemed artists both native to New Jersey as well as artists living and working within the tri-state area\, and features oil paintings and mixed media works that truly push the boundaries of their media. In these selected abstract and figurative artworks\, each artist presents their own innovative approach to both the traditional medium of oil paint and mixed media art in order to capture visions of the contemporary world.    \n“Beyond the Brush: The Contemporary Imagination” will highlight the work of such talented artists as Suparna Mondal\, whose kaleidoscopically colorful and kinetic abstract works reveal her experiences of the contemporary urban world\, artist Bonnie McGown’s masterful use of oil paint to capture the beauties of the natural world\, as well as artist Christine Seo’s intriguing oil canvases that feature the recurring motif of a horse against colorful abstract backgrounds to express her own unique worldview. Alfa Art Gallery invites you to join us on a journey through these imaginative landscapes of the contemporary imagination. “Beyond the Brush: The Contemporary Imagination” can be viewed from Tuesday through Saturday\, 11 am to 6 pm at Alfa Art Gallery.  \n   \nFeatured Artists: Alexander Volkov\, Bonnie J. McGown\, Christine Seo\, Deirdre Sheean\, Kristen Martin-Aarnio\, Mark de Mos\, Melissa Schainker\, Patricia Hynes\, Suparna Mondal\, Zhiyao Zhang\, Caridad Sierra Kennedy\, Steven Patton\, Laura Beard\, Cynthia Pareja Dubin\, John Gummere  \n  \nAlfa Art Gallery is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: “Beyond the Brush: The Contemporary Imagination\,” NBAS Oil & Mixed Media Virtual Reception Opening\nTime: May 26\, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83977844622?pwd=bcdZ0E2jnUphyXa8xpiNWopRmTrgW8.1 \nMeeting ID: 839 7784 4622\nPasscode: 628742\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,83977844622#\,\,\,\,*628742# US (Washington DC)\n+13126266799\,\,83977844622#\,\,\,\,*628742# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\nMeeting ID: 839 7784 4622\nPasscode: 628742\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kFVqjoFqx \n  \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions:   \nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes New Brunswick Art Salons (NBAS) to unify the local art community and beyond. Since starting the program in 2010 Alfa Gallery has made a point to include a salon dedicated to showcasing oil and mixed media artworks. Over the years\, the NBAS has not only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists but has also made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. Within this non-profit organization\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment. These exhibitions are free and open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.         \n   \nGallery Opening Reception:    \nConsidering our new norms as a country\, the in-person opening reception is a VIP and invitation-only event which efficiently limits the capacity for the gallery. However\, Alfa Art Gallery will be holding a virtual opening reception that is an open event. The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s website and all social media closer to the exhibition opening.  Alfa’s staff and interns are working to keep all visitors safe and healthy and have implemented safety measures along with the CDC guidelines. These include wearing face masks indoors\, maintaining limited capacity\, and providing a clean and safe environment.    \n  \nNBAS’2022 is sponsored by:    \nWith the assistance of grants from organizations such as Amboy Bank\, Magyar Bank\, Johnson & Johnson\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex County Cultural\, and Heritage Commission\, and Merck & Co Inc. Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2022 Oil Painting and Mixed Media New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of a variety of artists.   
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2022-may-19-630pm-beyond-the-brush-the-contemporary-imagination-nbas-oil-mixed-media-virtual-reception-opening/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T210000
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SUMMARY:2022 — March 24 @ 6:30pm — “Phantasia: Expressions of Love\,” 2022 Vesselin Kourtev Solo Exhibition Virtual Reception Opening
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition on Display: March 15th\, 2022 – April 23th\, 2022  \nVirtual Opening Reception: March 24th\, 2022  \nVIP –In-Person Reception: March 19th\, 2022  \nOn Tuesday\, March 15th\, the walls of Alfa Art gallery will be gracefully displaying Vesselin Kourtev’s solo exhibition “Phantasia: Expressions of Love.”  \nThe themes of fantasy and allure are staples in the artwork of Bulgarian-born artist Vesselin Kourtev.  In the selection of artworks on view in his upcoming solo exhibition\, Kourtev draws from both the realm of reality (from his own personal and emotional experiences) and the realm of fantasy. \nExperimenting with otherworldly colors\, abstract symbols\, and dream-like imagery\, Kourtev’s art allows viewers to enter into his imagination and to access realms of their own fantastical imaginings.  Throughout his artwork\, Kourtev utilizes a vibrant palette of pastel colors that work to transport viewers into technicolor worlds of their imagination. In each of his individual canvases\, Kourtev overlays meticulously-drawn abstract human figures over lighter pastels and darker colors. The hints of darker colors and shadows in his work recall the darker emotions of turmoil and sadness\, while the brilliant rainbow of pastels recall the joys and pleasures of human connection. \nIn these selected artworks\, Kourtev manipulates oil paint to make it look transparent and to develop his own one-of-a-kind style that is a blend of different painterly techniques. Unlike the usage of collage as seen in Kourtev’s previous exhibitions\, “Phantasia: Expressions of Love“ focuses on the artist’s mastery of the technique of embedding figures into color schemes formed by dark and pastel shades\, as well as focuses on showcasing his skill in rendering emotion through capturing human facial expressions that prompt us to guess at the unknown stories of the abstract characters illustrated. This exhibition also features a collection of Kourtev’s smaller brightly colored canvases entitled “Noise in the Ear”\, which are further explorations in abstraction and surrealist colorism. Kourtev’s artworks are intended to be open-ended\, and are subject to much interpretation: Ultimately\, Kourtev wants the viewer to determine their own interpretation of his art and take what meaning resonates with them. Kourtev has an immense amount of experience as a professional fine arts artist\, and has participated in countless one-man shows and exhibitions.  His travels throughout both America and Europe and his cross-cultural identity have influenced both the way he views the world as well as how he perceives his artistic practice. We invite you to walk through Vesselin Kourtev’s collection\, and to take a voyage into the whimsical world of his artworks that blur the lines between reality and fantasy.  \n  \nAlfa Art Gallery is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Vesselin Kourtev\, “Phantasia: Expressions of Love” Virtual Reception Opening\nTime: Mar 24\, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81181368103?pwd=WWZJU3Qva2FRM2pLSHdWZ1pDR2xodz09 \nMeeting ID: 811 8136 8103\nPasscode: 266303\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,81181368103#\,\,\,\,*266303# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,81181368103#\,\,\,\,*266303# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\nMeeting ID: 811 8136 8103\nPasscode: 266303\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcdLEHVsC \n   \nGallery Opening Reception:    \nConsidering our new norms as a country\, the in-person opening reception is a VIP and invitation-only event which efficiently limits the capacity for the gallery. However\, Alfa Art Gallery will be holding a virtual opening reception that is an open event.  The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s Website and all social media closer to exhibition opening.   \nAlfa’s staff and interns are working to keep all visitors safe and healthy and have implemented safety measures along with the CDC guidelines. These include wearing face masks indoors\, maintaining limited capacity\, and providing a clean and safe environment.   \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2022-march-24-630pm-phantasia-expressions-of-love-2022-vesselin-kourtev-solo-exhibition-virtual-reception-opening/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T210000
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SUMMARY:2022 — March 19 @ 6:30pm — "Phantasia: Expressions of Love\," 2022 Vesselin Kourtev Solo Exhibition In-Person Reception
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition on Display: March 15th\, 2022 – April 23th\, 2022  \nVirtual Opening Reception: March 24th\, 2022  \nVIP –In-Person Reception: March 19th\, 2022  \nOn Tuesday\, March 15th\, the walls of Alfa Art gallery will be gracefully displaying Vesselin Kourtev’s solo exhibition “Phantasia: Expressions of Love.”  \nThe themes of fantasy and allure are staples in the artwork of Bulgarian-born artist Vesselin Kourtev.  In the selection of artworks on view in his upcoming solo exhibition\, Kourtev draws from both the realm of reality (from his own personal and emotional experiences) and the realm of fantasy.  \nExperimenting with otherworldly colors\, abstract symbols\, and dream-like imagery\, Kourtev’s art allows viewers to enter into his imagination and to access realms of their own fantastical imaginings.  Throughout his artwork\, Kourtev utilizes a vibrant palette of pastel colors that work to transport viewers into technicolor worlds of their imagination. In each of his individual canvases\, Kourtev overlays meticulously-drawn abstract human figures over lighter pastels and darker colors. The hints of darker colors and shadows in his work recall the darker emotions of turmoil and sadness\, while the brilliant rainbow of pastels recall the joys and pleasures of human connection.  \nIn these selected artworks\, Kourtev manipulates oil paint to make it look transparent and to develop his own one-of-a-kind style that is a blend of different painterly techniques. Unlike the usage of collage as seen in Kourtev’s previous exhibitions\, “Phantasia: Expressions of Love“ focuses on the artist’s mastery of the technique of embedding figures into color schemes formed by dark and pastel shades\, as well as focuses on showcasing his skill in rendering emotion through capturing human facial expressions that prompt us to guess at the unknown stories of the abstract characters illustrated. This exhibition also features a collection of Kourtev’s smaller brightly colored canvases entitled “Noise in the Ear”\, which are further explorations in abstraction and surrealist colorism. Kourtev’s artworks are intended to be open-ended\, and are subject to much interpretation: Ultimately\, Kourtev wants the viewer to determine their own interpretation of his art and take what meaning resonates with them. Kourtev has an immense amount of experience as a professional fine arts artist\, and has participated in countless one-man shows and exhibitions.  His travels throughout both America and Europe and his cross-cultural identity have influenced both the way he views the world as well as how he perceives his artistic practice. We invite you to walk through Vesselin Kourtev’s collection\, and to take a voyage into the whimsical world of his artworks that blur the lines between reality and fantasy.  \n  \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions:   \nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes New Brunswick Art Salons (NBAS) to unify the local art community and beyond. Since starting the program in 2010 Alfa Gallery has made a point to include a salon dedicated to singularly to photography. Over the years\, the NBAS has not only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists but has also made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. Within this non-profit organization\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment. These exhibitions are free and open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.       \n   \nGallery Opening Reception:    \nConsidering our new norms as a country\, the in-person opening reception is a VIP and invitation-only event which efficiently limits the capacity for the gallery. However\, Alfa Art Gallery will be holding a virtual opening reception that is an open event.  The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s Website and all social media closer to exhibition opening.   \nAlfa’s staff and interns are working to keep all visitors safe and healthy and have implemented safety measures along with the CDC guidelines. These include wearing face masks indoors\, maintaining limited capacity\, and providing a clean and safe environment.   \n  \nNBAS’2021 is sponsored by:    \nWith the assistance of grants from organizations such as Amboy Bank\, Magyar Bank\, Johnson & Johnson\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex County Cultural\, and Heritage Commission\, Bristol Myers Squibb\, and Pfizer Inc. Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2020 Oil Painting New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of a variety of artists.    \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/phantasia-expression-of-love-2022-vesselin-kourtev-solo-exhibition/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T213000
DTSTAMP:20220301T180826Z
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SUMMARY:“Interchangeable Lens: Frame of Mind\,” NBAS Photography Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition on Display: January 18th – March 12th 2022  \nVirtual Opening Reception: January 27th\, 2022\, from 6:30pm to 9:30 pm  \nOn Tuesday\, January 18th the walls of Alfa Art gallery will be gracefully displaying the group photography exhibition “Interchangeable Lens: Frame of Mind.” This exhibition features an oeuvre of works of artist living and working in the tri- state area of New Jersey.  \n“Interchangeable Lens: Frame of Mind” is a fantastic photography exhibition that explores the world around us in a diverse and unified way. The three-month-long collection gives form to fine art photographers that have unique perspectives and approaches to the medium of photography.  Alfa Art Gallery encourages visitors to investigate the powerful visual stories bestowed within our facility.  “Interchangeable Lens: Frame of Mind” will showcase talented artists like Lee Day\, who brings his viewers into the complexity of technological advancement\, and Linda Sandow’s exploration of the portals of the world. Each artist in this exhibition shows techniques of abstract expressionism and traditional process such as Cyanotype.   \n“Interchangeable Lens: Frame of Mind “will be documented as one of many countless successes of Alfa’s New Brunswick Art Salon (NBAS) program since 2010.  Alfa Art Gallery invites you to join us for another eye-opening exhibition. “Interchangeable Lens: Frame of Mind” can be viewed from Tuesday through Saturday\, 11 am to 6 pm at Alfa Art Gallery.  \n  \nFeatured Artists:Alan Chimacoff\, Alyssa Rose\, Bob Leonard\, Danielle Austen\, Josephine McCoy\, Lauren Curtis\, Lee Day\, Linda Sandow\, Parvathi Kumar\, Ron Wyatt\, Samuel Vovsi \nAlfa Art Gallery is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Interchangeable Lens: Frame of Mind\,” NBAS Photography Exhibition (Virtual Reception)\nTime: Jan 27\, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82976653783?pwd=TzhoODcyMXB1RzA4SGZ4cVJyb05tQT09 \nMeeting ID: 829 7665 3783\nPasscode: 202256\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,82976653783#\,\,\,\,*202256# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,82976653783#\,\,\,\,*202256# US (Washington DC)Dial by your location\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\nMeeting ID: 829 7665 3783\nPasscode: 202256\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kftBwUqzH \n“Interchangeable Lens: Frame of Mind\,” NBAS Photography Exhibition Virtual Opening Reception \n  \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions:   \nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes New Brunswick Art Salons (NBAS) to unify the local art community and beyond. Since starting the program in 2010 Alfa Gallery has made a point to include a salon dedicated to singularly to photography. Over the years\, the NBAS has not only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists but has also made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. Within this non-profit organization\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment. These exhibitions are free and open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.       \n  \nGallery Opening Reception:    \nConsidering our new norms as a country\, the in-person opening reception is a VIP and invitation-only event which efficiently limits the capacity for the gallery. However\, Alfa Art Gallery will be holding a virtual opening reception that is an open event.  The links to this opening can be found on Alfa Art Gallery’s Website and all social media closer to exhibition opening.   \nAlfa’s staff and interns are working to keep all visitors safe and healthy and have implemented safety measures along with the CDC guidelines. These include wearing face masks indoors\, maintaining limited capacity\, and providing a clean and safe environment.   \n   \nNBAS’2021 is sponsored by:    \nWith the assistance of grants from organizations such as Amboy Bank\, Magyar Bank\, Johnson & Johnson\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex County Cultural\, and Heritage Commission\, Bristol Myers Squibb\, and Pfizer Inc. Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2020 Oil Painting New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of a variety of artists.    \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/interchangeable-lens-frame-of-mind-nbas-photography-exhibition/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T210000
DTSTAMP:20211116T165828Z
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SUMMARY:2021 — December 10th @ 6:30pm — “Mirror to the World”\, NBAS Fall Watercolor and Mixed Media Exhibition VIP In-Person Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition on Display: October 26th– January 15th\, 2022  \nVirtual Opening Reception: November 4th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm  \nVIP In-Person Opening Reception: December 10th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm  \nThe “Mirror to the World” exhibition has been a part of the ongoing success of Alfa’s New Brunswick Art Salon (NBAS) program since 2010. Over the years\, the NBAS has not only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists but has also made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. The Alfa Art Gallery invites you to join us on a mesmerizing trip through a transparent world of imagination.      \nThis exhibition showcases translucent worlds and new dimensions created from an amalgamation of fragmented imaginations and the physical world. The “Mirror to the World” exhibition features some of the most distinguished and esteemed Tri-State artists in watercolor and mixed media\, abstract too figurative. “Mirror to the World” explores the nature of various artistic media\, including watercolor\, acrylic\, ink\, rice paper\, and much more. In contemplating the artworks on display\, viewers are encouraged to dive deep into an ethereal world of their fascination.   \nFeatured Artists: Alice Harrison\, Alaiyo Bradshaw\, Aprajita Lal\, Maryann Burton\, Deborah Maklowski\, Onofua Dennis Olowaseyi\, Doris Ettlinger\, Gwynn DiPilla\, Hana Aviv\, Joel Rudin\, Libby Ramage\, Maria Morales\, Mark De Mos\, Michael McFadden\, Miriam Lefkowitz\, Paul Ching-Bor\, Samar Hussaini.    \n \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions:   \nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes New Brunswick Art Salons (NBAS) to unify the local art community and beyond. Within this non-profit organization\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment. These exhibitions are free and open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.     \nGallery Opening Reception:    \nConsidering our new norms as a country\, the reception is a VIP and an invitation-only event which efficiently limits the capacity for the gallery. Alfa’s staff and interns are working to keep all visitors safe and healthy and have implemented safety measures along with the CDC guidelines. These include wearing face masks indoors\, maintaining limited capacity\, and providing a clean and safe environment.   \nNBAS’2021 is sponsored by:    \nWith the assistance of grants from organizations such as Amboy Bank\, Magyar Bank\, Johnson & Johnson\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex County Cultural\, and Heritage Commission\, Bristol Myers Squibb\, and Pfizer Inc. Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2020 Oil Painting New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of a variety of artists.   
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2021-november-12th-630pm-mirror-to-the-world-nbas-fall-watercolor-and-mixed-media-exhibition-vip-in-person-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T213000
DTSTAMP:20211102T193628Z
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SUMMARY:2021 — November 4th @ 6:30pm — "Mirror to the World"\, NBAS Fall Watercolor and Mixed Media Exhibition Virtual Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition on Display: October 26th– January 15th\, 2022  \nVirtual Opening Reception: November 4th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm  \nVIP In-Person Opening Reception: November 12th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm  \n  \nThe “Mirror to the World” exhibition has been a part of the ongoing success of Alfa’s New Brunswick Art Salon (NBAS) program since 2010. Over the years\, the NBAS has not only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists but has also made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. The Alfa Art Gallery invites you to join us on a mesmerizing trip through a transparent world of imagination.      \nThis exhibition showcases translucent worlds and new dimensions created from an amalgamation of fragmented imaginations and the physical world. The “Mirror to the World” exhibition features some of the most distinguished and esteemed Tri-State artists in watercolor and mixed media\, abstract too figurative. “Mirror to the World” explores the nature of various artistic media\, including watercolor\, acrylic\, ink\, rice paper\, and much more. In contemplating the artworks on display\, viewers are encouraged to dive deep into an ethereal world of their fascination.   \n  \nFeatured Artists: Alice Harrison\, Alaiyo Bradshaw\, Aprajita Lal\, Maryann Burton\, Deborah Maklowski\, Onofua Dennis Olowaseyi\, Doris Ettlinger\, Gwynn DiPilla\, Hana Aviv\, Joel Rudin\, Libby Ramage\, Maria Morales\, Mark De Mos\, Michael McFadden\, Miriam Lefkowitz\, Paul Ching-Bor\, Samar Hussaini.    \n  \nAlfa Art Gallery is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Fall/Winter 2021 NBAS: “Mirror To The World” Watercolor and Mix Media Exhibition\nTime: Nov 4\, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89112590204?pwd=MEYyK3dYcEZSakpNU1I3VTR2TUdlQT09 \nMeeting ID: 891 1259 0204\nPasscode: 143902\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,89112590204#\,\,\,\,*143902# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,89112590204#\,\,\,\,*143902# US (New York)Dial by your location\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 891 1259 0204\nPasscode: 143902\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keGhDdSYZE \n  \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions:   \nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes New Brunswick Art Salons (NBAS) to unify the local art community and beyond. Within this non-profit organization\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment. These exhibitions are free and open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.     \nGallery Opening Reception:    \nConsidering our new norms as a country\, the reception is a VIP and an invitation-only event which efficiently limits the capacity for the gallery. Alfa’s staff and interns are working to keep all visitors safe and healthy and have implemented safety measures along with the CDC guidelines. These include wearing face masks indoors\, maintaining limited capacity\, and providing a clean and safe environment.   \nNBAS’2021 is sponsored by:    \nWith the assistance of grants from organizations such as Amboy Bank\, Magyar Bank\, Johnson & Johnson\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex County Cultural\, and Heritage Commission\, Bristol Myers Squibb\, and Pfizer Inc. Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2020 Oil Painting New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of a variety of artists.    \n  \n  \n    \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2021-october-29-630pm-mirror-to-the-world-nbas-fall-watercolor-and-mixed-media-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:2021 — September 18 @ 4:00 pm — “LATITUDES/LONGITUDES/MERIDIANS"\, a three-person show with Betty Jacobsen\, Yvonne Skaggs and Meredeth Turshen
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: September 1\, 2020 – October 23\, 2020  \nOpening Reception: Thursday\, September 16 @ 4:00 pm \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, September 18 @ 4:00 pm \nAlfa Art Gallery invites you to “LATITUDES/LONGITUDES/MERIDIANS\,” a three-person show with Betty Jacobsen\, Yvonne Skaggs and Meredeth Turshen\, featuring representative works from their numerous explorations in oil\, watercolor\, drawing\, collage\, ceramics and mixed media. \nThe three artists have shown their work in a variety of exhibition venues around New York\, New Jersey\, and Pennsylvania since the 1980s. Through the years that Betty\, Yvonne and Meredeth have known\, worked and exhibited together\, they have influenced each other in many subtle ways\, especially with their commitment and dedication to express their feelings and visions artistically.  \n  \nBetty Jacobsen\, an artist and educator\, trained at Syracuse\, NYU and Montclair State University. She taught advanced art classes at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. Her passions are art and nature\, coupled with education. Nature serves as a personal metaphor for the cycles of life. Quietly intimate in size\, her work starts from observations of the outside world and flows from the unconscious. Her small works can stand individually yet create a larger visual statement when viewed together.    \nBetty manipulates clay slabs and assembles them into land/sea forms in this new series of artworks. In her hands\, bowls\, which are a traditional ceramic form\, become interior landscapes\, relating to a personal spiritual journey of the past few years. Linoleum relief blocks are carved\, pressed into clay\, cut out\, and added to the clay forms\, creating movement and rhythm. In ceramics\, the combination of earth and fire equals transformation.     \n  \nJ. Yvonne Skaggs\, an artist who exhibits two- and three-dimensional work in various venues in New York and New Jersey\, studied at the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History. Her varied career includes producing maps and technical drawings and designing and preparing exhibits for small history and art organizations. With traditional artifacts being destroyed around the world by man and nature\, she has been considering what we mean when we preserve objects\, paintings\, and artifacts of all kinds. With the abstracted landscape images shown here\, she thinks about the definition of style and culture and the objects we choose to save to record our time. She uses the technique of collage\, reassembling elements to sculpt\, build and construct images. The papers and fabrics come from many sources – magazines\, newspapers\, photographs and paper and fabric.  \nYvonne creates needlework images from plein-air drawings and paintings\, framing them in painted mats. The work incorporates painting drop cloths\, which provide energetic images of tempest and fury\, and contrast with the stitched serenity of a simple tree\, flower or path in the woods. Aware that the earth is being changed\, reshaped and destroyed\, Yvonne’s artwork illustrates the conflict between the stark beauty of this life and the death struggles of a planet fighting to survive.  \n  \nMeredeth Turshen is an artist\, teacher and writer who lives in Hoboken and taught at Rutgers University in New Brunswick\, NJ\, for more than 25 years. Her art studies began at age ten at the Art Students League in New York and continued\, after majoring in studio art at Oberlin College\, in workshops and residencies at Pratt\, the Printmaking Council of NJ\, the Rutgers Center for Innovative Printmaking\, Vermont Studio Center\, and Moulin à Nef (VCCA France). She exhibits regularly in the New York metropolitan region and with Viridian Gallery in Chelsea. For this exhibition\, she was inspired by the challenge of rendering remembered landscapes in oil and collage. The work is simultaneously representational and non-figurative.    \nMeredeth revisits storied landscapes viewed on her research trips through Africa\, Asia and Europe\, remembering and reimagining the environments that stamped her life. Working in oil paint and paper collage\, she searches for telling details that reveal place\, establish ambience\, and recall the experiences of being an amazed and observant visitor. 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2021-september-16-500-pm-latitudes-longitudes-meridians-a-three-person-show-with-betty-jacobsen-yvonne-skaggs-and-meredeth-turshen/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:2020 - December 4 - "Configured Personas" - NBAS All Media Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This Winter\, Alfa Art Gallery is hosting the New Brunswick Art Salon’s All-Media Exhibition. For ten years the New Brunswick Art Salon at the Alfa Art Gallery has been a vital part of the local art scene and culture. This seasons exhibition includes several locally renowned artists including Carol Radsprecher and Allison Lewis\, along with international artists Jung Gun Park and Ogunlesi Paul\, among others. Several different mediums will be on display\, such as painting\, photography\, drawing\, and sculpture.   \nAs per our new normal as a nation\, the Alfa Art Gallery is also proud to include a virtual version of our exhibition. This fully interactive online experience will allow visitors to view and be involved with the works just as they would in person at the gallery. International artists will be displayed exclusively in the virtual version of the exhibition\, so be sure not to miss it! Hosted by artsteps.com\, the virtual exhibition will be available from December 4th through January 30th\, 2021.    \nExhibition Duration: December 1st\, 2020 – January 30th 2021  \nGallery Opening Reception: Unfortunately\, due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and Governor Phil Murphy’s subsequent increase in limitations of indoor gatherings with Executive Order No. 196\, Alfa Art Gallery has decided to postpone our in-person gallery opening for the NBAS All-Media Exhibition: “Configured Personas.” We will be supplementing this event with artist interviews and potential virtual open studios with our featured artists. We apologize for this sudden change and we hope you are all staying safe in these times. \nVirtual Opening Reception: Thursday\, December 3rd\, 2020 @ 6:00 PM \nFeatured Artists:\n \nJamie Greenfield works in this exhibition reflect an ecosystem that encompasses nature\, cosmology\, and the connection between the inner mind and the outer natural world. The objects in her works seem to have a tenuous relation to one another\, yet they are anchored in a structured space. Some of these relations are provided to the viewer while others are more ambiguous\, and may be the result of memory or longing. Greenfield draws upon personal history in combination with observation of light and form\, and often does not have a preconceived plan for a work\, allowing the piece to evolve and process as it is created. She views the moth as a potent metaphor: beautiful and dangerous\, the brevity of its life coupled with its incessant movement towards the light appears to reflect the human existential dilemma.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nOgunlesi Paul is a graduate of the prestigious Yaba College of Technology in Lagos\, Nigeria\, where he obtained a National Diploma in General Art (majoring in Painting). He worked as an IT student at Defactori Art Studio under Akintunde O. John. He has participated in numerous art workshops\, symposiums\, and exhibitions–such as the OYASAF marble print workshop\, The Artmiabo Art workshop\, The Medallion Art workshop in honor of Kolade Oshinowo’s birthday\, Art in Medicine Fellowship and Workshop 2018\, and Artbridge Project Symposium–both within the country and internationally. Paul has been a member of The Beyond Borders Artists Association of Nigeria since 2017 and began working as an art instructor at THE METAPHOR in Lagos\, Nigeria in 2020. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPatricia Hynes’s works are made of narratives of ordinary people in natural settings that challenge viewers to reflect upon their own lives. She believes that every reaction is unique and anyone can be a subject of her paintings. She focuses on the moments that are difficult for the eye and memory to capture\, which are pivotal to revealing the dynamic of a painting. To achieve this\, she takes numerous  “action” photographs of subjects\, then transforms these images into a montage that becomes a visual concept. The painting’s visual origins are transformed through composition and pigment\, leading her studies on how people react to life situations. She paints in oils using a variety of small brushes to create expressive visuality and a reading tempo that actively engage viewers in thought and interpretation of her works.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPaul Fuentes has been directing national commercials and campaigns at his own production company with Screen Gems. His knowledge and understanding of advertising\, pop culture\, theater\, film\, and classic and modern masters have informed his paintings throughout time. After graduating from Temple University\, Fuentes moved to New York where his paintings and illustrations appeared in national ads and publications including The New York Times. He worked in broadcast advertising and promotion at NBC and later HBO\, where he became a creative director and then began to direct. He soon opened his own production company with Screen Gems where he directed hundreds of national commercials and campaigns. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nStephanie Deshpande is a representational painter living in northern New Jersey\, and is best known for her psychological portraits and narrative paintings. Her works combine a love of realism with personal allegories and create unearth hidden emotions that capture the quiet drama of the world around her. She has showcased her paintings in several noticeable exhibitions such as Painting Today for International Women’s Day 2019 in Barcelona\, Spain\, and American Women Artists for the Tuscon Art Museum in Tuscon Arizona. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAllison Lewis demonstrates high levels of expressionism in her art influenced by her incredible life experiences. Being a philanthropic individual\, Lewis has crafted art in New Brunswick for those who are homeless\, as well as for those who are mentally ill. She does this out of the kindness of her heart and for the love of art. Her art is demonstrated in many different forms\, by being displayed not only to loved ones\, but to therapy groups and in art classes. The expressions in her drawings have a massive variety: they can express any topic\, whether it be cancer\, love\, or anger. Her inclusiveness of individuals is incredible….. Allison is additionally passionate about showcasing her art to handicapped individuals. Her kindheartedness puts a much heavier meaning into her paintings. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCarol Radsprecher was born in Brooklyn and remained in New York City for her BFA and MFA in painting at Hunter College. Now\, she has started to explore the stimulating world of photoshop and digital art. Through this medium\, Radsprecher paints different layers with speed and in doing so is able to manipulate and render infinite variations of her abstracted figures. Each image contributes to a series that is both narrative and autobiographical in exploring the first landscape we see in the world– the female body. With her work published and in solo and group exhibitions\, Radsprecher has shown her distorted representations at galleries in the tri-state area beyond including at the Victory Hall Drawing Rooms\, Rogue Community College Gallery\, Grants Pass\, The Alliance Gallery\, Metropolitan Community College’s Next Gallery\, Pierro Gallery\, Garrison Art Center\, and Thompson Park Art Exhibition Series.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nSeema Singh Dua has been a sculptor for the past fifteen years in India. Since then\, she has been featured innumerable galleries across the globe and had the distinct honor of being commissioned by the Home Ministry for their museum in Nirman Bhawan\, Delhi\, India. Her artist career began with studying textile designing with a specialization in printing technologies and working as a free-lance textile designer. After many years of developing her sculptural techniques\, Dua has started to emphasize the interior aspect of her pieces by connecting her audience with the inner soul of the sculpture. She considers the aesthetic exterior of art is just a small part of a larger experience. Using the concepts of interior and exterior\, Dua encourages her audience to contemplate the dichotomies of the physical and the cerebral\, reality and imagination\, and the exposed and the hidden.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nYongshin Cho is a truly global artist who has worked both in Seoul\, South Korea and Paris\, France for the past forty years. Cho began his career at Hongik University with a BFA in painting which was followed by another BFA and MFA at the Université Paris. In 1995\, he was invited to be a part of the International Video and Multimedia Art Festival where he garnered critical acclaim. After that\, Cho continued to become involved in notable projects\, artists residencies\, and teaching with his particular style. He was also featured in many exhibitions in France (such as the Grand Palais\, and Salon of France International Fine-art Society\, Biennale d’art Contemporain)\, Korea (not limited to the Whanki Museum\, Gwangju Biennal\, and PICAF International Contemporary Art Exhibition) and United States (including the Cleveland Internation Drawing Contest & Exhibit\, Queens College\, and Riverside Gallery). His works have been heavily informed by the experience of living through the brutality of the Gwangju Uprising. With that context\, Cho chooses to use his medium to take a critical look at social\, political\, and cultural structures that incur injustice and inequality.   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nJung Gun Park a current professor in digital art and ceramics at Dongduk Women’s University\, has been featured in exhibitions in Taiwan\, China\, Japan\, and Korea. After earning a Ph.D. at Hong-Ik University in Seoul in ceramics\, Park has been featured in both group and solo exhibitions throughout Asia and receiving many awards at the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale Competition\, the Hagi Grand Prix in Contemporary Ceramic in Japan\, and Tawain Ceramic Biennale among many others. His art style is focused on the idea of creating something as his father was an architect. Since a young age\, he considered buildings as things that were made versus something that was acquired transactionally. Park uses transportation as the main subject in many of his pieces as a way to critique contemporary rapid industrialization. He challenges his audience to introspect on how humans mediate between the inherent dangers and convenience with modern technology.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nMarina Burana was born in Argentina but received her BFA at Taipei National University of Arts in Taiwan where she currently works and resides. Because of her dual residencies\, Burana displayed her works in both Taiwan and Argentina group exhibitions. Since then\, she has also extended her portfolio to Mérida\, México\, and Los Angeles\, USA. Additionally\, Burana has designed the covers of several publications including a variety of magazines\, journals\, and even a poetry book. She enjoys manipulating the texture of oils across surfaces\, toying with the thickness. Burana recently started experimenting with different sources (such as tree bark) to make more natural\, earthy pigments. Along with nature\, she incorporates her own relationship with poetry and memory in her pieces. She utilizes these elements to weave a narrative that is deeply personal but also rooted in the natural world with strong\, full colors.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nNick Savides started painting when he was three years old when his mother began teaching how to paint. He continued with his formal education at Brandeis University where he received his BFA with highest honors. He has been featured in many exhibits in New York City\, as well as in Massachusetts\, upstate New York\, Connecticut\, New Jersey\, and Toronto\, Canada. He was also published by Nabi Press and in 2016’s Art Voices Art Books’ in 101 Contemporary Artists as well as John Natsoulas Press. Savides started as a realist oil painter where he began to focus on representing light and its many shades. Many of his paintings use light as a way to explore the concept of space. He uses this relationship in diverse landscapes (ranging from urban to rural)\, depictions of architecture in diverse settings\, and figures in portraits.   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDeirdre Sheean  Was born and raised in New Jersey surrounded by a family of artists\, studied graphic design and illustration at Parsons in the 1970s and has continually renovated and updated her own style. By using stencils\, Sheean reveals intrinsic repetition both in the natural and the man-made with recursive symbols. During this process\, Sheean leaned into her graphic design background by using design systems to organize these motifs. Additionally\, she focuses on contrast to inform the composition of her pieces\, using the variety to allow the subjects to take on a life of their own. Sheean has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout New Jersey and has received many awards at the Mercer County Artist\, Monmouth County Arts Council\, and most recently at the Ellarslie Open 36 in Trenton\, New Jersey.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe Alfa Art Gallery is a non-profit organization devoted to the discovery\, growth\, and support of emerging and established artists within the art community. Since establishment\, Alfa Art has conducted multiple shows featuring local\, national\, and international artists and various materials including oil color\, water color\, mixed media\, sculptures\, photography\, crafts and glass works. As an open art studio – gallery\, Alfa’s exhibiting artists are welcomed to demonstrate their creative process in the space provided\, while collectors and visitors are capable to learn and follow the artists’ technique\, style and motivations. Additionally\, Alfa plays a vital role among local to national visual arts organizations by supporting and presenting artists’ works\, and functions as a space for interdisciplinary art and criticism. Each season\, Alfa invites professional art curators to provide criticism and guidance to artists and artworks on display which helps collectors and visitors to identify a style of artwork that expresses their personal or company image and purpose.  \n  \n  \nNBAS’2020 is sponsored by: \nWith the assistance of grants from organizations such as Amboy Bank\, Magyar Bank\, Johnson & Johnson\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex Country Cultural and Heritage Commission\, Bristol Myers Squibb\, and Pfizer Inc. Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2020 Oil Painting New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of a variety of artists.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n[/column]
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2020-december-4-configured-personas-nbas-all-media-exhibition/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:2020 - June 9 - "Encounters" - NBAS Oil & Mixed Media Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Exhibition on Display: June 9\, 2020 – August 1\, 2020    \n \nClosing Reception: July 31 \nAlfa Art Gallery is excited to announce the New Brunswick Art Salon 2020 Oil and Mixed Media Exhibition: “Encounters”.   \nThis virtual exhibition\, which is fully accessible through Alfa’s website\, will showcase the work of local and international artists. The compilation of various oil paintings demonstrates the versatility of this medium.    \nUsing oil paint as a vehicle\, the artists let us explore encounters they’ve had with the world around them\, their impressions of it\, abstractions of it\, and beyond. Because of the diverse display of oil paintings\, each viewer can find a work that they can connect with.  \nFeatured Artists: Dorothy Siclare\, Jamie Greenfield\, Ogunlesi Paul\, Patricia Hynes\, Paul Fuentes\, Stephanie Deshpande\, Todd Doney\, Kathleen Shaver\, and Allison Lewis. \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions: \n“New Brunswick Art Salon” aims to unite those who appreciate art and culture within the tri-state area and beyond\, providing a creative hub of guidance and encouragement for artists. Thus\, its exhibitions are always free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday\, from 11 AM to 6 PM.  \nNBAS’2020 is sponsored by: \nWith the assistance of grants from organizations such as Amboy Bank\, Magyar Bank\, Johnson & Johnson\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex Country Cultural and Heritage Commission\, Bristol Myers Squibb\, and Pfizer Inc. Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2020 Oil Painting New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of a variety of artists.  \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/encounters-nbas-oil-and-mixed-media-exhibition/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:2020 - March 12 @ 5:00 pm - “LIFE DISTILLED”\, a three-person show with Meredeth Turshen\, Betty Jacobsen\, and Yvonne Skaggs
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: March 3\, 2020 – April 25\, 2020 \nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 12 @ 5:00 pm  \nAlfa Art Gallery invites you to “LIFE DISTILLED”\, a three-person show with Meredeth Turshen\, Betty Jacobsen\, and Yvonne Skaggs\, featuring representative works from their numerous explorations in watercolor\, drawing\, collage\, and mixed media.     \nThe three artists have shown their work in a variety of exhibition venues around New York\, New Jersey\, and Pennsylvania since the 1980s. Through the years that Betty\, Meredeth and Yvonne have known\, worked and exhibited together\, they have influenced each other in many subtle ways\, especially with their commitment and dedication to express their feelings and visions artistically.  \nMeredeth Turshen is an artist\, teacher and writer who lives in Hoboken and taught at Rutgers University in New Brunswick\, NJ\, for more than 25 years. Her art studies began at age ten at the Art Students League in New York and continued\, after majoring in studio art at Oberlin College\, in workshops and residencies at Pratt\, the Printmaking Council of NJ\, the Rutgers Center for Innovative Printmaking\, Vermont Studio Center\, and Moulin à Nef (VCCA France). She exhibits regularly in the New York metropolitan region and with Viridian Gallery in Chelsea. For this exhibition\, she was inspired by the challenge of incorporating images of household décor\, floral arrangements and potted plants into collages that are simultaneously representational and non-figurative.   The collages reveal familiar objects through the lens of a modern artist\, giving quotidian scenes a new twist.  \nMeredeth’s art turns combines scenes from nature\, landscapes and interior features to create abstract compositions. Her collages present recognizable objects and the perspective of a modern artist. In this exhibition she shares with viewers the challenge of creating a non-figurative image with familiar items such as flowers and household décor.  The result is an overlapping of textures\, pops of color and geometry that pull your gaze across the entire image to investigate further ad recognize the features in each panel.  \nBetty Jacobsen\, an artist and educator\, trained at NYU and Montclair State University. She teaches advanced art classes at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. Her passions are art and nature\, coupled with education\, with nature serving as a personal metaphor for the cycles of life. Starting from observations of nature\, her work flows from the unconscious; it is quietly intimate in size. Her small works can stand individually yet create a larger visual statement when viewed together.  The repetition and relationship among parts is exciting\, as each series explores an idea through consistency of size and media.  Humble materials such as paper\, watercolor\, sewing thread\, feathers and pen have worked their way into three-dimensional pieces through folding. For the work shown here\, called The Walk\, Jacobsen used tiny bird feathers to create 100 paper triptychs.   \nBetty is inspired by nature. For her\, nature serves as a personal metaphor for lifecycles.  With this in mind\, and a longing to bring viewers into a private world with the work\, she creates small artworks with soft strokes of watercolors\, thread\, feathers and pen. The result is a piece that can almost be felt by viewers. And\, in a way\, can be. Betty’s works can be held by viewers\, an interaction she hopes is like reading a book.  \n Yvonne Skaggs\, an artist who exhibits two- and three-dimensional work in various venues in New York and New Jersey\,studied at the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History and the Art Students League in New York. Her varied career includes producing maps and technical drawings and designing and preparing exhibits for small history and art organizations. With traditional artifacts being destroyed around the world by man and nature\, she has been considering what we mean when we preserve objects\, paintings\, and artifacts of all kinds. With the abstracted still life images shown here\, she thinks about the definition of style and culture and the objects we choose to save to record our time. She uses the technique of collage\, reassembling elements to sculpt\, build and construct images. The papers and fabrics come from many sources – magazines\, newspapers\, photographs and paper and fabric.  \nYvonne’s art is inspired by themes of preservation and culture. Her art seeks to sculpt still life images with familiarity\, but are not replications. The materials used in her collages come from a variety of sources\, she utilizes magazines and newspapers\, her own photographs\, and paper and fabric she textured and colored.  \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2020-march-12-500-pm-life-distilled-a-three-person-show-with%e2%80%afmeredeth-turshen-betty-jacobsen-and-yvonne-skaggs/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200117T183000
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SUMMARY:2020 - January 17 @ 6:30 - "Moments of Focus" - NBAS Photography Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:On display: January 14 – February 29\, 2020\nOpening Ceremony: Friday\, January 17\, 2020 6:30pm-9:30 pm \nAlfa Art Gallery is excited to host the New Brunswick Art Salon 2020 Photography Exhibition: “Moments of Focus”. This year’s collection includes a wide range of printed photographic work\, from abstract imagery\, to breathtaking environments\, to urban landscapes presented in brilliant detail. Photographers are artists who use their camera and a vision to create a lasting image. The photographs produced convey a message\, emotion\, idea\, etc. In contrast to representational photography.  \nFeatured artists: Alan Chimacoff\, Blaise Pena\, Danielle Austen\, Dorie Dahlberg\, Fredrick Ballet\, Gary Wiesner\, James Fitzgerald\, John Clarke\, Kay Kenny\, Paul Marvuglio\, Richard D. Herring\, Roberta Rose\, Samuel Vovsi and Guillermo Viera. \n“New Brunswick Art Salon” aims to unite those who appreciate art and culture within the tri-state area and beyond\, providing a creative hub of guidance and encouragement for artists. Thus\, its exhibitions are always free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday\, from 11am to 6pm. \nWith the assistance of grants from organizations such as Amboy Bank\, the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission\, Magyar Bank and the New Brunswick City Center\, Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2020 Photography New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of local\, skilled artists. \nThe 2020 Photography New Brunswick Art Salon is sponsored by Frame Destination Inc. \n  \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2020-january-17-630-moments-of-focus-nbas-photography/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T213000
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SUMMARY:2019 - June 21 @ 6:30 pm - "Respective Space" New Brunswick Art Salon\, All Media
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: June 18\, 2019 – August 30\, 2019 \nOpening Reception: Friday\, June 21\, 2019 @ 6:30-9:30 \nAlfa Art Gallery is proud to announce the New Brunswick Art Salon 2019 All Media Exhibition. Our gallery will feature art of different mediums from various artists in this exhibit. We will be displaying thought provoking pieces that will engage the viewers imagination and allow for interpretation. This exhibition is called “Respective Space.” \nThe All Media Exhibition will incorporate themes of empowerment\, exploration and transformation. Alfa Art Gallery will showcase artists who use many mediums including acrylic paint\, sheet metal\, crayon\, watercolor and ink. This exhibition allows New Brunswick Art Salon to bring artists form a variety of backgrounds together. “The gallery regularly features art salon holding\, three annually in addition to hosting musicians\, solo exhibitions\, authors and actors\,” said Mary Ann Koruth\, writer from New Brunswick Today. Koruth continued\, “As a result of an overwhelming response to a call for artists\, the exhibition was presented in two parts.” \nAlfa Art invites to join us for our All Media Exhibition on Friday\, June 21\, 2019. Where artists will bring new perspectives to the viewers. \nFeatured Artists: Alison Jones\, Anne Stagg\, Anthony Sienkiewicz\, Barbara Neibart\, Cedric van Eenoo\, Dario Silva\, Doug Rizio\, Ekaterina Abramov\, Elizabeth Amaral\, Elsie Sienkiewicz\, Haley Mosseri\, Kirill Abramov\, Kymba Nijuck\, Vadim Levin \nAbout New Brunswick Art Salons \nThe Alfa Art Gallery is a non-profit organization devoted to the discovery\, growth\, and support of emerging and established artistes. Since we opened our doors i 2008\, we have worked to achieve this goal through exhibitions and events held at our gallery over the years. Currently the most successful of which have been our oldest and most prestigious program\, New Brunswick Art Salon. Drawing inspiration form the traditional art salons of the 18th and 19th centuries\, we have used these events to connect talented artists with the New Brunswick public. Since the program’s inceptions in 2010\, the New Brunswick Art Salon has helped to enrich the community through its art. We attempt to spark a love and interest of the arts through our donations to the community including to the NJ Institute for Food\, Nutrition\, and Health in 2012. Thanks to the support of sponsors and patrons alike\, we have been able to expand our Art Salon. Originally\, it consisted of a Spring exhibition of Watercolor and Mixed Media and a Fall exhibition of Oil Color and Mixed Media. However\, now\, a Winter photography exhibition and more recently a Summer All Media exhibition has been added to out New Brunswick Art Salon Program. We believe that visual art is a universal form of expression which can bridge cultural gaps and provide a forum where diverse perspectives can be shared and appreciated\, and we hope you will join us for this upcoming melding of the minds.
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2019-june-21-630-pm-new-brunswick-art-salon-all-media-incl-sculpture/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T213000
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SUMMARY:2018 – November 2 @ 6:30 – “Transfiguration of the Form” - New Brunswick Art Salon – Water Color and Mixed Media
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: October 29th\, 2018 — December 22th\, 2018\nOpening Reception:  November 2nd\, 2018 @ 6:30pm \nBeginning on October 29th\, the Alfa Art Gallery will commence one of its flagship exhibitions\, the 2018 New Brunswick Art Salon for Water Color and Mixed Media. \nThis exhibit shows the multiplicity of techniques and imagery possible with the use of watercolors. Various mixed media pieces are also featured which compliment watercolor. These works cover a variety of artistic styles and subject matter. Viewers of all interests will find works that speak to them. Artists such as Allison Maletz and Indrani Choudhury take subjects directly from daily life such as wildlife\, people or landscapes and use delicate techniques and strong attention to detail to create works that resemble familiar life-scenes. Other artists like Agop Gemdijan and Christina Iacuzio create surreal works that are conjured up through their whimsical imaginations. Other featured artists such as Christina Argonish and Annie Liber use mixed media including collage and wire sculpture respectively in their artworks. Each artist in this exhibition uses watercolors to tell a story about how they experience the world. \nFeatured Artists: Agop Gemdjian\, Allison Maletz\, Christina Iacuzio\, Drew Maillard\, Edith Hillinger\, Hana Aviv\, Linda Laino\, Michael Price\, Hijo Nam\, Christina Argonish\, Eric Alexander Santoli\, Indrani Choudhury\, Jenna Inzetta\, Mary Ladd\, Melissa Cicero\, Tara LeGall\, Trisha Putkowski\, Annie Lieber\, Nicole Miritis \nAbout the “New Brunswick Art Salon” Exhibitions: \nAlfa Art Gallery possesses a great deal of reverence for the 18th and 19th century traditional art salons. During this era\, art salons were the single greatest annual or biannual melding of the artistic and intellectual minds of their time. For ten years\, Alfa has successfully emulated these  momentous events in its own unique way by bridging highly esteemed and talented artists with the New Brunswick public. The Winter offers a salon with exhibitions dedicated to photography while Spring hosts oil and mixed media. The Summer brings a collective consisting of all themes and the Fall presents a watercolor and mixed media exhibition. Alfa is dedicated to the discovery\, growth\, and support of emerging and established artists. We believe that visual art is a universal form of expression which can bridge cultural gaps and provide a forum where diverse perspectives can be shared and appreciated. Established in 2008\, Alfa Art Gallery has grown into New Brunswick’s Cultural Hub by exhibiting over five hundred artists and by hosting multidisciplinary community events in honor of the visual arts\, music\, poetry and dancing. \nNBAS’2018 is sponsored by:
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2018-november-2-630-new-brunswick-art-salon-water-color-and-mixed-media/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T213000
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SUMMARY:2018 - September 7 @ 6:30 - "Enrapture the Soul"  Vesselin Kourtev’s Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition duration: September 4 – October 27\nOpening reception: Friday\, September 7 @ 6:30pm \nVeteran Bulgarian artist Vesselin Kourtev invites you to a visual journey of color\, spirituality and emotion in the form of his 2018 Exhibition\, Enrapture the Soul. Renowned for his masterful use of flowing hues and textures to convey concrete moods and states of mind through the abstract\, lovers of visual art would do well not to miss this display of Kourtev’s latest works of art. Those passionate about impressionism and landscapes\, as well as those seeking a fresh and unique approach to the canvas that dares to marry the ethereal with the corporeal will find much in this exhibit to enjoy. Crafting his most recent series of paintings (Cycles) from his New Brunswick gallery\, Alfa Art Gallery\, Kourtev works tirelessly to innovate\, incorporate and improve upon visual and conceptual themes present throughout his past works. This results in a distinct yet inimitable visual aesthetic that serves to subvert the conventions of painting while honoring its untold complexity and emotional resonance. Reveries\, beliefs\, and passions coalesce on Kourtev’s canvases delivering a universal message that his viewers will feel deep within their very essence. Taking place inside a cozy and intimate environment\, Enrapture the Soul will be free for all to attend. Refreshments and live music will be present alongside community enrichment via the arts. Artistic connoisseurs will not want to miss this captivating display. \n  \n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n	\n		\n			\n								\n							\n			\n			 			\n		\n	\n							\n	\n		\n			\n								\n							\n			\n			 			\n		\n	\n							\n	\n		\n			\n								\n							\n			\n			 			\n		\n	\n							\n	\n		\n			\n								\n							\n			\n			 			\n		\n	\n							\n	\n		\n			\n								\n							\n			\n			 			\n		\n	\n								\n		\n\n\n	 \n  \nVeteran Bulgarian artist Vesselin Kourtev showcases astounding artistic techniques to match an the intense emotions captured in the paintings of his exhibition entitled Enrapture the Soul. Making its debut on September 4th with an opening reception on the 7th\, the captivating display will be open the public for free throughout the 29th of October. \nThe five pieces of Kourtev’s “cycle” of paintings show an impressive and thoughtful cohesiveness while still managing to incorporate details and characteristics unique to each individual piece as well. Each one uncovers a new twist in the emotionally charged and visually stimulating collection\, carving out a unique voice in the world of art with clear mastery of technique. Ghoulish looking figures linger in each piece\, telling marvelous stories through vivid colors\, varied textures and stunning visuals. Different meanings of the cycle can be interpreted by each observer of the exhibition\, and everyone who stops by to immerse their mind and eyes into the captivating show will leave with a newfound appreciation for various artistic methods and the messages they carry flawlessly.
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2018-sept-7-630-enrapture-the-soul-vesselin-kourtevs-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180622T213000
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SUMMARY:2018 - June 22 @ 6:30 - "Visceral and Visionary": New Brunswick Art Salon All Media\, Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:On display: June 19 – August 31 2018\nOpening Reception: June 22 at 6:30 pm  \nCommencing on June 19th\, Alfa Art Gallery will host one of its most exciting and diverse exhibitions as part of “New Brunswick Art Salon 2018”. Entitled “Visceral and Visionary”\, this showing is a melting pot of intriguing techniques\, media and visions that seamlessly unite to inspire the viewer in unexpected and exhilarating ways. The exhibition will last from June 19th to August 31st. \nArtists chosen to showcase their work include: Amanda Yoakum\, Chris Ernst\, Christine Parker\, Undress God\, Gene Tanta\, Agop Gemdjian\, Alphonse Lane\, NJ DeVico\, Edward Ruggieri\, Erica Velasco\, Lauryn Ahearn\, Manisha Em\, Merrilee Drakulich\, Rhonda Yanow\, Susan Winter\, Vera Genovese\, Lauren Curtis\, Minakshi De\, Susan Ward\, and Strahil Stanchev.  \nFrom oil paintings to ceramics to mixed media pieces\, the array of artwork carefully selected for this exhibition is sure to appeal to lovers of all kinds of artistic mediums. The exhibition showcases work that transcends aesthetic norms and prompts viewers to consider introspective ideas and compelling expressions. Each artist in this exhibition adopts their own style\, with pieces reminiscent ranging from portraiture to landscapes to three-dimensional works. While each artist has their own meaning and message behind their work\, viewers will have the opportunity to interpret and reflect upon each piece. Lovers of neo-expressionism\, impressionism\, and even primordial works of art will enjoy what each artist has to offer during this exhibition.   \nAn opening reception will be held for this showing at the New Brunswick gallery on June 22 at 6:30 pm. This event will include live music\, refreshments and plenty of networking opportunities.   \n“New Brunswick Art Salon” aims to unite those who appreciate art and culture within the tri-state area and beyond\, providing a creative hub of guidance and encouragement for artists. Thus\, its exhibitions are always free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday\, from 11am to 6pm. As the most medium-inclusive exhibition of the year\, Alfa extends an open invitation to art lovers and local patrons alike to come and view the works of professional and emerging artists while submerging themselves in an awakening artistic experience. \nWith the assistance of grants from organizations such as Amboy Bank\, the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission\, Magyar Bank and the New Brunswick City Center\, Alfa Art is confident that all who come to the 2018 All Media New Brunswick Art Salon will leave with a greater appreciation of the arts and the gallery’s showcasing of local\, skilled artists.  \n\nPhotos from the opening reception:
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2018-june-22-630-new-brunswick-art-salon-all-media-visceral-and-visionary-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180427T213000
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SUMMARY:2018 - April 27 @ 6:30 - New Brunswick Art Salon 2018 - Oil Color and Mixed Media "An Expanse of Expressionism" Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:New Brunswick Art Salon 2018 – Oil Color and Mixed Media: “An Expanse of Expressionism”\n Exhibition Duration: April 24th\, 2018 — June 16th\, 2018\n Opening Reception:  Friday\, April 27th\, 2018 @ 6:30pm \nBeginning on April 24th\, Alfa Art Gallery will commence one of its flagship exhibitions\, the 2018 New Brunswick Art Salon for Oil Color and Mixed Media. This display\, celebrating the aesthetic mastery of gifted painters\, will be initiated with a cozy and intimate opening ceremony to be held on Friday\, April 27th at 6:30pm and hosted by Alfa. Attendees of this event will become familiarized with a diverse array of wondrous artworks spanning the colorfully abstract to the otherworldly and surreal. \nThough expressionism is a substantial theme of our Oil Color & Mixed Media Exhibition\, the featured artists at Alfa will boast a wide array of visual aesthetics ranging from the impressionistic to the abstract style that expressionism is renowned for. Charity Henderson’s body of work serves to explores various psychological states through mixed media impressionistic paintings of the human face. Similarly\, Debora Thedinga utilizes impressionism in order to manipulate light\, color and space thus crafting a landscape that can be viewed successfully through the small window of the canvas. In slight contrast to her fellow featured artists\, Tricia Miho offers a more surrealist aesthetic with paintings reminiscent of Salvador Dalí. Her work explores the progression of images and how such progression enables the transformation of metaphysical creations. \nAlfa’s Oil Color & Mixed Media Exhibition will also display artworks that are more consistent with expressionism\, particularly in the realm of the abstract. Colleen Lineberry’s works celebrate natural beauty as captured through her mind’s eye resulting in in vibrantly colorful motifs presenting near otherworldly landscapes. In a fashion akin to Lineberry’s abstract aesthetic\, Enrique Zaldivar utilizes color and inspiration from the natural world to illustrate issues inherent to human beings and satisfy his constant need to express himself. Kathleen Shaver’s artistry can be described as a quest for the beauty which lies within human impulse and the primal. Leona Tenebruso-Shultes similarly explores this primality by adorning her canvas with impassioned brushstrokes and expressive colors and finally. Pat Cresson utilizes multifaceted mediums of both digital and analog origin in order to craft texturally rich abstract pieces rich in complexity and exquisitely balanced hues. Incorporating drawing as a structural springboard\, Maurie Brooks endeavors to embody visual thinking and simultaneously facilitate the suspension of thought.  For her\, this can ultimately result in a freedom from the rational\, linear or observational\, a freedom that allows for a more intuitive approach\, even a turning toward the repetitive or meditative\, sometimes with surprising results.   \nDevotees to the likes of Salvador Dalí\, Wassily Kandinsky\, and Helen Frankenthaler will especially find a great deal to love scouring Alfa’s artwork adorned walls. \nDrawing inspiration from Parisian exhibitions from the Baroque era bearing the same name\, Alfa Art Gallery’s New Brunswick Art Salons are held a number of times each year always with the express goal of lessening the divide between artists and the community\, especially in the diverse city of New Brunswick. With the help of grants given by organizations such as Amboy Bank\, the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission\, Magyar Bank and the New Brunswick City Center\, Alfa is confident that all attendees and viewers of 2018 New Brunswick Art Salon for Oil Color and Mixed Media will leave with a healthier interest and appreciation for the artistic contributions of talents spanning the New Brunswick\, the state of New Jersey and beyond. The exhibition and opening ceremony is free and open to the public. \nFeatured Artists: Charity Henderson\, Colleen Lineberry\, Debora Thedinga\, Enrique Zaldivar\, Kathleen Shaver\, Leona Tenebruso-Shultes\, Maurie Brooks\, Pat Cresson\, Tricia Miho. \nAbout Alfa Art Gallery’s Art Salons: \nAlfa Art Gallery possesses a great deal of reverence for the 18th and 19th century traditional art salons. During this era\, art salons were the single greatest annual or biannual melding of the artistic and intellectual minds of their time. For ten years\, Alfa has successfully emulated these  momentous events in its own unique way by bridging highly esteemed and talented artists with the New Brunswick public. The Winter offers a salon with exhibitions dedicated to photography while Spring hosts oil and mixed media. The Summer brings a collective consisting of all themes and the Fall presents a watercolor and mixed media exhibition. Alfa is dedicated to the discovery\, growth\, and support of emerging and established artists. We believe that visual art is a universal form of expression which can bridge cultural gaps and provide a forum where diverse perspectives can be shared and appreciated. Established in 2008\, Alfa Art Gallery has grown into New Brunswick’s Cultural Hub by exhibiting over five hundred artists and by hosting multidisciplinary community events in honor of the visual arts\, music\, poetry and dancing.
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2018-april-27-630-new-brunswick-art-salon-2018-oil-color-and-mixed-media-an-expanse-of-expressionism-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:2018 - March 9 at 6:30 - Ceremony for New Brunswick Art Salon 2017 award winners
DESCRIPTION:Event Date: March 9\, 2018 at 6:30pm at Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick NJ. \nThe Alfa Art Gallery welcomes everyone to the Ceremony for the New Brunswick Art Salon 2017 Award Winners\, judged by Rocco Scary. This event will take place on March 9\, 2018 and will announce first\, second\, and third place award winners as well as all honorable mentions. \nThe New Brunswick Art Salons’ main aim is to build relationships and connections between local artists and the community. Talented artists from diverse backgrounds have been drawn into these exhibitions for the past eight years. \nThe New Brunswick Art Salons consists of four unique showings. The New Brunswick Art Salon: Photography Exhibition was held on February – March. This exhibition was featuring nine artists from the Raritan Photographic Society\, New Jersey’s\, oldest photography club\, founded in 1929. They worked through a spectrum of styles from photo-realism to abstractions. The “Introspective Concepts of Reality” was a group exhibition hosted on May – June and exclusively showcased thirteen artists who could bring their awareness and artistic outlook to Alfa’s audience and the greater New Brunswick area. This exhibition focused on developing an opportunity to connect cultural gaps and explore diverse perspectives within the community with the use of mixed media. On June – July\, the “Summer Collective” exhibition featured fine art from nine artists specializing in all media. On November – December Alfa hosted “The DNA of Form: Watercolor and Mixed Media” which featured ten local and international artists who specialized in the use of water color\, gel\, charcoal\, oil pastels and more. \nThe Alfa Art Gallery was delighted to have Rocco Scary as a judge of the New Brunswick Art Salon 2017 exhibitions. An active multi-disciplinary artist by himself\, Rocco Scary always brings exceptional perspective to the NBAS 2017 exhibitions. Rocco Scary is also an accomplished denizen of the art world accruing multiple awards and accolades from the New Jersey State Arts Council Fellowship to the Essex County Arts Council.
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2018-march-9-at-630-ceremony-for-new-brunswick-art-salon-2017-award-winners/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180309T213000
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SUMMARY:2018 - March 9 @ 6:30 - "Contemporary Realism" - exhibition featuring teachers and students from the "Princeton Academy of Art"
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition duration: March 6 – April 21\, 2018 \nOpening reception: Friday – March 9\, 2018 @ 6:30pm \nWe at Alfa Art Gallery are thrilled and honored to announce our upcoming “Contemporary Realism” exhibition featuring the exquisite work of teachers and students from the “Princeton Academy of Art“. Purveyors of this marvelous exhibition will have the opportunity to view the exceptional talent of students who have been immersed in the rigorous technical studies of painting and drawing at the “Princeton Academy of Art“. Using live models\, still lives\, antique plaster casts\, and landscapes for reference\, Princeton Academy students demonstrate an incredible capacity for producing realistic portrayals of their subjects through a unique contemporary lens. \nAs a result\, their work contributes to the dynamic contemporary art market but still has its roots in the European Classical Tradition. It is an exciting prospect to host such a talented group of artists for both the New Brunswick and Alfa Art Gallery communities to witness. Past exhibitions hosted by Alfa Art Gallery have seen collaborations with the “Arts Council of Princeton“. The gallery has proudly presented art instructors from ACP and provided a unique opportunity for the New Brunswick community to explore the talent that a school of such prestige can produce. It is fantastic that another school in the Princeton community has taken an interest in Alfa \nPrinceton Academy of Art places special emphasis on the intellectual growth of their students alongside their intensive technical training. Keeping this in mind\, viewers of this exhibition will be immersed into the atmosphere of a classical fine art atelier. \nFeatured  Artists and Instructors: Eileen Kennedy-Moore\, Victoria David Thune\, Yuan (Julie) Zhao\, Cathy Saksa-Mydlowski\, Jyoti Menon\, Pierre Bernay\, Liping Wang\, Lihua Huang\, Sridevi Srinivas\, Sheila A. Mahoney\, Dorothea Berkhout\, Kelsey L. Doherty – Instructor\, Iliya Mirochnik – Instructor\, Anna Neis – Director \nAbout Princeton Academy of Art \nThe Princeton Academy of Art presents a unique educational experience in the European Classical Tradition. Our curriculum merges the methods of classical atelier education and the Russian academic tradition. Following in these traditions\, instruction is a focused immersion into human anatomy\, perspective\, and tactile approaches to analyzing form. By rigorously studying these methods alongside concrete principles of value\, color and composition\, students are able to traverse various media and techniques to interpret the world around them in a way that suits their temperament and vision. \nAbout this exhibit \nThe opening reception will involve a brief introductory presentation of the exhibition and featured artists\, presented by the gallery’s curatorial interns. Alfa will provide light refreshments and a live musical performance.
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2018-march-9-630-contemporary-realism-exhibition-featuring-teachers-and-students-from-the-princeton-academy-of-art/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180112T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180112T213000
DTSTAMP:20240606T185533Z
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SUMMARY:2018 - Jan 12 @ 6:30 - New Brunswick Art Salon 2018 -  Photography: "A Facility for Photogenia" exhibition opening
DESCRIPTION:New Brunswick Art Salon 2018 – Photography: “A Facility for Photogenia“ \nExhibition juror: Andrew Darlow \nExhibition Duration: January 9 – March 3\, 2018.   \nOpening Reception:  January 12\, 2018\, 6:30pm – 9:30pm \n As part of its successful decade-long New Brunswick Art Salon\, Alfa Art Gallery is honored to announce the New Brunswick Art Salon 2018 Photography Exhibition: “A Facility for Photogenia” in which a group of talented photographers from the Tri-State area and beyond will be exhibiting their finest work. Epic sights from monochrome skyscrapers adorning the New York City skyline\, to images of a quaint\, weathered Asbury Park boardwalk will be available for both curious eyes and discerning collectors. Additionally\, photography delving into portraiture and a wide range of other enthralling visual concepts will grace the walls of Alfa Art Gallery.  \n“A Facility for Photogenia” is a juried exhibition sure to surprise\, entertain and enchant. Andrew Darlow\, an award-winning artist\, author and renowned arts educator who will be this year’s juror\, had this to say about the show: “It’s an honor to be asked to choose my favorite prints from the work of so many creative artists. I especially enjoy being ‘virtually transported’ to new and often exotic locations across our incredible planet through the artists’ images.” The exhibition will be open to the public from January 9 through March 3\, 2018. Please join us for the opening reception on Friday\, January 12\, 2018.  \nFeatured Artists: Amy Becker\, Barbara Eggermann\, Brayden Donnelly\, Carl Geisler\, Casey Shaw\, Chelsey Sinclair\, Christine Cuthbertson\, Craig Shofed\, Gina Petrecca\, Hannah Schrenzel\, Heidi Sussman\, Kedar Wani\, Nick Palmieri\, Patricia Bender\, Patrick Carroll\, Peter Aldrich\, Steven Yahr\, and Thomas Maugham  \nAbout Alfa Art Gallery’s Art Salons \nAlfa Art Gallery possesses a great deal of reverence for the 18th and 19th century traditional art salons. During this era\, art salons were the single greatest annual or biannual melding of the artistic and intellectual minds of their time. For ten years\, Alfa has successfully emulated these  momentous events in its own unique way by bridging highly esteemed and talented artists with the New Brunswick public. The Winter offers a salon with exhibitions dedicated to photography while Spring hosts oil and mixed media. The Summer brings a collective consisting of all themes and the Fall presents a watercolor and mixed media exhibition. Alfa is dedicated to the discovery\, growth\, and support of emerging and established artists. We believe that visual art is a universal form of expression which can bridge cultural gaps and provide a forum where diverse perspectives can be shared and appreciated. Established in 2008\, Alfa Art Gallery has grown into New Brunswick’s Cultural Hub by exhibiting over five hundred artists and by hosting multidisciplinary community events in honor of the visual arts\, music\, poetry and dancing. \n\nArtist Interviews \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2018-jan-12-630-new-brunswick-art-salon-2018-photography-the-facility-for-photogenia-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:2017 - Nov 17 @ 6:30pm - "The DNA of Form: Watercolor and Mixed Media" Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: November 14th– December 31st\, 2017\n Opening Reception: November 17th\, 2017. 6:30pm – 9:30pm. \nAlfa Art Gallery invites you to join us for the opening of our New Brunswick Art Salon Exhibition\, Fall2017\, “The DNA of Form: Watercolor and Mixed Media”.  Our reception starts at 6:30 pm on Friday\, November 17th 2017. The Event will feature a brief introductory presentation of the exhibition and information about exhibiting artists. Refreshments will also be served. \nFrom November 14th to December 31st\, 2017\, Alfa Art Gallery will be displaying the work of 10 phenomenal artists specializing in the medium of watercolor and mixed media. At Alfa’s “DNA of the Form“ exhibition\, viewers will be treated to visual delights crafted from water color\, gel\, charcoal\, oil pastel\, flashe paint\, paper collages\, and more. Visual art from the electrifyingly abstract to the compositionally stunning will be available for everyone to see. Featuring both local and international names\, the pictorial artworks on display will compel attendees to conceive possibilities beyond the forms they are presented using their own imaginations and intuitions. Concepts ranging from the capturing of human forms within the vibrant worlds they inhabit to lively dances of color and texture will anchor this upcoming exhibition. The surreal will cohabitate with the sublime as the numerous artistic perspectives show the public a sampling of their bodies of their work.  \nAbout the artists:  \nPatricia Bender‘s work avoids timelessness\, using light and chemicals to cast her processed work back in time. Jonathan Horowitz approaches texture with similar intensity and brightness\, but with deeper variety across his two-dimensional surfaces. Carol O’ Neill and Leslie Sheryll  utilize an eclectic use of materials to highlight the variance of texture when used as a substitute for light. The work of watercolor artist Evgenia Klimenko\, features prominent use of human subjects in semi-surreal relation to the elements\, fragments\, and companions of daily life. Fragmentation of human artifacts is an equally important focus to the abstracted works of Ilona Sochynsky. Look quickly at one of Peter Arakawa‘s pieces and you might only see that chaos of daily life\, but look further to find the organized ballet of colors. Using watercolors to tell stories with targeted subjects and underlying subjective elements\, Robert Stetz paintings are impressive. Tracy Coons offers collages of natural forms overlain with dense text and unnatural geometric patterns of muddled color. Ken C. Hamilton strives to bring out beauty and dignity as the world around him presents a widespread dichotomy of fragile\, elusive and often conflicting tensions\, in a way that only watercolors can. \nAbout New Brunswick Art Salon (NBAS) exhibitions:  \nEvery year\, Alfa Art Gallery hosts a series of New Brunswick Art Salon (NBAS) exhibitions. This particular Art Salon will only showcase water color and mixed media pieces. The overall goal of the Art Salon installments is to lessen the divide between the artist and the community\, especially in the diverse city of New Brunswick. Alfa Art Gallery is a non-profit organization located at 108 Church Street\, in the heart of New Brunswick. The gallery is sponsored by the New Brunswick City Market\, through grants given by organizations such as Amboy Bank\, Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission\, and Magyar Bank. Alfa Art Gallery believes that visual art is the ultimate form of communication\, and aims to provide professional criticism and guidance to exhibiting artists. Alfa Art Gallery aims to create a cultural hub for fine painters\, sculptors\, actors\, and writers from New Jersey and beyond.
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/2017-november-17-630pm-new-brunswick-art-salon-watercolor-and-mixed-media/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception,New Brunswick Art Salon
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