Woman’s Club of Ridgewood
Saturday, June 6 10am. to 6pm.
Sunday, June 7 11am. to 5pm.
Admission $9.
Cafe by VICTORIA JACKSON FALLON CATERING
The first annual Art & Antiques Show to be held at The Ridgewood Woman’s Club. The Club is located at 215 West Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, N.J.
24 dealers from 9 states together under one roof for a GREAT Boutique Antiques Show
Debbi Turi has been a dealer for over 20 years and approaches this endeavor with a new and fresh mind set to create the best boutique show in New Jersey. Dealers are clamoring for a NEW venue.
NEWTON, NJ – Rep. Scott Garrett (NJ-05) announced the winners of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. This year’s top honor went to Norwood resident and Academy of the Holy Angels student Na Young Lee for her piece, “Crammed.” This year’s competition featured 95 student entries and was hosted at Sussex County Community College in Newton. Meagan Khoury and Sherry Fitzgerald, both of Sussex County Community College, judged the competition. The winners were announced at a ceremony on Saturday, May 16th.
“Congratulations to the winners and participants of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition,” said Garrett. “I am amazed at the quality of work produced by these students. Each student should be very proud of their efforts, and I want to thank their parents and teachers for encouraging and cultivating such exceptional talent.”
The Congressional Art Competition is an annual event held in congressional districts across the country. The first place winner from each congressional district will have his or her artwork displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol alongside winning artwork from other high school students across the country. The second, third, and fourth place winners will have their submissions displayed in Congressman Garrett’s Glen Rock, Newton, and Washington, D.C. offices. Click here for more information about the nation-wide contest.
Below is a complete list of this year’s winners and participants. Names without a corresponding link were unable to attend the May 16th ceremony.
2015 Congressional Art Competition Winners
1st Place
Student: Na Young Lee
Title: “Crammed”
School: Academy of the Holy Angels
Residence: Norwood
2nd Place
Student: Cindy Lee
Title: “Bakekujira the Ghost Whale”
School: Northern Valley Regional High School – Old Tappan
Residence: Norwood
3rd Place
Student: Haley Fletcher
Title: “Covetous”
School: Lakeland Regional High School
Residence: Ringwood
4th Place
Student: Yubin Lee
Title: “Bounded”
School: Bergen County Academies
Residence: Haworth
5th Place
Student: Alessandra Ferrari-Wong
Title: “Investigation”
School: Bergen County Academies
Residence: Westwood
6th Place
Student: Laura David
Title: “Looking Ahead”
School: Wallkill Valley Regional High School
Residence: Hamburg
7th Place
Student: Kara Kovach
Title: “Hot and Beardy”
School: Wallkill Valley Regional High School
Residence: Franklin
8th Place
Student: Anna Kristofick
Title: “True Colors”
School: Indian Hills High School
Residence: Wyckoff
Honorable Mentions
Student: Hannah Kim
Title: “Yin and Yang”
School: Northern Highlands Regional High School
Residence: Upper Saddle River
Student: Melanie Rosenblatt
Title: “Zoe”
School: Northern Highlands Regional High School
Residence: Upper Saddle River
Student: Julia Grace Shea
Title: “Indecisive”
School: Northern Highlands Regional High School
Residence: Ho-Ho-Kus
Student: Nico Tolinkski
Title: “Mutilation”
School: Northern Highlands Regional High School
Residence: Allendale
Student: Anna Allen
Title: “Emotion in Full Color”
School: Wallkill Valley Regional High School
Residence: Stockholm
Student: Nicole Spangenburg
Title: “Dead End”
School: Wallkill Valley Regional High School
Residence: Hamburg
All Participants
Student: Na Young Lee*
Title: “Crammed”
School: Academy of the Holy Angels
Residence: Norwood
Student: Lydia Chen
Title: “The Road”
School: Bergen County Academies
Residence: New Milford
Student: Haine Cho
Title: “Parent”
School: Bergen County Academies
Residence: Northvale
MAY 22, 2015 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015, 12:30 AM
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Manfred Wegner creates wooden cut-outs of historical sites, famous icons, family and other familiar faces.
The artist’s saw-cut scroll art is being shown at the Ridgewood Public Library’s Bolger Auditorium during the month of May.
Peter Mullany, a professor of English literature and a frequent visitor to the library, called the exhibit “quite fascinating” and “very impressive work.”
Wegner was introduced to scroll art when he was 6 years old by his father in Germany, but did not become seriously involved with it until two years ago. He moved to the United States from his native country in 1961.
He has worked with other forms of media, including watercolor, pencil drawings, paper cutting and photography. Wegner said he likes scroll art because it’s more hands-on.
His technique for scroll art begins by drawing an image he would like to re-create. He then transfers the image to plywood, using black marker to outline the areas he will cut out with an electric saw.
Wegner has created about 60 pieces this year – he made more than 100 last year.
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Arts Council (RAC) is inviting all Ridgewood artists and art-lovers to an informational social to be held in the Senior Lounge at Village Hall on Tuesday, April 21, at 8pm. The hour-long session will feature a live demo of the RAC’s interactive community arts calendar and will have on display the first donations to the “Ridgewood Art at Village Hall” installation. The goal of the event is to continue to raise awareness of RAC’s mission which is to promote and support the vital role all arts play in Ridgewood. Snacks will be donated by local vendors. Any artist who cannot attend the event but is interested in donating a piece of his or her work to the Village Hall installation is encouraged to email [email protected] (Subject Line: Art Donation) for submission form and guidelines.
March 27, 2015 Last updated: Friday, March 27, 2015, 8:28 AM
The Ridgewood News
Art at Village Hall is next project
To the Editor:
Last week, The Ridgewood News featured photos from the fantastic Maroon & White Celebration of the Arts held at Ridgewood High School on March 12. The event was held in the beautiful new Learning Commons at the high school and featured musical performances from students, as well as various art displays. One of the evening’s highlights was the public opening for a permanent art display entitled “Ridgewood Art at RHS.” This collection was curated by the Ridgewood Arts Council (RAC) and features work donated by artists who have a connection to Ridgewood. According to RHS principal Dr. Thomas Gorman, the public is invited to view all the art in the Learning Commons, with the optimal time being after school so as not to disturb students.
Dovetailing on the positive response the “Ridgewood Art at RHS” collection has received from artists and the viewing public, RAC is using it as a model for its next endeavor, “Ridgewood Art at Village Hall.” The purpose of both these collections is to celebrate the wealth of artistic talent in Ridgewood. RAC welcomes artists, 16 years and older, with a connection to Ridgewood, to send an email to [email protected] (subject line: RAC Art Donation) indicating interest. Posthumous submissions from family members are also welcome.
Each respondent will be sent by return email an official application form with further instructions and selection criteria guidelines. Art can be in any medium and any size – fine art, photography, textile and mobile arts, and sculpture included. The deadline for final submissions has been extended, so all interested parties are encouraged to email [email protected] ASAP for application. Once the installation is in place, the entire community will be invited to a gala launch event celebrating RAC and this new chapter of honoring the arts in Ridgewood!
The Ridgewood Art Institute Sponsor Show
Opening Reception April 12th, 2pm – 4pm
Exhibition Dates: April 12th – May 7th
Gala Drawing: May 8th 8pm
The Sponsor Show is a Historical annual event at The Ridgewood Art Institute. On the night of the Gala Drawing each sponsor is guaranteed to go home with an original painting! For only $275, become a sponsor and begin creating your painting wish list at our Opening Reception. Your sponsorship helps us to continue providing fine art classes and exhibits. A limited number of sponsorships are sold each year so don’t miss out!
Ridgewood Public Library has artist’s work on display
MARCH 27, 2015 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Medy Bozkurtian’s “Spring Fever” exhibit at the Ridgewood Public Library evokes renewal and hope, something the artist feels we all need.
Enjoying the exhibit earlier this week was a familiar pastel artist from the village, Ethel Jamroz.
“My mother and I stop in every month – we enjoy the art shows,” said Nancy Jamroz.
The 26 watercolor and oil paintings represent some of Bozkurtian’s favorite places from her travels. “Provence Poppies” and “Mediterranean Vista” were inspired by France, “Capri Corner” and “Hills of Tuscany” by her many trips to Italy and “Café on Lake Lucerne” by Switzerland.
“After the Rain” and “Morning Walk” are two of her latest paintings. They were done after she returned last year to Bulgaria where she was born. They depict scenes in the historic section of Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities in Europe with a 6,000-year history.
“Having escaped Communism in the 60s, it was an emotional experience for me to return to a free Bulgaria after so many years,” she said. She sketched there and then painted the scenes in watercolor when she returned home.
“Being of Armenian descent, I also painted scenes like ‘Welcoming Committee’ in a mountain valley in Armenia with an old church in the background,” she said. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide said the artist noting that it is close to her heart.
Two artists share exhibit at Stable Gallery in Ridgewood
March 20, 2015 Last updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 12:31 AM
By Eileen La Forgia
STAFF WRITER |
The Ridgewood News
Artists Lou Spina and Joyce Levine both live in Washington Township and are members of the Pascack Art Association. This month they are displaying their talents together in an “Art X’s Two” exhibit at the Stable Art Gallery in Ridgewood.
“Marc and Richie” by Joyce Levine”Frustration” by Lou Spina”Deep in the Wood” by Lou Spina”Playing on the Beach” by Joyce Levine”Contemplating Van Gogh” by Lou Spina
Levine says that even though she has been painting for many years, she is still compelled and motivated to create new and different pieces of art.
“I am very inquisitive by nature and my interests allow me to paint in many mediums – in oil, watercolor, pastel, and with collage as well.” She keeps her eyes fresh to explore new ideas and concepts.
“Art transports me, and every day problems seem to fade away when I am painting,” she said. “I am very lucky to be able to create paintings that nourish me and bring joy to others.”
Longtime Ridgewood resident exhibits at West Side’s gallery
March 13, 2015 Last updated: Friday, March 13, 2015, 12:31 AM
By Eileen La Forgia
STAFF WRITER |
The Ridgewood News
For Stan Cohen, art is an extension of life.
“It is fulfilling an outlet for expression for my emotional feelings,” he said. His watercolor and collage artwork reflect his wide interests in science, human endeavor and travel and can be seen at the West Side Presbyterian Church Art Gallery through April 1.
The former longtime Ridgewood resident has lived in Glen Rock for the past eight years. Along with his wife, Yvonne, he is a familiar figure in the local arts community. Yvonne served as concert mistress of the Ridgewood Symphony and taught Suzuki violin in her home studio for many years. The three Cohen children, Valerie, Danielle and Alain, all went through the Ridgewood schools.
Cohen’s life has been devoted to math running his own mathematical/statistical research company. But even when working and traveling abroad, he always found time to visit museums and explore art. He started painting seriously with a watercolor workshop in the Ridgewood Community School and went on to study at the Ridgewood Art Institute with Joel Popadics.
Ridgewood Art Institute features paintings by Arthur Maynard
February 27, 2015 Last updated: Friday, February 27, 2015, 12:31 AM
By Eileen La Forgia
STAFF WRITER |
The Ridgewood News
For 41 years, from shortly after the purchase of the old Cameron Barn until his death in 1991, Arthur Maynard was the most constant fixture of The Ridgewood Art Institute. An immensely talented artist and teacher, his influence has been an ongoing source of inspiration. He taught thousands of students, 30 winning awards at the national level, with more than 20 becoming instructors at R.A.I.
A new exhibit of his paintings is opening this coming Sunday. Composed mainly of portraits, the new acquisitions are a gift of Alison Baetzel, Maynard’s daughter. The highly autobiographical work exhibited in this collection, which spans a period from 1933 to 1990, reveals a great deal about the artist’s perspectives, generosity and life. The paintings include subject matter that the artist cared about deeply. Since many of the works were in progress, the paintings suggest experimentation, evolution, dialogue. They also offer a rare view of Maynard’s work as a student at the Art Students League under the direction of Frank Vincent DuMond.
Ridgewood Arts Council plans exhibit at Village Hall
February 20, 2015 Last updated: Friday, February 20, 2015, 12:31 AM
By Darius Amos
STAFF WRITER |
The Ridgewood News
Less than a year after the village breathed new life into the Ridgewood Arts Council, RAC members are ready to return the favor.
The municipality’s official organization for the arts has set its sights on an ambitious but achievable goal, one that will end with the installation of a permanent public art display throughout Village Hall.
Titled “Ridgewood Art at Village Hall,” the idea for the permanent art exhibit comes on the heels of the success of Ridgewood High School’s Learning Commons display. Resident Linda Bradley was one of the volunteers who played an instrumental role in the RHS project.
“I was curating art for the Learning Commons. The art I was amassing was from Ridgewood residents,” Bradley said. “I got pulled over to be a part of the [RAC] because there was a lot of interest in the Learning Commons. We wanted to continue that visibility and celebration of the arts.”
Rep. Garrett congratulates Old Tappan Resident Soyoung Park for taking first place in the 2014 Congressional Art Competition
Rep. Scott Garrett announces the 2015 Congressional Art Competition has begun, and I am currently accepting submissions in my New Jersey district offices.
February 19,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The Congressional Art Competition is sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives, and it is open to all 9th-12th graders. The first-place winner from each congressional district is invited to attend a reception in Washington, D.C., and the winning artwork is displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year.
Attached, you will find the 2015 guidelines and the Student Release form. All applicants must live in New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District to participate. Students who wish to submit artwork in the competition must do so by Friday, April 24, 2015. All artwork must be labeled clearly on the back with the artist’s name, address, phone number, title of piece, and medium. A typed copy of the Student Release form, signed by both the teacher and the student, must be attached to the back of the artwork to certify the originality of the piece.
Although the competition does not require artists to frame the artwork unless they win, we strongly encourage all participants to frame the artwork according to the guidelines and to attach a wire to the back for hanging. If the student is unable to frame the artwork, it should still be covered and a wire should be attached on the back, so it can be displayed with the rest of the artwork.
This year, the reception will be held at Sussex County Community College. My staff will forward details about the reception as soon as they are available. All students, parents, and teachers will be invited to the reception.
Artwork may be dropped off at my Eastern District Office, 266 Harristown Road, Suite 104, Glen Rock (201-444-5454) or my Western District Office, 83 Spring Street, Suite 302A, Newton (973-300-2000) between now and April 24. Please call in advance to let my staff know you will be dropping off the artwork.
I sincerely hope you will consider participating in this wonderful opportunity. Please do not hesitate to contact Christina Garfinkle at my Eastern District Office at (201) 444-5454 if you have additional questions.
2015 Student Release Form
2015 Rules and Regulations for Students and Teachers
Ridgewood Art Institute offers scholarship for a deserving high school senior or seniors planning to pursue a career in art
February 14,2015
the staff of the ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Art Institute is pleased to be the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Copper Beech Foundation. The grant may be used for one or more scholarships to be awarded to a deserving high school senior or seniors who is currently enrolled as a member of the Ridgewood Art Institute and is planning to pursue a career in art. The scholarship will be paid directly to the school of higher learning or college, which the recipient will attend.
The recipient will be selected after a review of completed applications. A qualified panel will consider such factors as; talent, financial need, awards & distinctions, dedication to their art, work ethic, and participation in the activities of the Ridgewood Art Institute. The scholarship and its amount will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees.
Students, who wish to apply, must submit the 2015 Members Scholarship Application Form by April 6, 2015 — (click here for more information and application downloads). Please include at least two letters of recommendation. Worthy candidates will be invited to a portfolio review where they will be expected to bring six examples of their original work. The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be notified by letter before May 4, 2015.
Artists sought for display at Ridgewood Village Hall
February 6, 2015
A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of announcing the revitalization of the Ridgewood Arts Council (RAC). We made note of the wonderful new community arts calendar offered by RAC which allows Ridgewood-based organizations to post all arts-related events on one site and for Ridgewood residents to look up these wonderful events by date (rac.ridgewoodnj.net). We hope the entire community will utilize this fantastic planning tool.
We are now proud to provide more information on RAC’s installation of a permanent art display throughout Ridgewood’s Village Hall. The purpose of this installation, entitled Ridgewood Art at Village Hall, will be to celebrate the artistic talent among our residents — past and present. Any Ridgewood artist (16 and older please) who would like to donate a piece of art to the permanent installation at Village Hall can send an email to [email protected] (subject line: RAC Art Donation). Art submissions can include fine art, photography, textiles, mobile art and sculpture and can be from anyone who has lived or taught in Ridgewood, currently or in the past. Each respondent will receive complete submission information and selection guidelines by return email. Deadline for final application submissions is March 31, with all artists notified of selection or decline by June 15. Again, the intent of this installation is to celebrate the wealth of talent offered by the Ridgewood-related art community. It has the potential to be inspiring and spellbinding for generations to come and we urge all Ridgewood-related artists to participate.
Of course, nothing happens without the hard work of volunteers and generous donations from patrons. To support the arts in Ridgewood by becoming a patron of RAC, please make checks payable to: The Ridgewood Arts Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 183, Ridgewood, NJ 07451 or go to our website (rac.ridgewoodnj.net) and donate by using the Paypal button. Donations will be used to support ongoing community arts programs, for RAC to host its own arts-related programs and, eventually, to offer scholarships for Ridgewood students. As a token of appreciation, all patrons donating $100 or more to Ridgewood Arts Foundation will be invited to a special Patron/Artist Preview Reception at RAC’s gala launch of Ridgewood Art at Village Hall in autumn 2015. Anyone interested in joining the RAC volunteer board, please email [email protected] (subject line: RAC Board Member Info).
“Orange Trawler” by Arthur Gilmore won the Copper Beech Foundation Award
Ridgewood Art Institute hosts Open Juried Show
January 30, 2015 Last updated: Friday, January 30, 2015, 12:31 AM
By Eileen La Forgia
STAFF WRITER |
The Ridgewood News
The Ridgewood Art Institute is hosting The 35th Annual Regional Open Juried Show 2015. This very competitive show features 117 artworks selected for exhibition, drawing artists from Long Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New York and is open to all artists working in a representational or traditional manner.
More than $5,000 in cash and merchandise was awarded with a top prize of $1,000. The show features oils, watercolor and pastel. Subjects include landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, floral and still life as well as portraits. There are also scenes from Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Scotland and Africa. Seascapes were in abundance showing Maine, New Jersey and Newfoundland Bay.
Awards jurors were award winning professional artists Jennifer Adams and Michalyn Tarantino, who also twice received the Silver Medal of Honor from NJWCS (North Jersey Water Color Society.)
The prestigious Arthur F. Maynard Award for Best Light and Atmospheric Effect was presented to Antonio Masi for “Red Light/Green Light.”
Among the award winners are: The Betty Kaytes Floral Award given to P. Nebbeling for “Roses Study,” Dr. John Bowe Memorial Award to Marianne V. Kuhn’s “Hidden Falls,” The Lorraine Minetto Memorial Award for Robert Waltsak’s “Boat Basin,” Marsha Holst Memorial Award to Tom Hedderich’s “Below Deck,” American Artists Professional League Award to Robert J. Demarest’s “Two Bridges From the Gorge,” and Hudson Valley Art Association Award to Laura Paray for “Cows in the Sibillini Mtns, Italy.”
The show was dedicated to Lorraine Minetto (1958-2014) a much loved instructor at The Ridgewood Art Institute.
