RHS Senior Ziqian Xu is a National Young Arts Foundation Merit Winner April 23,2014
Ridgewood NJ, The RHS Art Department is proud to announce that senior Ziqian Xu is a National Young Arts Foundation Merit Winner. Ziqian was one of 700 students chosen from over 10,000 national applicants to participate in regional programs. She was awarded $500 and last week she attended a weeklong art program of master classes and workshops in New York City.
Photo top: Teachers Anjali Shah and Kellie Conforth joined Zi at the Young Arts Exhibition at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City, NY, which featured the artwork of the all the winners.
Four RHS students named 2014 Scholastic Art Northern New Jersey Regional Award winners
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood High School Art Department is proud to announce that four students have been named 2014 Scholastic Art Northern New Jersey Regional Award winners: A senior won three Gold Key Awards and a Silver Key Award for digital art; a sophomore won a Gold Key Award for drawing; a senior received two honorable mentions for drawing; and a junior received an honorable mention for sculpture.
The RAI Young People’s Scholarship
March 12,2014
12:43 PM
Dear Member;
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 2014 Members Scholarship Application Form by April 7, 2014 — (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 5, 2014.
March is Youth Art Month and the district is displaying artwork at the Education Center representing every school building. Please stop in to the art show on floor 3. An artists reception will be held at the Ed Center on Wednesday, March 5, from 6-7:30 p.m.
Exhibit in Ridgweood features two artists Vi Shipley and Jackie Collier
Friday, February 14, 2014
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
“I fell in love with the cardinal,” said a viewer of Jacqueline Collier’s watercolor paintings on display at the Valley Hospital Gallery in Ridgewood. Collier is sharing gallery space this month with Vi Shipley.
‘Cardinal in Winter’ by Jackie Collier’Daylilies’ by Vi Shipley’Hibiscus’ by Vi Shipley’Martha’s Vineyard’ by Jackie Collier
“Mainly I consider myself a watercolorist, but I am interested in other mediums – like print making,” said Collier. Lately she is doing linoleum cuts and lithography. On display are linocuts including “In the News,” printed on newspaper, “Bouquet in Black and Gray,” printed without the newspaper and “Bouquet in Black and White.” “Kimono” is a linocut done from a live a model while “In the Parlor” is a linocut from a photograph.
Interesting artworks include: “Sunflower Bouquet,” done on her iPad, enlarged and printed. “Summer Garden” is a pastel. Collier feels her pastel artwork is able to portray some of the same soft qualities as watercolor with slightly more intensity. “Double Vision” is a Styrofoam print from a photo of sunflowers she grew on her deck. Also on display is a monotype print on Plexiglas. “As a Special Ed teacher I often used art to enhance subjects,” she added.
Watercolor scenes span the seasons – “Summer Time,” “Autumn,” and “Spring is Here” and “Cardinal in Winter.” “Along River Road Park” shows autumn reflections while “Martha’s Vineyard” is where she summers.
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Gallery in Ridgewood features watercolors
Friday, February 7, 2014
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
The Art Center Watercolor Affiliates current show at the Cottage Place Gallery in Ridgewood features cityscapes, landscapes, nautical scenes, local scenes, portraits and florals.
‘Sea Urchins”Spring Bouquet”Fun After School”Luminous Curtains’
“We are delighted with the space at the Cottage Place Gallery with its wonderful light” said the current president of Art Center Watercolor Affiliates Mary Ann Heinzen. She invites the community to a reception on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. This is the group’s first show to be held at the Cottage Place Gallery.
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Kristine Di Grigoli Paige a Ridgewood resident has been known as primarily a performance artist, having performed publicly since July 25th, 2002. Recently she has put more of her focus and her energies into translating her life’s experiences into art. Her first project was the completion of the “B&W” (Black and White) series and the start of her new square foot series “Eyes”. Her travels, friends, and music all play a significant role in her work, including her life long obsession with mysterious veiled women. She generally works with acrylics, a habit formed by painting in front of live audiences and needing a quick drying time. When studying an image she alters it to borrow its structure, its shadow, and provide her interpretation. The outcome will provide movement of emotions sometimes indescribable but likeable. Currently she is attracted to texture, giving some of her work a three dimensional quality. She often uses bold colors and will challenge tradition in order to express herself. Her work is modern in style but is often more significant by what it makes you feel. A painter by day a Club Photographer by night and once the sun goes down she puts down her brush and pallet and takes up her newest love photography. Frequently on evenings and weekends she can be found in New Jerseys hottest night clubs capturing youthful exuberance on digital images and recording this generations efforts to define itself. “Life of an Artist” Kristine Di Grigoli Paige Solo ExhibitionWorks from 1997-2006 June 22-July 6th, 2006 First Open Reception Thurs. 6/22/06- 5pm till 9pm
Open Reception Thurs. 6/29/06- 5pm till 9pm with a short lecture on Investing in Art by Ridgewood Financial Advisor James Foytlin
Location: C. Magor Gallery 21 Oak Street Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
(201) 670-0555 Gallery
(201) 362-0552 Kristine
Visit this artist portfolio at www.thesoundandvision.com
