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Exhibit in Ridgewood highlights children’s art abilities

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JANUARY 15, 2016    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016, 12:31 AM
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

The Children’s Therapy Center (CTC) is presenting “The Art of Ability” at The Stable in Ridgewood through Jan. 29.

“Beautiful View””Fireworks””The Looking Glass”

The Children’s Therapy Center is a state-approved, not-for-profit private school with locations in Fair Lawn and Midland Park that provides educational and therapeutic services for children with multiple disabilities from 18 months through 16 years – children who are in need of very specialized services as a result of major medical issues, genetic disorders, neurological problems and chromosomal abnormalities. The Oakland campus will expand facilities and programs to accommodate and serve children through age 21 at the newly renovated 39,000-square-foot campus in Oakland.

“This is an important fundraiser as it helps during this critical time in our expansion to raise funds for the new Upper School in Oakland scheduled to open in September 2016,” said Audra Hoffman, director of development.

https://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/art/exhibit-highlights-children-s-art-abilities-1.1492253

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Ridgewood Art Institute 36th Annual Juried Art Show

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Call For Artist Entries:

January 11,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Art Institute 36th Annual Regional Juried Art Show. Open to all artists 18 years and older, in the New York Metropolitan area.
Two – Dimensional, traditional realism only. For complete prospectus visit www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org
The Ridgewood Art Institute is located at 12 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201)652-9615

Receiving: Saturday, January 9th 12-5 pm *HAND DELIVERY ONLY*

Reception: Sunday, January 31st, 2-4pm- An Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held at the Ridgewood Art Institute. Light refreshments will be served. Over $5,000 in awards and prizes, including a $1,000 grand prize, will be presented by the RAI President. Prize winners or representatives must be present at the awards ceremony.

Watercolor Landscape Demonstration Sunday, Feb.7 2PM by Joel Popadics
Show ends February 7.

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11th Annual Ridgewood Alumni Art show Starts tonight

11th Annual Ridgewood Alumni Art show

 

January 7,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, This is just a sneak peak of our 11th Annual Alumni Art show. The photos don’t do it justice…come see the show in person. There’s so much more to see and so much talent! Our reception is this Thursday, 1/7 at 7:00 pm.

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Ridgewood resident has first solo show at Stable

Ridgewood resident Helene Zgagowski,

 

photo courtesy of Helene Zgagowski’s Facebook page

DECEMBER 25, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Helene Zgagowski has been a Ridgewood resident for 13 years and is having her first solo art show this month at the Stable.

“Diverse environments and the richness of the life around me inspire my work,” she said calling the exhibit, “a little glimpse of my life.”

“Whether it is in nature or riding horses, or spending time with family and friends, these are the things that give me joy,” explained the artist. “I’ve been there, done that and lived a good life, and I want to capture these moments forever and what better way than painting these memories on canvas.”

Born in Belgium, her Russian immigrant parents came to the United States sponsored by Tolstoy Farm in New York State. The family later moved to New Jersey.

Zgagowski studied at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art and Montclair State University – Fine Arts. She has also studied oil painting at the Fair Lawn Art League under Pauline Campanelli and at the Ridgewood Art Institute. She studied pottery at the Mudworks Company and jewelry making at the Art School at Old Church.

https://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/art/artist-shares-joyful-memories-on-canvas-1.1480240

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Ridgewood Art Institute invites you to get your New Year off to a Creative Start

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December 09,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, start your New Years off to a creative start by signing up for a painting class at the RAI. We have some wonderful teachers to enjoy -Rebecca Leer is teaching Oil Painting – Landscape, Seascape, Still Life and Portrait for Adults in the West Studio on Wednesday and Thursdays from 10am – 1pm.

Diana Gibson is teaching Oil Painting – Landscape, Seascape, Still Life and Portrait for Adults in the West Studio on Wednesday and Thursday Evenings from 7pm – 9pm.

Susan Hope Fogel is teaching Drawing for Adults, Figure and Still Life in the East Studio on Thursday evenings from 7pm – 9:30pm.

Janet Cunniffe-Chieffo is teaching Oil Painting for Adults – Florals and Still Lifes on wednesday’s in the east studio from 10 – 1pm

Joel Popadics is teaching water color for Adults in the east studio on thursday’s from 10 – 1pm.

Annette Hanna teaches Pastel-Portrait, Still Life & Landscape,
Fridays daytime – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Edwin Broussard teaches Figure Drawing, Life Costume and Still Life for adults, Mondays -9:30 am – 12:00 pm.

Charles Brandenburg teaches Fundamentals of Watercolor, The Basic Techniques, Problem Solving, Design and Composition for adults, Tuesday evenings – 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm.

Murray Smith teaches Oil Painting: Floral, Still Life & Landscape Painting for adults, Monday daytime 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Peggy Dressel teaches Watercolor Techniques, Mixing Color, Composition, Landscape, Flowers & Still Life for adults, Tuesday daytime – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
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Or just stop by  the barn and pick out that special “hostess” gift to bring to Thanksgiving dinner – beautiful “Small Works” for sale for only $150.00. These beautiful, original works of art have been donated by local artists to help fund the “running costs” of the barn.
A beautiful selection is still left – give a gift that keeps on giving throughout generations to come.
Address: 12 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Phone:(201) 652-9615

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Dana Abel’s exhibit, “Ten Years – A Retrospective – Oil and Pastel Works” is at the Cottage Place Gallery in Ridgewood through Dec. 6.

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Pastels, oils on display at Cottage Place Gallery in Ridgewood
NOVEMBER 27, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Dana Abel’s exhibit, “Ten Years – A Retrospective – Oil and Pastel Works” is at the Cottage Place Gallery in Ridgewood through Dec. 6.

A Ridgewood resident since 1994, Abel, a professional software developer, says painting was always her primary interest and once her youngest child reached teenage years, she started taking numerous painting classes and workshops. She studied pastel privately with Christina Debarry and oil with Aleksandra K. Nowak and with Basil Baylin and Joe Hing Lowe at the Ridgewood Art Institute. Since entering her first exhibition in 2003, Abel has received numerous awards at the local and national levels.

“Pastel is more immediate – quick and it is easier to see the final outcome,” she said. Featured pastels are: “Blue Vase,” “Daisies,” a RAI 28th Regional Open Jury Show award winner, “Gladioli,” and a portrait, “Redhead,” an early work.

https://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/art/artist-expresses-emotions-with-oils-pastels-1.1463640

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Shoppers can support Ridgewood Art Institute

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

The Ridgewood Art Institute Annual Holiday Show and Sale features more than 150 pieces of beautiful artwork. This year there is also a Small Works Fundraising Exhibit with 80 pieces priced at $150 with all proceeds to benefit RAI. The opening reception is being held on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.

It’s a wonderful exhibit to visit and these one-of-a-kind paintings can prove to be a unique holiday gift as well.

“It’s one of the most exciting shows of the year” said RAI instructor Laura Paray. Oils, watercolors, pastel and drawings are on exhibit and painted by members of the Institute. Members were invited to enter two original works to be exhibited in this festive holiday setting.

New England’s beautiful scenery was a favorite for the “Barn” artists with Charles Brandenburg’s watercolor, “Gloucester Fog,” and Edward Galenkamp’s “Inner Harbor – Nantucket.”

https://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/art/shoppers-can-support-ridgewood-art-institute-1.1459446

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Ridgewood Art Institute hosts their Annual Member’s Holiday Show and Sale

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November 13,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Art Institute is home to many talented artists. We welcome you to visit us and view our Annual Member’s Holiday Show and Sale, usually featuring over 150 pieces of beautiful artwork. In addition, this year we are also including a Small Works Fundraising Exhibit with pieces priced at $150, all proceeds benefit The Art Institute.
What better way to kick off the Holiday Season, than to meet our artists and other art enthusiasts in a festive setting? Please join us for our opening reception on Sunday, November 22, 2015 from 1-4 pm. Work will be on view daily from 11am-3pm till December 24th, 2015.
Art makes a unique gift that can be treasured for a lifetime. Also, your gift helps support this fine institution, which is a gift to so many.

Ridgewood Art Institute
Ridgewood Art Barn
12 E Glen Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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Professional artists have show in Ridgewood

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OCTOBER 16, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

The Painting Affiliates of the Art Center of Northern NJ is exhibiting at the West Side Presbyterian Church Gallery in Ridgewood this month. The show is a good sampling of the variety of professional painting that can be created by a group of dedicated artists, according to Herrat Sommerhoff, one of the member artists.

Dail FriedAlice StolerHarriet Sobie GoldsteinPaul LaLibertePaula SchillerRuth Bauer NeustadterLou SpinaLois SchachterHerrat Sommerhoff Sandra Frech

The group is composed of 31 professional painters committed to contemporary artistic expression in a broad range of styles and techniques. They exhibit individually and as a group in the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. This exhibit features 10 of the artists. Realistic as well as abstract painting, mixed media, collages, landscapes, still life, floral, prints and even examples of digital photography are on display.

https://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/art/professional-artists-show-their-many-skills-1.1434034

West Side Presbyterian Church is at 6 S. Monroe St. in Ridgewood. Call 201-652-1966.

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Ridgewood Art Institute Fall Classes

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Ridgewood Art Institute announces Three Instructors New to this Fall’s schedule:
For New Fall Schedule click here

Oil Painting – Landscape, Seascape, Still Life & Portrait for Adults

With Instructor: Rebecca Leer
[email protected]

Wednesday and/or Thursday 10am – 1pm

Click here for additional details

Oil Painting – Landscape, Seascape, Still Life & Portrait for Adults

With Instructor: Diana Gibson
[email protected]

Wednesday and/or Thursday 7pm – 9pm

Click here for additional details

Drawing for Adults, Figure & Still Life

With Instructor: Susan Hope Fogel
[email protected]

Thursday 7pm – 9:30pm

Click here for additional details

Pastel Class
Portrait, Still Life & Landscape For Adults

This class is to be held on Friday Mornings 10 am – 1 pmin the West Studio.

If interested, please send a resume, brief class description and six JPEG images of your most recent work to:

[email protected]

Laura Paray
Education Chairman
The Ridgewood Art Institute
12 East Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

 

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Artist shows ‘beautiful world’ at Ridgewood Library

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AUGUST 21, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

“It’s a Beautiful World,” original oil paintings by Bob Rizzotti are on exhibit at the Ridgewood Public Library during August. The artist attempts to depict this beauty on canvas so that the visions are meaningful and permanent.

“We see so much conflict and strife yet this earth is truly a place of color and beauty,” he said. A Waldwick resident for 43 years, Bob and his wife Ginny have traveled widely. This exhibit invites the viewer to see these beautiful scenes captured in oil paintings.

“It’s a Beautiful World” will remain on view through the end of the month at the Ridgewood Public Library located at 125 N. Maple Ave. Call 201-670-5600.

https://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/art/artist-shows-beautiful-world-at-library-exhibit-1.1395939

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Ridgewood Guild offers art, music, films

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AUGUST 14, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY MATTHEW SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

The Ridgewood Guild is giving residents an opportunity to take in cultural programs, free of charge, on several evenings throughout the summer.

One such program is Music in the Night, a live music performance hosted by the Guild each Friday.

The event, which takes place primarily outside Guild businesses, features musicians of all sorts, “from soloists to five-piece groups and in between,” according to the organization’s president, Tony Damiano.

The performers also range in age, with 11-year-old Jake Thistle being the youngest thus far, Damiano said. Many students from Ridgewood High School also grace the stage.

https://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/art/guild-offers-art-music-films-1.1392427

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RIDGEWOOD ARTS COUNCIL LAST CALL FOR ART

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RIDGEWOOD ARTS COUNCIL LAST CALL FOR ART

July 27,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blogRidgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Arts Council (RAC) is placing a final call to all artists with a connection to Ridgewood to consider donating to a permanent art installation which will be housed throughout Ridgewood’s Village Hall. The intent of this installation, entitled Ridgewood Art at Village Hall, is to celebrate the wealth of talent among Ridgewood-related artists, past and present. We encourage contributors, 16 years and older, with a connection to

Ridgewood, to participate. Posthumous contributions from family members welcome. The process starts by artists e-mailing [email protected] for a short online submission form. Art can be in any medium and any size–fine art, photography, textile, mobile art and sculpture included. Deadline for submissions has been extended to August 1 so we urge all interested parties to submit ASAP. Once the installation is in place, we will be inviting our entire community to a gala launch event celebrating RAC and this new chapter of honoring the arts in Ridgewood!

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Adult students show their masterpieces at Stable in Ridgewood

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JULY 17, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Adult student artists are showing off at the Stable’s gallery this month what they have learned from Sandi Chanoch in her acrylic painting class that has been meeting on Tuesday afternoons for the past 15 years. Their exhibit is aptly named, “Every Tuesday at 1 o’clock.

Chanoch, whom her students call “Mrs. C,” finds it gratifying working with adults in addition to the classes she has for children. Some of the adult students have been with her for the entire 15 years.

“We work in a relaxed atmosphere, each artist at his or her own pace and style. Over the years they have become an ‘artistic family’ – supportive, caring, friendly and there for each other whether it’s to lend a brush, a new paint color or to listen to a concern and be supportive. As their talents have been refined over the years so have their relationships,” she noted.

https://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/art/adult-students-show-their-masterpieces-at-stable-1.1376012

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Stable Gallery in Ridgewood features Stephanie O’Connor

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JUNE 26, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Stephanie O’Connor is having her first solo show at The Stable’s gallery this month. The Paramus resident says that Ridgewood, with its strong arts community, is an exciting place to exhibit.

The paintings are in oil, large, bright and full of meaning.

“Since I have such deep ties to my Cuban roots, the suffering the Communist government has forced on the Cuban people inspires me to tell their story,” she said.

On display is “Libertad,” which means “freedom.” Her painting reflects the lack of freedom of speech or thought.

“Para Los Santos” is a painting showing Santeria – a combination of African-derived religion and Catholicism where saints and African gods are worshipped. The painting depicts the sacrifice of a chicken.

https://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/art/artist-revisits-cuban-ancestry-with-her-paintings-1.1363765