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What to Ask Before Hiring a Painting Company: A Homeowner’s Guide to Quality and Trust

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Hiring a painting company might seem straightforward—until you’re faced with dozens of options, each claiming to be the best. Whether you’re planning a full interior refresh, exterior update, or specialty project, choosing the right team matters more than most realize. A quality paint job enhances curb appeal, protects surfaces, and adds value, but a poor one can cost more in the long run.

With so much riding on the outcome, homeowners should approach the hiring process with a clear set of questions. Knowing what to ask doesn’t just help you compare options—it helps you avoid costly mistakes and ensure the job gets done right the first time.

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The Ridgewood Art Institute 69th Annual Sponsors Show

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Ridgewood NJ,  this remarkable, original, eminently successful show features paintings given to the Institute by member artists. The Ridgewood Art Institute Sponsors are the first of a limited number of people who contribute $275 or $400. On the last night of the show, as their names are drawn, the Sponsors select their favorite painting to take home.

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Ridgewood Art Institute Once Again Featuring In Person Classes

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Art Institute is once again hosing classes following a strict COVID safety policy.

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Ridgewood Art Institute Summer Sessions start this week!

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Additional Ridgewood Art Institute Summer Sessions start next week! All levels are welcome!

Both Painting and Drawing Sessions are offered.

August 15-19
3:00-5:00pm
Laura Paray
laura@paray.com
(201) 281-6940

Oil Painting for Young People – ages 8 to 17 (East Studio)

Your child will learn the basic techniques of oil painting and will create still life and landscape paintings to completion. They will learn concepts such as massing in, color and value.  Fee: $185 supplies: $25

August 22-26
3:00-5:00pm
Joel Popadics
joel@watercolorpop.com
(973) 851-0366

Learn How to Draw-People, Landscapes & Still Life -ages 9 to 17 (East Studio)
All levels will discover the basics of drawing with exercises that are designed to be fun and easy to comprehend. Each session will focus on a different subject – everyday objects, people, landscapes and perspective while working in pencil, charcoal and pen & ink.    Fee: $185 supplies: $35

Ridgewood Art Institute
12 East Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450