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Plein Air Essentials, A Lecture by C.A. Jerez at the Ridgewood Art Institute

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Plein Air Essentials- A Lecture by C.A. Jerez
Sunday February 26 at 2 PM – 4 PM

Ridgewood Art Institute
12 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450

Any interest in painting outdoors?

C. A. Jerez, longtime member of RAI and instructor of our Monday nite Oil Painting Class, will give a lecture on Plein Air Essentials.

Mr. Jerez was a disciple of the famous Art Students League instructor, Frank Vincent Dumond. In his work, Mr Jerez is able to capture the life of the subject by identifying the essential components of an object or scene and depicting them in the most simplistic manner to convey complete realism without neglecting the artistic elements of form and strong composition. He uses uses prismatic color and light effects to create a sense of distance and drama while capturing the weather conditions and the specific time of day.

Admission fee for this event is a $5 donation to The Ridgewood Art Institute and all are welcome.

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Ridgewood Art Institute 37th Annual Juried Show – Reception

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Ridgewood Art Institute 37th Annual Juried Show – Reception
Sun, January 29, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Ridgewood Art Institute, 12 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Call For Artist Entries:
The Ridgewood Art Institute 37th 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
12 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201)652-9615
Receiving: Saturday, January 7th, 12-5pm
*HAND DELIVERY ONLY*
Reception: Sunday, January 29, 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.
Art on Exhibit: January 21st-February 5th, 2017
Watercolor Landscape Demonstration Sunday, February 5th, 2pm by Joel Popadics
Show ends February 5th.
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The Ridgewood Art Institute’s 57th Annual Young People Scholarship Exhibition

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Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: Sunday, June 5th, 2016 2-4pm
Artwork available for viewing through Friday, June 17th, 2016

Ridgewood NJ, An exhibition of original artwork done by aspiring artists between the ages of 7 and 17. This exhibit features original artwork by Ridgewood Art Institute students as well as others from surrounding communities. All entries will be judged by the the Ridgewood Art Institute’s instructors. Scholarships in traditional painting and drawing, cash prizes, merchandise awards, certificates of merit and honorable mentions will be awarded.

The Ridgewood Art Institute is a non profit organization providing the finest instruction in Classical Realism in a variety of mediums. Classes for children and adults are offered on an open enrollment basis, and can be joined at anytime. Each student is taught in direct relation to their personal skill level. For more information on class scheduling, this and future events please visit www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org
12 East Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201 652-9615

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The Ridgewood Art Institute’s 57th Annual Young People’s Exhibition: Call For Entries

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April 30,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Art Institute invites all young artists in Ridgewood and it’s surrounding communities to enter this exhibition. All entrants must be between the ages of 7 and 17. Original artwork, done either independently or at school is welcome. Any size is acceptable, however, all artwork must be framed, WIRED and ready to hang. No computer generated or 3-dimensional artwork will be accepted. Student members of the Ridgewood Art Institute may enter up two pieces, all others may enter one. Entries must be delivered to the Ridgewood Art Institute on Sunday, May 22nd between the hours of 11am and 4pm. The following information must be printed on the back of the artwork: Name,Title, Age, Address, Contact Number, School and Grade.
In addition, you will be required to fill out an entry form on receiving day.

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: Sunday, June 5th, 2016 2-4pm
Artwork available for viewing through Friday, June 17th, 2016
Pickup: Saturday, June 18th 2016 11am-4pm

All entries will be judged by the the Ridgewood Art Institute’s instructors. Scholarships in traditional painting and drawing, cash prizes, merchandise awards, certificates of merit and honorable mentions will be awarded.

The Ridgewood Art Institute is a non profit organization providing the finest instruction in Classical Realism in a variety of mediums. Classes are offered on an open enrollment basis, and can be joined at anytime. Each student is taught in direct relation to their personal skill level. For more information on class scheduling, this and future events please visit www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org

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Ridgewood Art Institute Hosts an Oil Painting Demonstration by Rebecca Jean Leer

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Ridgewood Art Institute instructor and Ridgewood resident, Rebecca Jean Leer will create a portrait using a live model.
Saturday April 23rd, 2016 at 10am-12 noon
The Ridgewood Library
125 North Maple Avenue
Ridgewood , NJ 07450
201 670-5600

Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Art Institute is a prominent player in the perpetuation of Classical Realism today, and Ms. Leer is held in high esteem by both students and colleagues there. Her work has been likened to some of the greatest painters. It has been said “She paints light in a way that allows her to rise above the subject; the light instead reveals the subject in the same way the Great Masters aspired to using light in their paintings”. Please don’t miss this unique opportunity to observe the creative process at work. This free event is worthwhile to both artists and art enthusiasts. All are welcome.

The Ridgewood Art Institute is a non profit organization providing the finest instruction in Classical Realism in a variety of mediums. Classes are offered on an open enrollment basis, and can be joined at anytime. Each student is taught in direct relation to their personal skill level. For more information on class scheduling, this and future events please visitwww.ridgewoodartinstitute.org

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Ridgewood Art Institute Hosts Sponsor Show

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Sun, April 10, 2016 – Fri, May 06, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Art Barn, 12 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Cost: $275 per person

Become a Sponsor and Take Home a Beautiful Original Framed Painting. Every Sponsor goes home with a painting.
Reception: Sunday, April 10th, 2016 2-4pm
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 2nd-Thursday, May 5th, 2016
Gala Drawing: Friday, May 6th, 2016 8pm

The Ridgewood Art Institute
12 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood NJ 07450
201-652-9615 www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org

The Sponsor Show is our most popular annual event at the Ridgewood Art Institute, providing sponsors an opportunity to acquire a beautifully framed original painting, from the collection donated by our outstanding artists and instructors. In addition to wonderful landscapes and still lifes, several of our professional artists offer the chance to commission a portrait or pet painting. On the night of the Gala Drawing, the name of each sponsor is randomly called to choose their favorite painting. For only $275, become a sponsor and begin creating your painting “wish list” at our Opening Reception, or anytime during the exhibition dates. Proceeds from the show go directly toward the Institute’s efforts to promote fine arts in our community.

Once again we are offering gift certificates. You can become a sponsor yourself, and you can purchase a gift certificate for a friend or family member to join you as a sponsor. A personally selected painting is a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, weddings, or any special occasion.

A limited number of sponsorship’s are sold each year, so don’t miss out on this exciting event! Sponsorships can be purchased on line at www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org. For more information , visit our website www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org and click “Art Exhibits”.

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Ridgewood Art Institute shows retrospective of late painter’s work

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We had a lovely reception this past Sunday for the Allan F. Avery exhibition. Exhibit is on display till March 20th – a “must see” show.

BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

For 45 years, starting in 1954,  taught watercolor painting at the Ridgewood Art Institute. Regarding his legacy in watercolor painting, Allan once wrote, “I’ve produced 700 or 800 watercolorists, some who sell a lot more pictures than I.”

Ridgewood Art Institute is presenting A Retrospective of Allan F. Avery through March 20. Hal Avery, with his mother and brother greeted family, friends, village residents, RAI artists and instructors as well as his father’s former students at a reception held on Sunday, March 6 at the Ridgewood Art Institute.

 

https://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/art/barn-shows-retrospective-of-late-painter-s-art-1.1529743

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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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Ridgewood Art Institute Holiday Show Reception Today 1pm

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Ridgewood Art Institute Holiday Show Reception Today 1pm

We have completed the construction and have been decorating the galleries – Please come and join us for our Holiday show at the Ridgewood Art Institute. Special thanks to our President Bob Lampert and all the board members for making the construction project go as smoothly as possible – the barn looks spectacular. In conjunction with the Holiday show we are having a special fundraiser of Small Works donated by our membership – all proceeds from the fundraiser go directly to the barn – come see our new renovations.

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

 

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The Dee Kersting Show-A Lifetime of Painting

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The Dee Kersting Show-A Lifetime of Painting

Exhibit September 14th-20th, 2014

 
A LIFE TIME OF PAINTING
DEE KERSTING
 

Until her death earlier this year Dee Kersting was a member of the Ridgewood Art Institute (The Barn).  She painted there for over fifty years.  Dee studied under such renown artists as Arthur Maynard, Paul Burns and John Osborne.  All had great influence and helped refine Dee’s painting talent.

Mrs. Kersting attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.  She also studied at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and The Chicago Academy of Fine Art.  She apprenticed at Hoskinson Rohloff in Chicago.  She  was a fashion artist for Sterling Lindner Davis in Chicago.
Over many years of painting she created a variety of Still Lifes, Landscapes and Portraits.  She received numerous awards at Art Shows around the Bergen County area.  Her art has been displayed at the Union League Club in New York, the Bergen Mall in New Jersey and many other locations in the Hudson River Valley. 

Some of her creations will be displayed at the Ridgewood Art Institute.   All Paintings are on Sale for $250 or best offer by the Kersting family and all proceeds will be donated to the Ridgewood Art Institute Childrens Scholarship or Awards fund.