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.