>Ridgewood artists share holiday spirit
Thursday, December 1, 2011
BY EILEEN LA FORGIA
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
Laura Paray, an instructor at the Ridgewood Art Institute (RAI), said this year’s Holiday Show is “special.”Our community is giving back,” she said, referencing the partial proceeds from the show that will benefit The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation.
The foundation serves New Jersey’s children with cancer and their families by providing emotional, material and emergency financial support. Their mission is to provide a variety of specialized services, at no charge, to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer.
The Members’ Holiday Show is a win-win for the community. Three gallery rooms are filled with paintings in oil, watercolor and pastel, and all the paintings are for sale.