The Butternut Gallery in Montrose is hosting ‘Art You Can Read’, an exhibition of handmade book arts, from Nov 27 -Dec 31. The opening reception will be on Friday, Nov 27 from 5-8 PM. The exhibit was curated by Melissa Whalen Haertsch and Michael Poster. Contributing artists include Dan Graber, Jennifer Hill, Peter Hoffer and Ivana Pavelka.
Archive for November, 2009
The new ArtWorks Gallery in Scranton will be hosting ‘Serge Hollerbach: A Witness to My Time’ from December 4 through Dec 27. There will be an opening reception on Friday, December 4 from 6-9 PM. Serge is a well-know watercolorist and teacher originally from Russia. He will give a gallery talk at 7:30 PM at the opening reception. The ArtWorks Gallery is located at 503 Lackawanna Ave and will be open Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5 PM.
‘When Life is Still’, a survey of contemporary still life painting in the Northeast, is on exhibit at the Blue Heron Gallery in Wyalusing from December 2, 2009, until April 2, 2010. There is an opening reception on Wednesday, Dec 2, from 5 to 8 PM with a poetry reading at 6:30 and dancing to follow. A full color catalog is available for $15. Participating artists include Mary Lou Chibirka, Georgiana Cray-Bart, Susan Scranton Dawson, Karl Neuroth, and Abby Warman.
‘Here We Are In Spain’, a local improvisational comedy team, will be at the AFA Gallery AFA on November 14 at 8 PM. $7.00 per ticket. They have worked at Mt. Airy Resort, the University of Scranton, Del Close Marathon and several other venues in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Come down and laugh with us for two hours! Forget all your worries. ‘Here We Are In Spain’ is the most well-versed, exceptional improv group in the area. If you like “Whose Line is it Anyway?” You will love this show!
Also, if you are interested in us you can go to hereweareinspain.com, and if you are interested in classes, you can contact us at info@hereweareinspain.com or 570-604-1874.
eareinspain.com or 570-604-1874.
The Main Street Gallery in Carbondale will be holding its inaugural exhibit beginning on Friday, December 11. The Gallery is located in the Chamber of Commerce on Main Street in Carbondale. The exhibit will feature the work of a number of local artists. There will be an artists reception on Friday, December 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
The annual AFA Holiday Auction will be held at the AFA Gallery on Saturday, November 21, 2009, beginning at 6:00 P. M. There will be wonderful music provided by friends of Doug Smith. Elegant hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be available, together with champagne. There will be an open bar. The cost is $25 per person.
The featured artist this year is Paul Nielsen, who has donated the raffle piece appearing on the invitation. It is an exquisite, handcrafted necklace. Raffle tickets cost $3.00 apiece or three for $5.00, and are available at the Gallery.
Approximately forty-five works by AFA artists will be sold by live auction at the event. The works will be of all media and styles, and are works of some of the finest artists in northeastern Pennsylvania. The Auction can be an opportunity to acquire fine work at great savings.
The auctioneer this year will be Ken Rivenberg, who has been a great and popular success in appearances at the Auction in recent years. His charm and infectious enthusiasm make the event a fun one for all. Ken has his own auction gallery – Rivenburg Auctions - in nearby Nicholson with weekly auctions.
Decorations will be provided by Linda Welles, and although the theme has not yet been announced, flowers are always the highlight. The centerpieces will be sold at the end of the evening. One year the serving table floral centerpiece was spirited away by James Penedos, only to reappear as the subject of one of his colorful paintings!
The gourmet food effort will be led by Ann Marie Noone, Sue Penedos and Gretchen Ludders. Volunteers should contact Ann Marie at 222-4334.
The annual AFA Auction is the highlight of AFA’s year in two respects. Firstly, it is the most fun event at AFA, with great food, lively music, good company and the opportunity to acquire fine art at a festive occasion. Secondly, it is the financial backbone for AFA, serving as the primary fund-raiser for Artists For Art so that we can carry on our many activities.
The National Association of Women Artists in New York city has issued a call for entries for ‘Small Works National Open Exhibit’ Feb 12 to Mar 9. For prospectus, go to www.nawanet.org. Deadline - Dec. 30.
The Salmagundi Club in NY has issued a call for painters and sculptors for the Annual Open Non-Member Juried Exhibition July 12-July13. Download prospectus from website - www.salmagundi.org . Deadline - April 22.
The American Color Print Society has issued a call for artist for ‘Beyond Color’, their 71st Juried Exhibition March 7-28. It will take place at the Plastic Club, 247 S. Camac St, in Philadelphia. SASE for prospectus to I. Williams, 61 Coppermine Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 or email idwill@comcast.net or go to www.americancoorprintsociety.og. Deadline Jan. 14.
‘Pride & Prejudice’, written by Jane Austen, adapted by Joanna Norland, and directed by Heather Stuart and Barbara O’Brien, will premier on November 6th at 8:00 PM and continue thru November 15th at the Vintage Theater.
This world premier adaptation (based on the novel by Jane Austen) was written by Joanna Norland of the UK. With nine actors portraying over fifteen roles in about an hour – this performance takes all the wit and beauty of Austen and her story, while omitting any lavish costume or set.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm / Sundays at 3:00 pm. You may call the theater at 570 344 6344 or going to www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com
The second part of “In the Light of Italy” exhibit, which explores various
themes of our Greco-Roman heritage opens on First Friday, November 6, from 5
to 8 p.m., at the Laura Craig Gallery in Scranton. This show originated at
the Blue Heron Gallery in Wyalusing, PA earlier this year. There is a
beautiful catalog that accompanies the show with images and poems by
regional poets. The exhibit runs November 6 to 30, 2009.
AFA artists include John Bromberg, Brian Keeler, Karl Nueroth, Bill Tersteeg, and Judy Youshock and former local resident.Shelley Robzen
‘Side by Side’, an exhibition of original artwork and photography by Philip A Dente & Nina Davidowitz, will take place at the Something Special Bakery & Cafe, 23 W. Walnut Street, Kingston (behind Abe’s Hot Dogs). The Exhibition runs until December 3rd. For further information, call 288-8286.
