Announcements

Announcements

VSA arts of New Jersey Receives Sustainer Award

VSA arts of New Jersey was presented with the Sustainer Award for innovation, commitment, and services in cultural access at the 1st Annual Cultural Access Awards at The State Museum in Trenton on June 23. Judges included representatives from the New Jersey Commission for the Blind, New Jersey Division for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Union County Office for the Disabled, and Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts. The awards were sponsored by the Cultural Acces Network of New Jersey in collaboration with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Fall 2009 Semester - Parent/Child Workshops in the Arts for Children with Autism

10-week sessions in the visual arts, music/movement, and creative drama beginning September 26

Now in its 26th year, the Parent/Child Workshops in the Arts for Children with Autism is a signature program of VSA arts of New Jersey. Through participation in weekly workshops, young people will enhance their understanding and appreciation of the arts while developing skills essential for academic and personal growth. The family arts experience offers unique opportunities to engage children, siblings, and parents in enjoyable and enriching activities that will support communication and interaction in the workshop setting and at home.

Workshops will be offered in Bergen, Gloucester, Middlesex, and Morris counties.

Please contact VSA/NJ for additional information. Registration deadline: September 8, 2009

The Unlimited Potential Theater Company
Proudly Presents a Theatrical Triumvirate
In Honor of its 20th Anniversary

Adagio - UPTCo’s Internationally Presented Theatre Piece
Directed by Patrick Kehoe

The Shadow from The Golden Age of Radio
Directed by Leslie Fanelli

Poetry of Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Edgar Allen Poe, Lewis Carroll, & Shakespeare
Directed by Dawn McKenna Kehoe

Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.m.

George Street Playhouse
9 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

Performance features audio description and sign language interpretation. Assistive listening devices available.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. Prices are $6 for adults and $5 for children, students, and senior adults.

2009 Call for Art

VSA/NJ announces a call for art for the Red Horse Gallery at the Freehold Raceway Mall, a collaboration with the Arc of Monmouth. Artists ages 18 and over with disabilities are invited to gain exposure and to sell their art at this major shopping destination in the heart of Monmouth County. The deadline for exhibit proposals is July 3, 2009. All two and three dimensional media are accepted. Please contact VSA/NJ for a copy of the call for art.

New Red Horse Gallery Exhibit Opens June 22

VSA arts of New Jersey announces an exhibit by artists Vimala Gade, Matthew Loscialo, Lois Monaghan, Tracy Reinhardt and Anthony Zaremba to be held from June 22 to August 21, 2009 at the Red Horse Gallery at the Freehold Raceway Mall. A Meet the Artist Reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. Located on the upper mall level next to Sears, the Red Horse Gallery is a collaboration of VSA arts of New Jersey and the Arc of Monmouth featuring exhibits by artists with disabilities, special events, and classes. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Building Bridges for EmployABILITY in the Arts

VSA arts of New Jersey is proud to be collaborating with the NJ State Council on the Arts and Cultural Access Network of New Jersey on a series of statewide forums on careers in the arts for people with disabilities. Forums will feature exceptional guest speakers, information on employment topics and opportunities to network with prospective employers and fellow artists.

Forum Dates & Locations
April 20 at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton
May 8 at Matheny Medical and Education Center in Peapack
June 8 at Collingswood Senior Center and Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingswood

For additional information, please visit: http://culturalaccessnetwork.org/resource_library/services_for_organizations/building_bridges.html

Art Par Excellence 2009

VSA arts of New Jersey presents the biennial Art Par Excellence touring exhibit showcasing the talent and creativity of student artists. Through the generosity of our host venues, participating artists have the opportunity to share their original works with audiences throughout the state.

Tour Schedule

March 15 to April 18
Art Way Gallery
Princeton Alliance Church
20 Schalks Crossing Road
Plainsboro

The Art Way Gallery is open free of charge on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
on Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Alternate hours and guided tours can be arranged with advance request.

April 27 to May 22
Red Horse Gallery
Freehold Raceway Mall
3710 Route 9
Freehold

The Red Horse Gallery is open from Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 5 to July 3
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Road, Suite 100
Cherry Hill

The Garden State Discovery Museum is open every day of the week from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please visit www.discoverymuseum.com for admission information

Free Art Classes!
Wednesdays, April 22 – June 24
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Red Horse Gallery at ARC Resources Unlimited
Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Route 9 South, Suite 2101
For participants 18 and over with all levels of ability and experience

VSA arts of New Jersey and The ARC of Monmouth offer a unique opportunity for emerging and mid-career visual artists with disabilities to enhance their visual arts portfolios. Participants will explore painting, sculpting, sketching, photography, marketing, and more as they enhance artistic practice and goals on an individualized basis. The program will culminate in an exhibition at the Red Horse Gallery.

Instructor Robyn Ellenbogen is a visual artist and formerly served as Arts Education Director for the Monmouth County Arts Council. She has a B.F.A. from The School of Visual Arts and an M.F.A. from Hunter College. Her artwork has been exhibited throughout the tri-state area. She believes that making art and teaching are intimately related and has maintained a passionate dialogue between the two. Her background as an arts educator has included teaching at many major institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Registration deadline: April 8, 2009
Contact VSA/NJ to register

Schedule Your School and Community Programs

VSA/NJ offers an array of residencies, professional development workshops, and after school programs tailored to meet the needs of schools and community organizations. Contact us to discuss your programming needs and to schedule your 2008-2009 programs.