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her Brooklyn-based weaving studio Weaving Hand, jeweler Lauren Eckert, and woodworker Janine Wang. Set in the wooded landscape of the Delaware Water Gap National Park in Layton, NJ, Peters Valley was first proposed in 1970 as a planned colony of artists and craftspeople. The resident blacksmiths, ceramists, fiber artists, metalsmiths, woodworkers, and photographers who populated the site’s 18th and 19th-century buildings created a vibrant community engaged in creating. Over time, as Peters Valley’s educational mission moved from the margins to the center, it grew into the craft school it is today, which brings together artists of local, national, and international renown with students for immersive materials-based workshops. The Hunterdon Art Museum is located at 7 Lower “SAME DAY NEW MESSAGE”: This work by Phillip McConnell is part of the “Art Against Racism: Center Street in Clinton. Memorial.Monument.Movement” virtual exhibit, which kicks off with a Livestream Launch on Admission is $7 for adults, Saturday, October 24 at 8 p.m. at artagainstracism.org. $5 for seniors and students; children under 12 are free. T hursday t hrough “Art Against Racism” Exhibit Racism : Memorial.Monu- “From the Ground Up” at Open Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. ment.Movement” serves as a Livesteam Launch on Oct. 24 Hunterdon Art Museum For more information, visit “Art Against Racism: Me- living archive for preserving Hunterdon Art Museum the breadth of art inspired now features “From the hunterdonartmuseum.org. morial.Monument.Movem e n t ,” t h e n a t i o n w i d e by the Black Lives Matter Ground Up: Peters Valley “Virtual Art Throwdown” at virtual exhibition created to Movement. The exhibition, School of Craft” through Contemporary Art Center document the Black Lives searchable by contributor’s Ja nu ar y 10. “From t h e The Center for ContemMatter art movement, will n a m e a n d g e o g r a p h i c Ground Up,” will be the porary Art (The Center) in l o c a t i o n , w i l l c o n t i n u e kick off with a Livestream first-ever exhibition examin- Bedminster is holding a virL a u n c h o n S a t u r d a y , to be added to through ing Peters Valley’s 50-year tual fundraiser to celebrate October 24 at 8 p.m. ET. Inauguration Day. history and key moments its 50 th anniversary. The “Community-created art, that have defined the instiThe 90 -minute program, communit y is inv ited to moderated by Art Against inspired by the Black Lives tution – from its earliest for- participate in this free event Racism founder R hinold Matter movement, is the mation as an experimental taking place on Friday, OcPonder, will feature live and powerful voice of history,” craft colony, to the building tober 23 from 7 to 8:30 pre-recorded video of music, says artist/author/educator/ of its renowned Japanese p.m. poetry, performance, and curator and organizer Judith wood-fired or Anagama kiln The “Virtual Art Throwinterviews on the themes of K. Brodsky. “We must pre- in 1980, to the prominence down” consists of five teachserve these expressions of racial and social justice, as of women blacksmiths at well as a virtual video gal- protest and support. ‘Memo- Peters Valley in the early ing artists from The Center competing in a fast-paced lery of artwork. The artists rial.Monument.Movement’ 2000s. and friendly competition behind the artwork will talk is how we can prevent eraThe exhibition, curated creating an original work about what motivated them sure and keep these images by Elizabeth Essner, will of art using mystery items and what this moment in alive.” combine historical ephem- selected by attendees. The time means, and why it is The Livestream Launch era with significant works teaching artists competing so important to vote. is being produced by Cam- in fiber, jewelry, ceramics, w ill be Joseph Castroneron Ferrara, who has been To tune in to the free virwood, photography, and nova, Helen Marie Farrant, tual event, visit artagain- involved with Emmy award- metal by artists involved Andrea Gianchiglia, Wendy winning prime time shows at Peters Valley, as well as stracism.org. Hallstrom, and Oscar PeterFeatured guests will in- like Cash Cab (Discovery), on-site artist residencies to son. Wes Sherman will be clude poet and Newark BAFTA award winning doc- allow further engagement the master of ceremonies. Mayor Ras Baraka, who will umentaries like Rebuild- with artists working in craftGuests and the public will give a spoken word perfor- ing the World Trade Cen- based materials. have the chance to bid on ter (History Channel), and mance; artist, writer, and “We’ve been working with the artwork made during the scholar Nell Painter; Phila- other regional arts festivals the Hunterdon Art Museum event and work by The Cendelphia Mural Arts founder and fundraising events, in- and Essner for the past two ter’s faculty and other artists Jane Golden; emerging rap- cluding Art All Night - Tren- years to ensure this mile- from The Center. per Echezona, whose music ton 2020 that featured more stone exhibition includes Guests will also be treated is a rallying cry for social than 50 artists, musicians, pieces that communicate to a performance by artist and presenters. change and racial justice; the rich history and developFrank May who will per“Art Against Racism: Me- ment of contemporary craft poets Michelle Black Smithform a piece made just for morial.Monument.MoveTompkins, Gail Mitchell, and in America,” said Peters ValDavid Herrstrom; folk artist ment,” in partnership with ley Executive Director Kris- this occasion while creating David Brahinsky; Congress- Rutgers University, has in- tin Muller. “The interactive a sculpture which will be man Hank Johnson of Geor- vited artists, both individual artist residencies will also available in the online aucgia; and Kansas City mural and in collaborative groups; exemplify to visitors the ex- tion. The event is free, but artist and Black Summer community organizations; periential aspects of Peters 2020 curator Harold Smith. houses of worship; arts or- Valley’s immersive studio guests must R.S.V.P. to receive the Zoom link for the There will be live video of ganizations, galleries, and workshops.” evening and the cocktail public art from muralists in museums to participate. The “I’m thrilled to be able to Milwaukee, Trenton, Kansas exhibition includes sculpture, shed light on so many sto- recipe. For more information and City, San Diego, Bridgeport, projections, street art, fiber ries of artistic transformaart, spoken word, perfor- tion that have happened at to RSVP, visit https://bit. and Newark. “This is a national grass- mance, music, posters, mu- Peters Valley,” said Essner. ly/3iEPIlg. For more about The Cenroots project, a collection of rals, animation, digital proj- “The school has engaged voices across the country, ects, crafts, replacements hundreds of ar tists and ter for Contemporary Art, raised against racism by for toppled statues, or other thousands of students over visit ccabedminster.org. professional visual and per- creative forms of expression. its 50-year history, yet its T h e c on c e pt for “A r t story has never been told. New Virtual Series at forming artists and community activists,” said Ponder, Against R acism : Memo - “‘From the Ground Up’ cap- New Jersey State Museum T he New Jersey State who will host the livestream rial.Monument.Movement” tures the vital spirit and from the Arts Council of originated in a conversa- historic contributions of this Museum now presents the Princeton’s Taplin Gallery. tion between Ponder and important craft institution.” Autumn Evenings Series, a “These voices brought to- Brodsky about building on Selected ar tists whose new program of live digital gether will have national the success of his project, work will be in the exhibi- events. Join museum eduimpact, impressing upon Art Against Racism, created tion are Vivian Beer, Bruce cators and curators as they the American people the im- in 2019 as a series of ex- Dehner t, Faw n Navasie, host a lively discussion about portance of voting and the hibitions. Ponder has had a Luci Jockel, Kirk Mangus, a different theme each week, swell of indignation, pride, long career as a lawyer and Emil Milan, Shiro Otani, create a signature cocktail, and change in response to educator as well as being an Malcolm Mobutu Smith, Ste- and end the evening with a artist. Brodsky is a professor phen Shore, Toshiko Taka- round of trivia. The sessions Black Lives Matter.” Since the murder of George emerita at Rutgers Universi- ezu, Louise Todd Cope, MJ are free, but participants Floyd, artworks protesting ty, and an artist who, begin- Tyson, and Andrew Willner. must register so they can be sent the private Zoom link. Black lives lost to police ning with the Feminist Art Artist residencies during violence have emerged all movement of the 1970s, has the exhibition will include Visit the Events page on the New Jersey State Museum over the world. “Art Against worked for social justice. weaver Cynthia Alberto and
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website at nj.gov/state/museum to register. October 22 brings “Ghosts of NJ Past,” the theme for November 11 is “Contested Debates,” and on November 19 “Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations” will be explored. Each event takes place on a Thursday evening at 8 p.m. on Zoom. The events are free, but pre-registration is required. Donations are gratefully accepted by the Museum Foundation and directly support Museum programs and events. T he New Jersey State Museum is currently closed due to the pandemic; however, staff continue working remotely to plan exhibitions and programs, answer research questions, and provide identifications of archaeological and natural history specimens for the public. In addition, work is taking place to ready the Museum for reopening, with reduced capacity, additional cleaning protocols, social distancing, and face coverings required. For more information, visit statemuseum.nj.gov.
Zimmerli Museum Adds New Virtual Programs
The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers offers a variety of virtual programs this fall, from longtime favorites to new ways of engaging with other art lovers. The series Saturday Sparks features t wo ar t workshops for adults on Zoom. On October 24, join Wes Sherman for “Impression Collage,” which explores various techniques for rubbings to capture different textures and forms. Inspired by the Zimmerli’s “’It makes me think of that awful day…’ The Natural World in the Anthropocene,” the session includes a brief discussion about several works in the exhibition. Tom Rutledge presents “Watercolors: At Sea” on November 14, guiding participants in advancing their skills by creating their own interpretations of a nautical scene from the Zimmerli’s collection. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome, but space is limited and sessions ($15-40) fill quickly. Participants must provide their own materials; supply lists are provided following registration. For complete details, visit go. rutgers.edu/artclasses. T he Zimmerli inv ites the public to a free, virtual screening of Political Advertisement X: 19522020 on October 27. This tenth iteration of the film ser ies by ar tists A ntoni Mu nt ad as a n d Mar s ha l l Reese surveys presidential campaign commercials and traces the impact of political media. Zoom registration is required at go.rutgers.edu/ rutgersPAX. Following the screening, the artists join a discussion moderated by Stuart Shapiro, associate dean of faculty and professor, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, and John Weingart, associate director, Eagleton Institute of Politics, and director, Education Programs and Center on the American Governor. Art Together offers free family art activities either live on Zoom or recorded to view at your convenience on Zimmerli at Home. Join upcoming sessions on
November 7 and December 5. Register (up to program start time) at go.rutgers. edu/arttogether. Artists of all ages are welcome, but sessions are best suited for ages 5 to 13, joined by their grown-ups. Recorded sessions are posted on Zimmerli at Home, including projects inspired by still life works in the museum’s collection and the exhibition Mood Books: The Children’s Stories of Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin. T he Zim merli remains closed to the public and inperson programs are suspended until further notice. News regarding operations will be posted at zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu.
Area Exhibits Check websites for information on safety protocols. A r t i s t s’ G a l l e r y, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, has “In Our Nature” through November 1. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. lambertvillearts.com. Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, has “Art and Music: Touching Sound” through October 24. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. artscouncilofprinceton. org. D & R Greenway Land Trust, One Preservation Place, has t he ongoi ng virtual galleries “Trail of Breadcr umbs : Nat ure in Fairytales” and “Portraits of Preservation: James Fiorentino Art.” The center is currently closed to the public. drgreenway.org. Ellarslie, Trenton’s City M u s e u m i n C ad w a lad e r Park, Park s ide Avenu e, Trenton, has “The Conversation Continues” and “On the Forefront: Trenton’s Junior 1, 1916,” both in the museum and online. Timed tickets required. ellarslie. org. Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “A Virtual Tour of Hamilton’s Princeton” and the “Histor y @ Home” ser ies. princetonhistory.org. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “Dreaming of Utopia: Roos evelt, New Jers ey” through January 24 and the online exhibit “Portrait of Place: Paintings, Drawings, and Prints Of New Jersey, 1761–1898.” Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. morven.org. Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, has the ongoing virtual exhibits “When Women Vote — The Old Barracks and the Anti-Suffrage Movement” and “Sampler Collection.” The museum is now open to the public. Advance tickets are required. barracks.org. Phillips’ Mill, 2619 River Road, New Hope, Pa., has “91 s t A nnual Jur ied A r t Show” online through November 1. The mill is currently closed to the public. phillipsmill.org. Pr inceton Universit y Art Museum has a virtual tour of “Life Magazine and the Power of Photography” along w it h many online events. The museum is currently closed to the public. artmuseum.princeton.edu.
