CALL FOR ARTISTS • GARDEN STATE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
46th annual juried show, “Nature’s Beauty,” open to all NJ, NY, PA and DE residents 18 and over, and all members of the GSWS. Application deadline July 20, show runs August 11 to September 25, 2015 at D&R Greenway Land Trust Education Center, Princeton. $5000 in cash and prizes. www.gsws.com.
CALL FOR ARTISTS • SOUTH BRUNSWICK GALLERY
The South Brunswick Arts Commission invites area artists in all media and fine crafts to participate in the next juried show “Classic Subjects: Flora & Fauna.” Deadline for application, September 1. Application available online at www.sbarts.org and in print at the South Brunswick Library, Senior Center and Municipal Building. Exhibition runs October 5 to December 31 at The Gallery in the South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction.
CALL FOR ARTISTS • WEST WINDSOR ARTS COUNCIL
“Photo-Transformations” is open to all artists who use photographs that have been transformed in some way. The finished artwork may include original photos that have been hand-painted, collaged, overlaid with other media, or otherwise transformed. Artist must also submit original untouched inspiration photo as well. Deadline August 28, show runs September 14 to November 7. See submission guidelines at westwindsorarts.org/wwac-photo-transformation-exhibit-prospectus.html.
WORKSHOP & LIFE DRAWING • ARTWORKS
Monoprint Fusion Workshop, August 15, 12-3pm, $65 includes materials fee; July 11 noon to 3pm, Life Drawing, $20 (registration required), future dates 8/8, 9/19, 10/17, 11/7, 12/12; Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609.394.9436 www.artworkstrenton.org.
ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS • ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON
Wide variety of workshops and classes in drama, writing, drawing, painting, clay and photography offered on ongoing basis; summer art camps for kids; see artscouncilofprinceton.org/classes-camps/.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES • WEST WINDSOR ARTS CENTER
Adult summer classes in visual arts, performing arts and writing, or for full day or half day summer art camps for kids; www.westwindsorartscenter.org/workshops-and-classes.html; for information call 609.716.1931 or email info@westwindsorarts.org.
CLASSES & PLEIN AIR GROUP • JERRY’S ARTARAMA
Classes in drawing and painting, monthly live model figure drawing, www.lawrenceville-jerrys.com/workshops; for info on plein air outings, sign up for newsletter. Jerry’s Artarama, 2901 US 1, Lawrenceville.
ARTISTS GROUP • PLAINSBORO
The Plainsboro Public Library hosts a monthly meeting for artists to share their work and ideas, seek advice from other talented eyes, and connect with artists in our communities. Bring your work-in-progress or your finished piece and join in a friendly critique. Exchange ideas. Participate in a mini-workshop or see an art demonstration. All artists, levels, and mediums welcome. Adults only. Time and place: The first Monday of the month at 6:30pm in the Science Center. (September meeting is the 2nd Monday due to Labor Day.
KINGSTON WOMEN’S CHORUS
A non-auditioned community chorus that meets weekly on Sunday nights from 7—9PM to explore a wide variety of music. We have fun while learning vocal technique and music to perform at concerts and other community events. For information contact director Heather Robbins, hrobbins2@gmail.com, 609.851.9244
JERSEY HARMONY CHORUS
Women who love to sing are invited to visit the chorus any Monday evening at 7:15pm. Griggstown Reformed Church, 1065 Canal Road in Princeton. For information call Carole at 732.236.6803, mail jerseyharmonychorus@hotmail.com or visit www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony.
AUDITIONS AT KELSEY THEATRE.
Anyone can audition; you do not have to be a student at MCCC. Auditions will be held on the Mercer County Community College Campus unless otherwise stated. Check the Kelsey Theatre for room location signs. All performances will be held at Kelsey Theatre, located on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550 unless otherwise stated. More info at www.kelseyatmccc.org/auditions.shtml
ARTIST RESIDENCY • MEXICO
360 XOCHI QUETZAL is a free artist residency located in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. International writers, playwrights, visual artists, fiber artists, filmmakers, photographers, new media artists, dancers and musicians are all welcome to apply for a 1-month residency. There is also a personal residency program for artists who need longer periods of creative time (1 – 4 months). Write: 360xochiquetzal@gmail.com for more info. Applications are due September 28, 2014 through CAFÉ www.callforentry.org for the upcoming Winter residency (12/15/14 – 1/15/15). For more information: http://www.deborahkruger.com/1/art-residency.html
ARTIST RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITIES
For current and future opportunities for artist residencies all over the country see artistcommunities.org/residencies
UNCOMMON NJ HISTORY • FREE MONTHLY WEBCAST
Available on iTunes, 26 webcasts on the bizarre, rare and unknown of NJ, including events, people and places. At the beginning of every month go back in time to learn new and interesting facts at http://co.middlesex.nj.us. Sponsored by Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Contact us with feedback, rare and unknown history, 732.545.4489 or culturalandheritage@co.middlesex.nj.us.
NJ ART SUPPLY RESOURCES
Jerry’s Artarama, Route 1 Plaza, 2901 US Highway 1 (Route 1 South), Lawrenceville (south of 95/295 interchange), 609.530.8972, www.princeton.jerrysartaramastores.com.