Lectures, courses, and opportunities to submit work for exhibits or participate in arts-related events will be posted here. Grant opportunities for Middlesex County, New Jersey, and the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation will appear here.
CALL FOR ARTISTS • EAST BRUNSWICK JURIED ART FAIR
Painting, photography, sculpture, graphics, drawings, pastels, mixed media, fine craft. Deadline for applications, May 13. $5 juror fee, $60 entry fee for 10×10 space. Show prospectus, www.eastbrunswick.org (click on Fine Arts Festival under Upcoming Events).
WORKSHOPS & LIFE DRAWING • ARTWORKS
May 7 & 14, 10-1pm, Watercolor Anarchy, $50 per two week session; May 14, Life Drawing, $25 (registration required); Book-binding workshop, July 23 & 24, $75; 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 visual arts, performing & literary arts, textiles, ceramics, sculpture and jewelry offered on ongoing basis; artscouncilofprinceton.org.
PLEIN AIR GROUP • JERRY’S ARTARAMA
For info on plein air outings, sign up for newsletter at www.lawrenceville-jerrys.com. Jerry’s Artarama, 2901 US 1, Lawrenceville.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS • ARTWORKS TRENTON
Artworks Trenton is looking for instructors to teach unique adult education workshops on Saturdays in 2016. If you have an interesting take on a traditional process or work with your chosen media in a way that pushes the envelope, please contact us. Workshops will be held at Artworks, Trenton’s downtown art center. Artworks’ 40-foot-high sky-lit gallery, classrooms and studios inspire all who enter and showcase the successful adaptive reuse of an urban/industrial space. To inform us of your workshop idea, email education@artworkstrenton.org
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.
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