July 2014 • Opportunities

CALL FOR ARTISTS •  #imagineTrenton, DEADLINE JULY 31
Trenton must show what it wants to be in 2042, not just tell. A vision for Trenton must include images whether they be paintings, drawings, photographs, or movies. Apply and submit image on-line by July 31 at trenton250.org. A panel from the Office of House and Economic Development and the Master Plan Steering Committee will judge the works.

CALL FOR NEW JERSEY PHOTOGRAPHERS • DEADLINE JULY 9
Celebrating New Jersey’s 350th anniversary, Elements, an exhibition at Duke Farms, Hillborough, will run August 1 to September 8. Photographers must be residents of New Jersey, 18 or older; theme is Nature and/or Wildlife take in the State of New Jersey; judged by panel of 4, entry fee $25, selected photographers will be asked to pay a printing fee of $50 to cover the cost of the over-sized satin print. For further information visitwww.nj350elements.org.

SUMMER CAMPS • SOUTH BRUNSWICK
Enrichment, adventure, travel, music, sports. Get brochure at http://www.sbschools.org/community_ed/enrichment_camp.php

ART WORKSHOPS & CLASSES • PRINCETON
July-August: workshops and classes. Arts Council of Princeton, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609.924.8777, information and registration at classes.artscouncilofprinceton.org.

SUMMER ART CAMPS • PRINCETON
Through 8/29 – Summer Camp programs for ages 5-16. Before and after camp programs also available. Tuition varies. classes.artscouncilofprinceton.org.

SUMMER ART CAMPS • WEST WINDSOR
July 7—August 29
; extended day and lunch options; discount for members. Tuition varies. www.westwindsorarts.org.

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.

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.)

COMMUNITY ED TEACHING • MONROE
Instructor positions available for the Monroe Township Community Education Fall 2014 Program. Seeking candidates with experienced artistic skills, talents, and passion willing to share through lecture, demonstration, or hands-on workshops.  Fall classes run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from September 23, 2014 through December 11, 2014, excluding September 25, November 6, 11, and 27, and December 2 and 4, 2014. Letters of interest are always accepted due to anticipated vacancies and new course offerings.  However, to ensure full consideration for the Fall Program, communication should be received by July 11, 2014.  Interested? Ave a course idea? Email wendy.cerbie@monroe.k12.nj.us and request that a course proposal form be emailed back to you.

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; Utrecht Art Supplies, free shipping on orders $150+, 6 Corporate Drive (off Cranbury Road), Cranbury, 800.223.9132, 609.409.8001 x163, http://www.utrecht.com.

 

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