CALL FOR ARTISTS • NEW JERSEY’S MANY CULTURES
Deadline September 5. All media. No entry fee. Exhibit October 10, 2014 to January 12, 2015 at The Gallery, South Brunswick Municipal Building. Applications at www.sbarts.org, the South Brunswick Library, Senior Center and Municipal Building. Questions: www.southbrunswickgallery@gmail.com
CALL FOR ARTISTS • HIGHLAND PARK SEPTEMBER 21
Register for Arts in the Park, Highland Park’s 10th annual street festival, juried art show, and arts and crafts sale in downtown Highland Park. September 21, 11:30am—4:30pm. Registration fee of $40 must be received by Sept. 6. Information and link to registration at www.mainstreethp.org.
AUDITIONS • KELSEY THREATRE MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical, presented by M&M Stage Productions, directed by Mike Steele. Audition dates: Saturday, Sept. 13 & Sunday, Sept. 14 (1:00-5:00). To schedule audition time visit: auditions@mandmstage.com. More info at www.kelseyatmccc.org/auditions.shtml.
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. Sign up to receive audition notification via email – kronos.mccc.edu/mailman/listinfo/kelsey-auditions
PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS • ARTWORKS
September 27, 10am-4pm, Silkscreen Printing, $100 includes materials; October 4, 11am-3pm, Introduction to Monotype, $95 includes materials; October 11, 11:30am – 4:30pm, Introductory Drypoint Intaglio Printmaking, $100 includes materials; October 18, 11am-3pm, Introduction to Collagraph Relief Printing, $100 includes materials; November 1, 11am-4pm, Introduction to Relief Printmaking, $100 includes materials; register online. Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. 609-394-9436, www.artworkstrenton.org
ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS • ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON
Open Drawing every Monday night, 7-10pm, live model, no registration required, no instruction, bring own materials, $12/$10 members at door; wide variety of workshops and classes in drama, writing, drawing, painting, clay and photography offered on ongoing basis, see classes.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS • WEST WINDSOR ARTS COUNCIL
Workshops: Sept. 5,6 & 7, Encaustics, $650; Sept. 24, 10am-4pm, Felt-making for the New Century, $55 + $30 materials; Oct. 1, 10am—2pm, Cobweb Felt, $55 + $30 materials; Oct. 12, 10am—4pm, Weave your own cloth on a 4-shaft loom, $105 includes materials; Nov. 7, 10am—1pm, Simple Soldered Pendant, $45 + $35 materials; Dec. 7, 10am—4pm, Felt-making for the New Center, $85 + $30 materials. Fall classes starting in mixed media, oils, watercolor, drawing, sculpture, poetry and dance. www.westwindsorarts.org, 609.716.1931.
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.)
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
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.