(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Studio Montclair presents The 25th Annual Open Juried Exhibition, “Viewpoints 2022” - one of their largest and most distinguished exhibits. It will run from April 23 to May 27 at Studio Montclair Gallery. The show–featuring 50 works selected from more than 700 that were submitted--is comprised of a broad variety of media including painting, sculpture, mixed media, ceramics, works on paper, photographs, prints, and more.

Says curator Roger Tucker, “I believe that art is transformative. What’s exciting is how the visual and theoretical direction of today’s artists, and their evolving art practice, are informed by their nationality/ethnicity, the Internet, technology, rapidly evolving global political changes, the environment, and revised perceptions of gender. This global perspective delivers a wide range of unique and compelling artworks that make my ongoing involvement in art and art education a life’s mission.”

Participating artists include Allan Gorman, Amy Whitman, Amy Joyce Winkler, Ann Vollum, Barbara Martin, Barbara Shulman, Barbara Wallace, Charles Mulford, Chet Cheesman, Dara Tesse, Darrell Bowles, Elaine Denton, Gail Postal, Garry Grant, Gerald Hushlak, Jack Quinn, Jacqueline Hernandez, Jamie Greenfield, Jean-Paul Picard, Jelisa Peterson, Joan Diamond, Jon Gabry, Kirby Fredendall, Lindy Blanchard, Lisa G. Westheimer, Louise Noel, Lynne Buschman, Marybeth Rothman, Meridith Mcneal, Michael Scherfen, Michelle Floyd, Monique Sarfity, Pamela Moore, Pamela Zave, Patricia Hutchinson, Patricia Patzi, Robin Keller, Rodriguez Calero, Roxy Rubell, Ruth Frazier, Ruth Bauer Neustadter, Ry An, Sarah Van Vliet, Susan Adler, Tom Muscatello, Violet Maimbourg, Wil Swink, William Phipps

About the Curator: Roger C. Tucker III is the founder and director of Tucker Contemporary Art (TCA). TCA works with collectors and institutions interested in acquiring, exhibiting, and promoting the work of emerging contemporary artists. Leveraging extensive experience in fine art, marketing, and education, Roger advances the careers of African American and other underrepresented artists—academically trained or outside the mainstream. 

Roger serves as Board Chair of GlassRoots, a glass arts and education nonprofit in Newark, NJ. He is a graduate of the Arts High School (Newark, NJ), The Cooper Union, BFA (New York, NY), Pratt Institute, MS (New York, NY, and New York University, SPS (New York, NY).

The opening reception and announcement of cash awards will take place on Saturday, April 23 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

Studio Montclair Gallery is located at 127 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, New Jersey. It is an inclusive, nationwide non-profit organization of exhibiting, professional, and emerging artists and others interested in the visual arts. The mission of the organization is to promote culture, education, equality, and tolerance through art. Studio Montclair is committed to diversity at every level. Founded in 1997, the organization includes almost  500 members. Visit Studio Montclair’s downtown gallery or virtual exhibit website (studiomontclair.online) to view and purchase contemporary art. Find out more about classes at SMI’s Art Academy at www.studiomontclair.org/education.   

IMAGES: (from top to bottom) Jelisa Peterson, "Super Shades " - Archival Pigment Print; Darrell Bowles, "Robins Nest" - Oil, acrylic, black walnut, on reclaimed wood; Lindy Blanchard, "'Yearbook'" - Oil paint on canvas in wood frame; Wil Swink, "Brave New World" - Acrylic, woodcarving(hollow relief), stain, gold leaf, Art Deco gift paper, marker on wood panel; Dara Tesse, "Sakura Bride" - Terracotta with Majolica Glaze