Ellarslie Open 42 Juror Sheryl Liebman Fisher, Associate Director of Gallery Henoch in New York City
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Ellarslie Open 42, the annual juried exhibition on view in Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, invites the public to gallery talks Sunday, August 3 and Saturday, August 16, 2025. Admission for each talk is: $15/general public; $10/Trenton Museum Society members; $5/all EO42 entrants. Admission includes Continental breakfast fare.
Sunday, August 3 @ 10:00am; Juror’s Talk: Join Ellarslie Open 42 Juror Sheryl Liebman Fisher, Associate Director of Gallery Henoch, and the show’s installation captains Janis Purcell and Carol Hill for a collaborative conversation. The speakers will discuss the progression of Ellarslie 42 from 500 diverse, multi-genre entries ... to Sheryl's emerging vision of the show as she engaged in her selection process ... to the layout and installation that converted that vision into a live exhibition of 124 pieces.
Saturday, August 16 @10:00am; Artists’ Walk & Talk: Hear from several artists with work showcased in Ellarslie Open 42 as they lead attendees through the museum’s galleries in a free-flowing discussion of their work, inspirations, process, and more.
Jay Jackson and His Coat of Comics, by Lee Johnson of Trenton, NJ, won the Digital Art Award for Ellarslie Open 42. Lee Johnson is among the show’s artists who will be on hand for the Artists’ Walk & Talk
Details and reservations for each talk can be found at ellarslie.org/eo42-talks.
Highlighting contemporary works by established and newer artists alike, the annual Ellarslie Open has developed into the area’s premier annual juried exhibition since its launch in 1982.
Ellarslie Open 42 Juror Sheryl Liebman Fisher discovered her passion for contemporary art while earning a degree in Art History and Business at New York University. With over 20 years of experience in the gallery world, both in New York City and London, she is currently an Associate Director at Gallery Henoch in Manhattan. Sheryl also holds a certificate in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts from NYU and the Appraisers Association of America. Her extensive gallery background has positioned her as a key bridge between artists and collectors. She thrives on discovering new talents and trends in the art world, and is dedicated to supporting innovative voices and bringing exciting artwork to the forefront of contemporary art.
The Trenton City Museum is housed in Ellarslie Mansion, an 1848 Italianate Villa designed by John Notman. It is in the heart of Trenton’s historic Cadwalader Park, designed by the legendary Frederick Law Olmsted. The building is owned by the City of Trenton and operated by the nonprofit Trenton Museum Society, founded in 1973.
The museum explores and celebrates Trenton’s history and culture, showcases contemporary art, artists, and performers, and offers community events, talks, and workshops for all ages throughout the year. The museum and its gift shop are open Thursdays through Saturdays from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. There is no admission fee to view the museum’s art and history offerings, but donations are welcomed.
