Art by Francisco Silva
(WATCHUNG, NJ) -- Watchung Arts Center & Pro Arts Jersey City present a new exhibit, "Then and Now" from April 11 to May 20, 2023 at the Watchung Arts Center. The exhibit is curated by PE Pinkman.
All Pro Arts members were invited to submit work to the upcoming exhibit. Curated by PE Pinkman, this exhibit presents work highlighting the evolution of the artists’ style, technique, and creative vision. Artists submitted pieces showcasing their growth and how their work has changed over time. Whether having a long career or just starting out, this exhibit presents the progress and development of their artistic journey.
Throughout his more than 45-year history as a contemporary artist, Mr. Pinkman has created a substantial oeuvre. His work has been shown in Lourve, Paris; World Trade Center, New York; Drawing Rooms, Jersey City; Monmouth Museum, Lindcroft; and the Watchung Arts Center, Watchung among others. His early connections with non-profit art communities established a lasting commitment to helping other artists. As a curator, he has been responsible for hundreds of exhibits of new and underrepresented artists. He is currently the Executive Director of the Watchung Arts Center.
Art by Brian McCormack
Participating artists include: Alpana Mittal (Tejaswini), Ann Vollum, Beatrice M. Mady, Bigbongo (Adrian Menichelli), Brad Terhune, Brian Hallas, Brian McCormack, Dorie Dahlberg, Francesca Azzara, Francisco Silva, Jean-Paul Picard, Jim Fischer, Joan Sonnenfeld, Josephine Barreiro, J. Steven Patton, Laura Lou Levy, Linda Streicher, Loura van der Meule, Maria Estrela, Nanette Reynolds Beachner, Robert Kosinski, Santiago Cohen, and Stella Chang.
The Watchung Arts Center is located at 18 Stirling Road in Watchung, New Jersey.Gallery Hours: Tuesdays, Thursday, & Saturdays from 11:00am - 1:00pm.
There will be an Opening Reception on April 23 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Art by Laura Lou Levy
The Watchung Arts Center (WAC) thrives in historic Watchung in Somerset County, NJ. The nonprofit, volunteer-run Center excels in cultivating an eclectic mix of professional and emerging artists in the performing and visual arts. Quality works in fine arts, exciting music, and comedy events are presented to enthusiastic audiences.
Pro Arts Jersey City is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) professional visual arts membership organization dedicated to supporting and promoting artists and their work. Please visit our website at www.proartsjerseycity.org for more information. Our programming is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of the State, a partner agency for the National Endowment for the Arts and by Funds from the National Endowment for the arts, administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Thomas A. DeGise, County Executive, and the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Other support includes funding from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund, and the funding from the National Endowment for the Arts administered through the Jersey City Arts Council.
