Cranbury Township

VOLUME 19
SUMMER, 2005
ISSUE 2

CRANBURY ARTS COUNCIL

Within the next couple of months, the Cranbury Arts Council will assume artistic responsibility for the Gourgaud Gallery (pronounced Gor Go), located in the Cranbury Town Hall, through an administrative lease with the Township. The Arts Review Committee (ARC), which has overseen the operation of the Gallery since it’s rededication in 2001, will reorganize under the Arts Council and continue its efforts to provide Cranbury with a Center for the Arts. New monthly exhibits will continue to open with an Artist’s Reception, in the Gallery, every First Friday. The First Friday Artist’s Receptions are generally from 6PM to 8PM (individual artists may hold their receptions until 9PM); the Artist’s Receptions are free and open to the general public.

In addition to exhibiting two and three dimensional art, there are plans for the Gourgaud Gallery to feature as many art forms as possible or practical, including a small concert series, demonstrations of artistic technique, lectures, and classes. While the exhibit schedule will continue on a monthly basis, these additional events should begin in the Fall; please consult the Cranbury Press for appropriate time schedules.

Anyone wishing to exhibit in the Gourgaud Gallery may obtain an application in the Gallery or via e-mail at arcchair@cranbury.org

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The exhibit schedule for the next few months is as follows:

  • July – Multiple Visual Art Forms, including an Original Film, by Jennifer Mengadoth
  • August – To Be Announced
  • September – To Be Announced
  • October – "A Walking Tour of Cranbury" – Cranbury Scenes by Various Artists
  • November – "Craft As Art" , featuring Susan Freeman’s "Kitchen Goddesses" and other Craft Arts, together with Jeanne Bracy, "Art in Mosaics"
  • December – "Cranbury Gardens III" – Works from Art in the Park

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The Gourgaud Gallery is open Monday – Friday from 9AM to 4PM, and on Sunday from Noon to 3PM; First Friday evenings from 6PM to 8PM; Open Saturday by appointment, only.

ARC is seeking community minded individuals who would be interested in helping the Gallery though a "Friends of the Gourgaud Gallery"-type organization, which, as part of the Arts Council, would work specifically toward the betterment of the Gallery. The purpose of the Friends of the Gourgaud Gallery is to help support the Gallery by assisting in obtaining viable artists, in all mediums, to show their works in the Gallery, and by fundraising, through which, necessary equipment, accoutrement, and supplies may be purchased for use by the Gallery. Interested individuals may contact Bob Virgadamo, the ARC Chairperson, by phone at 395-7050, or via e-mail at arcchair@cranbury.org.

The Gallery will be open on Cranbury Day; and, in association with the Historical Society’s Historic House Tour, will also be open on Saturday, October 1, 2005, featuring "A Walking Tour of Cranbury".

CALL FOR ENTRIES

ARC is seeking Cranbury-related artwork for the October exhibit in the Gourgaud Gallery. Works may be in any 2- or 3-dimensional medium; applications for art submissions may be obtained at arcchair@cranbury.org. ARC will accept up to two entries from each applicant. All works will be chosen through jury selection. All applications must be received by ARC no later than September 1, 2005.

Cranbury Business & Professional Association

Cranbury Day September 10, 2005 9am-4pm

Mark your calendars! Cranbury Day is the annual outdoor festival in the downtown village sponsored by the Cranbury Business & Professional Association. Local businesses and stores, street vendors, and service organizations will all have items on display and for sale. There will be food, entertainment, activities for adults and children, prizes, contests, and an opportunity to meet your friends and neighbors.

Community groups wishing to participate, and anyone needing information, please contact: Nicole LaFleur-Amadeo at 732.249.1254 x.16 or namadeo@arballet.org.

 

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