West Milford Township
Tourism Committee

The WMAA is represented on the newly formed WM Township Tourism Committee, by directors Lin Warren and DeBorah Goletz. The object of the committee is to promote tourism in West Milford. We hope to bring art appreciation to the top of the list of West Milford township resources.

Lin also attended a seminar entitled “Economic Development Tools & Techniques”, sponsored by the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders. She found that the seminar helped her to understand many ways that West Milford could develop with the help of our organization. Our advertising, and the classes that we offer, bring people to the township, who then use other businesses.

The WMAA can be an important contributor to the economic development of this township. The more people we can inspire through the arts, the more of a cultural contribution we can make.

NJ Botanical Garden–
Dinner and Auction

WMAA members showed their generosity by donating art work for auction by the NJ Botanical Gardens. At a dinner held on March 27th, the pieces were sold to the highest bidder, bringing in funds greatly needed by the state botanical gardens in Ringwood. This also brought goodwill for the WMAA, as we hope to work with Skylands Manor to show our work in the future.

The auction was a huge success, with many bidders vying for the same pieces of art work. Work was donated by Stan Sisson, Larry Turnow, DeBorah Goletz, Debra Bergerson-Heinks, Jill Dunlop, Letty Annis, and Vince Heuring.

What a Bargain!

A WMAA membership card is more than just a pretty logo—at these stores it will net you a discount on your purchases:

In addition to being a generous sponsor, Gull Cottage Gallery on Rte. 23 in Newfoundland offers commercial rate discounts to WMAA members.

Kubert’s Art & Graphic Supply, at 37 Myrtle Ave in Dover offers a 15% discount with your WMAA membership card.

Pearl Paint offers a 10% discount at all stores nationwide. Pearl has local retail stores on Route 17 in Paramus and Route 1 in Woodbridge New Jersey.

Jerry’s Artist Outlet is also offering a 10% discount to members. They are located in the Essex Green Shopping Center, just off of Route 280 in West Orange.

The WMAA thanks these vendors for their assistance!

Supporting Each Other

Let's all try to attend other members’ shows and receptions—not only is it a nice thing to do socially, but it shows the kind of support that an arts organization can rally. Bring along some friends and meet the artists. Now that the weather is getting nicer, take the opportunity to get out of the house, relax and enjoy some inspiring art work.

NJ Transit chooses WMAA artist

DeBorah Goletz, has been chosen to design the flooring and create a ceramic mural for NJ Transit for the new station overpass in Ramsey, NJ. It is scheduled for completion this spring. She is currently working with a partner on another public art project for a train station in South Amboy, NJ, which is scheduled for completion this summer.

DeBorah teaches pottery at For Love of Mud on Macopin Road, (973) 728-4889.

WM Artist wins award

Letty Annis was the first place Merit Award winner in the non-professional class of the Morris County Art Association Winter Member Show. On March 7, Letty received the award for her acrylic painting "Green Pond Botanicals" at a reception held in their Boonton Gallery. Over 50 paintings competed. Three winners were selected from each of two categories, professional and non-professional.

Letty is a 2002 graduate of Montclair State University with a BA degree in art. Since then she has attended watercolor workshops at Peter's Valley, Montclair Art Museum, Morris Hills Adult School and Joe Kubert Art School. She home schools her two teen grandsons in art.

Ringwood Art Exhibition brings
honors for WMAA member

On March 12, 13, & 14th Lynda and Kristina Edwards participated in the Fifth annual Photo & Art Exhibition at St. Catherine of Bologna in Ringwood.

Kristina, age 9, entered the student exhibit with her painting of "Dancers". Lynda entered a portrait of "Ryan & Nikole Lisa", which took first place for oil on canvas. Her painting of "Eye of the Beholder" took an honorable mention in the same category.

The WMAA Needs YOU!

As always, the WMAA is looking for:

New members—Do you have friends, colleagues, neighbors or acquaintances who have a love of art and would be interested in joining our organization? Bring them along to a meeting!

Students—The WMAA offers a number of classes – check out the web site and sign up. And bring a friend!

Volunteers for our various committees—Please contact the office at (973) 728-8812 if you are interested in donating some of your time and creativity to one of our committees—we can always use an extra hand!

Brigadoon

West Milford High School student and WMAA member Jordana Ferraro worked on scenery design with the stage crew of Brigadoon, performed last month.

Brigadoon, a popular musical by Lerner and Loewe, originally opened on Broadway in 1947. It was later made into a movie starring Gene Kelly.

The theatre gives artists a unique medium in which to express themselves, and scenic design aids both the actors and the audience in accepting the play as reality. Thanks to Jordana for sharing her artistic input with the West Milford public!