Summer Issue July-Sept 2004


New WMAA Gallery Opens!

The grand opening of the WMAA Gallery, located at 1443 Union Valley Road, is slated for Saturday, July 10 with an exhibit of "Small Works" by members. Doors will open at 10:00 a.m., with a Gala Opening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

WMAA was fortunate to locate this affordable rental space on Union Valley Road. It's quaint, and parking is plentiful. Proceeds from a Silent Auction on April 30th at the Pine Cliff Lake Clubhouse were one of the many sources of funds used to install a new ceramic tile floor, a security system, and to purchase insurance.

The gallery has two rooms: The main room will feature rotating monthly shows, with an Artist's Reception to be held on the second Saturday of each month. The second room will be reserved for WMAA members to exhibit and sell their work. The gallery will be run by members. Gallery hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Noon to 4:00 p.m.

What a Bargain!

Remember this ... your WMAA membership card is good for discounts at the following locations:

  • Gull Cottage Gallery on Rte. 23 in Newfoundland offers commercial rate discounts to WMAA members.
  • Jerry's Artist Outlet is offering a 10% discount to members. They are located in the Essex Green Shopping Center, just off of Route 280 in West Orange.
  • 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.
  • Steve's Art of Framing at 721 State Route 23 South in Pompton Plains offers a 10% discount to members.

The WMAA Needs YOU!

The success and vitality of the WMAA depends very much on the active participation of our members. Our goal is to bring artists and art enthusiasts together to share ideas, facilitate opportunities for exhibition, and to foster education and community in the inspirational setting of the Highlands. There are many ways to become involved...

  • Volunteer for a committee. Contact the office at (973) 728-8812 and sign up for one of our many committees - we can always use an extra hand!
  • Bring a friend to a meeting. Spread the word to your friends, colleagues, neighbors and acquaintances. We welcome everyone who loves art. Bring someone with you to a meeting! Meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month. Cancellations will be posted on the web site at www.wmartists.org.
  • Attend other members shows. This is fun, and also shows the kind of support that an arts organization can rally. Bring along some friends and meet the artists.
  • Organize an outing. Some of the more interesting past activities have been organized informally by members. For example, you might want to send a message to the discussion list asking other members to join you on your next trip to draw a local landmark. Or invite members to visit a gallery opening with you.

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

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"A painting requires a little mystery, some vagueness, some fantasy. When you always make your meaning perfectly plain you end up boring people." -Edgar Degas

Upcoming Events and Shows

Raffle / Traveling Exhibit

For the Gallery's Grand Opening on July 10th we are featuring a Traveling Exhibit / Fundraiser traveling about the town. Interested parties can purchase raffle tickets on the painting of their choice displayed. Winners will be announced at the Grand Opening. Any party interested in purchasing tickets please call 973-728-7299. To view the participating paintings http://www.wmartists.org/fundraising/raffle-display.html

Other Shows/Exhibits:

  • Lin Warren's work is at Zana D Fine Italian Restaurant at 22B Railroad Avenue in Warwick, NY. Tel: 845-986-1801
  • June 1-30—Kinnelon Library Gallery, Kinnelon. 3D artwork only.
  • June 24 to July 31 - Barbara Van Der Sluys paintings at Long Pond Ironworks, Greenwood Lake Turnpike
  • July 1-31—Kinnelon Library Gallery, Kinnelon. 2D artwork. Height limitations on 3D artwork.

Recent Events and Shows

Second Annual Father's Day Weekend Art Show
This Father's Day weekend, June 19-20 was a truly family-oriented cultural event. Artists displayed their work outside the Town Hall on Union Valley Road.

Barbara Van Der Sluys Shows at Long Pond
On Thursday, June 24, Barbara Van Der Sluys presented her work and talked about local history at the Long Pond Ironworks on Greenwood Lake Turnpike in West Milford. Seven of Barbara's oil paintings will be on display from June 24 to July 31. Each painting tells a story, depicting nostalgic views of the way the area looked before it was flooded for the reservoir. A native of West Milford, Barbara grew up in a house whose foundation is now completely under water. Long Pond Ironworks is open on weekends from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks meet the second Thursday of each month. More information can be found at http://www.longpondironworks.org/.

Huge Turnout for Barn Gallery Exhibit
Thirty members exhibited 173 pieces of work in the 2D and 3D art exhibit at The Barn Gallery, located on the property of Ringwood Manor State Park. The exhibit opened on May 19 and ran until June 2. The Artist's Reception, held on May 23, was well received and artists Beth Gargano and Jennifer Hahn sold their work. For additional information about RMAA, visit www.rmaarts.org

WM Artists Win Award
Lynda Edwards and Theresa Quirk were chosen as 2nd and 3rd place winners, consecutively, at the recent Wayne Paint-Out. Their paintings were scenes of the Van Ripen House, a historical landmark in Wayne.

Gary Heise Exhibition in Pleasantville
Member Gary Heise exhibitied his sumi-e-inspired paintings in a group show at the Pleasantville, NY library. The show ran until June 3. Show Invitation (pdf format)

Special Thanks

The Light Within, at 1449 Union Valley Rd, generously donated seed money to help WMAA with gallery opening expenses. We truly appreciate this support.

Many thanks to the Ringwood Manor Association of Arts (RMAA) and especially the efforts of Christine Hartman Sherry, the RMAA President. And, of course, thanks to the many WMAA members that volunteered their precious time and hard work.

A very special thanks to Carolyn Kirk of Wachovia Bank for allowing the traveling exhibit to be displayed at the bank.

Thanks to all the members who gracioulsy donated paintings for the Traveling Exhibit and sold raffle tickets.