Access and Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion Exhibition

When: January 21st, 2020-March 13th, 2020

Where: 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ

https://www.monmouth.edu/mca/event/access-and-opportunity-diversity-inclusion/

Summary

Acts of injustice, bias, and disrespect, against groups and individuals, continue to play out across our nation. This juried exhibition will feature works that define what it means to be a good citizen in a global context, a person appreciative of all cultures and committed to fairness with respect and equality for all. By looking broadly at access and opportunity for all members of society regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, race, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation we can help everyone recognize, appreciate, and respect difference.

Description

 Artists include: Joan Appel, Brandin Barón, Amy Block, Janet Braun-Reinitz, Lindsay Brennan, Kelly Burke, Monica Camin, Bonnie Carlson Diana, Marina Carreira, Ashley Carroll, Jacob Clayton, Linda Rae Coughlin, Rosemary Fineberg, Sandra Frankel, Linda Friedman Schmidt, Zach Horn, Rusty Leffel, Jonathan Lessuck, Jacqueline Madara-Campbell, Rashna Madon, Rosemary Meza-DesPlas, Maria Morales, Andrea Phox, John Piccoli, Robert Selby, Alice Sims-Gunzenhauser, Sandy Taylor, Nettie Thomas, Hui Tian, Emily Tironi, Shoaib Wazir, David Weed, Guta Galli, and Aaron Wilder

NO FEAR | Return of the Dope Art Chicks

When: Saturday, October 19th-Sunday, October 20th, 2019

Where: Historic Manufacturer's Village 365 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ

Media: Watercolor inks on scraperboard ~ Size: 26x26" | Description: Painting of female and male figures and lace bordered by embryos within pearls. Summary

In 2016, Pink Dragon Artist Syndicate was invited to curate an exhibition with a few of our favorite "dope art chicks", as part of our East Orange Is the Newest Black Season 1 campaign. Our multigenerational show entitled Dope Art Chicks 18-82 was a smashing success with an estimated 700 total attendees! The MVA group still talks about it being their best year! With genuine enthusiasm, we have been invited to participate in the upcoming 2019 event. A beautiful 2000 square foot vacant studio with 15 feet high ceilings will be made available to stage our pop-up gallery.  As an added incentive, this year the cost of the studio rental will be generously sponsored by the property owner.

Description

Artsists include: Cathleen McCoy Bristol, Sharon Burnett, Carmen Bury, Simone Bailey Campbell, Trisha Chamberlain, Jane Dell, Kimmah Dennis, Ife East, Kathleen Heron, Gwendolyn Barrington Jackson, Ayana Kareem, Kilolo Kumanyika, Bailey Li, Beverley McCutcheon, Kyemah McEntyre, Kween Moore, Yvonne Onque, Luisa Pinzon, Irene Pomianowski, Alicia Pinnix Robinson, Jillian Rock, Tiffany Salas, Theda Sandiford, Armisey Smith, Linda Gartrell Street, Jahzara Street, Denise Toney, Nettie Forne Thomas, Kelly Vetter, Jalese Ayana Watkins, Adrienne Wheeler, Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Saniya Williamson, Heather Zusman, Zunyda, Style Haven Experience & Parka.

4th Annual heroin and Opioid Art Exhibition

When: May 16th, 2019 6-8 PM

Where: 2 gateway Center, Newark, NJ

https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/2019/02/05/open-calls-for-4th-annual-heroin-and-opioid-art-exhibition/

5.5 x 5.5"Summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas, along with The Partnership for Drug Free NJ, GCADA and the Ammon Foundation invite New Jersey Artists to submit their work to the 4th Annual Heroin and Opioid Art Exhibition/ Contest. The purpose of this exhibition is to highlight heroin and opioid abuse, addiction and recovery.   Each year we continue to be amazed by the tremendous amount of talented people that submit to this exhibition.  Cash prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Honorable Mention. The deadline to submit the art is April 15th, 2019.

Description

This year’s exhibit is going to take place on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at 6:00pm at Project Empty Spaces in the Gateway Center in Newark, NJ. The exhibit is then shown for two more days, May 17th and 18th. It then becomes a traveling exhibit, and copies of the art have been displayed at different towns and events throughout the year.

Update on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 10:54AM by Nette Forné Thomas

Artist Statement

This drawing was created with dry point engraving tools and adhered over the drawing. This was done to depict the female biological symbol in a lacelike repetitive pattern that surrounds the "window."

A broken piece of a facial sculpture was placed on the sill of the window box and is seen when viewed from the front. The drawing of a portion of the face of an outraged woman is contrasted with the broken childlike face. It reflects the anger and anguish reflected by the lives shattered through drug abuse.

The lacelike pattern of the female biological symbol around the window opening signifies the female essence that can remain unrealized because of a drug addiction. The window box when swiveled on the rotating base to the backside shows the woman looking out from a darkened framework left alone in the devastation resulting from the loss of the young life.

The tragedy of drug abuse is a tragedy for us all.

The Bridge

When: February 5th-28th, 2019

Where: The Gallery Space • 1670 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ

Summary

The City of Rahway presents February's Exhibit and Artist Reception: The Bridge; an Art Exhibit celebrating African American Art and Culture with special guest presentation by the Dunbar Repertory Company on Sunday February 10th from 2pm - 5pm. 

 Description

Artists include: Nettie Forne Thomas, Beverly McCutcheon, Jo-El Lopez, Kevin Damanie, Mansa Mussa, Ibou Ndoye, Danielle J. Scott, Raymond Horner Jr., and carol Black Lemon.

Artivism

When: April 10th-May 31st, 2018

Where: Monmouth Museum

https://www.monmouth.edu/mca/event/Artivism18/

Medium: graphite and incised acetate size: 32” W x 42” HSummary

As a universal language, the arts have always been an effective tool for addressing social issues. Artivism or “activist art” is a form of social protest that explores cultural and political concerns. However, it is much more than just an innovative tactic, Artivism involves an entire practice that attempts to inspire positive change in society. This juried exhibition features works of art that employ spectacle, symbolism and collective participation to fight for issues of social justice including racial discrimination, gender equality, fair labor practices, human rights and more.

Description

Artists include: Nettie Forne Thomas, Ellis Angel, Marilyn M. Baldi, Janet Boltax, Merry Brennan, Roberta C. Scott, Beverly Crilly, Patricia Dahlman, Michael Dal Cerro, Isabella DeAnglis, Dawn DiCicco, Mark Dornan, Anne Dushanko Dobek, Shekira Farrell, Sophie French, Jessenia Gaviria, Ghazel Ghazi, Emily Gilman Beezley, Indira Govindan, Sandra Gustafson, Stephen Harrison, Jesse Hill, Annie Hogan, Patricia Hutchinson, Julia Justo, Edward Kelley, Louise Krasniewicz, Rashna Madon, Stephen Marc, Alexandra Martin, Bonnie McKee Totora, Irmari Nacht, Chris Revelle, Andrew Ricci, Patrice Robinson, Stuart Robinson, Charles Andrew Seaton, Rosary Solimanto, William Stoehr, Colleen Sweeney Gahrmann, Sandy Taylor, John Taylor-Lehman, Brad Terhune, Hannah Ueno, Joseph Villa, Maryann Vitiello, Terrill Warrenburg, Judy Wukitsch, and Belgin Yucelen.

Update on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 01:03PM by Nette Forné Thomas