Serena Bocchino exhibition opens April 10 and runs through May 26th

The public is invited to the opening reception of "Serena Bocchino: Paintings from the iPOP series" on Sunday, April 10th. The artist will be signing copies of her children's books.

iPOP is the term used by Bocchino to describe her recent body of mixed media work which includes paintings, “photo-paintings,” painted figures and drawings. Using bright enamel and her unique “pouring technique,” Bocchino creates a true wonderland in this installation. Surrounding her vivid and lyrical paintings is a garden with ordinary lawn ornaments such as bunnies, squirrels and flamingos which she transforms into iconographic pop elements. The result is vital and dynamic; a colorful and surprising environment which combines high art with popular culture.

Bocchino is also a children’s book author and illustrator. Who Am I? The Story of the Artist, is her most recent book and will be on display and for sale for the duration of the exhibition. At the opening reception Bocchino will be available to sign copies of her book and limited edition giclee prints of the illustrations that combine watercolor illustration with her abstract paintings will also be on display.

Visit our website for more information or call us at (908)234-2345!

An Evening of Hot Jazz is coming up on Friday, March 25th

The Center for Contemporary Art will present “An Evening of Red Hot Jazz” on Friday, March 25th from 7:30 – 10 p.m. The event features live performances by the Rio Clemente Quartet and the Vincent Troyani Trio. Guests will enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, a display of original jazz-themed artworks, caricaturist, silent auction, door prizes and more.

Morristown native Rio Clemente is an acclaimed master pianist, composer, educator and recording artist who has performed at the Newport Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, Birdland and Lincoln Center among other venues. His music combines a strong classical background with a rich knowledge of jazz history, making him one of the most expressive and versatile pianists today.

Vincent Troyani played first alto sax in Chico Mendoxa’s Latin Jazz Ensemble and has since performed with numerous jazz and rock groups. Troyani graduated from William Patterson University where he majored in Sound Engineering Arts and Saxophone Performance. He is the owner of Dungeon Studios recording studio and is active in live performance, recording/producing and teaching.

Tickets for “An Evening of Hot Jazz” begin at $50 per person. All proceeds benefit education and exhibition programs at The Center for Contemporary Art. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Ellen Rannells at (908)234-2345 or erannells@ccabedminster.org

New Executive Director

On Feb. 22 the Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) in Bedminster will welcome Elie Porter Trubert as its new executive director.
Trubert brings more than 12 years of nonprofit arts experience to CCA, having held positions at the Hunterdon Art Museum, the Arts Council of the Morris Area and the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey where she was the director of development and communications for three years. She is an experienced manager, fund-raiser and development professional, and most recently was employed as a development consultant with Partnership in Philanthropy. She is also an artist, and lives with her family in rural Hunterdon County.
“I am a strong believer in the value of the arts and their impact on so many areas including the education, health and wellness, community-building, economic development and overall quality of life," said Trubert. "I am honored and excited to join an organization that is reinventing itself and is poised for tremendous growth, and I look forward to working with the CCA Board, staff, members and the local community.”
Founded in 1970, CCA until recently was known as the Somerset Art Association. The organization’s new identity was announced last October when the art center marked its 40th anniversary, recognizing past accomplishments and looking toward the future. CCA is a vital regional art center with a vibrant studio art school, extensive exhibition program and important community outreach component.
For more information, visit ccabedminster.org or contact Trubert at (908) 234-2345 or etrubert@ccabedminster.org.

40th anniversary celebration

The Somerset Art Association in Bedminster invites you to join us for an evening of iconic pop art time-travel back to the silvery surrounds of The Factory, Andy Warhol and his Superstars, the Velvet Underground and the infamous red couch.

Come as cool as you are on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. to support the art center and its educational visual arts programming on our 40th anniversary and our transition toward a bright future as the Center for Contemporary Art (CCA). Tickets are $75 each and available at www.thecenterforcontemporaryart.org/ls_index.php.

Enjoy your 15 minutes of fame with live jams from Strange Brew, fine foods and the hippest live deejay playing the tunes from the groovy Sixties clique of Andy Warhol and The Factory. Graffiti, raffles and magic will all unfurl over this unforgettable evening in support of a great cause.

The CCA is driven by the desire to broaden, deepen and diversify participation among audiences. Our goal is to challenge and inspire students, teachers, artists, enthusiasts and members of the community.

For more information, please contact Special Events Coordinator Ellen Rannels at (908) 234-2345 or erannells@somersetart.org.

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June 18, 15, 22, 29

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Using a photograph as a basis, students will learn how to transition a realistic image into an abstract one. Students may use either oil, watercolor, pastel or acrylic. The choice is yours. Instructor Wanda Blake will show how to simplify and create exciting compositions.

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One-Day Oil Landscape Workshop

June 17

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

This workshop will focus on composition, color values, structure and form. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the effect that light has on all painting and how to create a 'painter's eye.' A still life will be set-up by the instructor or you are welcome to bring your own subject matter to paint. A brief demonstration by Instructor Frank Ferrante will precede the workshop.

$75 members; $95 guests

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July 19-23

9:30 am -2:00 pm

Ages 6-8 and 9-12

This camp is for kids who like to draw and paint.
While developing their skills in the use of acrylics, pastels, charcoal, watercolors, colored pencils and other art media, students will have fun learning about famous artists and artwork of the past and present including 19th century France, 16th century Italy, ancient Greece and Egypt. Students will then create their own imaginative interpretations while learning basic art principles such as color mixing, perspective, shading, composition etc.

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