Salon 561: Annual Faculty Show 

DEMAREST, NJ -- Kick off the Fall with the Art School at Old Church! Salon 561 is open to the public and is an annual show that showcases the wide breadth of knowledge, mediums, and talent of the faculty at the Art School at Old Church. New to the school? This is a great opportunity to meet the instructors, who are among many local professional artists devoting their creativity to inspiring students of all ages to experiment, indulge in new experiences, and to grow. While faculty continue to show their artwork in the galleries at the school, this will be the 8^th Annual Salon 561 exhibition, and it is a chance to view the artworks in conversation with each other.  There will be artwork for sale in various mediums in ceramics, jewelry, photography, printmaking and more displayed in the Mikhail Zakin Gallery.  

A few of the eclectic pieces are elegant vases by Susan Bogen and Eric Lawrence, a teapot in the shape of a horse by Alison Palmer, Chinese brush paintings by Jane Chang, a dollhouse by Holly Ciccoricco, and striking photographs by Ray Turkin. The Art School at Old Church continues this inclusive tradition by inviting community members, students, faculty and curious individuals to join the conversation, meet the artists, and feel inspired! There will be a public reception on September 28, 2016 at 5:30 PM, and the exhibition is wheelchair accessible and is now open through October 28.

ABOUT THE ART SCHOOL AT OLD CHURCH

The Art School at Old Church is a non-profit cultural resource center providing community access to enriching experiences in the arts.  The school offers over 90 art classes and workshops for adults, teens and children each semester, as well as free gallery art exhibitions, cultural events, and outreach programs for special populations.  The Art School’s programs are made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as contributions from foundations, corporations, businesses and individuals. 

On View in the Cafe Gallery

On View in the Cafe Gallery: Young Artist Program Sampler

August 26-September 24, 2016

Kathy Eisler, Creating Home Decor

Maria Errichiello, Amazing Oil Pastels

The Café Gallery is proud to exhibit art projects made by faculty of the Young Artists Program.  The sampling of artwork showcases the variety of offerings in our children’s classes, past and present. Each semester, The Art School at Old Church runs a mixture of classes from drawing and painting; to design and fashion. Many of these classes become building blocks to help build portfolios as students decide to pursue art professionally. The projects in this new exhibit give a creative take on a child’s art project made by adults. Not only is it fun to see the faculty work and their own creations, but the parents enjoy getting a sneak peek of the work their kids will be bringing home. The faculty participating in this show include: Holly Ciccoricco, Donna Dolby, Kathy Eisler, Karen Elder, Lauren Ennist, Maria Errichiello, Marcia Oakes, Peter Scanlan and Karen Snyder-Kadish. Please stop by the Café Gallery to see this enjoyable show filled with color, youth and imagination! The Young Artists Program Sampler is on view through September 24th!

Donna Dolby, Draw, Paint & Pastel

ABOUT THE CAFÉ GALLERY AT THE ART SCHOOL AT OLD CHURCH

The Café Gallery is an exhibition space that showcases student and faculty work from the Art School at Old Church, where it is housed.  The gallery is free and open to the general public.  This non-profit cultural resource center provides community access to enriching experiences in the arts by offering art classes for adults, teens and children as well as free gallery art exhibitions, cultural events, and outreach programs for special populations.  The Art School’s programs are made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as contributions from foundations, corporations, businesses and individuals.  

Duets: Karen Snyder-Kadish and Seung Lan Whang

Karen Snyder-Kadish
Large Dragonfly Mug

The Café Gallery at the Art School at Old Church is pleased to present Duets: Karen Snyder-Kadish & Sueng Lan Whang. This is an exhibition of local artists displaying their most recent work in painting and pottery. Both Karen and Seung are members of the Art School at Old Church community and have come together for a show highlighting their progress as students and artists. Duets: Karen Snyder-Kadish and Seung Lan Whang will be on view in the Café Gallery through April 12^th.

Karen Snyder-Kadish
Pat the Bunny

Karen Snyder-Kadish (NORWOOD, NJ) is a full time artist specializing in pottery. Snyder-Kadish studied painting and ceramics at the California College of Arts and Craft, Parsons and the Art School at Old Church. Much of her works are functional pieces full of whimsy and color. Her work is influenced by her love of nature and animals. She is currently teaching art classes to survivors of domestic violence at The Center For Hope and Safety. Karen is also the proud owner of Pit Bull Pottery, where proceeds from her sales are donated to animal rescue facilities. Her work has been shown at the Rockland Center for The Arts, The Art School at Old Church and the Norwood Public Library.

Seung Lan Whang
Seashells

Seung Lan Whang
Fisherman's House

Seung Lan Whang (CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ) is an amateur artist from Korea. Whang has always had a strong interest in art making but has only been able to receive training in the last few years to develop her talent. She has been a member at the Art School at Old Church for five years. The work displayed in the exhibit is a series of painting that have been made in class under the teaching of Ursula Schneider. Seung’s paintings express harmony by simplifying the forms of the subject matters as well as the color combinations.

Duets: Karen Snyder-Kadish and Seung Lan Whang will be on view from March 23 to April 12 in the Café Gallery at the Art School at Old Church. 

Register NOW! for TASOC Winter Semester

Eric Alexander Santoli, faculty

The Art School at Old Church is accepting registrations for the winter semester. The variety of courses offers creative opportunities, workshops and classes for adults, families, teens and special needs children. Classes start in the first week of January and most continue through the middle of March.

A complete catalog of classes is available online and registration is accepted by phone, fax or hand delivery. Students are admitted on a first come first serve basis and a maximum of eleven students are enrolled in each class to optimize individual attention. The faculty at the Art School is made up of experienced, professional artists. They are all committed to teaching the breadth of possibilities within their field and encourage each student to find his/her own creative voice in a supportive environment.

DeBorah Goletz, faculty

Workshops and cultural offerings on the schedule include glass bead-making, a series of yoga classes for all levels as well as collage and a one-day intensive on self-portraits. There is a variety of opportunities to experiment with ceramics from wheel-throwing and creating functional pots for food and drink to sculptural and hand-building techniques and experiments in figurative sculpture. Many drawing and painting classes are offered to all levels of experience.  Classes in life drawing, portraiture, watercolor techniques and abstraction through color, pattern and mixed media are available to students of all levels. The Art School also offers classes in digital photography, printmaking, fiber arts and jewelry making.

The Young Artists Program serves students age 5 to 12. All classes are designed to encourage the discovery of creativity, with an emphasis on process rather than product. The program offers opportunities for children to explore a variety of art forms in a fun, creative and exciting environment. TASOC also offers sessions for children with physical and developmental challenges through the Special Needs Art Experience.

The 41st Annual Pottery Show & Sale

Robbie Lobell, 2014, Pots on a Blue Table,
flameware claybody thrown and altered, propane-fueled soda vapor, cone 11

From December 4-6, The Art School at Old Church will present the 41st Annual Pottery Show and Sale in the Mikhail Zakin Gallery located within the School at 561 Piermont Road in Demarest, New Jersey. The Annual Pottery Show and Sale began in 1974 as a fundraiser for the Art School at Old Church by long-time friends Karen Karnes and the late Mikhail Zakin, Art School founder. They wanted to bring together their vibrant community of potters with the local community to offer an opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind works of art while supporting the newly established cultural resource. The show has grown to include 30 national and international artists and offers more than 2,000 pots for sale over its three-day span.  Admission to the Show is a suggested donation of $10, which benefits the Art School. Join collectors and enthusiasts alike at this must-see destination. The sale also offers an opportunity for novice potters to explore the possibilities of contemporary ceramics.

Sunshine Cobb, Cake Stands, 2015, hand built, cone 3

The 2015 show is curated by Karen Karnes in collaboration with artists Bruce Dehnert and Chris Gustin. The curators have invited artists to highlight a wide spectrum of styles from both seasoned and emerging potters presenting a variety of functional and decorative pots. Gustin said that the show “has supported the founder’s vision of Old Church as an arts center that was founded to bring the arts to the community.” Dehnert elaborates on the process of curating according to Karnes’ vision that “those who are invited should be among the best. Karnes has one of the most informed and keenest eyes for pots I have ever been around and her grasp of the field is remarkable and inspiring.”

Bryan Hopkins, Vase, 2015,
porcelain, slip-cast slabs, hand built, cone 10, 11'' 

Attendees can expect to find unique, functional kitchenware like everyday dishware, mugs, servers, and casseroles, as well as sculptural works and decorative objects for the home. Executive Director, Maria Danziger, encourages everyone to participate in this amazing show and sale. She believes that this three-day event provides an opportunity for enthusiasts to meet the artists who created each one-of-a-kind piece. 

Lorna Meaden, Watering Can, 2015

Lorna Meaden, Watering Can, 2015

Artists

Richard Aerni, Rochester, NY

Normandy Alden, West Winfield, NY

Sunshine Cobb, Sacramento, CA

Bruce Dehnert, Layton, NJ

Adam Field, Helena, MT

Julia Galloway, Missoula, MT

Chris Gustin, Dartmouth, MA

Hiroe Hanazono, Philadelphia, PA

Bryan Hopkins, Buffalo, NY

Tom Jaszczak, Helena, MT

Nick Joerling, Penland, NC

Karen Karnes, Morgan, VT

Michael Kline, Bakersville, NC

Justin Lambert, Jupiter, FL

Robbie Lobell, Coupeville, WA

Bruce Dehnert, porcelain, glaze/flashing slip, wood fired    

Andrew Martin, The Netherlands

Lorna Meaden, Durango, CO

Matthew Metz, Alfred Station, NY

Ted Neal, Yorktown, IN

Sean O'Connell, Wilmette, IL

Donna Polseno, Floyd, VA

Liz Quackenbush, State College, PA

Seth Rainville, Dartmouth, MA

Ellen Shankin, Floyd, VA

Mark Shapiro, Worthington, MA

Rob Sieminski, Phillips, ME

Jack Troy, Huntingdon, PA

Karen Karnes, Sculptural Vessel, stoneware, 9x10.75x10.5'', 2010    

Bill Wilkey, Helena, MT

Adero Willard, Florence, MA

Erica Wurtz, Conway, MA

Visit OldChurchPotteryShow.org for more information on participating artists, curators, and show history. Call (201) 767-7160 for directions and further information. 

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Hours 

Sean O'Connell, Crock Jar, Porcelain, wheel thrown

Sean O'Connell, Crock Jar, Porcelain, wheel thrown

Friday, Dec. 4, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday, Dec. 6, 11:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Admission 

Suggested donation $10

Address 

561 Piermont Road, Demarest, NJ 07627  

Parking On-Site & Street 

Adam Field, 2014, Porcelain, wheel thrown with incised pattern,