The opening reception will be Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit will run until Sunday, Oct. 28.
By: Brian Shappell
The Wetherill Historic Site on Georges Road is sure to be jumping on Saturday as art fans will have a reason to come out in full force.
The South Brunswick Arts Commission is presenting its second group exhibit at Wetherill including pieces from local artists Stephanie Barbetti, Dan Choman, Elizabeth Endres, Steven Levine, Tufani Mayfield and Helen Post. The opening reception will be Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit will run until Sunday, Oct. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays.
Arts Commission Chairwoman Lauren Edgar said she is pleased the event was not canceled in light of the recent tragedies in New York and Washington.
"The fact we’re able to continue is an important step for us," Ms. Edgar said. "We feel it’s a very important time to celebrate the arts because the arts are at the core of our freedom. It’s extremely timely to forge ahead with the arts so we can form a stronger community bond."
The Arts Commission was created in August 2000. The group, which includes artists, poets and composers, is a resource for area artists. More than 30 local residents are on the Arts Commission’s registry.
The first group, mixed media show, dubbed "Five Artists, Five Mediums, One Township," ran in late June/early July at the site. The Arts Commission’s first group show featured sculptor James Barton, cardboard constructor Gregory Perkell, photographer Harry Rubel, oil on canvas painter Ludvic Saleh and collage artist Rena Segal.
This show, like its predecessor, will showcase a wide range of styles and approaches to creating art. That mix will include, but not be limited to, oil paintings by Ms. Barbetti, pastel work from Ms. Post, pen and ink from Ms. Endres, acrylic portraits by Mr. Levine, photography by Mr. Levine as well as collages and paintings from Ms. Mayfield.
Calling the collection eclectic could be an understatement.
"Each artist really takes their own approach to what they do," Ms. Edgar said. "Their variety of mediums and subject matter includes everything from portraits to animals or ancestral themes to ancient alchemy."