Tag: Edison Arts Society
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A mural beautifies Edison VFW Post 3117
EDISON – Among the tractor trailers and industrial sites on National Road, there is now a beautiful mural depicting essentially what every military branch stands for: the American flag. The 48-foot by 11-foot mural is painted on the back of the Edison Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3117 building. Artist Nitu Pilania, of Iselin,…
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Edison Arts Society continues to beautify the township with unveiling of gazebo at Papaianni Park
EDISON – From outdoor concerts to weddings, the newly installed gazebo at Papaianni Park expects to become a “landmark for decades to come.” That is what Mayor Sam Joshi said he envisions as the Edison Arts Society (EAS), a non-profit organization, celebrated the unveiling of the gazebo on May 18. The gazebo complements the sculpture…
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New splash park, turf sport fields, community garden on horizon in Edison
EDISON – A new splash park, two turf sport fields, a community garden, a second senior center and the expansion of the North Edison Library are all on the horizon. Mayor Sam Joshi announced the initiatives during the township’s 31st annual State of the Township Address held by the Edison Chamber of Commerce at the…
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Edison Arts Society presents scholarship to Kendall Park art student
Angela Aoun received the Angelo Orlando Scholarship presented by the Edison Arts Society. Aoun, a resident of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, is a student at Middlesex College. “Angela is a star of the department, creating thoughtful and innovative works in all of her studio classes,” Susan Altman, fine arts professor and assistant chair…
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Edison Arts Society presents contemporary artist exhibit
The Edison Arts Society will showcase the contemporary and abstract paintings of Nitu Pilania in the Edison Arts Society Gallery on the third floor of the municipal building, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison. The exhibit is open through April 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the business week. Pilania is a self-taught Indian artist…
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Edison Arts Society continues to seek donations for gazebo project at Papaianni Park
EDISON – Come spring, a gazebo for the public to enjoy concerts, poetry readings, exhibits, and even weddings will complement the sculpture garden and the Sept. 11 memorial at Papaianni Park. With the support of Mayor Thomas Lankey, the Edison Arts Society (EAS) announced the gazebo project in the organization’s continued efforts to beautify the…
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Edison Arts Society awards three students with scholarships
EDISON – Three students have been awarded scholarships from the Edison Arts Society. Preston Romanienko, a Middlesex County College student, has received the Edison Arts Society [EAS] Angelo Orlando scholarship. Preston is a visual art artist and plans to use his scholarship to purchase art supplies to further his studies in the arts. Mahi Vakil,…
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Fifth annual Student Art Month Exhibit deemed a success in Edison
EDISON – The Edison Arts Society held its fifth annual Student Art Month Exhibit on March 4 at the Edison Arts Society Gallery in the Edison Municipal Building. Students from John P. Stevens High School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School showcased their various art pieces. The event was juried by Pat Rubin from PM Studios…
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Student Juried Art Exhibit opens March 6 at EAS Gallery
The Edison Arts Society will open its fifth annual Student Juried Art Exhibit at 6:30 p.m. on March 6 at the Edison Arts Society (EAS) Gallery, third floor of the Edison Municipal Building, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison. Pat Ruben from PM Studios will judge the show. The exhibit will run from March 6-30. The gallery…