Tag: Edison Arts Society
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Dress in Halloween costume for ‘Frankenstein Artwork’ opening in Edison Oct. 30
The Edison Arts Society (EAS) will be showcasing local artist, Ron MacCloskey’s Frankenstein Artwork, a 200-year celebration, in the EAS Gallery on the third floor of the Municipal Building, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 9. The gallery is opened daily from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. during the business week. Light…
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Two local artists will showcase artwork at Edison Arts Society Gallery in Edison
The Edison Arts Society will showcase two local artists with a combined exhibit from Sept. 4-12 in the Edison Arts Society Gallery on the third floor of the municipal building, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison. Margaret Cohen, a pastel artist from Metuchen, and Judy Tyndall, a fusion glass artist from Edison, will exhibit their works. The…
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Sculpture at Papaianni Park represents peace, equality, unity
EDISON — A new steel sculpture at Papaianni Park represents peace, justice, equality and unity. These are all concepts which internationally recognized artist and Edison resident Fernando Silva wanted to depict in the contemporary depiction of an American family. “The Family” includes a father and mother of equal height to symbolize equality. The couple is…
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Middlesex County College president to retire
EDISON – Joann La Perla-Morales, president of Middlesex County College (MCC), will retire as president effective June 30, capping a 50-year career in higher education. “Dr. La Perla-Morales has been an integral part of our growth and we wish her well in her retirement,” Dorothy K. Power, chairman of the college board, said in a prepared…
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Three students receive Edison Arts Society scholarships
EDISON — Three students were awarded with Edison Arts Society (EAS) Angelo Orlando scholarships. Haley Sklans, Isabela Iverson and Jordan Paolello received the scholarships on May 2 at the EAS gallery on the third floor of the Edison Municipal Complex. Sklans is a first-year art major at Middlesex County College (MCC). Associate Professor Susan Altman…
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Woodrow Wilson Middle School students will showcase artwork in the Edison Arts Society’s gallery
Students from the Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Edison will show “The Eyes Have it,” a juried visual arts exhibit, from April 11-30 at the Edison Arts Society’s Gallery on the third floor of the Edison Municpal Building, 100 Municipal Blvd. The official opening will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 11. Alison Paolillo, a John P.…
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Singer Mara Levine will perform the Edison Public Library March 28
Singer Mara Levine will perform at 7 p.m. on March 28 at the Main Edison Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. Levine tours nationally often sharing shows with the trio Gathering Times, who will tour Ireland and Germany in April 2018. For more information call Gloria Dittman, Edison Arts Society president, at 732-548-9134.
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Arts Society anniversary project to reflect diversity of Edison
EDISON — The Edison Arts Society (EAS) is celebrating 20 years this year, and with the milestone, comes a significant project that members say will represent the diversity of the township. Gloria Dittman, president of the EAS, said a visit to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton last summer presented her with the idea of creating…
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The Soul of Portugal exhibit opens Jan. 10 in Edison
The Edison Arts Society will present The Soul of Portugal exhibit celebrating the 35th anniversary of Fernando Silva’s artistry. The exhibit will open at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 on the third floor of the Edison Municipal Building, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison, and run through Feb. 28. Since 1983, Silva has participated in various exhibitions in…
