Cultural Connections with Tesfaye Tessema
January 15th - February 26th, 2012
Artist Reception : Sunday January 29th 2-6pm
A contemporary Ethiopian artist blending the rhythmic designs and colors in an improvisational style are a reflection of the jazz music he loves. While African Americans look for their historical roots, Tesfaye revels in searching out his branches. As he has stated, “Together we form a Tree” - African roots and African American branches
FRESH 4.0
December 18 - January 8 2012
Opening Reception : Sundat December 18th 2-5pm
Join us for the fourth Annual Exhibit by local Advanced Placement Arts students to encourage and support our rising stars in what promises to be another lively and interesting show.
Bang! VI : Buy Art Now Guys
Saturday & Sunday, Deceber 3rd and 4th, 10th and 11th Members Preview Friday, December 2nd, 7 to 9pm
This is the 6th annual small works show Buy Art Now Guys! (BANG VI) an exhibition featuring small scale original artwork by over 40 local and regional artists. Take refuge from the shopping mall and drop by for some mulled cider and cookies and a visual feast of art. You may even find the perfect gift for That Person Who Has Everything
Seeing Between the Lines
Sunday, October 30th to November 27th. Opening reception Sunday, October 30th, 2 to 6pm
Seeing Between the Lines is an exhibit where the media, technique, or presentation compels you to look again and “ SEE “ that there is more than what was initially perceived. You may see an illusion of strands or braids of hair that are painted – not photographed or lace that is dry point etched –not collaged. Visit artwork which lunges forward when seen though a 3D lens and spatial elements which are not abstracted lines and shapes, but rather structural landforms.
Curated by Eleta Caldwell
CAFE IX
September 18th through October 16th. Opening Reception: Sunday, Sept 18 from 2 to 6pm
The Contemporary Artists Forum (CAFE) is a group of serious artists of diverse backgrounds, who meet to discuss and critique their work in a supportive atmosphere. CAFE IX, their current exhibition, celebrates the artists and the work that has benefited from their positive criticism.
During the exhibition, Gallery 1978 is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 5pm.
Celebrating Friends
July 15th through August 28th, 1978 Arts Center
1978 celebrates the friends who have made it possible to offer subsidized classes, family workshops, jazz programs and annual 4th of July art projects.
Friends of 1978 is a support organization with a range of membership levels; all participate in a summer gallery party, a preview reception for the annual Small Works exhibition and all are offered a discount on art supplies at Jerry's, in West Orange. Members get early information on events, classes and exhibitions at 1978 and are invited to submit work for the summer Celebrating Friends exhibition. >>read more
UNTIRING: Tires, Textures & Triumphs! Sculpture and Works on Paper by Chakaia Booker
January 30, 2010 through March 13, 2011
For Black History Month and in celebration of its 10th anniversary, 1978 Maplewood Arts Center will showcase the sculpture of Chakaia Booker. The exhibition entitled
UNTIRING: Tires, Textures and Triumphs!
honors the artistic and personal achievement of Ms. Booker, widely acknowledged to be one of the world’s leading sculptors. Curated by Nettie Thomas and Evelyn Graves,