Oscar Peterson: Summer 2022 Events
Here’s the latest update from AAC Artist, Mentor and Co-Vice-President:
Student Exhibition: I am excited to announce that my Student Exhibition opens at the Farmstead Art Center on Monday, August 1st. I wish to thank everyone who participated in this year’s show. I think that this truly captures what art is about. The walls are full of complete, beautiful pieces. I am so very proud of them all! The exhibition runs until September 10. Contact the Farmstead Arts Center for more information.
The opening reception will take place on Sunday, August 7th, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Please bring your friends and family to see what great work my students have done. Hopefully, it will inspire you to take a class, or two.
Solo/Group Exhibitions (Click the links for more info)
Studio Montclair – June 26 – August 12 – State of The Art Group Exhibit
Atelier Rosal – July 25 – September 2 – Figuration Group Exhibit
Millburn Public Library – August 1 – September 30 – Solo Exhibition: Tell Two (Part Two)
Salmagundi Club – August 8 – August 26 – Drawings From Life Group Exhibit.
LEAVING AN IMPRESSION: A PORTRAIT OF EDWARD DUFNER
Wednesday, June 15
7:30 p.m.
Millburn Library
Watch this fascinating behind the scenes documentary that follows the town’s November 2017 restoration of the American impressionist paintings by Dufner. These paintings are on permanent display in the Millburn library.
Q&A with Executive Producer and Short Hills resident, Laraine Brennan Barach, to follow. Refreshments will be served.
Presented by the Millburn Short Hills Historical Society
This Fall at Greenwood Gardens
REGISTER ONLINE AT greenwoodgardens.org/fall
Registration is required for all programs. Adults only, ages 13 and up; limited to eight participants.
Unless otherwise noted: Tickets are $10 members, $15 non-members
A WALK THROUGH GREENWOOD’S PAST
Fridays, September 3, October 29, 2021
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Join Greenwood Staff and Volunteers on a meandering walk through the Garden to learn a century’s worth of history about the unique families whose sensibilities paved the way for the architecture and gardens of the Greenwood of today.
GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ENTHUSIASTS
Wednesdays, September 8, October 13, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Greenwood offers photographers an ever-evolving backdrop against which to capture nature, beauty, and history at their best. On these exclusive days reserved just for you, we invite you to photograph our sensuous gardens, unique collection of garden statuary, antique ornaments, iconic follies, as well as our colorful and entertaining collection of turkeys, chickens, and talkative roaming geese.
JOURNALING WORKSHOP Friday, September 10, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
With Peter P. Blanchard III, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Find great satisfaction in closely observing nature through journaling, the practice of keeping a personal record using a combination of writing and sketching. Guided by Peter, who has joyfully employed this practice for decades, you will spend one hour in an introductory session, fol-lowed by the opportunity to add an optional extra hour to practice what you’ve learned. Bring your own sketch pads pencils, pens, and markers.
EN PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Wednesdays, September 22, October 20, 2021
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Are you a watercolorist longing for a unique setting in which to practice your art? If so, Greenwood welcomes artists of every skill level to our historic garden oasis for a mid-autumn day of en plein air painting. Our century-old site offers magical views, iconic Arts and Crafts style follies, stately fountains, winding paths, bucolic ponds, and wandering geese. Artist easels are permitted, so long as pathways are not blocked or placed in the planted beds. Watercolors ONLY and drop cloth required to participate.
EXPERIENCE QIGONG IN THE GARDEN
Thursday, September 23, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
With Carl Klemme, Qigong Practitioner, Glow Yoga Center & PS108 Yoga
Let the peace and beauty of Greenwood Gardens enhance your introduction to qigong with Carl, an experienced practitioner of this ancient practice utilizing movement, breathing, and mindfulness to support and enhance health, longevity, and spiritual connectivity. This session will focus on the Eight Pieces of Brocade, a classic series of movements from which anyone can benefit and which will be performed in different locations throughout the gardens. $15 members; $20 non-members
SCAVENGER HUNT AND TOUR Friday, October 1, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Hidden trinkets await discovery throughout the garden! Join us for instructions on the East Terrace, followed by a fun and challenging scavenger hunt in the crisp air through Greenwood’s historic landscape. Prizes awarded to scavenger hunt winners! A mini-tour of the inside of the Main House follows.
BIRD WALK
Thursday, October 7, 2021
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. With Dave Hall, New Jersey Audubon Naturalist
Join Dave for a birding tour through Greenwood Gardens. Explore habitats of hardwood forests, conifer stands, and ponds. Venture into South Mountain Reservation to spy avian friends. Binoculars recommended.
WHAT’S IN BLOOM WALK
Friday, October 15, 2021
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. With Sonia Uyterhoeven, Head of Horticulture
Join Sonia for a tour and discussion of our extensively renovated gardens. Learn about Greenwood’s new planting palette and the decision-making process that was used to inform the planting design.
EXPERIENCE TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN
Thursday, October 21, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
With Carl Klemme, Tai Chi Practitioner, Glow Yoga Center & PS108 Yoga
This session will introduce you to the ancient Chinese technique of tai chi, a graceful form of exercise, akin to meditation in motion, through which various self-defense forms are strung together into a fluid, slow-motion sequence. The result is a quieter mind, reduced stress, and improved balance, posture, and strength. Surrounded by the beauty of Greenwood Gardens, Carl, an experienced instructor, will teach you a variety of short tai chi flows that you can enjoy practicing at home.
$15 members; $20 non-members
AUTUMNAL NATURAL HISTORY RAMBLE THROUGH THE GARDENS Friday, October 22, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. With Peter P. Blanchard III, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Peter will lead participants through Greenwood for a walk on the wild side that will focus on seasonal changes. We’ll return to the Main House for warm cider following the ramble.
THE GENIUS OF BEES – THE QUEEN AND HER CITY Wednesday, October 27, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. With Joe Lilenho, Beekeeper, Hilltop Honey
In this indoor lecture and presentation, expert beekeeper Joe Lilenho dives deeply into the inner workings of the bee colony, providing fascinating facts about building the hive, cell creation, and the collection of nectar, pollen, water, and propolis. Learn how each bee interacts with the Queen and one another as they go about their important work in their “tidy” hive. Joe will demonstrate how the beekeeper works in conjunction with the colony to ensure the health of the hive and delicious honey production. $15 members; $20 non-members.
April 7 at Greenwood Gardens
Saturday, April 7
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Art Forms in Nature – an inspiring workshop by teaching artist and designer Karen Fuchs. The beauty, design and function of forms in the natural world such as branching, the Fibonacci spiral, and star-radial will be explored. Participants will observe and study these growth patterns, draw from specimens and images, and create an art project based on these concepts. Registration required. $25 members; $35 non-members.
More information at: http://greenwoodgardens.org/art-forms-in-nature-a-series-of-3-workshops/
Erin Barach Show in Baltimore
From AAC Advisor Erin Barach: I’m excited to share I have a last minute solo show Markmaking opening at movement space AsanaRoots, down the street from the Charles Theater in Baltimore. It’s a BEAUTIFUL space. I can’t wait to share my drawings and collage somewhere viewers will already be thinking about their bodies and our nature as physical beings with boundaries and boundless energy.
During the opening, I’ll be working on a collaborative collage using imagery of found marks from the AsanaRoots space. Visitors are invited to observe and participate in the process! AsanaRoots is located at 1707 N. Charles Street on the Second Floor. The opening is on Friday, April 6th at 7:30. You can check out the facebook event here.
New Adult Coloring Class
Wednesdays, January 24, February 7, March 14 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
Escape the winter doldrums. Relax and unleash your inner artist while enjoying a glass of wine and conversation. All supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring your own. Registration required. Free to members; $10 non-members. Register for all 3 sessions: $25
Please register online at greenwoodgardens.org
December Events at Greenwood Gardens
Come enjoy cookies and story time with Santa
Click here to register: $25 per family
Monday, December 4:
How to “spruce” up your Christmas Tree 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Create a Hanukkah decoration Noon – 12:30 p.m.
All wrapped up: creative ways to wrap presents 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 6:
Holiday garland demonstration 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 7:
Cookie swap. Limited to 12 per session
Bring a dozen cookies along with the recipe
First session: 11:00 a.m.
Second session: 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 8:
Mantel piece swag demonstration 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Essex County Holiday House Tour
Saturday-Sunday, December 1 & 2.
Oscar Peterson’s art on display this summer
A diptych (titled: Eyes on You) will be in the Hunterdon Art Museum Faculty Exhibition (7 Lower Center Street, Clinton, NJ). That show runs June 17 to September 3, with the opening reception Saturday June 17, from 2:00 to 4:00PM. The event is free and open to the public. For more info please see the museum’s website: hunterdonartmuseum.org.
Also, his drawing “Classic Pose” will be part of the Center for Contemporary Art’s summer art auction. The piece will be in the Member’s Exhibition & Sale (June 23 — September 7), with the auction taking place during the closing reception on September 7. For more information (and how to bid), please contact ccabedminster.org.
AAC Members Orna Greenberg and Oscar Peterson featured in Art Shows May – June 2017
Long-time Art Advisory members Orna Greenberg and Oscar Peterson, both painters, will be exhibiting in the upcoming months.
Orna Greenberg:
Solo show: New Work in Oil and Watercolor
May 1 -31
43 Canal Studio
43 Ridge Street, New Hope, PA
Opening Reception: Saturday May 6, 6-8 pm
Solo Show: Ordinary People and Special Places
May 3-31
Watchung Art Center, 18 Stirling Rd, Watchung NJ
Opening Reception: Sunday May 7, 2-4 pm
Group show: Stolen Identity
April 29- May 26
1978 Maplewood Art Center, 1978 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood
Opening Reception: Friday May 12, 6-8 pm
Artworks below by Orna Greenberg:
Oscar Peterson:
I’ll have a diptych (titled: Eyes on You) in the Hunterdon Art Museum Faculty Exhibition (7 Lower Center Street, Clinton, NJ). That show runs June 17 to September 3, with the opening reception Saturday June 17, from 2:00 to 4:00PM. For more info contact hunterdonartmuseum.org.
Upcoming Events at Greenwood Gardens: March 2017
Botanical Art with Karen Fuchs Wednesdays, March 22 and 29, and Tuesday April 4, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. each session
This series will focus on art forms in the natural world taught by teaching artist and designer Karen Fuchs. Participants will observe and learn about these growth patterns, draw from specimens and images, and create an art project based on these concepts. Register for one or all three workshops in this series. Registration required.
Please click here for information about the workshops.
Birds We Love But Seldom See: Owls, Rails & Nightjars Tuesday, March 14, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Learn about New Jersey’s owls, nightjars and rails with Pete Bacinski of New Jersey Audubon So-ciety. Pete will present beautiful photographs of these fascinating birds while discussing their nat-ural history, where to find them and other interesting facts about these secretive and amazing avi-an creatures that seem to fascinate us all. $10 members; $15 non-members. Registration required.
GREENWOOD GARDENS ~ 274 Old Short Hills Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078 ~ 973.258.4026
Please register online at greenwoodgardens.org
Gardens Bee Day Event
Greenwood Gardens is having their 3rd Bee Day event on Saturday, July 23 from 11-2. This year the focus is on bees, butterflies and birds. The day is filled with family activities, lunch, treats, demonstrations, a butterfly release and more.
Greenwood Gardens 3rd annual History and Harvest Celebration
Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Greenwood Gardens, 274 Old Short Hills Road, Short Hills, NJ, 07078
973-258-4026
greenwoodgardens.org
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En Plein Air Painters: Greenwood Gardens
Wednesday, June 10.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join New Jersey Society of En Plein Air Painters for a day of painting in the open air. Please bring drop cloth. Free admission. Reservations are not required.
Greenwood Gardens 274 Old Short Hills Road Short Hills, NJ 07078
973-258-4026
greenwoodgardens.org
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December Events at Greenwoood Gardens
History and Harvest Celebration at Greenwood Gardens
“Art in Nature” Invitation: Greenwood Gardens
“Art in Nature” Exhibit Reception at Greenwood Gardens
“Art In Nature” Sponsors get ready to tour the outdoor sculpture exhibit at Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills during the reception for Artists and Sponsors:
This wonderful site-specific show will be up until November 2, 2014.
photos by Maren Less
Next Film Festival starting January 18, 2014
More details to come soon about the next series, “Weird Worlds”. This film series for the family at the Millburn Library will be screened on the following Saturdays: January 18, February 15, March 15 and April 26 – at 2 pm each day.
October 2013: “Rotare” Installation Ceremony and “Millburn Landmarks” at the Millburn Library
Please check back for more details about the Lenny Shapiro “Rotare” Installation Celebration, scheduled for October 12th.
October also will feature the Art Advisory’s annual art show, “Millburn Landmarks” featuring works created by Millburn-Short Hills artists and owned by the township. Scholarship winning pieces from last year’s high school AP Art students will be part of the show. This artworks will be in the main lobby and on display from October 1-31.
Six Week Film Festival “Around the World” Schedule Announced
In conjunction with the Millburn Free Public Library, the Arts Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the line up for the “Around the World” Screenings.
Sunday, January 20, 2013: “My Neighbor Totoro”, Hiyako Miyzaki, dir
Saturday, January 26, 2013: “Babies”, Thomas Balmes, dir.
Sunday, February 10, 2013: Wallace and Gromit shorts: “A Grand Day Out”, “The Wrong Trousers”, and “A Close Shave”, Nick Park, dir.
Sunday, March 3, 2013: “Children of Heaven”, Maji Majidi, dir.
Saturday, March 9, 2013: “Whale Rider”, Niko Caro, dir.
Sunday, April 21, 2013: “Kirikou and the Sorceress”, Michael Ocelot, dir.
All screenings are free and will be at 1pm in the Millburn Library. Feel free to bring a friend and some popcorn!
Six Week Film Festival to Return
The Six Week Film Festival will be returning to the Millburn Library on select Saturdays and Sunday in the fall and winter of 2012/2013. Upcoming family friendly series are “Around the World” and “Classic Animation for Kids”. Check back to see the full list of films and dates.
Gala
The Arts Advisory Committee will be hosting a gala at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston in the spring of 2013, date and time to be announced. (This is rescheduled from November 29, 2012.) $80 for individual ticket, $150 for pair to include buffet, wine, entertainment and dancing. Stay tuned for more details.
Girls Night Out
The Arts Advisory Committee will have a table at Girls Night Out in the Millburn Town Hall parking lot on Thursday May 3, from 5- 9 pm. We will have information available about our committee, and entries will be accepted for the Boardwalk Empire Poster Door Prize. Entries will continue to be accepted until November.
Scholarship Winner Reception
The Millburn-Short Hills Arts Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the recognition of this year’s scholarship winners in a special event to be held on May 22, 2012 at the PaperMill Playhouse, Millburn.
For details, please email: larainebrennan@aol.com
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