Art Gallery Celebrates 'Sweet 16' in Morristown

Simon Gallery anniversary party will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.

As Harry Simon reflects on his time at Simon Gallery—opened in the space once the longtime face of the Morristown Typewriter Exchange, his family's business—he looks on his desk at the very first article written about his and wife Mary Ellen's newest endeavor in 1996. "Sixteen years later, I've got to put my glasses on to read it," he said with a laugh. While the 38-year-old with pitch-dark beard and better vision today has a little more salt to his pepper and a pair of spex balanced on his nose, the 54-year-old Harry Simon's mission for Simon Gallery remains the same as it did when its 1,200-square-foot gallery and 2,000-square-foot storeroom opened on Oct. 25, 1996. "It's not about anything but the art, artists and quality of the art," …

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Art Sought for Upcoming Juried Exhibit

"Giving Voice" submissions due to Arts Council of the Morris Area by July 12.

Fancy yourself an artist? If you'd like to be considered for involvement in an upcoming fine art exhibiting titled "Giving Voice," in conjunction with the 14th biennial Dodge Poetry Festival, you have until July 12 to submit.  The press release is below. The Arts Council of the Morris Area, in collaboration with the Dodge Poetry Festival, is seeking fine art submissions in any medium for a juried group exhibition titled Giving Voice. This exhibition celebrates and is in conjunction with the 14th biennial Dodge Poetry Festival, North America’s largest poetry event, which takes place on October 11-14, 2012. An overarching theme of the Festival, the process of “giving voice” allows the individual to bring his or her individual experience (…

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Farewell, 'Lava Rock Mountain'

Curious structure at Water Street traffic signal on the Green to be repurposed for flower beds.

For years, drivers cutting past Headquarters Plaza and the 1776 on the Green, either down to Spring Street or up to the Green via Water Street, have been greeted by an unusual artistic installation at the Water Street and Park Place light.  What was it? "It was a freaky mountain thing," Kendra Arnold, co-founder of Bike and Walk Morristown said when she noticed on Thursday that "freaky mountain thing," a collection of various odd rocks, was gone during her group's midday mile walk. Business Administrator Michael Rogers said the piece, unofficially called "Lava Rock Mountain," had been removed by the town in order to conduct sidewalk repairs.  While Lava Rock Mountain won't be coming back in its previous form, it's not going away completely…

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Simon Gallery's Got The 'Fever'

"Fever," a new art exhibit featuring the work of Serena Bocchino, shows through June 30 at Simon Gallery in Morristown.

Serena Bocchino, of Bernards Township, opened her new exhibit, FEVER, with a reception on Saturday evening at Simon Gallery in Morristown. The exhibit will continue through Saturday, June 30. The wine-and-refreshments reception on Saturday was open to the public. Bocchino was on hand to greet guests who came to view her jazz-inspired work in visions of vibrant red, gold, and graphite grey, with some other accents, on the primarily enamel and graphite canvases. Bocchino's works has been displayed locally, and throughout venues in New York, New Jersey, San Francisco and as far away as Rome. Bocchino, daughter of artist Lucia Bocchino, also organizes a exhibit each year at the Somerset Hills YMCA to encourage and showcase young artists. "…

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Atrium Gallery Opening Reception Set for May 31

Latest exhibit runs through Sept. 5.

The Morris County Administration and Records Building ... it's not just for administration and records. Those in the know will also know it to be the location of the Atrium Gallery, filling four floors of the building with various art displays and styles from around the region. The latest reception, through The Arts Council of the Morris Area, arrives Thursday, May 31, with a free-to-the-public opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The press release is below. On Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 6-8pm, the Arts Council of the Morris Area invites the public to attend the free Opening Reception for the Spring/Summer 2012 Exhibit at the Atrium Gallery, located on Floors 2-5 of the Morris County Administration and Records Building, 10 Court Street in …

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Morristown Artist to Show at Zebu Forno in June

Ian George, along with three other artists, to hold opening public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 2.

The latest art exhibit coming to Zebu Forno, set to open June 1, will feature Morristown resident [and a graduate of Alfred University, this site's editor's alma mater] Ian George. His opening public reception, on June 2, will feature not one, not two, but four artists, from 5 to 7 p.m. The press release is below. A solo exhibition of paintings by contemporary mixed media artist, Ian George will be presented by ZEBU Forno in downtown Morristown.  The exhibit will open on June 1st, 2012 and continue for the month.  A Public Reception will be held on June 2nd from 5pm to 7pm.  Additionally, three more artists will share the opening reception.   Inspired by the works of Alberto Giacometti, Francis Bacon, and Anselm Kiefer, Ian George is a …

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Talented Teens' Art on Display at Museum

Fresh Perspectives begins April 5

More than 50 artworks by New Jersey high school artists will be on view in the 23rd annual Fresh Perspectives exhibition at the Morris Museum from April 5 through May 27. All artists selected for Fresh Perspectives will be awarded a certificate of participation at an opening reception on Wednesday, April 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. The annual Fresh Perspectives juried exhibition began in 1989 to give artistically accomplished high school students a professionally organized museum exhibition experience and to recognize art teachers for their encouragement and the effective teaching of these talented student artists. An exhibition catalog will be available with the names of student artists, as well as the names of their teachers. This year’s judges …

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Bickford Theatre Announces 17th Season

Past favorites will be revisited.

The following information was provided by the Bickford Theatre: Eric Hafen, Artistic Director, is proud to announce the Bickford Theatre’s 2011-2012 Season–and his own tenth year with the theatre–with four exciting and entertaining plays by authors whose works have previously graced the Bickford stage. Here are five reasons to purchase a subscription: All “A La Carte Series” presentations begin at 2 p.m. Main Stage Series performances are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m, with select Thursday Matinees at 2 p.m. Subscriptions are now on sale and range from $115 to $150. Individual tickets go on sale August 1, 2011. The Bickford Theatre is conveniently located within the Morris Museum and offers free …

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Photos: MHS Art and Design Show Showcases Student Talent

Large scale art show was held Wednesday, June 1.

Coordinated by the tech and art departments of Morristown High School, the third annual Art and Design Show was held Thursday, June 1. There was a live and active display of graffiti art by a group called Art by the People, a display of live painting by the Art Honors Society, and over 500 pieces of art ranging in photography to graphic design to interior design.

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