Members' Non-Juried Exhibit 2015

BEDMINSTER, N.J. - June 8, 2015 - PRLog -- Members’ Non-Juried Exhibition Open at The Center for Contemporary Art

Bedminster, NJ June 8, 2013: The Center for Contemporary Art is pleased to present its annual Members’ Non-Juried Show, a yearly opportunity for The Center’s members to exhibit work in any media. This year, one hundred and eighteen members participated, submitting works in painting, pencil and charcoal, pastel, photography, mixed media, sculpture and ceramics. While the majority of the entries are paintings, the variety of sculpture, ceramics & mixed media continues to expand, showcasing the diverse community of artists at The Center. Visitors to the exhibit will have an opportunity to hear about selected artists’ artwork in the artists own words by scanning QR codes or visiting The Center’s SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/ccabedminster.

Joan Sonnenfeld and Brian McCormack, artists and directors of Hamilton Street Gallery,judged the Members’ Exhibit entries and awarded seven prizes. The “Best in Show” award went to Dorothy Siclare (Millington), Awards of Excellence were given to Michelle Gibbs (Martinsville) and Peggy Santangelo (Piscataway), and Honorable Mentions were awarded to Philip Lee Smith (Basking Ridge), Kathleen S. Hollan (Succasunna), Deborah Huff (Raritan) and Jolanta Talaikiene (Far Hills).

Joan Sonnenfeld stated, “All of the work was very high quality, making it a challenge to decide whom to award. We wish there were more prizes to give out! The caliber of the art is excellent, and we are honored to be invited to judge this exhibition.”

A public opening reception for the exhibition took place on Friday, June 5^th from 6-8pm. The exhibition, which is open to the public, runs from June 5-August 29, 2015. The Center for Contemporary Art is located at 2020 Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster, NJ. (908) 234-2345 www.ccabedminster.org

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About The Center for Contemporary Art

Founded in 1970, The Center for Contemporary Art is a vital regional art center with a vibrant studio art school, extensive exhibition program and important community outreach component. The Center for Contemporary Art is committed to making its programs and facility accessible to everyone. The Center is located at 2020 Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster, NJ. For further information, please call (908) 234-2345 or visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at http://ccabedminster.org/

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