Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts

Is the RRCA Following its Mission ?

2009-01-02T03:02:00.000-08:00

Vision Statement

To Promote and utilize the arts as the catalyst for cultural and economic revitalization of the region.

Mission Statement

To advance the center as the focal point for cultural, educational, and artistic enrichment and create a sense of community; while positively impacting the economic vitality of the Millville Glasstown Arts District.

Has the leadership of the RRCA Board Forgotten this?? I have not seen or noticed outreach to the greater community except the ACE program and I do not see heavy promotion of this program

3rd Friday June 20th

2008-07-01T19:09:00.000-07:00

On 3rd Friday the RRCA and the Arts District paid tribute to Don Cossaboon-DeGregorio. He was one of the Pioneer Artists and the Pirate of Millville. We will miss you.

Donald Cossaboon-DeGregorio, Pioneer Artist

2008-06-18T20:20:00.001-07:00

Rest in Peace. We miss you!

Ricardo Barros’ gallery talk, slide show and book signing

2008-05-28T16:43:00.000-07:00

What: Artist, Ricardo Barros’ gallery talk, slide show and book signing

When: June 6, 7pm

Where: Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, 22 N. High Street, in Millville’s Glasstown Arts District, NJ Hours: T-Th, Sun—11-5; Fri—11-8; Sat—11-7

Princeton photographer RICARDO BARROS will discuss is work and book entitled, Facing Sculpture: A Portfolio of Portraits, Sculpture and Related Ideas. The talk, book signing and slide show is scheduled for June 6, 7pm.

Mr. Barros has photographed artists he knew from his days of serving as the principle photographer at Grounds For Sculpture at Hamilton, New Jersey. He shot 100 sculptors in all and on average, spent a half-day with each sculptor exposing 48 to 96 frames.

Mr. Barros will present a slide show of his work which puts both the artist and the artist’s work in the same frame. The way he is able to mesh the art work and the artist is compelling and highly original. Pleaes rsvp to 856 327 4500. RSVP required. Free of charge.

Silver Visions, the current exhibition in the Main Gallery, featuring Ricardo Barros and Connie Wellnitz, curated by Michelle Post and Liz Nicklus, will be on view until June 14. Connie Wellnitz’s presents meticulously hand-colored, film-based photographs. Also being exhibited are Susan Rau and Doris Botts in the Alcove. There is an Older Adults Exhibition in the Atrium. Also in the Atrium is the work by Army Specialist Michael Shelton along with photographs taken in Iraq during his tour of duty. In the Witt Gallery, the Café Artists are featured. Upstairs in the studio work by the 4^th & 5^th grades of Silver Run School are displayed.

Come out on June 6 for Ricardo Barros’ talk and enjoy all the diverse work throughout the galleries. The Gallery Shop has many new pieces that are whimsical and great for the shore house. Russ Greco’s fish sculptures are delightful fun.

These exhibitions are made possible by the support of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, RRCA members and donors. This month’s sponsor is Colonial Bank.

Carolyne Krull

Executive Director

Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts

22 North High Street

Millville, NJ 08332

856.327.4500

856.327.9280 -- fax

Carolyne.Krull@rrca.us

www.riverfrontcenterblogspot.com

www.riverfrontcenter.org

Green Boots Open Studio Tour

2008-05-28T11:04:00.000-07:00

On Sunday May 25th we went to visit Green Boots Studio for an open studio tour. The studio was well appointed with her work and she had a pianist and a harp player as well. See the photos and the short Video

The Orphan Works Act of 2008 Don't Let This Pass!! .

2008-05-23T13:07:00.000-07:00

Go to http://wuli.com/?p=574 for a good explanation of this Bill!

Artists Call to ActionThe Orphan Works Act of 2008Don't Let This Pass Make Your Voice Heardhttp://youtube.com/watch?v=CqBZd0cP5YcOn April 24, Senators Pat Leahy (D-VT) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) andRepresentatives Howard Berman (D-CA), John Conyers (D-MI) and LamarSmith (R-TX) introduced legislation (S.2913, HR 5889), which is now being referred to as the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008. If passed, the Act would radically alter copyright laws, taking away the automatic copyright now guaranteed to artists of all types who create any type of work. Right now, under U.S. law, you are automatically guaranteed copyright on everything you create, from thesketches in your sketchpad to your best paintings and sculptures.Under the Orphan Works Act, every creator will be required to register everything he or she creates in a private registry system, requiringa fee of course, and supposedly to make it easier for the "public" tosearch for works and contact the creators if they want to use the works for some purpose.Everything created in the last 30 years will need to be registered through this as-yet nonexistent system, including those works already registered via additional fees with the copyright office. If they aren't, and some member of the public makes "due diligence" to find the creator of a work and can't find him or her, that member of the public is entitled to use the work without any limitations, andartists will have no legal recourse. That means every piece of workyou have out there, especially online, would be open season for use bymajor publishing houses and businesses (Microsoft who owns one ofthe largest online image databases and Google have already voicedsupport for the bill and indicated they will use thousands of images)and everyone in between.Proponents of the bill say it will assist the public in identifyingand contacting creators of works and going through the proper channelsto contact them to ask for permission. While we understand the needfor an organized system of search, there are MAJOR FLAWS in theproposed bill that need to be addressed before any such proposalshould take place. Here are a few points:Under this law, you would need to register every piece of work you create, including those works that you have already registered withthe Copyright Office officially, in some system that does not existand would likely require you to pay to do so. The time and cost to dothis is going to be prohibitive for visual artists.While this is meant to apply to all types of creative works, including music and literary, visual artists will be impacted the most because of the sheer volume of work we create, making it very expensive toregister everything you have ever created or will create.For the visual arts, there would still be little protection for youand your work, even if it is registered, because search tools wouldrely on names of artists or titles of work, and not image recognitiontools, which are still in their infancy of development.Under this law, if you register your work, you would have to respond to EVERY inquiry sent to you for use of the work. So in other words,if you have a work out there in a registry system, and some person contacts you and says he wants to use your work for free on his Website or in his new catalog, you would need to take the time to fficially respond to every inquiry within a specified time limit,letting him know if you do not want to have him publish your work forfree. This will take a lot of time and effort that we, as professionalartists, do not have.Last week, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved thebill, and yesterday, May 15, the Senate Judiciary Committee did aswell. This means the bill will be presented to Congress, likely beforethe end of May.We need you to write to your representatives ASAP and let them knowthat you do NOT want this bill to be expedited, as it is now. Tellthem we need a better solution, or tell them you don't want it at all:Just be sure to tell them something soon. Click the links below to get more information on the bill, including a video that gives you a great overview of the artists' concerns:http://youtube.com/watch?v=CqBZd0cP5Yc http://www.illustratorspartnership.org/01_topics/article.php? alertid=11346091&type=CU<http://www.capwiz.com/artsusa/issues/alert/? below for several options of pre-written and editable lettersthat you can fill out, and that will automatically identify and sendit to your representatives when you enter your address.http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/home/Don't wait. Do it now. And pass this on to everyone you know.

RRCA News

2008-05-19T13:03:00.001-07:00

Attached is a picture from the unveiling of the Cedarville Peaceworks Mural that Kathy Gross created with the 21st Century students at that school. It is so beautiful and compelling that I truly believe it will bring contentment to many children and staff for years to come. It is filled with inspirational quotes from a variety of sources. Hope you get to see it in person which is truly the only way it can be appreciated to gain its full impact.

Another wonderful new development is Helen Clymer Studio in Residence Artist volunteering her time to provide a free 3rd Friday workshop for children visiting the center.
-Carolyne Krull

Call for Plein Air Artists-Deadline May 31, 2008

2008-05-12T21:05:00.000-07:00

CALL FOR PLEIN AIR ARTISTS

Glasstown Arts District – Millville, New Jersey

Named one of the Top 10 Artists’ Towns in U.S.

by “Art Calendar” (Mar 2008)

JUNE 14 & 15, 2008

Application Deadline May 31, 2008

Registration 6:30 – 9 a.m. Paint 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
June 14 – Wine & Cheese reception

All at the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts

AWARDS JUROR:

Cash Awards – 1^st Place- $500; 2^nd Place - $200; 3^rd Place - $150

PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION from June 20 – July 13 at the

Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts

22 N. High Street, Millville, NJ 08332

Opening Reception, June 20, 6 – 9 p.m.

Standard size canvases/paper – 5” x 7” to 16” x 20”
Canvases and papers will be stamped (unlimited number).
Canvases entered must be framed and watercolors matted
Two may be submitted for exhibition. Space may require limiting to one piece.
(gallery discretion)
No works from photographs
Fee - $30. per artist
“The Artist House” on Rt. 49 sells art supplies and will be open both days.
“Riverfront Framing” on Buck St. will have standard frames available.
Painting area throughout the downtown Arts District, riverfront area (downtown),
and throughout the 44 sq. miles of rural and urban Millville.

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Entry Form

Name_________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________ Email_________________________________________

Website___________________________________ Medium_____________________________

Mail to: Carolyne Krull, Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts,
22 N. High St., Millville, NJ 08332. Phone: 856-327-4500.
Websites: GlasstownArtsDistrict.com and RiverfrontCenter.org.

Contact us at: 856 327 4500 or 800 887 4957

Hotels: Country Inn by Carlson – 856 825 3100

Holiday Inn Express – 856 293 8888

Wingate Inn – 856 690 9900

Carolyne Krull

Executive Director

Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts

22 North High Street

Millville, NJ 08332

856.327.4500

856.327.9280 -- fax

Carolyne.Krull@rrca.us

www.riverfrontcenterblogspot.com

www.riverfrontcenter.org

The Many Faces of Cumberland County

2008-05-12T20:46:00.000-07:00

Cumberland County Library 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ 08302

856-453-2210 Ext. 110 Submitted by Jean C. Edwards

The Many Faces of Cumberland County-Photographic Visions of People in Cumberland County

Cumberland County Library is inviting Cumberland County amateur and professional photographers to submit from 1-3 photographs for a juried photographic exhibit to be held for3 months. Enter your favorite photographs of people in Cumberland County

Photographs can be babies, teens, adults, seniors, family photos, people and dogs, cats, birds, horses and other animals, people and recreational activities, people at work, ethnic diversity, etc.

Photographs will be hung in the hall/gallery on the lower level of the library.

The show is open to all photographers 18 years or older. All work must be wired and ready to be hung. Photographs may be 4”x6” up to 11”x14” in black and white or color. Each photograph must have the name, address, telephone number and title of the work firmly attached to the back of the mounting.

Cash prizes will be awarded as follows: first place $200; second place, $100 and 3^rd place, $50. The exhibit will be open to the public on May 28 and will close at the end of August.

The purpose of the exhibit is to show the diversity of people in Cumberland County and to foster the visual artists.

Photographers should bring their photographs to the Cumberland County Library on May 21 and pick them up on August 27.

Contact Jean Edwards, Assistant Director, at 856-453-2210 Ext. 110 for further information. To obtain a registration form either call the library and one will be mailed or pick up one at the circulation desk or area photography stores.

Cumberland County Library will take reasonable precautions to protect the photographs however the library assumes no responsibility for damages or losses due to theft, vandalism or accidents.

Cumberland County Library

Photography Competition Entry Form

The Many Faces of Cumberland County

Name:_______________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________

__________________________________________Zip:________________

Phone:_Home___________________________Work________________

Cell__________________________________________________________

Title #1______________________________________________________

Title #2_______________________________________________________

Title #3_______________________________________________________

Entry #1 Accepted Yes________No____________

Title _________________________________________

Award________________________________________

Entry #2 Accepted Yes_________No_____________

Title___________________________________________

Award_________________________________________

Entry #3 Accepted Yes_________No_____________

Title__________________________________________

Award________________________________________

Rules:

Submit 1-3 photographs in black and white or color

Open to photographers 18 years or older

All work must be wired and ready to be hung

Photographs may be 4”x6 to 11”x14”

All photographs must have name, address, phone number and title attached to the back

Photographs must be brought to the library on May 21 and picked up on August 27

Cash prizes: 1^st place $200, 2^nd place, $100, 3^rd place, $50

Support the Arts in New Jersey

2008-05-07T04:13:00.000-07:00

Can YOU Keep a Promise?

Take Action Now!

Can you remember what happened five years ago on May 14? Close your eyes (virtually)...think back...busloads of arts advocates gathering on a cloudy day bringing a wave of color to West State Street. There was a Chinese dragon marching, docents dressed in colonial costumes, Tony Randall, Eric Bogosian, John Amos, Kiki Smith, Joe Piscopo, and a throng of cultural advocates waving placards and banners demanding that New Jersey arts and history funding be saved from elimination. On that day in May state legislators promised survival and enough to get by for one year, but also a new and dedicated source of State funding that would guarantee increased support in the future.

Okay, open your eyes. It's five years later...we have a hotel/motel occupancy fee that is the dedicated source of guaranteed increased funding and yet the Governor has proposed the level of state cultural support to be exactly the same as the year of bare survival. This is a promise?

The legislation passed in June 2003 to create the occupancy fee, the result of your advocacy, will this year grow to $90 million in State revenues, over three times the amount mandated under it for distribution to cultural agencies. It has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in property tax relief as it was designed to do. Yet State arts and history funding only achieved the level promised by law in FY05 and FY06. Ever since it has fallen short, and now we are back to the bare minimum allowed before the law no longer exists. This is a promise?

Can YOU keep a promise for more than five years??? ArtPride thinks you can, so NOW is the time to click on Action Alert at the ArtPride web site and email your district legislators that NJ Arts & History Make Dollars & Sense! An industry that contributes over $2 billion a year to New Jersey's economy is worth the promise made five years ago on May 14.

Any questions? Don't hesitate to call ArtPride New Jersey at 609.443.3582.

Too Real is Too Real

2008-05-06T11:35:00.000-07:00

Come out to the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts and see the phenomenal Too Real is Too Real while it is still up. There are three exhibitions of Youth Art showing now. And Jenny Folk and MaryAnn Kline in the Alcove are not to be missed. New items have just come in for spring in the Gallery Shop as well. On 2nd Friday, May 9, 6-9pm, enjoy the new age/classical fusion of Porcelain Roof, artist demos, open studios. Saturday is the last day to view the current exhibitions. 2nd Friday is made possible by Steve Sammartino. The 3rd Friday Sponsor is Millville Chiropractic: Drs. Beebee, Ledden and O’Dolyle. Funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts makes these programs possible. RRCA is handicapped accessible. Please call for more information: 856-327-4500. Located at 22 N. High Street, Glasstown Arts District, Millville. Hours: T-Th, Sun- 11-5; Fri 11-8; Sat 11-7.

See you on High Street!

Carolyne Krull

TOO REAL IS TOO REAL

2008-04-09T04:07:00.000-07:00

What

Who

When

Where

TOO REAL IS TOO REAL is a juried exhibition of paintings and sculpture by artists of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware which explores the lasting impact of Surrealism on present day art making. The artists in this exhibition have come to the idea of the 'surrealist image' by way of a variety of paths.

The works in this exhibition will have less to do with Surrealism as a historical object, and more to do with how the surreal continues to breathe uncanny life into the art of the present, and informs the differing visions that artists present today.

Thirty works including sculpture, paintings, drawings and collages will be available for sale. Many Associate Artists of RRCA will be participating as well as several artists from the tri-state area. For more images, contact Carolyne.Krull@rrca.us.

APRIL 18-May 17, 2008-04-02

Reception to meet the artists on April 18, 2008 from 6pm-9pm

Artist talks and announcement of awards at 6:30pm

THE RIVERFRONT RENAISSANCE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

22 NORTH HIGH STREET, MILLVILLE, NJ 08332

http://www.riverfrontcenter.blogspot.com/
856-327-4500
fx 856-327-9280

RRCA Annual Spring Gala 2008- April in Paris

2008-04-02T20:11:00.000-07:00

Please join RRCA Board of Directors and Honorary Gala Chairs, Jim and Wally Hurley, at this years Spring Gala on April 12, 7pm Midnight for a magical April in Paris evening. RRCAs Gala raises funds for its Arts Creates Excellence (ACE) program which provides art education year round for the areas school children from ages 3-18 years. Your support of this event means all the difference for children attending Summer Art Camp. The more funds raised means the more scholarships RRCA is able to offer. The cost per person is $75. Contact RRCA at 327-4500 for more information. If you need an invitation, just give us a call.

Enjoy the silent auction and the complimentary wine bar, martini bar, the incredibly delicious food of Clorinda and a live auction with Rob Shannon. The Silent Auction will feature the work of many wonderful. artists.

RRCA wants to thank its many sponsors that have made this event possible: Allen Associates, CertaPro Painters, Joe Canals Discount Liquor Outlet, Sir Speedy Printing, Paragon Press and Wal-Mart.

Vision Statement

To Promote and utilize the arts as the catalyst for cultural and economic revitalization of the region.

Mission Statement

Carolyne Krull, Executive Director
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts
22 N. High Street
in Millville's Glasstown Arts District
Millville, NJ 08332
www.riverfrontcenter.org
http://www.riverfrontcenter.blogspot.com/
856-327-4500
fx 856-327-9280

Teen/Young Adult Open Mic Friday April 4

2008-04-02T19:08:00.000-07:00

Hello Performers, Audience, and Friends.
Just a reminder that it's time again for the monthly Teen and Young Adult Open mic
upstairs at the RRCA studios, Glasstown Arts District, 22 N. High Street Millville, NJ.

Join us Friday April 4th 6-8pm and showcase your talents or "force" your talented friends to sign up and show their stuff! We need YOU to perform your original work and what is a performance without an audience? So even if you are shy and don't want to perform, please come out and support local talent.

Poetry, Music ,Rant, Comedy, (covers in moderation please, we want to hear what YOU have to say) or any other performance worthy trick you have up your sleeve is welcome. This month we will also briefly be highlighting a new trend in open mics, Story Slam. We'll explain it and let it fly at the mic. Basically you draw a subject from a hat and you have 3 min to tell your personal story that relates to that topic. The audience awards points to the performers and most points wins. No prizes though, just prestige in this performance community of ours! This won't take up the entire evening, just a taste.
So if you want to stretch your creative muscles or get your feet wet as a first time performer, join us at the RRCA!

Don't forget about the Teen Arts Festival 1st Friday May 2
Poetry Workshop 9:30-12:00
Recorded and written examples of spoken word and slam artists
writting and perfecting original work
and a group story written to be performed the same day
Open Mic to perform the workshoped pieces 1-2pm
Flyers will be available at the open mic on April 4th or call the RRCA 856.327.4500 or me, Rita at 609.425.4642
Thanks and keep the creativity rolling!
Rita Lynn Lyman poet, performer, and host of this event.

questions, comments, suggestions
please email me with teen open mic in the subject line. ritalynnlyman@hotmail.com

Barn Studio Alumni -- The Early Years & More

2008-03-23T17:56:00.000-07:00

The Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts and The Barn Studio of Art have collaborated on Barn Studio Alumni The Early Years featuring 20 artists. The artists exhibiting in this show are among the first students to have studied at The Barn Studio of Art when Pat Witt opened the Barn doors in 1962.

Since 1962, Pat has taught and inspired thousands of children and adults with her enthusiasm for the arts and nature. Recognized for her many achievements, Pats biggest reward comes from seeing many of her students go on to become accomplished freelance artists, painters, potters, architects, photographers, commercial artists, illustrators, graphic designers and art teachers. She is equally proud of those students who have gone on to many other professions as inspired individuals. This show will be the first of a series of Barn Studio Alumni shows.

The artists featured for this opening alumni show are:

Glenn Rudderow, Keith Ragone, Mary Nomecos, Nancy Witt Mulick, Lisa Paul, Patty Callahan, Robyn Dubois-Hee, Andrea Workman, Theresa Markiw, Kathy Vannozzi-Deacon, Mary Ann Kline, Maryann Cannon, Dawn Kohansky, Ella Gant, Carol Stringari, Carol Barnett, Betsy Tasker, Elizabeth Regan, Beverly Hughes, and Joseph McLaughlin and Danny Reiser (in memoriam).

Opening Reception is Friday, March 21^st, 2008 at 6 pm. Come meet and hear the Artist Talks starting at 6:30 p.m. We hope you can join us! For more art from Barn Alumni, visit Madrigal and Looking Glass, right next door to the RRCA. These establishments will be featuring Donna Pio, Bob Corson, Libby Rothfarb, Patricia Moore and Ramon Perez. Artists House just around the corner on Main will be exhibiting the work of other Barn students. Also opening that night at the RRCA, Center Artist Members in the Witt Gallery. Helen Troia and Tom Singleton in the Alcove. Youth Art Month in the Atrium. The Gallery Shop is featuring new work by Joe Guarrera and Fiber Arts and more. The Artists Studio upstairs will be open for 3^rd Friday.

All exhibits are free and open to the public. Hours: Closed Monday, open by request; T-Th & Sun- 11-5; Fri 11 -8; Sat 11 7. For info: 856-327-4500 Third Friday Sponsor is ServPro Cumberland County.

Are you a former student of The Barn and interested in sharing your experience. Please visit www.barnstudio.org and follow the link to the Alumni page.

The Barn Studio of Art recently obtained its status as a New Jersey non-profit corporation. One of the key reasons for seeking a non-profit status, a decision made by Pat and her daughters, was to perpetuate the Barn for the future. Over the last few years, with the inception of the RRCA and the Arts District in downtown Millville, Pat and her daughters wish to see the arts community continue to flourish with The Barn Studio of Art as a vital part of it. They are interested in hearing from former students and especially those who may be interested in participating in future alumni shows or even teaching at The Barn.

Funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts makes this program possible. RRCA is handicapped accessible. Please telephone in advance for more information or requests.

Millville is #1 Arts District

2008-02-28T04:41:00.001-08:00

#1. Millville, New Jersey

Glasstown Arts District

What makes it special: Designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a Main Street Community in 2004, the Glasstown Arts District has been thriving for more than eight years. With affordable, mixed-use properties featuring period architecture, monthly art walks, a large public art center with gallery and studio spaces, and lots of cultural activities, this river town of 26,000 is an energetic place to call home.

What it offers: The town’s annual marketing budget clocks in at just over $300,000, bringing in a lot of tourists. Plus, if you purchase a mixed-use property in the Glasstown Arts District, you can get a facade grant of up to $10,000 (1:1 match) to improve the front of your home. While many Main Street Communities offer such grants for businesses in their districts, it’s the mixed-use designation that makes Millville unique among grant programs.

Art mag paints Millville as hot spot: City says honor is 'a very big deal'
By JOEL LANDAU
Staff Writer
jlandau@thedailyjournal.com

MILLVILLE -- A national publication has etched Millville into its list of top arts districts.

The March issue of Art Calendar, a national business publication for visual artists, lists the top cities for working artists. Millville is the only Garden State town to make the list.

Marianne Lods, executive director of Main Street Millville and Glasstown Arts District, said the city will use the new distinction on its advertisements and promotions. "It's a very big deal," she said of the listing. "It's very important, because artists will live and work in areas that need renovation and revitalization."

The district, now in its eighth year, has 16 galleries, which displays the works of about 150 artists, Lods said. But the city wants to do more.

On Monday, local artists and other city officials met for the monthly Mayor's Arts Task Force to discuss ways to bring new artists to the city. Proposals include a fellowship program, and creating new grants and loan programs, Lods said.

"I know we were growing, but we have a long way to continue to develop and grow," she said. When the New Jersey Motorsports Park opens in the summer, "we have to be ready to step up the to the plate and hit a home run."

The distinction already has helped the district, Lods said.

Last Friday, a Las Vegas-based artist called Lods to discuss relocating to the city, after she saw the list.

The publication considered criteria such as artist relocation programs, financial assistance, reasonably priced workspace, tax benefits and marketing assistance.

Art Calendar's editor Kim Hall, who wrote the story, said hundreds of communities are trying to create arts districts, but Millville is unique because of the district's success in helping artists.

"They focus on artists and want them to have an established community and make a good living," she said.

Hall said the districts were not ranked in any particular order.

Art Calendar credited Millville for its annual marketing budget of more than $300,000 and a grant program for artists to upgrade their façade.

This was the first time the publication, which has a circulation of about 15,000, created this type of list, Hall said. The publication relied mostly on reputations among artists, she said.

"A lot of places will have one artist move in, and they're very proud of that," she said. "Millville is making it a very strong place for artists to live."

Maryann Cannon, owner of the La Bottega of Art and The Village on North High Street, has found the city much more accommodating than other towns. Cannon got a low interest loan to open her businesses, which displays works of several other artists.

The city "called and said 'we want you,'" Cannon said.

The artists all talk to each other, and their works all complement one another, Cannon said.

"The artists have a say" in the district, she said.

Millville PAL

2008-02-24T09:38:00.000-08:00

The Millville PAL Family Night at the Holly City Family Center attracted over 170 children last Friday despite the snow and rain. Children and parents flocked to PAL's kick-off event. They received water safety instruction, free swim time, areobic and fitness workouts. The City of Millville's Weed and Seed program gave out bike helmets to 80 children.

On March 14, Millville PAL will be adding art "make it & take it" projects to these offerings. Artists and community members are encouraged to fill out volunteer applications and get involved. Millville PAL has a calendar of events for volunteers to help out with

Frida Kahlo bus trip March 2

2008-02-22T09:06:00.001-08:00

Frida Kahlo bus trip
March 2, 2008

It's not too late to sign up for the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts bus trip to see the Frida Kahlo exhibit. Almost every newspaper is featuring the Kahlo exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This is the only stop along the east coast for this exhibition of 40 paintings by the influential painter on the 100th anniversary of her birth. The exhibit will only travel to only 2 other museums. Regarded for her ability to fuse Mexican folk arts with Modernism, her self-portraits chronicle a life full of accomplishment and triumph over physical limitations. Frida Kahlo developed the small-scale self-portrait style when she was recovering from severe spinal injuries which kept her from painting on site or in a large format. The RRCA trip is on March 2, leaving Millville High School at 10:45pm. The tour will be from 1-4pm. Price for the bus trip and tickets to show: Adults- $50, Students and Seniors - $45. This trip is being run by Donna Pio, RRCA Education Committee Chair to help raise funds in support of the Art Creates Excellence programming at the RRCA. To sign up, call 856-327-4500 or stop in the RRCA, 22 N. High Street, Millville between 11-5pm- M-Th & Sun; Fri 11-8pm; Sat 11-7pm, www.riverfrontcenter.org. For more info about the exhibition: http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/278.html

Carolyne Krull, Executive DirectorRiverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts22 N. High Streetin Millville's Glasstown Arts DistrictMillville, NJ 08332http://www.riverfrontcenter.org/http://www.riverfrontcenter.blogspot.com/856-327-4500fx 856-327-9280

Down Jersey Arts Friday Feb 8 6-9PM

2008-02-09T20:20:00.000-08:00

Artisans: Elm Grove Fiber Arts, Heislerville

The Three Dollar Bills, 409 Buck Street

They brought back the old-time sounds of American Folk music. A conglomeration of bluegrass, blues, and country. Over 75 people came out on Friday Feburary 8th
Ariel Rom-banjo, guitar, dobro, vocals Chris Scarfo-guitar, mandolin, lead vocals Steve Tobin- lead guitar

Down Jersey Arts This Friday Feb 8 6-9PM

2008-02-07T20:43:00.000-08:00

Down Jersey Arts

2^nd Friday 2/8, 6-9pm

Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts

22 N. High Street, Glasstown Arts District, Millvile, NJ

3rd Friday: Postcards in the Mail and Associate Artists

2008-01-21T12:48:00.000-08:00

Improvements at the RRCA

2008-01-17T04:53:00.000-08:00

for the last several weeks the common room on the 2nd floor has had the floor sanded and varnished and the brick cleaned up. Thanks to Sheila who has spearheaded this project. See you tomorrow, 3rd Friday at the RRCA Postcards in the Mail show. I have 3 photo entries too!!

Peaceworks Fill Empty Storefronts

2008-01-04T09:08:00.000-08:00

The RRCA along with Bridgeton Main Street Association unveiled its first Bridgeton Wishes art display. Student artists from Youth to Youth Project Vision put art at 97 E. Commerce Street in Bridgeton. There was a reception and dedication at Brenner's Brew at 21 E. Commerce Street. City officials joined the dedication.

3rd Friday Dec 21st at RRCA

2007-12-23T07:53:00.000-08:00

The RRCA celebrated the holiday season on 3rd Friday December 21st.

Postcards: Millville in the Mail

2007-12-20T21:42:00.001-08:00

Call for all painters, printers, photographers, draftsmen to submit quintessential scenes of Millville. Possible categories might be: History, Humor, Events, Downtown, Neighborhoods. These are only suggestions. Get creative and surprise the judges from The Post Card Club of South Jersey (for RRCA) and the judges (t/b/a) for Bogart Books, Steelman’s and Revelation Records. Six different works will be selected by judges for each of the following locations: the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, Steelman’s, Bogart’s Books and Revelation Records. Each location will produce postcards from each of the 6 images that are chosen by their judges. Each location will have 6 different postcards for sale.

Each of the local businesses will exhibit the selected works from April 3^rd Friday through May in their windows. Additionally, from the winning images, judges will select 12 images for a 2009 calendar also to be sold at the above locations. A “People’s Choice Award” will be chosen during the exhibition for the calendar cover.

Postcards: Millville in the Mail

The Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts invites you to participate in “Postcards: Millville in the Mail” to be held January 18, 2008 through February 9, 2008, in the Witt Gallery.

Works will be judged on their impact as illustrations of Millville’s history, rebirth and attractions as well as their applicability to the promotion of Millville and the Arts District. A total of twenty-four images will be selected for reproduction as postcards to be placed on sale at the RRCA, Steelman’s, Bogart’s Books, and Revelation Records (6 for each location.) The artist’s name and copyright notice will be included in the credit section on the back of every postcard. Postcards will not be limited to official USPS sizes but proportion, i.e. too square or too long and narrow, will be a factor in selection. Some cropping may be necessary in reproduction. SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFO!!

There is no entry fee. Entrants grant the each location the sole right to reproduce and sell the winning entries as postcards and to reproduce those images for promotions. The artist will not receive payment from the sale of the postcards. Every postcard or promotional piece promotes you and your image. All copyrights, beyond the publication of the images as postcards, remain with the artist. .

Exhibition Curator Contact: Jay Helfrich, by email “jayhelfrich@comcast.net” with “Postcards” in the subject line.
Judge: The Post Card Club of South Jersey will judge for RRCA. Judges for other merchants t/b/a.

Eligibility:

1. Artists may submit up to three original works in any 2D media (drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, etc.) completed within the past 10 years.

2. No piece may exceed 24” X 36,” including frame. Minimum size of image: 8”x10” All work must be wired for hanging and suitably framed (no clips or fast frames). Works on paper and photographs must be glazed. It will be necessary to remove winning works from their frames for reproduction.

3. RRCA will not assemble any item and reserves the right to reject any work that requires an inordinate amount of difficulty in

handling. No wet, fragile, or ill-prepared work will be accepted.

4. All work must be for sale. A 40% commission will be retained by the RRCA on the sale of any artwork, unless the artist is an Associate Member.

5. Label: Back right hand corner of each piece, including: Artist’s Name, Title, Medium and Price, with no personal contact information.

6. All works selected for exhibition will remain for the duration of the show and may not be withdrawn until designated pick up dates.

Receiving Dates: All works must be delivered to the RRCA on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, from 11- 5.

Judging: Works will first be selected for exhibition Notification of selection/non-selection will be on Wed, 11/16 after 5PM. Pick-up of work not selected for exhibition is Thurs, 1/17, 11AM -5PM. Judging for postcard images will be announced at the RRCA on 1/18, 3^rd Friday, at approximately 6:30pm.

Biography: Submit updated biography at receiving. No personal contact information can be included in the biography.

Reception: The Opening Reception will be held at the RRCA on Third Friday, January 18, 2008.

Show Closing: Exhibition closes on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Unsold works must be picked up at the RRCA on Sunday, February 10, 11AM-4 PM. Work that is not picked up on time is left at the artist’s risk.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGES FROM ORIGINAL PROSPECTUS:

MINIMUM SIZE OF WORK IS 8”X10” IMAGE SIZE.

ALL WORK MUST BE FRAMED OR IT WILL BE REJECTED.

ELIGIBILITY INCREASED TO INCLUDE WORK CREATED IN THE LAST 10 YEARS

Delivery at the RRCA on TUESDAY, January 16, 2008, 11- 5

Winning images will be announced on 3^rd Friday, January 18, 2008 at approximately 6:30pm. The exhibition closes on Saturday, February 9, 2008. On that date “People’s Choice Award” winners selected for the 2009 calendar cover will be announced.

QUESTIONS!!!!!

Please call Carolyne Krull, Sean Tawes or Yajaira Montero at 856-327-4500