Small Works NYC Opening Tomorrow!

Toni Silber-Delerive News

"Art has continuously broadened our horizons, increasing our awareness and our tolerance of the world as it is." - Ernst Lurker I invite you to visit my website tonisart.com and look forward to answering any inqueries.

Toni Silber-Delerive News "Art has continuously broadened our horizons, increasing our awareness and our tolerance of the world as it is." - Ernst Lurker I invite you to visit my website tonisart.com and look forward to answering any inqueries. Small Works NYC at Jeffrey Leder Gallery

Cattle Ranch, acrylic on canvas, 12" x 12" 

Please join me for Small Works NYC, a Juried Exhibition. The reception is on Sunday, September 23rd, 5-7pm. The show runs Sept 23 until Nov 3. More information and gallery hours are available at Jeffrey Leder Gallery, 2137 45th Rd. Long Island City, NY 11101.
I have 3 paintings in the show: Cattle Ranch, Florence Rooftops and Highway Overpass.
These paintings show the world we live in from an aerial perspective; by eliminating the details they make the landscape more graphic than representational.

Philadelphia Utility Plant, oil on canvas, 36" x 60" Philadelphia Utility Plant is a Showcase Winner in ArtSlant New York 5th 2012 juried competition. ArtSlant is a worldwide art network site with with calendars for openings, exhibitions and information. Philadelphia Utility Plant focuses on the linear graphics of the windows, smoke stacks and roof mechanics of the plant as seen from above. The subdued color palette pulls the composition together. I attempted to capture the moment and let the image tell the story. You can see more of my aerial paintings at tonisart.com

Church Tower Road, oil on canvas, 36" x 36" Upstream Gallery Church Tower Road along with 4 other of my paintings is in the “14th Annual Landscape Juried International Art Exhibition”. The additional paintings are Canyon Gate, Edison Industrial, Philadelphia Utility Plant and Prague City. A unique vantage point from on high captures a square in Austria using vibrant colors typical of this part of Eastern Europe. I extracted the graphic essence to complete the picture.

2012 Moja Arts Festival Award Ceremony Tomorrow!!

Please join us for the 29th Annual MOJA Juried Art Exhibition Award Ceremony and Reception Sunday, September 23, 2012 5:30-7:00pm Avery Research Center for African-American History and Culture Cox Gallery 125 Bull Street Charleston, South Carolina      29th Annual MOJA Juried Art Exhibition September 24 - October 30, 2012 Avery Research Center for African-American History and Culture 125 Bull Street, Charleston, South Carolina SPONSORED BY: BERKELEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Featuring regional artists, this annual juried art exhibition gives cash awards for first, second, third places, and three ribbons for honorable mentions. Artists selected to participate in this year's exhibition are Shelley Bonner, Eugene W.R. Campbell, Jr., John G. Croom, Amiri G. Farris, Antwon Ford, Steve Hazard, Katherine Houghton, Hamed Mahmoodi, Judy Mooney, Bridget Murray, Hampton R. Olfus, Jr., Robert B. Reed, and Georgette W. Sanders. Alvin Staley, this year's juror, is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has spent a large portion of his life living in South Carolina. Alvin received his early academic training in the public schools of South Carolina. He received the greater of his artistic training in museums, schools, and galleries in the Washington, D. C. area. Alvin completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Education from Claflin University in 1976, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. In 1980, Alvin received an American University Fellowship to pursue studies in the university's Master of Fine Arts Painting program. During his first year at American University, he was selected to participate in the prestigious David Lloyd Kreeger Award Exhibit. In 1981, Alvin received his Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting from The American University in Washington, DC. Alvin is listed in several editions of "Who's Who In America"and "Who's Who Among America's Teachers". He has exhibited his work nationally and has received numerous awards, including "Best in Show"at the 2003 and 2009 South Carolina State Fair Juried Art Exhibit. He is the "2002 NBSC Oil Painters Invitational Exhibit" First Placewinner. In 2011, Alvin received the South Carolina State Fair "Fine Art Spirit Achievement Award."Alvin is represented in numerous collections throughout the country. Since 1976, Alvin has been an active artist and teacher. He has taught in the public schools of Greenville, Florence, Orangeburg, and Colleton County. He has also worked in the art programs of Morris College, Voorhees College, South Carolina State University, and served as Art Department Chairman at Claflin University. Currently, he works as an artist-in-residence for Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, and adjunct professor at Claflin University.     Tickets On Sale NOW! Official Poster Artist of the 2012 MOJA Arts Festival is James Denmark with his splendid image "Carolina Jam" featured on the cover of the program guide.  Pre-order MOJA Arts Festival Merchandise now! 2012 MOJA Official Notecards 2012 MOJA Official Unsigned Poster 2012 MOJA Official Signed Poster

Love is French

Love is FrenchMonday, September 24thHouse opens at 6:30PM, show starts at 7:00 PMDirected by Lina Koutrakos, Musical Direction Dan Furman
Upright Bass Ray Parker, Percussion Manu Bizeau 

The Metropolitan Room34 West 22nd Street, between 5th/6th avenue
(212) 206-0440 - $20.00 + 2 drinks min.

Get Tickets Here

Art League of LI News

Exhibiting in the  Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery through October 28 Sandra Benny/Richard Vaux:  A Working Relationship  Reception: September 23, 3pm - 5pm Gallery Talk at 4pm    l to r:  "Red Blast", colored pencil by Sandra Benny; "Light Concerto II", oil painting by Richard Vaux The exhibit pairs Sandra Benny and Richard Vaux, a husband and wife team of internationally acclaimed local artists who express their shared love of nature and their own unique impressions in this exhibit celebrating the natural environment. Learn more about the exhibit here. ...............................  JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF ART, MUSIC, AND REFRESHMENTS YOU are invited...  to the next ART AFTER DARK SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 7 - 9PM In the Art League's Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery Featured ALLI Demonstrating Teachers    MaryAnn Scheblein-Dawson -   Zentangle Art      Jock Anderson -  Oil Painting    Participating Artists:    Laura Cerrano * Emily Eisen * Michael Krasnowitz * Cory Lightfoot  Steve Martin * Greg Oleanik * Vinny Osmers * Denise Poveromo  Michael Puleo * Vivian Schepis * Marna Shoenwald * Donna Stapleton Acoustic Guitar Music by Denise Romas   ART AFTER DARK is open to the general public - there is no fee to attend! Visit www.artafterdark-li.org for details about next month's event ART AFTER DARK events, slideshows of past events plus links to demonstrating and participating artist websites. CHECK OUT OUR ART AFTER DARK EVENT PAGE ON FACEBOOK TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT US!  ........................... Attention Art League of Long Island Members:   All Art League members are welcome to submit one original work of art in 2D and 3D work in any medium (except video and installation art) to exhibit in our  57th Annual Members' Exhibition.          Not a member?  Join today, and you too can participate in the show.  Part I (last name A-L):  November 4 - November 25 Reception:  Sunday, November 4, 3-5pm Part II (last name M-Z):  December 9 - December 30 Reception:   Sunday, December 9, 3-5pm Exhibition Juror is Judith Levy, Director of Gallery North Deadline is October 22!  Download prospectus here. .......................................... become a fan by clicking Like on our Facebook Page ...............................   Exhibiting in the Strolling Gallery August 7 - September 30 Roberta Erlagen's Watercolor Class       "Tulip" by Mary Anton Roberta's upcoming watercolor classes beginning this fall: Watercolor Kindergarten for Adults I I Painting Watercolor With Confidence Flower Power Session A Flower Power Session B    ...............................     Drawing, painting, watercolor,   pastels, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry,    digital photography, fiber arts and more... FALL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS ARE NOW ONLINE AT  www.artleagueliregistration.org Special Event                  September 29    Antonio Masi - Demonstration/Book Signing    Many artists over the years have painted the bridges of New York City, but few have been as singularly committed to painting all nine of New York's major bridges as Antonio Masi. The artist will give a demonstration on his approach to his large-scale paintings (usually 60"x40") in watercolor.  Following the demonstration, attendees can obtain an autographed book of "New York's Golden Age of Bridges", which he co-authored with Joan Marans Dim and is published by Fordham Press and Oxford Press. His work is currently on exhibit at the NY Transit Museum through October 7. There's still space available in these classes - Register now!  Starts September 27  Mixed Media For Beginners/Intermediate with Rose Ackerly  Starts September 29  An Architectural Tour of Grand Army Plaza and the Brooklyn Museum with Pamela Ford   NEW CLASS - Starts October 1  The Magic of Drawing with Jock Anderson Starts October 2 Watercolor with Denis Ponsot: afternoon class  / evening class NEW CLASS  Starts October 2 Fun and Fearless Oil Painting Basics with Irene Vitale Starts October 2  Everything In Pastel with Donna Harlow Moraff  Starts October 2  Printmaking Sampler with Stephanie Navon Jacobson  Starts October 2  All About Clay with Ruth Sachs afternoon class - evening class  Starts October 2  Stone/Wood Sculpture (Direct Carving (taille directe)  with Thom Janusz   Starts October 2  Legal Graffiti with Lauren Singer  NEW CLASS  Starts October 2  Portraiture for Teens with Nikki Walsh  Starts October 2 Advanced Anime/Manga with Richard Torrey   Starts October 2  Kids Cartooning with Richard Torrey  Starts October 2  Discover Art with Denis Ponsot NEW CLASS  Starts October 2  Animation - Flash with Eric Hutchison Due to popular demand we have added the following classes to the Fall Schedule:  Starts October 3  Oil Painting For Beginner & Intermediate  with Laura Meshover  Starts October 4  Contemporary/Traditional Bead Knotting & Stringing  with Dana Lagos  Starts November 5  East Asian Water-Ink Painting - Beginner/Intermediate  with Sung Sook Setton      ...............................  See what your friends and fellow members  are doing in the art world.  Visit MEMBERS IN THE NEWS  on the Art League's website  ...........................   Artists and Craftspeople are invited to apply for a space at the Art League of Long Island's 49th Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Fair. The juried fair takes place in the Art League's spacious gallery and art studios December 1 & 2, 10am - 5pm. Deadline to apply is November 11. Download prospectus here.     "Arts Below Sunrise" will be held on Sunday October 14th, 2012 along Broadway in Hewlett and Woodmere [Broadway will be closed for the day between Conklin Avenue and Trinity Place]. The "Arts Below Sunrise" Festival is the evolution of last year's "Fall Harvest Festival" held on 10/30/11 at the Woodmere Middle School. This year, the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools Endowment Fund will be partnering with the Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association for this FREE fundraising event. Along with all of the kids and community activities from last year's Harvest Festival (and more of everything!), there will be two stages with live music, artists and art demonstrations. Our goal is to have "Arts Below Sunrise" a yearly art and music street festival that draws fans from all over Long Island and our neighboring communities, a true "South Shore" cultural destination event!  Artist, craftspeople, and musicians who would like to participate in the festival can contact Patty/John at (516) 374-8453, info@hwpsef.org, or Download the PDF Form here.     Sid Jacobson JCC Biennial Juried Exhibition, is looking for artists to submit 1-4 original works addressing the theme of "Spirituality, the Self, Nature and Community." Themes are open to the artist's interpretation.  The exhibition will take place January 6 through April 15, 2013.  Application and photos will be accepted the week of November 5 -12.  For more information, contact Susan Seelig, Fine Art Director at 516-484-1545, ext. 113, susanseelig@gmail.com. CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Executive Director of My Studio, Betty Stephens, invites all Artists 18 years and older to submit images of their work for consideration in Portrait themed Art Exhibition. Quality of draftsmanship, creativity and values will be taken into consideration by the Selection Committee, whose decision is final. Works submitted must be available Oct. 9 - Nov. 17.    Deadline Sept. 24th (Postmarked by)   AWARDS: 1st Place - $500, 2nd Place - $200, 3rd Place - $100.   Plus 3 Honorable Mention Certificates.   For a prospectus please go to mariotucci.com/mystudio.html or email mtucci@yahoo.com   ........................... The Art League of Long Island | 107 East Deer Park Rd | Dix Hills NY 11746  631.462.5400 | www.artleagueli.org

CLOSING SOON Yayoi Kusama at the Whitney

CLOSING SOON Yayoi Kusama Through September 30 "Heroic, barrier-crashing"—The New York Times Well known for her use of dense patterns of polka dots and nets, as well as her intense, large-scale environments, Yayoi Kusama works in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, film, performance, and immersive installation. Born in Japan in 1929, Kusama came to the United States in 1957 and quickly found herself at the epicenter of the New York avant-garde. After achieving fame through groundbreaking exhibitions and art “happenings,” she returned to her native country in 1973 and is now one of Japan’s most prominent contemporary artists. This retrospective features works spanning Kusama’s career. Fireflies on the Water Timed Ticketing Special timed tickets are required for entry into Yayoi Kusama's Fireflies on the Water. Only one person is allowed in the installation at a time, and the viewing time is limited to one minute. Tickets are free with Museum admission and available day-of-visit on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend you arrive early, as tickets are extremely limited and sell out early. Featured Events Free Daily Tours See Schedule Open Studio: Yayoi Kusama For families with kids age 4 and up Saturday, September 29 1–3 pm Yayoi Kusama covered shirts, dresses, shoes, and suitcases with materials like pasta and fake flowers. Drop by the Whitney Studio to create your own forward-looking fashions inspired by Kusama’s work. Free with Museum admission, no registration required. Shop   Shop Kusama-inspired items online or at the Museum. Remember, members also enjoy increased discounts at the Museum Store. Just for Members: Exclusive Access to Yayoi Kusama and Fireflies on the Water September 26, 27, 29, and 30 10–11 am 6:30–8:30 pm Enjoy Yayoi Kusama without the daytime crowds! During the last week of September, the artist’s blockbuster retrospective will be open in the morning and evening, exclusively for members. Kusama’s ethereal Fireflies on the Water will also be on view. Open to all members. For more information, visit whitney.org. JOIN NOW For further information, please email memberinfo@whitney.org or call (212) 570-3641. Thank you for supporting the Whitney! IMAGE CREDITS Yayoi Kusama in Yellow Tree furniture room at Aich triennale, Nagoya, Japan, 2010. Collection Yayoi Kusama. Image courtesy Yayoi Kusma Studio Inc.; Ota Fine Arts, Tokyo; Victoria Miro Gallery, London; and Gagosian Gallery New York Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929), Fireflies on the Water, 2002. Mirror, plexiglass, 150 lights and water, 111 × 144 1/2 × 144 1/2 in. (281.9 × 367 × 367 cm) overall. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Postwar Committee and the Contemporary Painting and Sculpture Committee and partial gift of Betsy Wittenborn Miller 2003.322a-tttttttt. © Yayoi Kusama. Photograph courtesy Robert Miller Gallery Inspired by Tom Thayer’s installation in the 2012 Biennial, Families make puppets in the new Whitney Studio, 2012. Photograph by Sean Carroll Whitney Museum of American Art        whitney.org