4 Towns 4 Art 2015, 3rd Annual Open Studio Tour Features 27 artists, 8 South Jersey Towns Represented
Saturday, April 11, 11:00am – 5:00pm
South Jersey artists share inspirations with their neighbors 4 Towns 4 Art, founded by Haddon Township fiber artist Jennifer Talarico, presents the third annual Open Studio Tour. Eight South Jersey towns are highlighted: Barrington, Collingswood, Haddonfield, Haddon Heights, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Oaklyn, and Pennsauken with 27 artists participating. Studio disciplines include painting, ceramics, fiber arts, drawing/illustration, photography, sculpture, mosaic, collage, and leather work.
“For the past two years, we have concentrated on educating the community about the ‘open studio tour’ concept,” Talarico explains. “We are now going into our third year with the momentum of name recognition, increased attendance, and strong sales. There has been a learning curve, but this community is truly embracing its artists and we couldn’t be happier.”
Jennifer Talarico By Glenn Hudson
Painter Maria Christopher has shared her SoHA studio on the Tour, and says, “When 4 Towns 4 Art began, it kick started a conversation about art-making in this region. Each year the conversation continues and becomes richer and more interesting.”
Haddonfield artist Missy Schwartz hopes opening her studio for the second straight year will continue the back-and-forth flow of inspiration. “It is exciting for people to actually see where and how I make my art. Artists generally experience a lot of solitude, so it is fun for us to share about our process and hear creative feedback,” she says.
The third annual Open Studio Tour is free and open to the public. All members of the community are welcome to visit the studios on Saturday, April 11, 2015, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Artists will be demonstrating, displaying, and selling their creations. A map and complete listing of artists and locations is available at www.facebook.com/4Towns4Art.
Participating Artists, 2015
Eilandarts Center 10 E. Chestnut St. Merchantville
–Nicole Eiland, Sculpture, Book Arts, Mixed Media
–Gabrielle Holliday, Photography
–Kerry Mentzer, Mixed Media
Peter Kinney, 6531 Maple Ave. Pennsauken – Mixed Media, Photography
Eric Wolff, 300 Highland Ave. Collingswood – Pottery
Donna Maxwell, 300 Highland Ave. Collingswood – Watercolor
Evelyn Taylor Bonner, 10 W. Coulter Ave. Collingswood – Ceramics, Jewelry, Succulent Planters
Chris Bonner, 10 W. Coulter Ave. Collingswood – Ceramics, Mixed Media
Linda Figliola, 135 Lawnside Ave. Collingswood – Leather Bags, Boxes, Jewelry
Stephen Coan, 131 Lawnside Ave. Collingswood – Land Art Installation, Conceptual Images, Sculpture
Laura Rutherford Renner, 208 New Jersey Ave., Collingswood – Representational images on wood
Stacey Douglas, 7 Emerald Ave. Haddon Township – Mosaic, Painting, Clay
Jennifer Talarico,112 Cambridge Ave. Haddon Township – Handwoven and Hand Knit Clothing
Terence Smith, 28 E. Albertson Ave. Haddon Township – Works on Paper
Mark Parker, 118 Geneva Ave. Haddon Township – Painting
SoHa Artists, 1001 White Horse Pike. Haddon Township
–Richard Bell, Photography
–Christine Foster, Photography
–Maria Christopher, Painting
Jocelynn Tice, 605 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township – Painting
Matthew Green, 215 E. Haddon Ave. Oaklyn – Painting
Karla Heartsfield, 15 Tanner St. Haddonfield – Handcrafted Clothing
David Howard, 15 Tanner St. Haddonfield – Jewelry
Bob Jackson, 322 Estaugh Ave. Haddonfield – Drawing, Assemblage
Phyllis Jackson, 322 Estaugh Ave. Haddonfield – Button Necklaces
Missy Mohn-Schwartz, 440 Euclid Ave. Haddonfield – Painting
Frandy Jean, corner of E. Atlantic Ave. and Station Ave. Haddon Heights – Watercolor
Patricia Walkar, 1000 Oakwood Rd. Barrington – Paintings on Silk
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