NEWS ARCHIVE
Not Newsworthy - Some announcements that were made in the past
November 15th, 2009
Come see “JERSEY ROYALE”
J.W.'s new solo show!
Hey there Friend and/or Art Enthusiast!
Hope all is dandy as we get ready give thanks for all the swell stuff going on in our lives.
I've received a number of (valid) complaints that recently I have been “Last Minute Charlie” when it comes to letting y'all know about my shows. True 'nuff. Between workin', makin' art and grooming my Chia Pet®, it seems that I don't get around to sending out those handy electronic missives on a timely basis. I was planning on sending out this message last week, but had to rearrange my sock drawer, so you're not getting this alert until now.
Anyway, I am happy to tell you that I will be having a new solo gig entitled “Jersey Royale” and I'm kinda giddy about it. It will feature a couple of works you may have seen and a bunch of new ones that are sure to become fan faves. So, c'mon on down. It's gonna be a ton o' fun and it's at a nifty, cozy establishment in Jersey City -- White Star Bar -- so if you are thirsty, you can wet your whistle whilst treating your eyes to an optical feast. You know how salty art can be.
Here's the info:
What: JERSEY ROYALE by Joe Waks
Where: White Star Bar
230 Brunswick Street
Jersey City New Jersey 07302
When: Opening Reception
Saturday, November 21st
8:00 p.m - till ?
If you can't make it, the show will be up for a while.
As always, thank you all for your support, encouragement and patronage.
Hope to see you there! À bientôt! — J.W.
July 21st, 2009
Howdy There!
Before I get to the meat of the matter, I just want to thank everyone (you know who you are) who made it to the recent star-studded opening of "7th Inning Stretch" at Index Arts in Newark. The response to the show (and my new piece) was terrific and the Pabst Blue Ribbon was flowin' freely. The show runs until Friday, July 31st so check it out if you can.
Well, as annoyingly bombastic "Voice of the Yankees" John Sterling would say, I have another show "back-to-back and belly-to-belly" coming up real soon — like this Saturday!
Here's the info:
What: Aljira Emerge 10 Exhibition
Where: Aljira - A Center for Contemporary Art
591 Broad Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102-4403
When: Opening Reception
Saturday, July 25
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The show runs from July 25 through September 26, 2009
Aljira is a preeminent arts institution in Newark and the State of New Jersey and is celebrating 25 years of serving visual artists and the community at-large. The Emerge program gives working artists the business and practical skills necessary to take the "starving" out of the term "starving artist." I was fortunate to participate in Emerge last summer and part of the program entails and exhibition by the participants. My Emerge colleagues are an extremely talented lot and you will be wowed by their work.
I have two provocative works in the show, including a brandy-dandy new painting — my largest piece ever — entitled "Anatomy of a Flag."
As always, thanks for all of your support and encouragement — couldn't do it without you.
Gallery Aferro
OMG Aferro Art Party
June 20th, 2009 7-10PM
"Hellooooo Wallington!!!!" Come one, come all! J.W.'s been in the lab brewin' up some new work. He's got a new piece in this expansive group show/auction to benefit Gallery Aferro — a bedrock institution of the Newark art scene.
If you like Joe's more politically-tinged works, or if you are a Ronald Reagan or Jack Daniel's enthusiast, you're gonna want to put the pedal to the metal, get over to Aferro and snap up this masterpiece."
Lloyd Lindsay Young
Former WWOR Channel 9 Weatherman
The very first Aferro Benefit
For one night only unique artworks by emerging and established artists are available for sale at prices that will enlarge or establish your collection. Delight a friend or colleague with the gift of artwork.
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