EXHIBITIONS / EVENTS

GET OUT OF TOWN:
A TRAVEL EXHIBITION
Exhibition plus special events:
January 19 - February 17, 2008
Opening Reception:
Sunday, January 20
1 PM – 3 PM
studio 6

Traveling from Australia to Egypt, Japan to Paris, and from Barcelona to Indonesia and all points in between, The Rockaway Artists Alliance once again takes viewers far and away from the dim world of Winter with Get Out Of Town, their latest exhibition. Get Out OF Town travels the world in art, with a dozen different artists bringing home their own perspectives on destinations as diverse as the Philippines and Fire Island. The show runs from Saturday January 18 to Sunday February 17, in the very inviting sTudio 6 at Fort Tilden in the Rockaways, An opening reception is planned from 1-3pm on Sunday January 20, with inviting refreshments, lively entertainment and good company. Viewers may not only support the arts, but also take a corner of the world with them, as many works will be for sale by the individual artists, many of whom will be on hand at the opening.

With the wonder of a traveler, photographer Diane Ali remarks, "I witness a new locale with fresh eyes and allow myself to experience (its) 'soul' and excitement…with the awe…of a child." Her almost fantastical photos, such as "Fountain of the Sinking Boat, Rome," draw viewers into their own world of light and darkness. Similarly Lee Gutman's photograph "Barcelona-Winding Cave" with its endless and timeless arches takes its audience on a journey through the ages, to when the ancient was almost new.

Seeing the new on the nearer horizon, Martha Killian's watercolor brings "Peggy's Cove Lighthouse" to life. "I remember the tour guide (in Nova Scotia) told us (this) was the most photographed and painted lighthouse in the world. Who was Peggy? That remains a mystery."

Proving the persistence of vision, Mary Mead offers her own perspective on the area with "Lobster Traps- Peggy's Cove", rendered in oils with vibrant colors and close enough to touch.

Joe Rothenberg captures the small moments of life, no matter how far away, in gelatin silver prints like "Paris Café." Meanwhile Marvin Schwartz evokes the soul of a city in "Fiddle" and "Amazing Grace", from his photo series "Impressions of New Orleans." Says Mr. Schwartz "I was a photographer in the Army and managed to tour all around Europe with a Rolliflex (camera) in my hands."

"Lobsters" by Jessica Schulman,
photographic illustration

"Sidewalk Garden NYC"
by Madeline Braisted, photography

"Hikers, Canyon De Chelly, Arizona"
by Diane Ali, photography

The artists of Get Out Of Town and The Rockaway Artists Alliance have likewise voyaged far and near and brought the world to their galleries. They invite all to come down and experience an adventure that starts right here, in the Rockaways.

Gallery hours are Saturday 12-4p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. and by appointment. For information call (718) 474-0861, e-mail rockart116@aol.com

The RAA is also looking forward to a new year of fine exhibitions including Structure-The Art of Architecture, Buildings and Bridges in March and Of Women, which features works by the women artists of RAA, along with the multimedia shows Black & White and The Human Figure in April. Each of these juried shows is also currently seeking submissions.

Get Out Of Town artists include Stephanie Volovar, Marvin Schwartz, Jessica Schulman, Joesph Rothenberg, Eileen Morrissey, Mary Meade, Denis Macrae, Renee Rosenberg, Martha Killian, Lee Gutman, Philip Emelianov, Madeline Braisted, Janet Dever and Diane Ali.

RAA works in partnership with the National Park Service at Gateway National Recreation Area and in part is supported by NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, JP Morgan Chase, The Independence Community Foundation and Brooklyn Brewery.

Fort Tilden, located in the Rockaways, is an historic and now decommissioned U.S. Army post. Today it is home to many cultural, community and sport activities and serves as a premier part of Gateway National Recreation Area, a unique urban national park that spans several boroughs and incorporates beaches, marshlands and bird and wildlife refuges. Winter and summer its beaches, fields and trails offer sanctuary to many a city weary traveler.

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