Rockland Center for the Arts

Yaaaaay! The glassworks from "Blown Before Your Eyes" with Moshe Bursuker have arrived. Missed the event and want to still support RoCA's programming and get a beautiful piece of glass? Go to www.rocklandartcenter.org "Events & Art for Sale" and see what is available for our fundraiser through June 30th.... #nonprofitsmatterrockland #RocklandCenterForTheArts #rocklandnonprofits #moshebursuker #nonprofitsmatter #nonprofitsfundraiser #artscouncilofrockland #glassart #glassartforsale #contemporaryglassart #contemporaryglasssculpture #rocklandcountyny #visitnyack #socurious #rocklandparent

Get this Blown Glass Piece and Support RoCA at the same time. Moshe Bursuker is putting these up as a fundraiser for RoCA. The Arts need your support now more than ever. A sculpture blown using the complicated lace cane process. Beautiful color. To purchase go to: www.rocklandartcenter.org #RocklandCenterForTheArts #blownglass #sculptureart #moshebursuker #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitsmatterrockland #nonprofitsmatter #rocklandnonprofits

Looking forward to the arrival of the new addition to the Catherine Konner Sculpture Park - Botanical Sculptures by leigh Taylor Mickelson. Keep your eyes open for it - Coming Soon

The Artist Talk with Diane Churchill and Barbara Smith Gioia has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 3rd. If you signed up previously please join us and if you didn't sign up but wish to go to: www.rocklandartcenter.org or call 845-358-0877 to get the Zoom link. It's free. The artists will talk about their exhibits on view now through June 11th and their inspiration. The exhibits, "Fragments of Alliance" and "Gold: Pages from a Lost Book" make for a beautiful show that speaks of light, color, joy, humanity and possibility. It will fill you will calm inspiration and is a welcome relief from the past months of darkness. #RocklandCenterForTheArts #barbarasmithgioia #dianechurchill #artscouncilofrockland #visitnyack #rocklandcountyny #rocklandartists #contemporaryart #curated #exhibition #collageart #GoldInArt

AND THE WINNER IS - Alito Orsini Congratulations to Alito For winning the drawing for the Lace Cane Bowl made by Moshe Bursuker for Blown Before Your Eyes. Thank you to all who participated in this fundraiser. It was a great experience watching Moshe create glass in his studio.... #virtualfundraiser2021 #glassmoshe #RocklandCenterForTheArts #rocklandnonprofitsmatter #moshebursuker #artscouncilofrockland #blownglass #blownglassart

ARTWORK FOR THE MEMBER & STUDENT EXHIBIT Due to the inclement weather: For those members & students who were planning on delivering artwork on Monday, Feb. 1st or Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, please note that you have until Friday, February 5th to deliver work for the onsite exhibit.

RoCA is looking for submissions for its Student/Member show! We're currently looking for painting, drawings, mixed media, glass and ceramics. This year's show will be both VIRTUAL & LIVE.... Images of featured work for the virtual exhibit and the live exhibit featured in RoCA's Galleries One and Two should be sent to Barbara Galazzo (see email, below). All images of the work for the virtual show ONLY must be specified for that show and are due no later than Feb. 1st; any work to appear in Galleries One or Two must be delivered February 3rd: gallery space is first-come, first-serve, and may not exceed dimensions of 24" inches in any direction. For further details, contact Barbara, [email protected]

***NEW START DATE*** NEW! YogArt for Teens Tenley Marshall Escoffrey $125 (plus $35 materials fee) Discover creativity, flow, focus, and intuition through the practice of yoga, the journalling of the imagination, and the creation of art. Each virtual class on Zoom, will focus on the stimulation of physical strength, emotional balance, and self-confidence. Drawing on individual experience, this teen class will explore the physical and philosophical practice of tradition...al yoga. Teens will develop body and mind strength and flexibility through yoga poses and sequences, breathing exercises, meditation, visualization, and relaxation. Journaling, discussions, and art activities will create a positive environment that supports self-esteem, body appreciation, and tools for stress management. All levels of artists and yogi's welcome! Projects Include Buddha Books, Zines, Journaling Visual Body Scans, "Chakra Catchers"l, Sound Healing Cards, Accordion, Half-Fold, and Flip book forms of journaling. A kit all supplies needed can be purchased for $35 picked-up at RoCA. M24 6 sessions starting Thu. Jan. 21 5:45-6:45pm See more

Join the Virtual class "Mindfulness, Meditation and Creativity" with Robyn Ellenbogen. Starting Feb. 8th, still time to sign up.

NEW! Visual Storytelling with Nyack Sketch Log author and Illustrator Bill Batson Fee: $170/seniors $160 In this exciting new Zoom class, students will learn about Bill Batson's practice of using sketches and short essays to explore autobiographical writing and local history. Participants will share stories, select visual material, complete writing prompts and construct sketch log style illustrated essays that will be published on nyacknewsandviews. Images used to illustrate ...their writing can be photos, paintings, drawings or material from creative commons. A materials list and Zoom information will be sent upon registration. M101 6 sessions starting Tues. Jan. 19 6:30-8:30pm Important Zoom Information: Registration for all virtual events will close 5 hours before the program begins. Zoom invitations will be emailed 24 hours in advance of the program. If you don't receive an email with an invitation code, please check your spam folder or send an email to: [email protected]. [photo credit: Bill Batson on Process, Luis Bruno, 2020]

NEW! Virtual Painting & Drawing (ages 8-12) Colleen Vanderhoef, M.A. Cert. NYS Art Teacher. $125 In this Zoom class, students are introduced to a variety of art materials and techniques suited to their age and experience. Introduction to the "Elements of Art" and 'Color Theory' basics will be taught. Creativity will be emphasized in a relaxed informal atmosphere. No painting or drawing experience required. All levels welcome. The instructor recommends purchasing... the following art kit from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com//B000ZM2F/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_10. Zoom* information and a materials list will be sent upon registration. M48 6 sessions starting Sat. Jan. 23 11:00am-12:00pm Important Zoom Information: Registration for all virtual events will close 5 hours before the program begins. Zoom invitations will be emailed 24 hours in advance of the program. If you don't receive an email with an invitation code, please check your spam folder or send an email to: [email protected].

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