Information Packet 2014

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A Year in Snapshots 2013-2014

cWOW is funded in part by the Prudential Foundation, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, NJ State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, and the City of Newark.


2013 EXHIBITIONS, MURALS, EVENTS & ARTIST REGISTRY

New for 2013: Member Spotlights, Featured Artworks, Calls & Opportunities, Social Media Links & Press Listings.

ONLINE ARTIST REGISTRY

City Without Walls in partnership with Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District celebrates the complemural project. Artist: Malik Hardaway-Whitaker.

THIS IS OUR NEIGHBORHOOD Aug. 20

Like each of our annual Metro shows, this exhibition features small works by artists from the entire metro region and travels to venues throughout New Jersey for one year.

30th ANNUAL METRO SHOW Dec. 12 - Jan. 8

Artists having in common the development of a personal space peculiar to the open ended language of abstraction. Curated by Pam Cardwell.

IN FLUX Jun. 25 - Nov. 9 Our award-winning ArtReach education program concluded its 21st season with this annual exhibition. Our Newark New Media 2013 program was also featured.

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WALL TO WALL Dec. 7

ARTREACH XXI & NNM Jun. 13 - Jul. 27 An exhibition of New cWOW Members in the Atrium Gallery of Seton Hall University School of Law. Curated by Jacqueline Cruz.

A collection of oddities within the realm of “high craft,” these works are both physically and metaphorically encrusted, i.e., layered with content. Curated by S.K. Duff.

NEW MEMBERS SHOW @ SHL Nov. 10 - Mar. 30

NEW MEMBERS SHOW @ SHL Nov. 10 - Mar. 30 Explores what happens within the re-resurrection, restructuring and undoing of an urban infrastructure through redevelopment. Curated by Melissa Marie Johnson.

NEWARK CAN YOU BE THUS? Oct. 1 - Nov. 9

Examines recent works by artists produced in the NY and NJ area over the last 3 years with each delivering his or her own unique interpretation of multiples. Curated by Shira Toren.

DIPTYCH, TRIPTYCH & MULTIPLES Mar. 3 - Apr. 13 Artists whose work is re-

Explores established notions of “Female Art” and challenges them by showcasing seven female artists in relation to more “universal” concepts. Curated by Sheni Saavedra.

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UNSTEADY GROUND Aug. 22 -Sep. 28

PERSPECTIVE VS. PERCEPTION Jan. 26 - Jun. 15


MAIN GALLERY 2014 WINTER EXHIBITION AND EVENT SCHEDULE

dec 5 – mar 30

| METRO SHOW 30

The 2013 Exhibition Season ends with a very special 30th Anniversary Celebration of this annual tradition, which features small works by artists from the entire metro region and travels to venues throughout New Jersey for one year.

mar 27 – may 10

| INFORMED BY FIRE

Informed by Fire: The Art of Raku and Ceramics, a group exhibition curated by Steve Jaskowak. This exhibition is designed for artists who primarily work in ceramics that have been fired with alternative techniques including raku (post-fire reduction), sagar firing, and smoke firing. These primitive technologies and minimal techniques reflect the use of fire and smoke in the process and executed in a contemporary context.

jun 12 – jul 12

| ARTREACH XXII

Founded in 1992, ArtReach is City Without Wall's unique, nationally recognized, award-winning educational program which pairs teenagers with professional artists in a semester-long afterschool mentorship, giving them in depth exposure to a variety of professional experiences in creative careers, including the opportunity to exhibit in a professional gallery. ArtReach is an annual program with new participants each year. Activities roughly coincide with the spring high school semester, beginning in February, and ending with the ArtReach exhibition at cWOW in June through July. To browse through our past events visit: http://www.cwow.org/past-events


Online Exhibition Catalogues To learn more visit: http://issuu.com/citywithoutwalls

Wall to Wall Annual Benefit 12/07/13 To view catalogue: Click Here

Unsteady Ground, What is Drawing 08/22/14 – 09/28/13 To view catalogue: Click Here

ARTREACH XXI + Newark New Media 06/13/13 –07/27/13 To view catalogue: Click Here

Diptych, Triptych & Mulitples 03/02/13- 04/13/13 To view catalogue: Click Here


SUNDAY STAR LEDGER ARTS + ESCAPES JUNE 23, 2013



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