The Arts Are Everywhere In South Orange This October.

Here's What You Should Know

Kate Dodd's work in Mounds, Piles & Massings

1) Art Talk, October 10, 2019 at 7pm

Meet the curator and three artists from the exhibition, Mounds, Piles & Massings on view at the Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall through October 19. Curated by South Orange artist/curator Greg Leshé, and in collaboration with the Pierro Gallery of South Orange, the exhibition looks at the human impulse to stack, pile and amass groupings of objects as both creative action and critical inquiry. Artists Kate Dodd, Ann LePore, and Nao Charuvi Shai will be on site to discuss their work and its relationship to the exhibition's themes. Artists in the show include Cat Alden, Noa Charuvi, Kate Dodd, Deborah Jack, Vandana Jain, Daren Kendall, Robert Lach, Ann LePore, Greg Leshé, Darren Lee Miller, John Pfahl, Elizabeth Riley and Kathryn Vajada. Gallery hours are 10:30am to 4:30 pm , Monday- Friday. The Walsh Gallery, Seton Hall University 400 S. Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079

2) Oversight: Boundaries in Creativity October 13, 2pm, South Orange Public Library

The South Orange Arts Advisory Council and the South Orange Public Library present a discussion centering on the rights of creators and the expectations of their audiences. The program will share viewpoints from professionals who intersect with Visual Art, Literature, Film, Law, and our local community. Speakers and panelists to include: Greg Leshé South Orange-based artist and curator, Steve Schnall, South Orange Village Trustee, Lauren Truong, Development and Communications Coordinator, National Coalition Against Censorship, Bibi Zavieh, Middle Eastern Contemporary Art Specialist.

3) Its up! "View of Steel and Flowers" by Patricia Cazorla & Nancy Saleme at Valley and South Orange Avenue

Pierro Outdoors: Valley Street Windows

4) Hope in a Time of Anxiety

Come together as a community to name our anxieties and share our hopes for the future by writing them on the wall, then joining in the coloring of a meditative mandala mural to bring us all together to reduce anxiety and realize our hopes as a community.

Mandala is a spiritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism representing the universe. The circular design symbolizes the idea that life is never-ending and everything is connected. Coloring mandalas helps to reduce stress and anxiety and allows everyone to be creative, which often gets lost in our daily lives and stresses.

Lisa Lackey

5) Save the Date, November 2&3 for the 16th Annual SOMA Artists Studio Tour

This community-supported event provides visitors an annual look at the vibrant and dynamic art scene in our towns. With over 70 emerging, mid-career, and established artists many of whom are new to the tour this year, and special group exhibitions, tour goers have the perfect opportunity view art, talk with artists, and start or grow an art collection or their own. Most artists offer works for sale in a variety of price ranges, perfect for both the casual and serious collector. As a special treat, this year two local art collectors are opening their homes to tour goers. Pat Bell’s edgy collection, well known for its focus on the art of the now, will feature local artist Luis Alves Collage. Artist Judy Targan will show her own work in her studio, while at the same time her beautiful collection of contemporary American art will be on view in her home. Artist studios and group venues are open from 11AM to 5PM each day, and special exhibitions will be located throughout South Orange and Maplewood.