KMS Farmstead – Annual Fund Drive 2011

We are looking for your generous support for The Friends of the Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead 2011 annual fundraising campaign.  It has been just a year

Friends of the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead Receive a check at the Somerset County Grant Award Ceremony

since the opening of Farmstead Arts at the Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead. Since then over 1400 people have taken advantage of fine art shows, art classes, workshops, camps, and concerts, historic architectural tours, and presentations about the important historical significance of those who lived here.

ln 2011, the Farmstead was recognized by the state as “an important contribution to the preservation of the State’s historic and archaeological resources.” And the Bernardsville News recently hailed the Farmstead as “fast becoming a local fixture in the arts”. Artists, historians and visitors to the Farmstead say, “l love that its history is preserved, and that the Farmstead is being used in so many ways for art and historic education.”  To read more, click (Annual Fund Letter)

To make a donation online through Paypal click: 

or send a check payable to The Friends of KMS Farmstead and mail to:

Farmstead Arts
PO Box 155
Basking Ridge, NJ  07902

The Friends of the KMS Farmstead is a 501c independent corporation.  Thank you for supporting Farmstead Arts.

 

FARMSTEAD ARTS DECEMBER EVENTS

JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY MEETING, this Wednesday, Dec 14, 10:30 AM (See details below)
Photography 11 Exhibit & Sale – Extended through December 18
Open Weekends 1-4 PM Dec 3 & 4, 10 & 11, and 17 & 18
Bernards Township Call for Artists – Deadline January 13, Art Show February 2012 (details below)
Register Now for Basic Drawing Classes with Susan Antin Beginning in February

THIS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 10:30 AM- COMMUNITY MEETING

Farmstead Arts will conduct a community meeting on Wednesday, December 14 at 10:30 AM at the farmhouse. The purpose of the meeting is to gather ideas from the community on programming classes and other uses for the farmstead.  There will be a power point presentation of the current uses of the farmstead and projects that will be funded by grants.  All residents are encouraged to attend. RSVP to farmsteadartscenter@gmail.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY 11 EXHIBIT & SALE EXTENDED THROUGH  DECEMBER 18,  Weekends 1-4 PM

Photography 11 Exhibit and Sale, curated by Kristina Lloyd, has been extended throughout the weekends in December from 1-4 pm. The exhibit features 11×14 photography by over 30 photographers.  All photographs are available for sale.  The exhibit is free and open to the public through December 18.

ARTISTS NEEDED FOR BERNARDS TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION COMMUNITY ART SHOW – JANUARY 13 SUBMISSION DEADLINE, FEBRUARY 2012 SHOW

Bernards Township residents who wish to participate must submit an entry form by January 13, 2012 for the February show to be held at the Somerset County Environmental Center in Basking Ridge.

Artists are sought to showcase their talents at the Parks & Recreation Department’s First Annual Community Art show to be held this coming February.  Over the past year, the Recreation, Parks & Pathways Advisory Committee has initiated the addition of many cultural arts events to the Department’s programming schedule, including the Mayor’s Arts Awards and an amateur photography competition.  “We hope the Community Art Show will become an event residents look forward to each year, as it provides a unique opportunity to showcase talent we can find right here in our own backyard.”

Bernards Township residents ages 18 and older are required to submit an entry form to exhibit their artwork in this non-juried show.  Artwork may include, but is not limited to, watercolors, oils, acrylics, photography, pastels, drawings, mixed media and sculpture.  Artwork must be framed and ready for hanging and artists must provide their own stand for 3D artwork.  The $20 entry fee includes a maximum of two pieces per artist.  If space permits, artists may be permitted to submit up to 4 pieces.

All artists are welcome, both professionals and budding artists, and artwork need not be listed for sale.  Space is limited so artists are encouraged to submit an entry form as soon as possible.  The entry deadline is Friday, January 13, 2012.

The 2012 Mayor’s Arts Awards will be announced at the Art Show Opening Reception scheduled for February 5, 2012.  Nominations for the Individual and Organization awards will be accepted through January 6, 2012.  The Mayor’s Arts Awards, first established in 2011, honors those demonstrating leadership and dedication to the fine and performing arts in Bernards Township.

To download a show entry form, including a complete list of show rules, or a Mayor’s Arts Awards nomination form visit www.bernards.org.  Select Parks & Recreation, Cultural Arts under the Programs & Services menu.
(Click here to view Bernards Township poster)Art_Show_Poster_-_8_by_11

REGISTER NOW FOR BASIC DRAWING CLASSES BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY

Artist Susan Antin will teach 6-week basic drawing classes for teens and adults on Saturdays from February 4 to March 10 from 10am to 12 noon.  Additional sessions will be held on Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm from March 24 to April 28 and May 12 to June 16.  To learn more and to register, visit http://FAbasicdrawing.eventbrite.com.

 

FARMSTEAD ARTS – Weekend Events for Nov 5-6 Postponed and Rescheduled

Due to the storm this past week, all FARMSTEAD ARTS events scheduled for this weekend, November 5-6 have been postponed and rescheduled.  Photography 11 will open next weekend, November 12-13.  Exhibit hours will be from 1-5 pM on Saturday, November 12 and 1-4 PM on Sunday, November 13.  The Holiday Boutique and Artists Reception on Saturday, November 12 will be open from 1-5 PM as scheduled.  Photography 11 will be open Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 PM  November 12-27.  Holiday Family Portraits with photographer Hilary Klimek is rescheduled for Sunday, November 13 from 1-4 PM. Additional sittings will be available during after school hours the week of Nov 14-18 by appointment only. Please email farmsteadartscenter@gmail.com, or call 1-347-927-8748 to book an appointment, or for more information.

All art classes this weekend will be rescheduled.

Stories & Art will Master Storyteller Linda Howe originally scheduled for Sunday, October 30 has been changed to Sunday, December 11 from 2-4 PM.  The event has been changed.

Howe will tell the true holiday story of Emily the Cow, who escaped from a slaughterhouse by jumping a gate, eluding capture for 40 days aided by an ad hoc underground railroad of townspeople until Christmas.

The storytelling will include an art project, making a likeness of Emily out of recycled materials, who will be kept at the Farmstead “stables”.

The cost is $10 for adults and children.  $5 for seniors and children 5 and under.

For more information and to register,  visit http://farmsteadstories.eventbrite.com, or email farmsteadartscenter@gmail.com.

 

Spooky Stories and Art with Linda Howe Cancelled Due to Weather

Spooky Stories and Art with Linda Howe scheduled for today, Sunday, October 30 is cancelled due to yesterday’s storm.  Refunds will be given to those who signed up.  An event featuring Storyteller Linda Howe will be rescheduled for a future date.

 

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER EVENTS

• ARTSEE EXHIBIT AND SALE Oct 2-28 -  Exhibit Hours 1-4 pm Saturdays and Sundays.
• FALL ART CLASSES September 18- Oct 29.  Watercolor, Colored Pencil and Basic Drawing Classes offered.  Visit http://artclasses2011.eventbrite.com/ for details and to register.
  
• SPOOKY STORIES & ART Sunday, October 30 2-4 PM with Master Storyteller Linda Howe at the  farmhouse for ages 3 and up.  Participants will experience “Touch Drawing” while listening to stories.  Costumes are welcome.  $10 per person. $5 for children under 5 and seniors.  Space is limited.  To register, print out form and mail in, or drop it by the FARMSTEAD ARTS front desk by clicking:

To Register Online visit:  http://farmsteadhalloween.eventbrite.com/

UPCOMING EXHIBIT:

• PHOTOGRAPHY 11 EXHIBIT AND SALE November 5-27 featuring 28 photographers.  All photographs are 11 x 14.  Photographers in the show are Katie Corrigan, Filip Everaert, Frank Gubernat, Cinder LeDell, Jean Leigh, Hilary Klimek,  Lorraine Regan, Kathy and Patsy Ragonese, and Mahvash Saba of Basking Ridge; Jeff Bosie, Holly Fazelat, Nino Gjivoje, and Gail Mardfin of Bernardsville; Joanne Devine of Elizabeth, Michael Downey of Somerville, Kathleen Kirchner of Stanhope, Richard Koch of West Orange, Parvathi Kumar of Bridgewater, Sher Weston Stec of Long Valley, Mary Staudmyer of Morristown, Gary Martin of Warren Township, Judy Shanahan and her two children Abigail and Fiona of Warren, Mike Tesi of Madison, Joe Torres of Miami Florida, and Diane Whitebay of Montclair.   In addition to photography, other artists will display their work including nature-themed votive candleholders by Patrick Healy of Bernardsville, ceramics by Susanna Kopchains and beaded jewelry by Kristina Lloyd both of Basking Ridge, decorative handmade lampshades by Jon Martinez of Millington, and artistically interpreted and restored furniture by Andrea McKenna of Jersey City.  The show hours are Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 pm except Saturday, November 12 when Farmstead Arts will be open until 5 pm.  The show is free of charge.

• HOLIDAY FAMILY PORTRAITS Sunday, November 6, 1-4 PM. Professional photographer Hilary Klimek will photograph holiday family portraits for $50 a sitting.  Limit 5 people per sitting.  Housebroken pets are welcome. Participants will be e-mailed three digital photographs.  Background features a winter setting designed by Back-To-Nature of Basking Ridge.  To book an appointment, call 1-347-927-8748.  Reservations are encouraged.  Drops-ins are welcome and based on availablility.
• ARTISTS BOUTIQUE and Reception  Saturday, November 12,  1-5 PM featuring affordable art, pottery, furniture, jewelry, photography, luminaries, paintings, and more! Entertainment by singer/songwriter Maura Glynn (www.mauraglynn.com) and singer/instrumentalists Shannon Glynn.  Light refreshments served.  The reception is open to the public and free of charge.

 

September 2011 Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Sept 18-Oct 29 Fall Session -Art Classes 
  http://artclasses2011.eventbrite.com
• Oct 2-28 ARTsee Studio Tour & Reception
  at Farmstead Arts 1-4 pm. 

• Oct 8-9 History Weekend – Crafts for kids, art exhibit,plein air painting, theater, music, tours and more from 10 am
  to 4 pm on Saturday.  Antique Alley Appraisal Event on Sunday
  1-4 pm.

• Nov Photography Show
• Dec Dorothy Sinclair & Friends Miniatures Show
• Dec 4 Harp Ensemble Concert

ART LESSONS:

Colored Pencil, Basic Drawing,
&  Pastel Class

Classes for teens and adults include a colored pencil class on Wednesdays from 10 am – noon from September 14 – October 19· and a basic drawing class on Saturdays from 10 am – noon from September 17 – October 22, both with artist Susan Antin. Artist Frank Pietrucha will teach a pastel class for teens and adults on Thursday evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 pm from September 15 – October 20.  To register, visit http://artclasses2011.eventbrite.com/.

WEE LITTLE ARTS SESSIONS

Sept.  20 – Nov. 8

Marie Johnson, a teacher at the Tree House school in Basking Ridge, will offer two eight-week sessions on Tuesdays from September 20 to November 8 for preschool and elementary age students.  She will teach Tuesday classes for 3-5 year-olds from 10:30-11:15 am and for K-5 grade students from 4:30-5:30 pm.  The price for the 8-week session is $120.  Register online at http://weelittlearts.com/register/new-jersey.

PIANO, VIOLA & VIOLIN
LESSONS THIS FALL

Piano, viola, and violin lessons for all ages will begin this fall with music instructor Marina Stefanovsky of Elefante Music. To learn more and to register, contact Stefani Healey - Director of Education, shealey@elefantemusic.com, or call  (908) 464-5928.

WEAVING CONNECTIONS
WITH MICHELLE MARIGLIANO

Individual and small group weaving classes for all ages from beginners to advanced will be offered on an on-going basis by Farmstead Artist in Residence Michelle L. Marigliano. Michelle will also be offering the Embracing Creativity Project for children 18 and under with special needs on Thursdays 6:15-7:30 pm from October 6 to November 10 (6 weeks skipping Thanksgiving) and a creative movement class on Thursdays from 5 – 5:45 pm from October 6 to November 10 (6 weeks) for multi-age/families. This is a fantastic workshop to build confidence and relationships and is appropriate for all ages, developmental and physical capabilities. Contact Michelle at 732-801-9577 for more information.

STUDIO SPACE
AVAILABLE

Studio space is available in the Farmstead.  If interested, please contact Ann at 908-419-4943 for more information.

 

Upcoming Events in July/August

• Wee Little Arts Summer Camps – Two session: July 11-15 and July 18-22, 10:30-11:30 am. Marie Johnson will be teaching at the Farmstead Arts summer camps for children entering grades K-2. The fee for each one-week session is $110. Each camp is limited to 12 students. For more information and to register for camp, visit:

  http://weelittlearts.com/register/new-jersey/.

• Weaving Connections Summer Camp -  NEW Session August 1-5 for grades 2-5. Weaving Connections, is supervised by Farmstead Artist in Residence Michelle L. Marigliano, is a camp for children in grades 2-5 on August 1-5 from 1-4 p.m.  Ms. Marigliano works with Young Audiences of New Jersey guiding teachers in the use of creative movement in the classroom,  and has a masters in Child Development with experience working with children with special needs.  The camp will incorporate weaving and nature exploration with other camp activities and is limited to 12 students. To learn more about the camp, or to register, visit http://fasummercamp.eventbrite.com.
  
• Farmstead Arts is pleased to welcome guitarist Francesco Stabile.  Originally from Italy, Francesco has recently performed at Lincoln Center and will offer private and group guitar lessons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting June 14.  He will also offer a group lesson called “Sounds Around”  for grades 1-4 to teach them about making music from everyday sounds.  This class will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Farmstead from June 28 – July 19. To find out more information, or to register: For private and group lessons, visit: http://farmsteadartsguitar.eventbrite.com/ For Sounds Around classes, visit: http://soundsaround.eventbrite.com/.
  
• PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT and ARTsee Sneak Preview, July 23-24. Artists in any media are invited to participate in a plein air “paint out” any time of day.  Come be inspired by woodsy paths, beautiful riverside acreage, and historic buildings at Farmstead Arts.  Works may be offered for sale at the Sunday, July 24 reception.   To learn more, contact Caren Frost Olmsted at 908-208-7516, or info@cfodesign.com.  On Sunday, July 24 from 1-4 pm the public is invited to join the artists for a reception, live music, a silent auction, refreshments, a sneak peek at over 40 selected works for exhibit and sale, and learn about the upcoming Bernardsville-Basking Ridge ARTsee Open Studio Tour scheduled for Sunday, October 2, 2011.  The exhibit will be open July 24-August 20 on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. To learn more about the tour, visit www.ARTseeTour.com.  Events are free and open to the public.
• Contemporary Collage Workshops Wednesday, August 10  and Thursday, August 18 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Artist Susan Antin will offer two workshops open to teens and adults to learn how to make contemporary collages.  For more information and to register, visit http://www.antinworkshops.eventbrite.com.
• Colored Pencil Drawing Workshops Thursday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 31 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Artist Susan Antin will offer two workshops open to teens and adults.  For more information and to register, visit http://www.antinworkshops.eventbrite.com.
• Wildlife Painting Workshop August 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Artist Andrea Gianchiglia of Bedminster will demonstrate the structure and anatomy of animals.  A brief refresher on drawing an animal will be demonstrated.  The class will learn how to tackle an animal painting in a few mediums including both oil and watercolor.  For more information and to register, visit http://www.wildlifepainting.eventbrite.com.  To learn more about Andrea, visit http://www.agillustration.com.

 

Neighborhood Journal Pop-Up Exhibit & Sale May 14,15 & 22

 

Farmstead Arts Events

All events held a the Farmstead house at

450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

For information:  347-927-8748,  e-mail: farmsteadartscenter@gmail.com, or join us on Facebook

Big Jeff - Family Concert Saturday, May 1 2:30 PM

• Big Jeff Family Concert – Saturday, May 1  at 2:30 PM.  For more information and to purchase tickets: http://farmsteadbigjeff.eventbrite.com
• Wee Little Arts Exhibit featuring works by Marie Johnson’s students.  Saturday, April 30  and Sunday May  1, 1-4 PM
• Visit the Farmstead Arts booth at Bernard Township’s Charter Day celebration on May 21.  Join us for crafts for children with Marie Johnson.
• Art For Paws Art Exhibit and Sale to benefit the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter and Farmstead Arts.  June 11- 25.
• FOSRAS at Farmstead Adoption Day on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 12 to 3 PM.   Come meet some of the shelter’s wonderful pets available for adoption.
• Farmstead Arts Summer Camp.  July 11-15 and July 18-22 from 10:30-11:30 AM.  Grades K-2  Register by May 26.  To register, visit: http://weelittlearts.com.
• Watercolor classes taught by Basking Ridge artist Frank Pietrucha will begin the last week in April.  The six-session classes will be on Saturdays from 10 AM to 12 noon. To register, visit www.farmsteadartclasses.eventbrite.com, or call 347-927-8748.
• Colored pencil drawing lessons, taught by Susan Antin, will begin on April 27 and take place on Wednesdays from 10 AM to 12 noon.  To register, visit www.farmsteadartclasses.eventbrite.com, or call 347-927-8748.
• Private lessons in piano, viola, and violin by Maria Stefanovsky for all ages will be offered on Tuesdays.  Register through Elefante Music at http://elefantemusic.com.

 

Read article in The Patch on the Pysanky Egg Workshop

http://baskingridge.patch.com/articles/pysanky-a-centuries-old-tradition-for-creating-easter-eggs#photo-5584749