Millburn-Short Hills Arts Center to Show Juried Exhibition at MPAC This Winter

The Millburn-Short Hills Arts Center (MSHAC) will present a juried exhibition consisting of a variety of fine art works including paintings, drawings, photography, collage and 3D at the Mayo Performing Arts Center Art Upstairs Gallery, December 7, 2016-January 16, 2017.

A Meet the Artist reception will take place on Thursday, December 15, from 5 pm - 7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public.

Featured artists include Peter Alessandria; Kat Block; Denise Cocchiano Cohen; Theresa Cywin; Darlene Hass Decker; Michael E. Dziomba; Michael Fenton; Jeri Greenberg; Nina C Harlan; Kathleen Havens; Anastasia Mancuso; June Fisher Markowitz; Karen Matte; Jinnie May; Grace McDonald; Tammy McEntee; Charles Miller; Carol Nussbaum; Chas Palminteri; Paula Pearl; Isabella Pizzano; Jack Quinn; Diane Revels and Leina'ala Schwartz.

Established in1940, MSHAC is one of the oldest nonprofit, community-based arts organizations in New Jersey. It was founded to promote art education and appreciation, while encouraging the talent and work of members and other artists. MSHAC provides many opportunities for growth and advancement of local artists, and sponsors art training and education programs for members and the community.

All pieces in the show will be available for sale. Original works of fine art make great holiday gifts and sales from this show will benefit both MPAC and the individual artists.

Visit the MSHAC website at www.mshac.org for more information. The Gallery is open Tuesdays from 3 - 5 and Wednesday from 10 - 1, as well two hours prior to performances for ticket holders and by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 973-539-0345, X 6506.

The Art Upstairs Gallery is a gift of the John and Margaret Post Foundation.

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2016-2017 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. The Mayo Performing Arts Center has been designated a Major Presenting Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Mayo Performing Arts Center has been named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres.

Pictured: Last Alpha by Denise Cocchiano Cohen

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