Elisa Contemporary Art Presents "Gifted" Opening on November 11 and Running Through January 14, 2012

Here news on a new opening at the Elisa Contemporary Art Gallery in Riverdale. Good luck to all the artists showing.

Gregory
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Artist: Daryl Zang

Title: The Gift

Medium: Oil on Canvas

While our title acknowledges the season of giving, it is a celebration of the talent, creative mediums, and visionary perspectives of our artists.

The exhibit will debut newly created paintings by:

• Los Angeles Expressionist, Kimber Berry
  
• Austin Pop-stractionist, Allison Gregory
  
• Figurative artist, Daryl Zang

And recent series from:

• California Flow Artist, Suzan Woodruff
  
• Turkish artist, Yasemin Kackar-Demirel
  
• Chicago Artist, Priscilla Humay
  
• Reclaimed wood sculptor, Jon DePreter

We also have a series of special events planned during the holiday:

• Sunday, November 20th from 2-5pm. We'll have a special musical performance at 3pm
  
• Saturday, November 26th 10-6pm. We're joining with American Express on Small Business Saturday.
  
• We’ve also created a special Holiday Gift Guide with original artwork starting under $350.
  

What: Gifted

When: November 11 - January 14

Special Events:

• Sunday, November 20th from 2-5pm. We'll have a special musical performance at 3pm
  
• Saturday, November 26th 10-6pm. We're joining with American Express on Small Business Saturday.
  

Where: Elisa Contemporary Art Gallery, 5622 Mosholu Avenue, Riverdale NY

Gallery Hours: Friday/Saturday 10 am - 6pm, Sunday, November 20th 2-5pm, and by Appointment(Days/Evenings/Sunday). (Gallery will be closed 12/2 and 12/23-24, 12/30-31)

A portion of all gallery sales is donated to charities helping underserved children heal through art. We support Free Arts NYC, Arts to Grow and Creative Arts Workshop for Kids.

I've attached the press releases as well as images. If you need higher res images or have any questions, please contact me at Lisa@ElisaArt.com or 212.729.4974

Artist: Daryl Zang

Title: The Gift

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Thank you in advance for helping to create awareness for this exhibit.

Best,

Lisa

Lisa Cooper Owner Elisa Contemporary Art Lisa@ElisaArt.com www.ElisaContemporaryArt.com 212.729.4974
Riverdale Gallery: 5622 Mosholu Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471

First Annual Riverdale Festival of the Arts Scheduled for Sunday, October 23rd

Local art advocates are organizing the first ever Riverdale Festival of the Arts. The events scheduled along with a summary of the artists performing or showing their work can be found below.

It should be a great event. Good luck to all the organizers working hard to make their vision a reality.

Gregory
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The Riverdale Festival of the Arts is kicking off its first Cultural Street Fair and Festival with Internationally renown musicians and artwork alongside local performers, troupes and artists.

It will held on Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 from 11 am – 4pm. The Festival will take place on West 256th Street (between Delafield and Mosholu Avenues) and on the grounds of Riverdale Neighborhood House (5521 Mosholu Avenue, Bronx NY).

The event is the brainchild of three Riverdale women bringing together their expertise in Art, Music, Community and Business. The leadership team is comprised of Lisa Cooper, Owner of Elisa Contemporary Art and Lisa Cooper Art Consulting, Linda Manning, founder of Linda Manning Productions, and Tracy Shelton, Executive Director, KRVC (Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt Development Corporation).

Music
The event will kick off on-stage with live music performances from local and international talent across all genres. Jazz will be performed by the internationally acclaimed Tenor Saxophonist Eric Alexander and his trio, and Jazz and Blues Singer Alma Micic (originally from Serbia) backed up by her husband, Rale Micic (they currently own the Riverdale Music Studio). New York City’s Sweet Fix, an up and coming Rock band will be performing, as well as a classical wind ensemble from the Bronx Arts Ensemble.

Visual Arts
The visual arts will include interactive artwork, as well as exhibits from local and international artists, and art workshops. It is designed to engage the Riverdale Community — all ages — and bring to light the strong creativity and arts institutions within the area. Participating arts organizations include Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale; Elisa Contemporary Art with an exhibit showcasing work from Canadian Artist, Franco DeFrancesca, Hawaii Mixed Media artist and Surfing Legend, Pete Cabrinha and Austin-based emerging artist, Allison Gregory; and Riverdale Art Assocation.

Art projects will be led by Scribble Art Workshop and the Riverdale Y.

Local Artists will include Adam Shultz debuting a new large praxinoscope with internet inspired emoticons, Abstract artist Barbara Laube, and Korean artist Nu Ryu. Photographer Arnie Adler, will continue has current series, 1,000 Faces of Riverdale.

Theater
The day will also include additional performances by Riverdale Repertory Company and Riverdale Children's Theater.

What: Riverdale Festival of the Arts
When: Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 11 am to 4pm
Where: 256th Street (between Delafield and Mosholu Avenues) and on the grounds of Riverdale Neighborhood House (5221 Mosholu Avenue) Riverdale NY
Website: www.RiverdaleFestivaloftheArts.com