Sunday, June 28, 2020

Sunday Student Artist Spotlight: Emma H.!

This week's Student Artist Spotlight is Emma H.!

Emma H. is an 11th grader at Monroe Township High School in Monroe. Her art teacher is Maria Naumik.

In regards to her Journey Though Art, Emma writes, "A picture is worth a thousand words. As I’ve continued down the path of my artistic journey throughout the years, many of my perceptions of art have changed and developed. For a long time, I believed that good art was defined by how realistically I could draw a subject, or how productive I was. Now, as I continue to learn, I’ve realized that art isn’t about creating a copy of reality. Art a way for the artist to show how they perceive the world so that they can tell a story without having to say anything. Even as trek deeper into the art world, picking up new techniques that would have flown over my younger self’s head, the joy that comes with creating each drawing has always been there. At the bottom line, no matter where I have been or may be on my artistic journey, I believe that if I genuinely feel happy while creating and proud while looking back at a piece of artwork, then I can call it art."




Congratulations, Emma!

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Saturday, June 27, 2020

Happy State YAM Saturday!

Happy State YAM Saturday! On March 6, we celebrated some of our most talented students at our Youth Art Month Receptions in Trenton. Here are some images from the State YAM Reception and Exhibition that we were fortunate enough to have celebrated before the pandemic affected many of our Youth Art Month celebrations. A tremendous thank you to photographer Andrew James Irving for joining us, and for making these wonderful memories possible! Please check back next week for more pictures!











Sunday, June 21, 2020

Sunday Student Artist Spotlight: Angela P.!

This week's Student Artist Spotlight is Angela P.!

Angela is an 12th grader at Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin. Her art teacher is Katherine Mojzsis.

In regards to her Journey Though Art, Angela writes, "For my entire life, art has been a constant. As a little girl, drawing consumed most of my free time and continued to do so over the following years. I quickly realized that art wasn’t just a pastime, but it was my passion. Throughout all of the ups and downs of high school and moving towns, I’ve always been able to fall back on art to express myself and my creativity. However, with the pressure of choosing a lucrative career senior year, I pushed art to the side. I was scared that I couldn’t pursue my passion while also being successful. Nevertheless, encouragement from family and friends led me to the realization that art was not just a hobby, and wasn't something I could stop. Art is a part of me, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life doing what I love."




Congratulations, Angela!

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Saturday, June 20, 2020

Happy State YAM Saturday!

Happy State YAM Saturday! On March 6, we celebrated some of our most talented students at our Youth Art Month Receptions in Trenton. Here are some images from the State YAM Reception and Exhibition that we were fortunate enough to have celebrated before the pandemic affected many of our Youth Art Month celebrations. A tremendous thank you to photographer Andrew James Irving for joining us, and for making these wonderful memories possible! Please check back next week for more pictures!











Saturday, June 13, 2020

Sunday Student Artist Spotlight: Jade C.!

This week's Student Artist Spotlight is Jade C.!

Jade is an 8th grader at Emerson Middle School in Union City. Her art teacher is Kelly Wenz.

In regards to her Journey Though Art, Jade writes, "Everyone wants to achieve the American dream in some way, shape or form, with the belief that one can achieve success regardless of their social class or color. I personally believe that moving to America not only changed my view of my goals, but the importance of a diverse education. I strive to become a college art major and eventually a commercial artist. I aim to illustrate my personal view of the world through creative expressions. Art has benefited me in many ways. It has helped me connect with people, and overcome difficult situations in which I feel isolated. My art inspires me daily to attain the next step towards my desires through sacrifices, risk-taking, and hard work."





Congratulations, Jade!

If you would like to recognize your student artist for our spotlight segment, please fill out the google form: https://forms.gle/3mnwMBoVJoaqbuph6

Happy State YAM Saturday!

Happy State YAM Saturday! On March 6, we celebrated some of our most talented students at our Youth Art Month Receptions in Trenton. Here are some images from the State YAM Reception and Exhibition that we were fortunate enough to have celebrated before the pandemic affected many of our Youth Art Month celebrations. A tremendous thank you to photographer Andrew James Irving for joining us, and for making these wonderful memories possible! Please check back next week for more pictures!











Sunday, June 7, 2020

Sunday Student Artist Spotlight: Caroline M.!

This week's Student Artist Spotlight is Caroline M!

Caroline M is an 11th grader at Ramsey High School in Ramsey. Her art teacher is Danielle Robertson.

In regards to her Journey Though Art, Caroline writes, "I’ve enjoyed art since I was young, but I never really got into painting or drawing. One day, my cousin dropped off a box of jewelry making supplies and I absolutely loved it! I taught myself some basic jewelry techniques and over the past 3 years I’ve made lots of jewelry. I even started my own jewelry business. I was so excited to take the jewelry making class at Ramsey High School because I wanted to learn new techniques and improve my skills. I learned so much about wire-working, sheet metal, beading, polymer clay techniques and jump rings. I even learned how to do some of the techniques I had taught myself the right way! Jewelry making has provided me with a creative outlet and it’s been very stress relieving and rewarding to see each finished product."







Congratulations, Caroline!

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Saturday, June 6, 2020

Happy State YAM Saturday!

Happy State YAM Saturday! On March 6, we celebrated some of our most talented students at our Youth Art Month Receptions in Trenton. Here are some images from the State YAM Reception and Exhibition that we were fortunate enough to have celebrated before the pandemic affected many of our Youth Art Month celebrations. A tremendous thank you to photographer Andrew James Irving for joining us, and for making these wonderful memories possible! Please check back next week for more pictures!