“Ellarslie Open 42,” the annual juried exhibition on view in Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park, invites the public to gallery talks Sunday, August 3, and Saturday, August 16. Admission for each talk is: $15/general public; $10/Trenton Museum Society members; $5/all EO42 entrants. Admission includes continental breakfast fare. Details and reservations for each talk can be found at ellarslie.org/eo42-talks.
Sunday, August 3, 10 a.m.; Juror’s Talk: Join “Ellarslie Open 42” Juror Sheryl Liebman Fisher, associate director of Gallery Henoch, and the show’s installation captains Janis Purcell and Carol Hill for a collaborative conversation. The speakers will discuss the progression of “Ellarslie 42” from 500 diverse, multi-genre entries to Liebman Fisher’s emerging vision of the show as she engaged in her selection process, to the layout and installation that converted that vision into a live exhibition of 124 pieces.
Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m.; Artists’ Walk and Talk: Hear from several artists with work showcased in “Ellarslie Open 42” as they lead attendees through the museum’s galleries in a free-flowing discussion of their work, inspirations, process, and more.
Highlighting contemporary works by established and newer artists alike, the annual “Ellarslie Open” has developed into one of the area’s premier annual juried exhibitions since its launch in 1982.
Liebman Fisher discovered her passion for contemporary art while earning a degree in art history and business at New York University. With over 20 years of experience in the gallery world, both in New York City and London, she is currently an associate director at Gallery Henoch in Manhattan. She also holds a certificate in appraisal studies in fine and decorative arts from NYU and the Appraisers Association of America. Her extensive gallery background has positioned her as a key bridge between artists and collectors. She thrives on discovering new talents and trends in the art world, and is dedicated to supporting innovative voices and bringing exciting artwork to the forefront of contemporary art.
For details and reservations, visit ellarslie.org/eo42-talks or Call (609) 989-1191.