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Soma Artists Tour

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Calling All Art Lovers: SOMA Studio Tour is Sunday

Enjoy a self-guided, free tour of local artists' work.

The SOMA Artists Studio Tour is Sunday, June 3 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. This self-guided event featuring nearly 60 painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists, jewelers, craftspeople, and multimedia artists, and is a tribute to the diversity of art and culture that continues to flourish in the two towns.  Art will also be on view at many local businesses.  This year’s Tour is FREE to the public. To take the SOMA Artists Studio Tour, find and follow the map. The interactive map allows tourgoers to map a route by artist, theme, or geography. Patch has profiled several of the artists, including Sybil Archibald, Tina Bernstein, Jo Bradney, Susan Brand, Mikel Frank and Joy Yagid.  We also previewed the opening reception.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Meet the Artist: Susan Brand

Susan Brand is participating in the SOMA Artists Tour on Sunday.

Over the past eight years, the phrase “the first Sunday in June” has become synonymous with the visual arts in South Orange and Maplewood. This is the day reserved for the popular South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour. Newly improved and sporting a new logo, the 2012 tour boasts an expanded website with interactive maps and artist information, and one additional and particularly welcome new feature: this years’ South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour will be free for visitors. Visit the site to plan your tour. In anticipation of the event, a number of artists were willing to answer questions about their work and what they will be showing on the studio tour this year.  Here is an interview with Susan Brand.  What is the most …

Meet the Artist: Joy Yagid

Joy Yagid is participating in the SOMA Artists Tour on Sunday.

Over the past eight years, the phrase “the first Sunday in June” has become synonymous with the visual arts in South Orange and Maplewood. This is the day reserved for the popular South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour. Newly improved and sporting a new logo, the 2012 tour boasts an expanded website with interactive maps and artist information, and one additional and particularly welcome new feature: this years’ South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour will be free for visitors. Visit the site to plan your tour. In anticipation of the event, a number of artists were willing to answer questions about their work and what they will be showing on the studio tour this year.  Here is an interview with Joy Yagid. How would you describe your…

Meet the Artist: Tina Bernstein

Bernstein is one of the artists participating in the SOMA Artists Tour on Sunday.

Over the past eight years, the phrase “the first Sunday in June” has become synonymous with the visual arts in South Orange and Maplewood. This is the day reserved for the popular South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour. Newly improved and sporting a new logo, the 2012 tour boasts an expanded website with interactive maps and artist information, and one additional and particularly welcome new feature: this years’ South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour will be free for visitors. Visit the site to plan your tour. In anticipation of the event, a number of artists were willing to answer questions about their work and what they will be showing on the studio tour this year.  Here is an interview with Tina Bernstein.  What compels you to …

Riccardo Angelo

10:13 am on Friday, June 1, 2012

Great interview ! I enjoyed reading it and found it very engaging and thoughtful. Interesting use of materials and philosophy in practice. Well done Tina, your passion and honesty shines !   more ›

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Meet the Artist: Jo Bradney

Jo Bradney is participating in the SOMA Artists Tour on Sunday.

Over the past eight years, the phrase “the first Sunday in June” has become synonymous with the visual arts in South Orange and Maplewood. This is the day reserved for the popular South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour. Newly improved and sporting a new logo, the 2012 tour boasts an expanded website with interactive maps and artist information, and one additional and particularly welcome new feature: this years’ South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour will be free for visitors. Visit the site to plan your tour. In anticipation of the event, a number of artists were willing to answer questions about their work and what they will be showing on the studio tour this year.  Here is an interview with Jo Bradney. What do you find …

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Meet the Artist Sybil Archibald

Sybil Archibald participates in the SOMA Artists Tour on Sunday

Over the past eight years, the phrase “the first Sunday in June” has become synonymous with the visual arts in South Orange and Maplewood. This is the day reserved for the popular South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour. Newly improved and sporting a new logo, the 2012 tour boasts an expanded website with interactive maps and artist information, and one additional and particularly welcome new feature: this years’ South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour will be free for visitors. Visit the site to plan your tour. In anticipation of the event, a number of artists were willing to answer questions about their work and what they will be showing on the studio tour this year. How would you describe the artwork that you create? My work …

Asta

11:12 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012

I love Sybil's work. St Francis and Hildegard of Bingen are favourites. I love that her art explores spirituality. I have found that meditating on her work deepens my own spiritual journey and encourages my own creative outpourings. Asta   more ›

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