Harford Plein Air 2022: I was awarded an honorable mention at the Quick Draw

Setting up my wall at Harford Plein Air 2022 Exhibition

When: September 16 – September 17, 2022
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Collector’s Preview: September 16, 2022, 6:30-9pm
Quick Draw: Saturday, September 17, 9am-Noon

This was a very well organized event hosted by friendly people where the artists were treated very well. On Thursday evening we were treated to a delicious dinner at a Havre de Grace seafood restaurant where the artists got the chance to mingle. Afterwards, we painted the streets of Havre de Grace at nighttime. The artists set-up their walls on Friday afternoon and we dressed-up for the Collector’s Preview on Friday night which was well-catered with food and drink. The entire event did not disappoint. On Saturday morning we participated in the Quick Draw where I was lucky enough to get an honorable mention. I can’t say enough good things about this event which I plan on participating in 2023.

“Inspired by Inness: Life and Landscape” Group Exhibition at Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, NJ

When: September 9 – November 6, 2022
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Inspired by George Inness: Life and Landscape takes its cues from the upcoming exhibition of MAM’s renowned Inness collection. It showcases the work of George Inness, Studio Montclair Members, and MAM instructors and staff. According to curator Virginia Block, “We are extremely pleased to be continuing our collaboration with Montclair Art Museum again this year for our Community Partnership exhibition. 

My painting “Transcendental Tree” is part of this exhibition on view to through November 6, 2022.

“Outliers” Exhibition at the Art150 Studios Lobby in Jersey City

Two of my paintings at Art150 Studio Lobby in Jersey City

When: September 1 – September 25
Where: Art150 Studios Lobby, 150 Bay Street, Jersey City, NJ (corner of 1st and Provost Streets)

The artists group that I belong to (named Outliers) are exhibiting at the Art150 Studios Lobby. Our group is comprised of Dorie Dahlberg, Edward Fausty, Brad Terhune and myself. We are all very well represented in this exhibition. Please come by before the exhibition ends.

Harford Plein Air 2022 Begins – Painting in Havre de Grace, Maryland

Painting a boat in dry dock in Havre de Grace, MD

In June, I was juried into the 2022 Harford Plein Air Festival. This event lasts 2 months; artists can begin painting at the beginning of July until mid-September. We are required to create 5 plein air paintings of Harford County, MD. Since I live more than 50 miles away, I’m allowed to create 2 of those 5 paintings around where I live. I spent 3 nights/4 days painting in the Havre de Grace area and have produced 5 paintings. I’d like to go back and paint more depending on my schedule for the next couple of months. I’ll report back once we get closer to the exhibition date which occurs in mid-September.

The “Red” Exhibition – Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County

Francisco Silva at the "Red" Exhibition in Doylestown, PA
Me with my painting titled “Transcendental Tree” at the “Red” Exhibition in Doylestown, PA. Hosted by the Arts and Cultural Council of Bucks County.

When: June 3 – July 17
Where: Freeman Hall, Doylestown, PA • www.buckarts.com

R.E.D. Show – Reimagine, Explore, Discover: Henry Mercer and His Innovations, A Celebration of Visual Arts at Freeman Hall in Doylestown & The TileWorks of Bucks County.

Exhibition based on the R.E.D. theme.

NJArts.net: Artists do more with less at ‘The Maximum Minimum’ show at Gallery Space in Rahway

Online article by art critic Tris McCall where he talks about the exhibition and also talks about some of the artist’s work including my own. This is an exhibition of representational painters that reflects the painting scene in NJ.

Link to article here.

Maximum-Minimum Art Exhibit at The Gallery Space in Rahway

Artist’s Reception for Maximum-Minimum at The Gallery Space in Rahway.


When:
 March 20-April 15
Where: The Gallery Space, 1670 Irving St, Rahway, NJ

THE MAXIMUM MINIMUM, an art exhibit featuring representational artworks that have been reduced to the simplest elements fromMarch 20-April 15, 2022. There will be an Opening Reception on Sunday March 20 from  from 1-4PM. Admission is Free and open to the public. The Exhibit will be held at THE GALLERY SPACE, 1670 Irving St, Rahway, NJ. For further information call: 732 827-2210 or Email curator, Lawrence Cappiello at: lcappiello@cityofrahway.com.

I have 4 paintings in this exhibition.

NJArts.net: Vivid colors dazzle, but also represent danger, in Watchung Arts Center group show

Online article by Tris McCall talking about the Pro Arts exhibition “Black & White to Magnificent Color”. Tris talks about my painting “Too Much Energy on an Oppressively Hot Day” which is in this diverse show.

Link to article here.