Earlier this year, the Greenville Fire House contacted ProArts (local arts organization) to have artists design a mural for their kitchen table. Artists Eileen Ferara, Jaz Graf and Rebecca Sullivan banded forces to manifest the ideas of the firefighters, who wanted to incorporate on the mural: their firehouse built in 1910, some old firetrucks from that time, their 2 fire trucks today - Engine 19 & Ladder 8, World Trade Center Memorial Lights, the Statue of Liberty, classic Jersey City brownstones, their firehouse patch and a tribute to Roosevelt Lanes. (This table-top is a reclaimed bowling lane from recently demolished Roosevelt Lanes in Jersey City.) The legs of the table will be made from old fire hydrants.

Our project is near completion and we have launched a fundraising campaign to offset the cost of materials, labor and transport. (we are painting the table in a warehouse!) Our goal of $800 is modest; even if we exceed this goal, donations will go towards this project. All donations are tax-deductible because ProArts is a 501(c)3 arts organization. We are proud to work on this project for the Greenville Fire Department, a dedicated team of individuals who are committed to serving our local community. It is our hope that it will be a place where people come together to swap stories, laugh, eat, drink and pass along their kitchen table wisdom.
Our fundraising page on Kickstarter:
http://kck.st/c8gm2J

Kickstarter- JCFD Mural

All donations big and small are appreciated! Thanks for your support!

Greg Letson is an artist, film-maker and musician. His works have included painting, sculpture, sound installation, musical composition and performance. A collection of Letson's mixed media oil paintings are on view at Windows on Columbus, a window space and corporate lobby featuring large scale works of art. Curated by Jaz Graf.

Located at 135 Greene St @ C.Columbus Drive in downtown Jersey City
On view Nov 20 thru Feb 18, 2011

*OPENING RECEPTION - Friday, December 3rd from 6-8pm - ALL are welcome! Refreshments served.
Family friendly and barrier-free.

http://www.gregletson.com/

Opening Reception for Daniel Brusky's Light Spaces
@ 135 Greene St @ C. Columbus Drive, Jersey City
FRIDAY - September 10th from 6-8pm (Part of JC Fridays)


Daniel Brusky earned a B.A. at Columbia College Chicago in 2001 studying painting. He continued his education earning an M.F.A at the New York Academy of Art in 2006. Daniel has participated in group shows at: Fuse Gallery NY, New York Academy of Sciences, NY Academy of Art, Glass Curtain and Hokin Gallery in Chicago. He received Honors Recognition at Columbia College Chicago in 2001-2002. Daniel lives and works in Jersey City, New Jersey. The exhibition is curated by Jaz Graf.

The exhibit is barrier-free and family friendly. Open to the public 24/7, August 20 through November 18, 2010.
For information contact danielbrusky@ymail.com

This exhibit venue is generously donated by Mack-Cali Realty Corporation and is sponsored by ProArts.