I was really impressed with Robert Kogge's realist still life drawings. His studio is at 150 Bay Street.

http://www.artslant.com/global/artists/show/127301-robert-kogge

The curators at The Currious Matter Gallery on 5th and Jersey Ave. next to Cafe La Rustique always seem to find some terrific artists.

http://curiousmatter.blogspot.com/

Agree that Kirk Bray's show at 58 was great!

The open studios at 150 Bay were fantastic this year (disappointing that there were no spaces at 140 Bay, other than the Warehouse Cafe).

Did anyone check out Mana Contemporary up near Journal Square?

Quote:

Here are a few that I would recommend:

1) Kirkland Bray's opening, "Gatherings" at 58 Gallery at 58 Coles St. combines interesting subject matter in oil with found canvas's and other media. Very good work. 12-6 Sunday

2) I also highly recommend taking a short jaunt to 284 Halladay Street in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood to see the realist paintings and assemblage work by long time artists and JC residents Agnes de Bethune and Thomas O'Flynn. These two have a huge body of work and are both great to talk with. They are not on the official JC Studio Tour Map but are opening their studio up to the public. Take the time to meet these two talented artists - you will not be disappointed. 12-6 Sunday

3) A couple blocks south from Agnes and Tom at 11 Monitor Street is Beth DiCara's Evening Star Studio. She always has a vast variety of unique ceramics, pottery and stoneware for sale at great prices. Perfect for gifts. 12-6 Sunday