Posted by Nancy Tobin on Oct 29, 2008 in
Shows,
Ta Da! 
I couldn’t believe it when I saw big blobs of wet snow clumps falling to the earth today. It’s only October, for God’s sake!
Just as the squirrels seem to have multiplied as they scurry about my yard, so goes the art world in October. Everyone’s all fat and rested from their long summer’s nap; they’ve stretched and wiped the sleep from their little eyes, and they’re ready to do what Mother Nature calls them to do at this time of year: put on art shows; sell art (or try to!); buy art; photograph art; write about art; put on more art shows; talk about art; have some art “events” and “happenings” for good measure; and generally make the squirrels look like a bunch of layabouts!
Mine is not to question the nature or the cycle of such events but frantically to scurry, readying artwork for these fine shows; alerting good citizens to the events; and mentioning that if they get there early enough there may be cheese and crackers (& wine, if they’re really lucky.)
Here is a list of events that I am involved in:
Boson Exotic
Rupert Ravens Contemporary
Group Exhibition
October 24 - January 18, 2009
Wednesday - Saturday 11AM – 6PM
85 Market Street, Newark, NJ, 07102
973.353.0660
Open Studio This Weekend
Viridian Print Studio @ Riker Hill Art Park
Saturday, November 1st & Sunday November 2nd
All studios will be open from 11AM – 5PM
(I will be at the studio on Saturday from 2 – 5)
- Oiseau 2007 Tobin 23″x 18″
Bridging the Space Between
Montclair Public Library
Opening Reception November 6th, 6 – 9PM,
Artists Panel Discussion 7PM
November 1 to November 30th
50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
Art Connections 5
George Segal Gallery @ Montclair State Univiersity
1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043
Opening Reception 2 – 6PM, January 18, 2009
Gallery Hours:
T, W, F, Sat. 10 AM – 5 PM, Thurs. 12:30 PM – 7:30 PM
973.655.4000
Tags: George Segal Gallery, Montclair Public Library, Rupert Ravens Contemporary, Viridian Print Studio
Posted by Nancy Tobin on Oct 27, 2008 in
Daily Babble,
Events & Happenings,
Shows,
Ta Da! 
No Better Place © Nancy Tobin
Amidst the flurry of fall art openings, I try to remember the lesson my mother taught me: “Always hold the sharp end of the scissors while running!” Well, I don’t think she actually said running. But that’s what I’ve been doing since Rupert, of Rupert Ravens Contemporary, invited me to be in his show Boson Exotic, kicking off the gallery’s second season of bringing world-class, spanking-fresh art right to our doorsteps in downtown Newark. The opening was the usual bustle of fun and interesting folks; incredible art; and of course the signature nightcap to the evening’s events: Newark High School’s Approaching Storm Drum Band!
So, if you’re in the neighborhood, I hope you’ll stop by, and if you’re not, I think it’s worth the special trip. I did manage to deliver six new paintings, without too many cuts or scrapes. Mom would be proud.
You can also check out some of my new work that I’ve posted on the “New Work” tab at the top of the navigation bar, where I’ll be posting stuff as I get It finished!
Tags: Approaching Storm Drum Band, Boson Exotic, newark high school, rupert ravens
Posted by Nancy Tobin on Oct 23, 2008 in
Inspiration,
Lists 
New to the blogging world, there are many things I’m trying to sort out: I must confess I’m not a big blog reader (although that may change); I rarely have time to do my precious sudoku puzzles, let alone peruse blog posts. So I don’t have a clear idea of what, if anything, is expected of me. In the past few days, however, I have considered what my blog should be about and how often I should accost the world with it. Hence the following:
- I will try very hard to post every Monday and Wednesday.
- Topics will be: Inspiration; Shows; Events & Happenings; Things We Should Know; and (of course) New Work!
- I’d be a little foolish not to include “flexibility” into my blog plan. Every solid plan should have a good measure of it!
Tags: blogging, Nancy Tobin, sudoku
Posted by Nancy Tobin on Oct 7, 2008 in
Daily Babble OK. Here’s the blank box. I suppose the blogger’s equivalent of a blank canvas. I’ve been nervous about how I would start my blog. It’s funny, I hadn’t really felt worried about the continuation, but the begining scared me. So I thought I’d lay it out on the table. And now it’s done!
Welcome to my blog; where I hope to share what I know about art, art making, the art world and things that inspire me. I hope to learn a lot, too. So please comment when you have something to say. I would like to remain true to the name “Running with Scissors” and avoid running at the mouth!
Peace and love.
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