Inside the Artist's Studio...
Jennie Traill Schaeffer photographed at her gallery and studio called
Trailways in Newton, New Jersey. Mandatory Credit: Alex Cena
In the past month I haven't had the opportunity to get into the studio
much. Between getting ready for the current "Taped Up" exhibit, the
upcoming student show, getting my photos taken, hiring a web designer,
framing artwork and taking care of my health, studio time has escaped
me. However, I've gotten back in over the past few days to complete a surprise painting for a friend and begin work on a long-overdue commission. I can't yet share them with you, but be sure to check my Facebook page soon for pictures and updates.
To elaborate on some of the things I've been doing, I hired a designer to complete a w  hole new redesign of the TraillWorks web site. Set for completion in June, the site is going to become much more interactive, be more up-to date with my own work, as well as guest artists in the gallery and allow for greater social media connectivity. Let me introduce you to Lawrence Braun of Braun Imaging. I look forward to working with him and refining TraillWorks.com online.
The photo of me above was taken by Milford, PA, photographer, Alex Cena. I was referred to him by artist, Lindsay Ketterer Gates, also of Milford. He's doing a photo project, artists as subject matter in their studios. Focusing particularly on artists of the Delaware Valley, Northeast Pennsylvania, and Northwest New Jersey. I had the honor to invite this talented photographer into my studio in January where he took several shots of me wearing my apron from the Crayola Factory, which I still paint in. You can see the entire portfolio at AlexCena.com. Thanks, Alex, for the flattering and creative shots of me at TraillWorks. The past three weeks have been very full and quite productive, while not as much in the studio, these are things that help get an artist, and in my case, a gallery/studio, onto the next level. I'm very much looking forward to the rest of 2011 and hope to see you at an upcoming event.
Art Lessons... TraillWorks Student Exhibit and Why We Need Arts
A lot of artwork is getting completed and framed at TraillWorks in preparation for the annual student show, opening on March 12th. From 4 - 7pm. The gallery will be bustling with students, parents, grandparents, and friends to take a peak at the works of these growing artists in a very professional gallery setting. Quite an honor for these students - children, teens and adults. Here's a link to an album of pictures from the 1st Annual Student Show held in June of 2009 at TraillWorks' former location on Spring Street.
There will be at last count, fifteen students exhibiting, with each student contributing at the least one work, with many hanging two or more, depending on what they've finished and how long they've been taking lessons. In addition to the artwork on display, students will be making creative foods for the reception. During the evening, guests and students will have an opportunity to vote for the most artistically presented food. The top vote-getters will win some very desirable prizes. To see more Student work and learn more about the show click here.
The 3rd Annual TraillWorks Student Show purposefully falls during Youth Art Month, a nationally-designated month to emphasize the value of K-12
art education for all children and to encourage support for quality
school art programs. This is a timely exhibit as many arts education programs around the country and locally are seeing cuts.
*** Unfortunately, with current budget constraints, Congress is making plans to cut the National Endowment for the Arts. You probably weren't aware, but the NEA touches us locally through our local Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council which re grants money to several county organizations that provide arts-related programming. Here's a list of this year's re grantees:
- Cameo Productions, LTD.
- Center for Prevention and Counseling
- Chamber Music at Great Gorge
- Community Choral Society
- Harmony in Motion
- K.E.E.P.
- New Sussex Symphony
- Project Self-Sufficiency
- SCARC
- Skylands Youth Symphony
- Sussex County High Point Harmonizers
- Sussex County Oratorio Society
- Sussex County Teen Arts
- Sussex County Youth Orchestra
- Wantage Veterans Memorial Committee
Jennie recently read an interesting article in Psychology Today explaining why the Arts are such an important part of our society. Please click here to read why the Arts are important for all of us.
Please join us for an artistic evening on Saturday, March, 12th, from 4 - 7pm, to celebrate the accomplishments of these talented students. A recognition ceremony will be held at 6pm that evening.
(Above) Recycled Collage by Maddie Chymiy. Maddie and several other students worked on a recycled art project that re-purposed scraps, drawings, and other items that were leftover in their folders from previous art projects. We looked at artwork by Kandinsky and other obstructionists for inspiration. Each student was guided by what they found in their folders, and their works unfolded from there.
Teen Class... We are spotlighting three of our teen students this month. Brooke Reczka and Allison Ward are two relatively new students to TraillWorks, while Jake Scordato has been a student of Jennie's for over two years.
(Above) Brooke Reczka and Allison Ward
(Above) Detail of Brooke Reczka's drawing of
Mr. Potato Head.
(Above) Jake Scordato works on his oil painting featuring TraillWorks on Spring Street.
Student work is always being updated on our Facebook page, click here to see more.
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Exhibitions and Receptions
(Above) "Taped Up: Drawings, Sketches, and Explorations on Paper." Click on image to see more...
- Thru March 5th - "Taped Up: Drawings, Sketches, and Explorations on Paper by Jennie Traill Schaeffer". Catch it before it comes down. Learn more about the exhibit at traillworks.com or on TraillWorks: the Blog.
- Saturday, March 12th - 4 - 7pm Opening Reception for 2011 TraillWorks Student Exhibit. The exhibit will include more than 15 students' works that have been completed from 2010 - the present. The public is invited to attend the opening and participate in a creative food contest. Show runs Saturday, March 12th - Saturday, April 2nd. Read more about this exciting event here.
 Thursday, March 31st - 6-7pm 2011 Youth Art Month Opening Reception at the Newton, NJ County Courthouse. Six TraillWorks students will be exhibiting this year, including: William Somma, Rachel Young, Phillip and Phoebe Nezamis, and Noa Shaw. Click the icon at right for further information regarding Youth Art Month.
Charity Event
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Saturday, February 26th - 6-11pm Several of Jennie's paintings will be on exhibit and for sale at Open that Bottle Night to benefit  Project Self-Sufficiency. This event will be hosted by the Hudson Farm Club
located at 270 Stanhope Sparta Road in Andover, NJ and sponsored by Project Self-Sufficiency of Sussex County Sample rare wines, sumptuous food from the Walpack Inn, review and purchase artwork from local artisans. $300 per person or $500 per couple. Call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 for reservations.
Upcoming Events at TraillWorks
- September 24th - Hope Throws Her Heart Away - Performed by three actors playing one person, HOPE THROWS HER HEART AWAY traces a woman's
 emergence from feisty child to compliant young adult to self-contented woman. A staged Concert reading performed by Professional Actors. Talk-Back and Reception with the Playwright & Actors! (Admission by donation) Times TBD, but likely in the evening.
*** We are also working on a companion exhibition featuring Women Artist's interpretation of Hope Throws Her Heart Away for September/October.
Keep in mind this also falls during the 40th Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ. More information can be found by clicking here. Saturday (10am - 6pm) & Sunday (10am - 5pm).
TraillWorks is an active member in the
Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, and strives to be an advocate for
all the County has to offer. At the bottom of each newsletter you will
see the above logo for the Chamber's Tourism division. Whether you
currently reside here, or are thinking of visiting us, this is a great
resource for Sussex County's four-season attractions and
accommodations. Check back often, as this is a new site that will be
evolving and becoming more interactive as time progresses! Visit Sussex Skylands, New Jersey's Great Northwest.
Spring Street Happenings
Savor Spring Street on 2nd Saturday
Shops and Galleries open late
Art | Music | Food
- April 16th - May 21 - 24th Annual Skylands Art Exhibit
 - Opening reception on Saturday, April 16
th from 5-8pm at the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council Gallery located at 133 Spring Street in Newton, NJ. This juried exhibition continues to present a discriminating selection of talented local and regional artists working in all media. The deadline to submit artwork is March 4th. More information and rules for entry can be found here. Jennie will be entering this show, check our future newsletter to see if her work was accepted.
 Saturday, May 14th - Newton Spring Tour of Art 2011 - The 2nd Saturday event kicks off with an evening reception on May 14. Tour of Art is a week-long art exhibit and sale that invites the public to browse, shop and dine for art on Spring Street in Newton's Historic District.
The deadline for artists to register is March 19th. Interested Artists can find further information and register here. TraillWorks' artist will be Photographer, Rob Yaskovic. An Opening Reception is planned to coincide on the evening of May 14. More information to come. Please visit Rob's website to get a preview of his work. |
New Works by
M a r t h a T r a i l l S c h a e f f e r
(Above) .999 fine silver pmc with ginko leaf
on top of hand fabricated ear wires
$42.
(Above) Sterling silver domed, textured disc with a Kingman turquoise cold connected in the center on sterling silver chain
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Technical Difficulties
*** Due to some technical difficulties, we are having trouble identifying the people who took last month's survey. We would like to send out the 10% OFF coupons to those people who participated, as well as choose a winner to receive the print of Tied and Released #3. Please send an email to Jennie@traillworks.com letting us know that you did in fact take our survey by Tuesday, March 1 otherwise we will not be able to reward those participants.
Thank you again for your feedback!
Tied and Released #3, Oil on Panel, 24" x 12", $650.
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