Exhibition Calendar

May Show 2012

Tue, May 01, 2012 -- Sun, May 27, 2012

Eleanor Berger shows SEASONAL LANDSCAPES in oil/pastel.
Constance Wain shows RETRO IS NEW in prints and mixed media.
Gallery artists show more diversity in MY CHOICE II.

Reception: TBA

June events

Wed, May 16, 2012 -- Sat, June 30, 2012

June 2
reception 6-9 pm
Eileen Shaloum exhibits her show entitled "walking on eggshells"
Eileen Shaloum says, In More Than Words, her solo exhibit of mostly figurative mixed-media paintings and collages that “she seeks to represent the powerful connections people have with one another. Whether the theme is mother/child, couples, family, or friendship, relationships are all at once complicated, necessary, and beautiful.”
along with
Richard Anello who is exhibiting his suite
"A Turn at the Wheel", includes 8 digital paintings that reflect the wheel of the year as an allegory to the passage of time, life, and civilization.
the third gallery room is filled with other members’ favorite artworks reflecting diverse subjects and styles.


Readings are open to all poets … join this creative community - POETS ALOUD on
June 8th, 2012 at 7:30pm

Sponsored by b. j. spoke gallery and hosted by Kelly Powell, local poet who is a graduate of SUNY Binghamton’s Creative Writing Program in 1988. Kelly's work has appeared in the Long Island Sounds 2008 Anthology and a new manuscript titled, "The Cassandra Complex" from Boone’s Dock Press.
All donations suggested $3.

June events

June 2
reception 6-9 pm
Eileen Shaloum exhibits her show entitled "walking on eggshells"
Eileen Shaloum says, In More Than Words, her solo exhibit of mostly figurative mixed-media paintings and collages that “she seeks to represent the powerful connections people have with one another. Whether the theme is mother/child, couples, family, or friendship, relationships are all at once complicated, necessary, and beautiful.”
along with
Richard Anello who is exhibiting his suite
"A Turn at the Wheel", includes 8 digital paintings that reflect the wheel of the year as an allegory to the passage of time, life, and civilization.
the third gallery room is filled with other members’ favorite artworks reflecting diverse subjects and styles.


Readings are open to all poets … join this creative community - POETS ALOUD on
June 8th, 2012 at 7:30pm

Sponsored by b. j. spoke gallery and hosted by Kelly Powell, local poet who is a graduate of SUNY Binghamton’s Creative Writing Program in 1988. Kelly's work has appeared in the Long Island Sounds 2008 Anthology and a new manuscript titled, "The Cassandra Complex" from Boone’s Dock Press.
All donations suggested $3.

May Show 2012

Eleanor Berger shows SEASONAL LANDSCAPES in oil/pastel.
Constance Wain shows RETRO IS NEW in prints and mixed media.
Gallery artists show more diversity in MY CHOICE II.

Reception: TBA

April Show 2012

Elizabeth Ehrlichman shows watercolors and prints in FRUITFUL.
Barbara Grey shows watercolors and collage work in ANCIENT VISIONS.
Gallery artists show a variety of styles and themes in MY CHOICE I.

Reception: Sunday, April 15 , from 3 - 6pm

March Show 2012

EXPO 31 Winners Show: Margot Norton Juror, Associate Curator, New Museum selected 20 winners from across America to exhibit. (They are listed under competitions.)

Reception: Saturday, March 3, from 6 - 9pm.

February Show 2012

Artists’ Choice Exhibition: b. j. spoke gallery’s exhibit this coming month will compare and contrast artists’ interpretations of subject matter and styles. It is another community outreach as gallery members invite artists they respect and admire to show with them. (See more info here)

Guest artists include:

Sally Baker
Evan Campanella
Dolores Caporale
Francis Criss
Laurence Gartel
Beth Goldberg
Elizabeth Greaf
Lisa Hermanson
Benjamin Horst
Kate Kelly
Ray LaMantia
Mary Jane Macartney
Pasquale Matera
Muriel Musarra
Juli Owens
Jacob Palent
Al Shaloum
Selma Stern
Ronnie Sussman
Greg Vedder

Reception for Artists Choice is on Saturday, February 4th from 2-5 pm

Winter Show 2011/2012

SELL-A-Bration 2011 Holiday Show: gallery artists have their own spaces and present work salon style, floor to ceiling - immediate sales + crafts are at their peak and in profusion
A unique variety of gift ideas for every budget and taste
OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDS with hot cider/cookies.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

November Show 2011

Muchness - oils by Katherine Heuzey
Familiar Weight of Water-Virginia Mallon and family members present photos of the element that holds this family together
Watery Elements - gallery artists pick their offer a variety of views on the subject

Reception: Saturday, November 5th, from 6-9pm

October Show 2011

Traveling Raku Exhibition Knock-outs!
Geometric Construction and abstraction - gallery artists fill their rooms with choice work in the many styles they represent.
Silent Auction a chance to find original art at bargain prices!
Reception: Saturday, October 8th, from 6-9pm

September Show 2011

Violation of the Square 2011 - sculpture by George D'Amato
Memories - water colors by Joyce Rosen
Summertime - gallery artists present their own work + select crafts

Reception: Saturday, September 10th, from 6-9pm

August Show 2011

PAPERWORKS 2011 WINNERS SHOW - JUROR: Mr. Gene McHugh, Kress Fellow, Whitney Museum of American Art (see juried competitions for prospectus)

Reception: Saturday, August 6th from 6-9pm

July 1 - July 30, 2011

CENSORSHIP - gallery artists express their thoughts and feelings on this topic, in many issue bases, and with an explanation card beside their work

Reception: Saturday, July 9th from 6-9pm

June 1 - June 29, 2011

The Justice of Noon - large paintings and surprises by Kevin Larkin
My Imagination II - photos and acrylic art by John Macfie
Summer honmages by the gallery artists and chosen American craftspeople
Reception: Saturday, June 4th from 6-9pm

April 30 - May 29, 2011

A 20 year retrospective - work in acrylic and water color by Min Myar tba title - paintings in oil and water color by Bert Winsberg Diversity presented by the gallery artists, also crafts

April 1 - April 27, 2011

Two Approaches to Photography: Harmony Reigns - Everyday Meditation by Katherine Criss Expanded Vision - Natur's Cathedral II by Terry Amburgey Stylings - gallery artists and select American crafts

Expo 30 Winners Show

Expo 30 Winners Show/National Juried Competition judged by Maura Lynch of the Museum of Modern Art, NYC (16 winners names under competitions)