Fall/Winter Exhibits for State Theatre Butz Gallery Announced

The State Theatre announces it's 2010 Fall/Winter Exhibits for the Alvin H. Butz Gallery, 5th & Northampton Streets, Easton: Marya: FABRICations, Elaine Zelker's Hands-Some Journey Project, and the ACE Group Show: Small Works.

MARYA: FABRICations September 23 - November 12 Opening reception Thurs, Sept 23, 6 PM - 8 PM
Marya, a performance artist, annually produces multimedia installations. Her exhibitions include video and live enactments, mosaic and fiber creations at her studio/alternative gallery space, THE MUSEUM OF ETHNOGRAPHY, located at 22 South Third Street, 2nd floor Easton, PA. The Museum is open to the public at no charge; hours are Tuesdays and Fridays 11am-4pm, or by appointment, groups welcome.

Marya, a resident of Washington, New Jersey, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Centenary College, Hackettstown New Jersey and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Vermont College, Montpelier Vermont. Her feminism-based work is overlaid with anthropological references. Free tours of THE MUSEUM OF ETHNOGRAPHY are conducted by Professor Ivana-Marya Clarity, her performance avatar.

ELAINE ZELKER: THE HANDS-SOME JOURNEY PROJECT October 10 - December 10. (Gallery Annex) Opening reception Sun, Oct 10, 1- 3 PM

Artist Statement: If you were to hold one item that represents the "essence of your journey"...what would it be? A rosary, a hammer, a cigar, a bird, a book, a bible, a flower??? I sit with residents/patients in Nursing Facilities across the Lehigh Valley, PA and ask that very question. This project has been the most amazing and humbling experience of my life. The stories that unfold by spending time with these people are outstanding and worth talking about. For some, this may be their last opportunity to talk about their life.....or perhaps a last chance to be listened to...Some are hospice patients that may never see these in print....this is for them.
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ACE GROUP SHOW: Small Works November 19 - January 28 Opening reception Fri, Jan 19, 6 PM - 8 PM
ACE creates opportunities which invite community involvement, and presents educational opportunities by organizing exhibitions, classes and workshops, an annual studio tour, and public mural projects. ACE also initiates and participates in area activities which enrich the artistic life of the community, working with the community, and underserved groups identified by local agencies. ACE recognizes that a thriving community of artists is essential to accomplishing these goals, thus fosters artists in education and professional development and provides a venue for communication with peers, schools, arts organizations, and local government. To learn more about the Arts Community of Easton, please visit www.EastonArt.net

The Alvin H. Butz Gallery is programmed by the State Theatre Center for the Arts, in partnership with Arts Community in Easton. In addition to opening reception times, exhibits are open to the public 90 minutes prior to most State Theatre main stage performances. For Butz Gallery information visit www.statetheatre.org/thegallery

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