Exhibition Dates

March 12, 2026 – May 17, 2026

Opening Reception

March 12, 2026, 6pm – 8pm

Teal Me Now

A play on words for this chameleon of a color that plays tricks on the eyes and pulls at the heart of strings when creating mood and nuance.

“This exhibit highlights work that uses teal in fresh, thoughtful and unexpected ways. Looking beyond color alone, it brings together pieces distinguished by strong composition, originality, technical skill and emotional impact.”
– Geralyn Robinson, Juror

Free Performance - April 19, 2026

West African Drum, Dance & Song with Lara Gonzalez and Special Guest Artist, Master Drummer, Sanga-Of-The-Valley and special guest dancers from Passaic County Technical Institute

Sunday, April 19, 2026, 2pm – 4pm
Gallery Open until 5pm

Experience an interactive exploration of beautiful healing rhythms, dances and songs from West Africa and beyond.

Join Lara Gonzalez, Artistic Director and founder of Marafanyi Drum, Dance & Song and her mentor and teacher, Sanga-Of-The-Valley, as they guide audience members through content including traditional music, dance, language and the introduction to indigenous instruments.

Their holistic approach to music and dance is fun, encouraging and accessible to people of all abilities. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own shakers and light percussion instruments.

Please RSVP by 4/17/2026.

Closing Reception and Artist Walk & Talk

Sunday, May 17, 2026, 2pm – 4pm

Jurors

Diane DePaolis and Geralyn McGrath Robinson will be serving as the jurors of this exhibit.

Diane DePaolis
Diane DePaolis is the founder and creative director of DePaolis Design. The studio is committed to pushing the boundaries of design and technology with purpose-driven creativity that is enduring and respects the planet. Previously, DePaolis was EVP and creative director at FCB, and held senior design and brand development positions at G2, Siegel & Gale, and Lippincott. Since 2013, DePaolis has been an adjunct instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she teaches Brand Identity in Advertising Design, Art Direction and Design and Digital Design/Visual Communication.

Geralyn Robinson
Geralyn Robinson is an artist, educator, and art show director. She is one of the founders of the Maplewood Art Walk, an outdoor juried art show, and Art in Marshallton, a two-day En Plein Air art festival and exhibition. Robinson is the organizer and director of both highly respected events. Additionally, Ms. Robinson operated a successful arts education program for children and adults in her own art studio for many years. These classes were taken online during the pandemic, and some are still taught today. As an artist, Robinson is inspired by light, color and the beauty of everyday landscapes. Working primarily in pastels and oil paint, her work reflects a str0ng connection with her surroundings, capturing the atmosphere, movement, and a sense of the lived experience.