Clinton Township Newsletter

1 6 j a n u a r y 2 0 2 3 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M Gallery Hours: Tues- Sun, 11:00 am-5:00 pm | Office Hours: Tues-Fri, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Admission: $7 per person, Members Free, NARM Members Free Seniors/Military/Students: $5 | Children 12 and under FREE! t o g e t h e r w e C a n C o n t I n u e e D u C a t I n g , C h a l l e n g I n g , a n D I n S p I r I n g t h e C o M M u n I t y t h r o u g h t h e a r t S ! Art is one of the most powerful forces on earth. It can change how we see ourselves and each other, and it can change how we see the world. Art has the power to inspire, to challenge, to heal, and to create new ways of thinking about ourselves and our world. Art is a language that everyone speaks— whether you're an artist or not. And we believe art is for everyone. A tax-deductible gift of any amount will help the Hunterdon Art Museum continue to be your museum where transformative and enriching experiences take place for visitors, students, the community, and beyond, as well as to bridge gaps to ensure what we do is accessible to all. Here are a few ways we're doing just that: n World-class contemporary exhibitions that stimulate the senses. n iPads and QR codes positioned around the galleries where visitors can hear from exhibiting artist and curators, which offers valuable context and allows for a deeper relationship with the work and artist. n Collaborating with thirty schools showing art by nearly 1,000 children in our Young Artists Showcase. n Reopening of ArtZone, a drop-in, family-friendly space open to the public where all ages and abilities are welcome to come and create. n Maintaining a digital library on our website of previous artist talks, panel discussions, opening receptions, and immersive virtual-reality tours of our exhibitions. n Expanding the use of our beautiful terrace, a gathering spot for the entire community, with exciting offerings like dance classes and ArtBar. n Free Museum admission to families and individuals who receive benefits through SNAP, WFNJ, the Child Care Subsidy Program and/or WIC. n Designating free seats in our classes and workshops to those currently enrolled in the New Jersey Families First Program and their families. Donate now at: www.HunterdonArtMuseum.org and click on the "Donate Now" button, or text HAMGIFT to 44321. Thank you in advance, we hope to see you soon at HAM! e x p l o r e h u n t e r D o n I n I t I a t I v e w I n S p r e S t I g I o u S t o u r I S M a w a r D Hunterdon County's Explore Hunterdon launch in 2022 has not only attracted a lot of attention from tourists but has now also caught the eye of industry experts from around New Jersey. At the recent New Jersey Tourism Industry Associations' (NJTIA) annual conference in Atlantic City, Hunterdon County was named the winner of the NJTIA 2022 Excellence Award in Digital Outreach. The Digital Outreach Award is given to the organization that creates the new digital marketing campaign most successful at encouraging new visitors and developing new markets. "We've worked hard to market Hunterdon County as a top-of-mind destination for tourists throughout the New York and Philadelphia metro areas," explained Hunterdon County Commissioner Sue Soloway, who serves as co-liaison to the Department of Economic Development and Tourism. "We're appreciative of this recognition of a job well done. This is just the beginning of our efforts to highlight our historic downtowns, budding agritourism industry, and beautiful open spaces." The NJTIA's leadership and members include representation from every segment of the State's $38 billion tourism industry. Their annual honors are decided by the organizations' panel of experts. The Explore Hunterdon campaign is Hunterdon's first county run, county-wide tourism marketing effort. The high-profile launch this year included a new website, extensive press coverage, a year-long social media and online marketing campaign, and the promotion of the County's new "The Other Side of Jersey" brand. "The response has been incredible. Whether it's from the Explore Hunterdon campaign or The 579 Trail initiative, people arrive here all the time saying that they came to Hunterdon because they noticed and responded to all the recent marketing efforts," stated Charles Rosen, Owner and Operator of The Ciderhouse at Ironbound Farm. Commissioner Jeff Kuhl, who serves as Economic Development and Tourism co-liaison noted, "We have long known that Hunterdon County is full of wonderful destinations, especially our growing agritourism industry and many historic sites. By driving tourism to these great places, we will help to create sustainable economic activity that will help our farmers, small businesses, and historic inns and bed and breakfasts." Economic Development and Tourism Director Marc Saluk said that the County will continue and expand upon the tourism effort in 2023. "We've got a great team and so many incredible destinations," he stated. "People will keep discovering us for years' to come." For more information, please visit the: www.ExploreHunterdonNJ. com website or contact Marc Saluk, Hunterdon County Director of Economic Development & Tourism a: 908.399.1108 or at: msaluk@ co.hunterdon.nj.us. "I'd rather be excluded for who I include than included for who I exclude." ~ Anonymous g I v e B l o o D t o D a y a t h u n t e r D o n h e a l t h Lives are saved every day by blood donors in our community. Giving blood is the most generous act of kindness that one human being can do for another. When you give blood, you save lives. Blood is used for accident victims, newborn babies and their mothers who need a transfusion, people undergoing surgery, patients receiving treatment for cancer and other diseases. You never know when you may need blood, or when someone you love may need it. Donating regularly can help ensure that our community is never short on blood. Can I donate blood? To be eligible to donate blood, a person must be at least 17 years of age, be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, have not donated in the past eight weeks, and is not currently taking antibiotics or insulin (only if of a "bovine" nature). Please note: Our 17-year-old donors must weigh at least 130 pounds. Call: 908.788.6405 to schedule an appointment. Find out more at: www.HunterdonHealth.org/services/laboratory-services/ blood-donor-services. "Last year's resolution was to lose 20 pounds by Christmas. Only 30 pounds to go." ~ Anonymous "Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual." ~ Mark Twain "Change how you see, not how you look." ~ Anonymous

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