Clinton Township Newsletter

6 o c t o b e r 2 0 2 5 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 l e i g H a . Z o n a t o s e r v e a s J U r o r o f t H e t H s 3 3 r d a r t s H o W a n d s a l e Leigh A. Zona will serve as Juror of the Tewksbury Historical Society's 33rd Art Show and Sale. The announcement was made by co- chairs Andy Calamaras and Shaun VanDoren. This major fundraiser takes place Saturday, October 4 through Saturday, October 11, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Christian Education Center, 18 Miller Avenue, Oldwick, 08858. Proceeds from the Show will benefit research being conducted regarding improvements of its archival materials maintenance. Zona is the Director of Communications and Development at The Center for Contemporary Art (The Center) located in Bedminster. Since 2016 he has been responsible for the management of rotating art exhibitions in The Center's three galleries, as well as their marketing and public relations. Prior to The Center, he served as the Gallery Director for J.M. Stringer Gallery, a fine arts gallery, formerly in Bernardsville, NJ. His time as Gallery Director included cultivating relationships with artists and clientele; exhibition installations; the promotion of exhibitions and special events; and the management of daily operations. Leigh has spent more than thirty years as a non-profit arts administrator in both the visual and performing arts in New Jersey and New York, including on and off Broadway. His passion for art has him searching for the next great find. The Show includes juried works, small works and portfolio works submitted by artists from across the tri-state area. Two-dimensional works, including bas relief and photography (no giclées), will be on view. Categories include Natural Environment, Figurative, Abstract/Non-Objective, Animal Kingdom, Still Life/Florals and Built Environment. Awards will be announced at an Opening Preview and Reception on Fri, October 3, between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Catering by Becky Geisel of Bex's Kitchen in Califon will include passed hors d' oeuvres and artisan food stations. Advance tickets are required and can be purchased until Tuesday, September 23, 8:00 pm, via PayPal at: www.TewksburyHistory. net. (Click on Tewksbury Art Show-Preview page on upper left). Tickets will not be sold at the door. Awards will be given for Best in Show, Best of Tewksbury, Marion Katnack Award-Tewksbury Landscape, plus First, Second, and Third place, and Honorable Mentions in each submitted category. All Show items submitted by the artists will be available for purchase. The Society earns a small percentage of sold items. Show hours are Saturday, October 4, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, Sunday, October 5, between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, October 6-10, between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm, and Saturday, October 11, between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. To purchase Opening Night Reception tickets or secure Show information visit: www. TewksburyHistory.net. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! o p e n H o U s e a t t H e H i s t o r i C b o U m a n - s t i C K n e y f a r m s t e a d ! The Readington Museums' Bouman-Stickney Farmstead will be open for tours on Sunday, October 5, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Explore the 1741 home, learn about the Bouman and Stickney histories, and/or hike the scenic Bouman-Stickney Trail that runs through the farmstead. The Farmstead is located at 114 Dreahook Road in the Stanton section of the Township. For GPS, use "Lebanon, NJ". This is a free, family-friendly event, though donations are appreciated. For more information, please visit www.ReadingtonTwpNJ.gov/community/readington- museum or call: 908.236.2327. Made possible with funds from the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission. "It is with flowers as with moral qualities; the bright are sometimes poisonous; but, I believe, never the sweet." ~ Augustus Hare "Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day." ~ Mark Twain

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