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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
1000 Words Opening Reception: a HUGE success!
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Last night's opening reception for the 1000 Words exhibit was a tremendous success and we raised $940 (and counting) to purchase cameras for the kids. The framed prints sold for $25 a piece and demand was so high we had to take orders for unframed prints.
The fourth- and fifth-graders came on a bus from PS90 in the Bronx with their principal, teachers, and family members to our office in White Plains where they were greeted by employees and friends to celebrate their work. The children was so bright, proud, and gracious and many remarked how they were never going to forget this night for the rest of their lives.
During the reception, the kids were so excited to meet the people who admired (and bought!) their pieces and equally eager to read their descriptions and talk about their work.
Kim Snyder and Mary Sanford, the coordinators of the inspiring 1000 Words project spoke about the success of the program and each student was presented with a Pearson tote bag filled with a dictionary, a reader, and other goodies. In addition to the generous bag, each student was given a photo book of all the images in the exhibit.
We hope to soon post a slideshow of the work as well as photos from this exciting night.
Thanks, everyone!!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Wonderful update about the 1000 Words kids!
We had to share this email from one of the 1000 Words program organizers:
The teachers were thrilled and many of them will be coming to the opening. As well, several students are bringing one or more parents to the opening. The school has ordered a bus to go up to White Plains, and they anticipate that it will be full - it seats 55 people.
Your idea about using the proceeds from the show to purchase cameras was brilliant. I have started researching cameras in the $50 range and have come up with a few. I will keep looking over the weekend. I mentioned it to the Principal, and she plans on having a Photography Club started at the school as a result of the show. Our 1000 Words students would be the leaders - and we already had one teacher volunteer to run the group. The enthusiasm is beyond belief."
"You can not imagine the absolute delight in the faces of the PS 90 students when they saw the invitation cards. Mary and I went over to PS 90 this morning to hand-deliver the invitations. For some of the students, it took a moment for them to realize that their photographs were on the card. But the moment they noticed, their faces lit up - and their classmates surrounded them to see their images. And as an interesting aside - it was amazing how the students were immediately able to point out their own photographs in the card, even though they were taken 6 months ago and only a part of the picture was showing. I wish I could adequately explain how wonderful it felt to give these out - I imagine you will experience some of this next Thursday at the opening.
The teachers were thrilled and many of them will be coming to the opening. As well, several students are bringing one or more parents to the opening. The school has ordered a bus to go up to White Plains, and they anticipate that it will be full - it seats 55 people.
Your idea about using the proceeds from the show to purchase cameras was brilliant. I have started researching cameras in the $50 range and have come up with a few. I will keep looking over the weekend. I mentioned it to the Principal, and she plans on having a Photography Club started at the school as a result of the show. Our 1000 Words students would be the leaders - and we already had one teacher volunteer to run the group. The enthusiasm is beyond belief."
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
1000 Words holiday show opening Thursday Dec 4
Please join us Thursday December 4th, 2008.
The young photographers will be in attendance with their teachers so come show your support for this wonderful program!
There will also be handcrafted jewelry for sale so you can do some holiday shopping while you enjoy the show.
The “1000 Words” exhibit features the work of 18 third and fourth grade students from PS90 in the Central Bronx who have used the medium of digital photography to develop visual and verbal literacy.
http://www.1000-words.org/
Allassane D, Andrew D, Brayn P, Candido R, Djamilatou S,
Donovan B, Eddynson P, Eduardo F, Eusebio R, Inza D,
Jacob R, Jason A, Juan G, Katherine C, Mahmoud B,
Morissana C, Osita D, Tahrim A
December 4, 2008 – February 27, 2009
Opening Reception: Thursday December 4, 2008 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors:
http://pearsonfoundation.org/
Directions to 10 Bank Street
Driving directions:
From the Tappan Zee Bridge
• Merge onto I-287 E/CROSS WESTCHESTER EXWY via exit 8 toward WHITE
PLAINS.
• Take the RT-100 S/RT-119 E exit 5 toward WHITE PLAINS.
• Merge onto TARRYTOWN RD/NY-119 S.
• Turn LEFT onto MAIN ST/NY-119 E.
• Turn RIGHT onto BANK ST.
• End at 10 Bank St White Plains NY
• Turn into driveway at light shared w/ Mercedes dealer.
• Push button at gate to tell guard you are here for Pearson and enter
garage. Park in “Visitor” parking which is a quick left and then right.
Enter building lobby and then take elevator to 9th floor.
From Connecticut
• Take 95 South to 287 West (exit 21)
• Take 287 West to Exit 6 (White Plains)
• Make a left at the light
• Make next left onto North Broadway
• Follow North Broadway for approx. 7 lights
• Make right turn onto Martine Ave.
• Follow Martine Ave. to the end—stay in the left lane
• You will see Pizzeria Uno on your left before end of Martine Ave.
• Make second left after Pizzeria Uno into parking garage driveway
• Push button at gate to tell guard you are here for Pearson and enter
garage. Park in “Visitor” parking directly to your right. Enter building
lobby and then take elevator to 9th floor.
From George Washington Bridge
• Take 95 North to Exit 21 (287 West)
• 287 West to Exit 6 (White Plains)
• Left at light
• Make next left onto North Broadway
• Follow North Broadway for approx. 7 lights
• Make right turn onto Martine Ave.
• Follow Martine Ave. to the end—stay in the left lane
• You will see Pizzeria Uno on your left before end of Martine Ave.
• Make second left after Pizzeria Uno into the parking garage driveway
• Push button at gate to tell guard you are here for Pearson and enter
garage. Park in “Visitor” parking directly to your right. Enter building
lobby and then take elevator to 9th floor.
METRO NORTH RAILROAD
• Harlem line to White Plains (NOT North White Plains)
• exit station and cross street towards bus depot
• turn right and walk 3 blocks
• at Martine Ave, cross street with traffic island and proceed to 10 Bank
Street (corner pink building with large silver sculpture in front)
• walk into lobby and take elevator to 9th floor
From the Tappan Zee Bridge
• Merge onto I-287 E/CROSS WESTCHESTER EXWY via exit 8 toward WHITE
PLAINS.
• Take the RT-100 S/RT-119 E exit 5 toward WHITE PLAINS.
• Merge onto TARRYTOWN RD/NY-119 S.
• Turn LEFT onto MAIN ST/NY-119 E.
• Turn RIGHT onto BANK ST.
• End at 10 Bank St White Plains NY
• Turn into driveway at light shared w/ Mercedes dealer.
• Push button at gate to tell guard you are here for Pearson and enter
garage. Park in “Visitor” parking which is a quick left and then right.
Enter building lobby and then take elevator to 9th floor.
From Connecticut
• Take 95 South to 287 West (exit 21)
• Take 287 West to Exit 6 (White Plains)
• Make a left at the light
• Make next left onto North Broadway
• Follow North Broadway for approx. 7 lights
• Make right turn onto Martine Ave.
• Follow Martine Ave. to the end—stay in the left lane
• You will see Pizzeria Uno on your left before end of Martine Ave.
• Make second left after Pizzeria Uno into parking garage driveway
• Push button at gate to tell guard you are here for Pearson and enter
garage. Park in “Visitor” parking directly to your right. Enter building
lobby and then take elevator to 9th floor.
From George Washington Bridge
• Take 95 North to Exit 21 (287 West)
• 287 West to Exit 6 (White Plains)
• Left at light
• Make next left onto North Broadway
• Follow North Broadway for approx. 7 lights
• Make right turn onto Martine Ave.
• Follow Martine Ave. to the end—stay in the left lane
• You will see Pizzeria Uno on your left before end of Martine Ave.
• Make second left after Pizzeria Uno into the parking garage driveway
• Push button at gate to tell guard you are here for Pearson and enter
garage. Park in “Visitor” parking directly to your right. Enter building
lobby and then take elevator to 9th floor.
METRO NORTH RAILROAD
• Harlem line to White Plains (NOT North White Plains)
• exit station and cross street towards bus depot
• turn right and walk 3 blocks
• at Martine Ave, cross street with traffic island and proceed to 10 Bank
Street (corner pink building with large silver sculpture in front)
• walk into lobby and take elevator to 9th floor
Friday, November 14, 2008
Upcoming PAG Events!
February 2009
Traveling show: Focus on Africa
Seems like we have a lot of adventurous traveling colleagues in our midst! If you’ve been to Africa and would like to exhibit photos from your trip, please let us know. We may also try to tie in some fundraising efforts.
May 2009
Fourth Annual Group show: Pearson and Family
For this group show, we will invite employees and their family members to exhibit their work. Kids, moms, dads, partners, grandparents, etc. will be invited to show their work next to their Pearson family member.
Sept 2009
Fall solo shows
seeking artists, we have one and need two more....we know you’re out there!
Traveling show: Focus on Africa
Seems like we have a lot of adventurous traveling colleagues in our midst! If you’ve been to Africa and would like to exhibit photos from your trip, please let us know. We may also try to tie in some fundraising efforts.
May 2009
Fourth Annual Group show: Pearson and Family
For this group show, we will invite employees and their family members to exhibit their work. Kids, moms, dads, partners, grandparents, etc. will be invited to show their work next to their Pearson family member.
Sept 2009
Fall solo shows
seeking artists, we have one and need two more....we know you’re out there!
Fall 2008 Show
Pearson Art Gallery presents works by :
Allen Ascher — Revisits (Etchings, Lithographs, Brush and ink)
Cindy Dodgion — Wanderings (digital photography)
Gosia Jaros-White — A Closer Look (digital photography)
Art can be viewed September 10, 2008 – Nov. 28, 2008 (Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm)
Friday, April 18, 2008
Third Annual Group Show 2008
Prepare for our THIRD Annual Group Show, opening on May 21, 2008 at 4:30-6:30pm.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Third Annual Group Show
Announcing our THIRD annual group show which will open Wednesday, May 21.
If you’re new to the company, we started this gallery in the 9th floor reception area to showcase the creative talent of our colleagues. We organize an annual group show in May and then three solo shows during the rest of the year.
All employees are eligible (full-time, short-hour, interns, term-of-project, etc.)
Creative options are not limited to traditional two-dimensional artwork.
Some possibilities:
If you’re new to the company, we started this gallery in the 9th floor reception area to showcase the creative talent of our colleagues. We organize an annual group show in May and then three solo shows during the rest of the year.
All employees are eligible (full-time, short-hour, interns, term-of-project, etc.)
- You may choose to sell your work.
- You may submit multiple pieces. (It will depend on space as to how many pieces we can display but everyone will at least get to show one piece.)
Creative options are not limited to traditional two-dimensional artwork.
Some possibilities:
- drawing
- painting
- photography
- printmaking
- collage/assemblage
- pottery
- mosaic
- jewelry
- sculpture
- creative writing (poetry, short stories)
- music
- needlework/knitting/quilting
- digital imagery
- ???
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Art Opening on Thursday Feb. 21
Pearson Art Gallery presents new works by Rhea Banker, Jennifer Raspiller, Alexandra Suarez.
Please join us for an opening reception February 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
The Pearson Art Gallery has gone all bloggy!
Welcome to the Pearson Art Gallery's new blog! We are happy to now be using this site for announcements, links and info about our artists, and images of our shows. Please feel free to comment and send me content (artists and visitors) to post.
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