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The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts
a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
610 Cookman Avenue (607 Lake Ave.) Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-483-4641 info@sica.org


Past Exhibitions

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2004
JULY 9 -
OCT. 11, 2004

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GRAND OPENING EXHIBITION

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Curated by D. Ferrari
The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts opened its doors on June 23, 2004. A Grand Opening Celebration and Exhibition was held on July 9, 2004. This first exhibition featured the works of Karen Giusti, Gary Kuehn, D. Dominick Lombardi, Una Henry, Michael Joo, Rudy Serra, Doug and Mike Starn, and Mimi Wienberg.

SEPT 15 -
OCT. 10, 2004

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COLLECTIVITY

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Curated by D. Ferrari

A show featuring the artist collectives - TODT, Fease, and Industrial Ranch.

OCT. 18 -
NOV. 12, 2004

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1st ANNUAL
FRESH MEAT / YOUNG BLOOD: NJ'S NEW MASTERS

Highlighting recent MFA graduates from Mason Gross School of the Arts (Rutgers), Montclair State University, New Jersey City University and William Patterson College, this exhibition featured the best "new blood" that New Jersey has to offer.

DEC. 1 2004 -
JAN. 9, 2005

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LUMINOUS RECURRENCE

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Curated by Linda Pelaez-Dorian

An exhibition of artist who are exploring the repetitive use of light in their art . The works of Youngmi Song, Jin Lee, Linda Pelaez, Alan Alejo, Amy Stacie Curtis, Charlie Chul-Hyun Ah , and Lars Strandh are featured.



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2005
DEC. 1, 2004 -
JAN. 9, 2005

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LUMINOUS RECURRENCE

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Curated by Linda Pelaez-Dorian

An exhibition of artist who are exploring the repetitive use of light in their art . The works of Youngmi Song, Jin Lee, Linda Pelaez, Alan Alejo, Amy Stacie Curtis, Charlie Chul-Hyun Ahn , and Lars Strandhl.
JAN. 12 - FEB. 19 2005

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CRITIC'S SELECT

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Curated by D. Dominick Lombardi

In this exhibition art critics will be asked to select works by artists they have viewed in the past year whose work stands out as exemplifying the spirit of contemporary art today or is representative of a new trend in art. These "Critical Selections" will be artists who deserve greater attention for their art because of their contributions to the larger artistic dialog. Critics involved were Barbara MacAdam (ARTnews), Gae Savannah (Art Forum and Flash Art), Carol Kino (Art and Auction Magazine), Robin Rice (Philadelphia City Paper) Judith Stein (Critic, Phila.,PA ), Edward Gomez (The NY Times).

MAR. 4 - APR. 23 2005

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CHARACTERS: SCENE I

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Curated by Helienthe Bourdeaux-Maurin

The aim of this exhibition is to show art that reflects the artist¹s keen interest, even obsession to develop characters, whether they be one particular character, the same set of characters, or a seemingly endless number of characters over a substantive period of time. The artists selected were James Bewley, Jeremy Bronson, Robert Crumb, Chitra Ganesh, Philip Guston, James Jean, Kyung Jeon, Izima Kaoru, Nora Krug, Fay Ku, Nina Levy, D. Dominick Lombardi, Tracey Moffatt, Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, Reuben Negrón, Shannon Plumb, Michael Rees, Cindy Sherman, Julian Stark and Joan B. Wheeler.

APR. 29 - JUNE 4 2005

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PAINT IT BLACK

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Curated by D. Ferrari

In western culture black has a long association with the negative - sin, holes, evil, voids, depravity, the sinister and the absence of light, to name a few. This show will draw attention to artists who have used a predominantly black palette and their reasons for choosing black, which vary nearly as much as the reasons existing for art-making - to draw out from nothingness issues of transcendence, social pressures, purity of form, spiritual identity, racial issues, and more. Artists Exhibited were Chakaia Booker Karen Gunderson, K ocot + Hadden, Gary Kuehn, Sol Lewitt, Quentin Morris, Lars Strandh, Ad Reinhardt, Richard Serra, and Merrill Wagner.
JUNE 10 - JULY 9 2005

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2nd ANNUAL FRESH MEAT / YOUNG BLOOD
NEW JERSEY 'S NEW MASTERS


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This exhibition will again feature the best "new blood" that NJ has to offer. Master of Fine Art graduates from Mason Gross School of the Arts, William Patterson U., Montclair U. , and NJ City College will again be asked to participate.
JULY 15 - AUG. 20 2005

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Curated by Koan Jeff Bays

An exhibition of a diverse group of artists whose works have been influenced by tattoo culture. Artists asked to participate in Inked! include Amanda Church, Don Ed Hardy, Shelley Jackson, D. Dominick Lombardi, Joel Hilgenberg, Michelle Lopez, Betsabee Romero, Steed Taylor, Anna Tsubaki and Mark Dean Veca.

SEPT. 2 - OCT. 18 2005

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OVER THE TOP - UNDER THE RUG!
An exhibition of nearly 70 artists whose diverse and sometimes extreme creations emanated from the solitude of the artist's studio. Artists included were: Yoshiaki Asai, Edgar Buonagurio, Toby Buonagurio, Calvin Burton, Karlos Carcamo, Joel Carreiro, Jon Cavanaugh, Christopher Chambers, Chaval, Kurt Coblel, Randy Cole, Judy Collischan, Alex DeLeon, Patrick Dorian, John Douglas, Camille Eskell, Margaret Evangeline, Joan Fabian, Bethany Jean Fancher, George Franco, Pablo Garcia, Joseph Gaspard, Keith Gruver, Graham Day Guerra, Luis Guerra, Erik Guzman, Elizabeth Hendler, Rachel Hayes, Sophia Hayes, Clarke Jackson, Anders Johnson, Daniel Jones, Jeremiah Ketner, Andreas Kocks, Max Liboiron , Claire Lieberman, Nick London, Norm Magnusson, Kimberly Maier, Ron Morosan, Kevin Mutch, Kathleen O'Rourke, Ninko Ouzou, Sara Pasti, Erik Wayne Patterson, John Perreault, Manuel Reynosa, J. Grace Rim, Peter Rittmaster, Michael J. Rón, Bradley Rubenstein, Savako, Gae Savannah, Jacqueline Shatz and John Morton, Renee Shaw, Jason Sherry, Stephen Smith, Ankie Sievers, TODT, Carl Van Brunt, Zoe Van Brunt, Jess von der Ahe, Jeanne Wilkinson, Eleanor White, Michael Zansky.
OCT. 10 - OCT. 18 2005

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THE ART OF SHREWSBURY (NJ)

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Featuring the art of students and residents alike who residing in this quaint yet progressive New Jersey town.
OCT. 18 - NOV. 12 2005

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2nd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

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Juror: John Czerkowicz

Mr. Czerkowicz selected an exeptional and diverse group of artists to exhibit in our second international juried show.

NOV. 30 2005 -
JAN. 7 2006

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AN EXHIBITION THAT EMBRACES THE ROUND

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Curated by MatCH-Art (Matthew Fisher & Christina Vassallo)

The O Show is homage to all that is round, curvy, and looped. MatCh-Art selected a group of artists working in a diverse range of media to explore the circle in contemporary art. Artists participating included Lisa Beck, Louis Cameron, Moriah Carlson, Orly Cogan, Mark Dagley, Joel Edwards, Rob Grunder, Francis Holstrom, Sharon Horvath, Jim Houser, Jasper Johns, Kurt Kauper, Chris Kasper, Yayoi Kusama, Laura Ledbetter, Jim Lee, Monique Luchetti, Noah Lyon, Andrew Masullo, Rob Matthews, Derick Melander, Tom Moody, Matthew Northridge, John Phillips, James Rosenthal, Savako, Randall Sellers, Mark Shetabi, Jordan Tinker, John Torreano, Alice Wo, B. Wurtz and Nami Yamamoto.


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2006
NOV. 30 2005 -
JAN. 7 2006

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AN EXHIBITION THAT EMBRACES THE ROUND


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Curated by MatCH-Art (Matthew Fisher & Christina Vassallo)

The O Show is homage to all that is round, curvy, and looped. MatCh-Art selected a group of artists working in a diverse range of media to explore the circle in contemporary art. Artists participating included Lisa Beck, Louis Cameron, Moriah Carlson, Orly Cogan, Mark Dagley, Joel Edwards, Rob Grunder, Francis Holstrom, Sharon Horvath, Jim Houser, Jasper Johns, Kurt Kauper, Chris Kasper, Yayoi Kusama, Laura Ledbetter, Jim Lee, Monique Luchetti, Noah Lyon, Andrew Masullo, Rob Matthews, Derick Melander, Tom Moody, Matthew Northridge, John Phillips, James Rosenthal, Savako, Randall Sellers, Mark Shetabi, Jordan Tinker, John Torreano, Alice Wo, B. Wurtz and Nami Yamamoto.

JAN. 12 -
FEB. 19 2006

CRITIC'S SELECT '06

Curated by D. Dominick Lombardi

In this exhibition art critics will again be asked to select works by artists they have viewed in the past year whose work stands out as exemplifying the spirit of contemporary art today or is representative of a new trend in art. Critics asked to participate are: Dan Bischoff, Newark ( Star Ledger ); Anjali Gupta, San Antonio ( Artlies, Editor ); Kate Hackman, Kansas City ( Review, Editor); Claire Lieberman, Chicago Area ( Sculpture, Critic/Feature Writer); Valery Oisteanu, NYC ( Brooklyn Rail and NYARTS ); Steve Rockwell, Toronto ( d'ART , Editor/Publisher); Raul Zamudio, Mexico City ( Art Nexus, Contributing Editor, Flash Art, Correspondent, and Contemporary, Contributor).

MAR. 1 -
APR. 15 2006

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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Curated by Barbara MacAdam

(Executive Editor of Art & Auction Magazine) The aim of this exhibition is to show works by artists who make the act of installation an integral component of their art-making process. Artists asked to participate are Isidro Blasco, Annabel Daou, Rachael Faillace, Angus Fairhurst, Carlo Ferraris, Claude Simard, Rob Wynn and Holly Zausner

APR. 21 -
MAY 27, 2006

ARTISTS CURATING ARTISTS

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Two very different similar exhibitions!

This exhibition compares the creative processes utilized by visual artists in the production of their art with those used in their curatorial persuits, and features . . . Transmutations curated by Pam Marchin and Chris Randolph with works by Gary Stephan, Michael Rees, David Humphrey, Michael Zansky, James Covington, and Bradley Rubenstein -- and Plastic Fantastic curated by Christopher Chambers with works by Bernd Naber, Felipe Cortes Clopatofsky, Ben Beaudoin, John Monti, Jean Blackburn, Krzysztof Zarebski, Peter Soriano, Bruce Moore, Doreen McCarthy, Cassandra Lozano, Susanna Starr, and David Fried.

MAY 1 -
JUNE 4, 2006

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RED BANK REG. HIGH SCHOOL 2006 FINE ART GRADUATING CLASS

SICA is again proud to exhibit the works of the graduating art and photography students from this renowned art program.

JUNE 9 -
JULY 7, 2006

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3rd ANNUAL FRESH MEAT / YOUNG BLOOD:
NJ'S NEW MASTERS

This exhibition again features the best "new blood" that NJ has to offer. Master of Fine Art graduates participating were: Hannah Barnes, John C. Bent, Belinda Blum, Danielle Bursk, Neil Calendar, Andrea Ellison, Crystal Hernandez, Craig Olson, Jamie Powell, Kristine Taylor, and Jeff Thompson from Mason Gross School of the Arts (Rutgers);and Maya Gatewood, Adam Hayes, Jungin Kim, Thomas Martin, Sun Young Park and Alexandra Pacula from Montclair State University.
JULY 19 -
AUG 20 2006

HUNTERS & GATHERERS: THE ART OF COLLECTING

This exhibition features the incredibly diverse works selected from the collections of two area collectors -
Michel D. Marks and Dr. Donald Rothfeld.
SEPT. 1 -
OCT. 6, 2006

Curated by Douglas Ferrari

Lambchop - Kookla, Fran and Ollie - the sock monkeys of the '50's - they all had an effect - sometimes subtle, but often profound, on generations of artists. This exhibition seeks to provide a sampling of these artist; those who utilize the stuffed object in their work. Participating Artists were Matt Barton, Suzanne Brady, Audrey Chibbaro, Orly Cogan, Bethany Jean Fancher, Tracey Featherstone, German Pitre, Rebeca Raney, Ethel Shipton, Shinique Smith, Joan Wheeler,and a selection of Sock Monkeys from the collection of Ron Warren.

OCT.13 -
NOV. 11, 2006

3rd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

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Juror: Robert Curcio

The artists that Mr. Curcio selected to exhibit were Emily Anderson, Amanda Best, William Betts, Patricia Cudd, Dana Filibert, Mary Gaynier, Mathew Gehring, Victoria Goro-Rapoport, Marty Henley, Lori Hepner, Jonathan Hils, Oscar Londono, Harry Hukkinen, Young Kim, Mike Miller, Matt Irie & Dominick Talvacchio, Kathryn Jill Johnson, Carmen Hay Kolodzey, Anne McKeown, Michael Misurell, Robert O'Connor, M.A. Papanek-Miller, Ed Reilly, Arturo Rodriguez, and Eric Standley.
NOV. 24, 2006 - JAN. 19, 2007

AMERICAN COMIC'S CREATORS

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Curated by Ian Dorian and James Santangelo

This exhibition takes a look at the inventive and expressive world of comic book creators, their process and their varying socio/political messages. Some of the artists were: Joe DeVito, Steve Ditko,Hy Eisman, Irwin Hasen, Jack Kirby, Jim Krueger, Rags Marales, Fernando Ruiz, Mark Texeira, and maybe more . .


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2007
NOV. 24, 2006 - JAN. 19, 2007

AMERICAN COMIC'S CREATORS

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Curated by Ian Dorian and James Santangelo

This exhibition takes a look at the inventive and expressive world of comic book creators, their process and their varying socio/political messages. Some of the artists were: Joe DeVito, Steve Ditko,Hy Eisman, Irwin Hasen, Jack Kirby, Jim Krueger, Rags Marales, Fernando Ruiz, Mark Texeira, and maybe more . .
JAN.26 -
FEB. 9, 2007

SCULPTOURE 2007 PREVIEW

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The works submitted for consideration and possible inclusion in SICA's 2007 urban sculpture park will be on display in our gallery. See who was selected to be in!

FEB. 16 -
MAR. 23, 2007

Curated by Donna Gustafson

Guns are integral to the history of America and are part of our founding myths, from the landing of the armed Pilgrims, to the Revolutionary War, to the winning of the West. Even today, guns are in all of our lives, whether we own them or not. The artists in this exhibition are well aware of the power of the gun as an image and a symbol. Each use the image as a starting point for a critique of contemporary American culture. The artists were Susan Graham, Jeff Hand, Heather Hart, Rita Herzfeld, Jane Irish, Claire Lieberman, Julio Nazario, Mark Newport, Dot Paolo, Michael Peglau, Alan Powell, Joseph Sabatino, Vilja Virks-Lee, Rhonda Wall, & Lucy White.

MAR.30 -
APR. 27, 2007

TUTTAVIA POVERO!
(Trans.: Still Poor!)


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Curated by Douglas Ferrari

The Arte Povera (Poor Art) movement of the 1950s were artists working with discarded materials out of economic necessity. Now it appears to have re-emerged or evolved into an art form produced by a culture that embraces its refuse. This show explores some of todays artists who are aware of our current condition of profuse refuse, as well as the inherent impact and beauty of these abandoned and discarded objects.The artists are Jean Blackburn, Sara Barsness, Tim Burke, Soyeon Cho, Willie Cole, Mark Davis, Laura Evans, Alessandra Exposito, Dana Filibert, Lucy Hodgson, Richard Klein, Bruce Moore, Portia Munson, Sono Osato, Guerra de la Paz, Samuel Rousseau, Claudia Schmacke, & Michael Kelly Williams.

MAY 4 -
OCT. 14, 2007

SCULPTOURE 2007

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SICA's first annual urban sculpture park and tour. The sculptures selected from a nation-wide competition have been placed at outdoor locations throughout downtown Long Branch and the oceanfront area. The grand opening of the Sculptoure coincided with - SCULPT!, a weekend sculpture festival at Pier Village.
MAY 4 -
MAY 25, 2007

HIGH RELIEF:
NJ HIGH SCHOOL SCULPTURE COMPETITION


This show is in conjunction with SICA's SCULPTOURE and SCULPT! SICA will be exhibiting the finalist sculptors in each grade from NJ High Schools.
MAY 29 -
JUNE 4, 2007

RED BANK REGIONAL HS
2007 FINE ART CLASS


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SICA is again proud to exhibit the works of the graduating art and photography students from this renowned art program.
JUNE 8 -
JULY 13, 2007

4th ANNUAL FRESH MEAT / YOUNG BLOOD
NJ'S NEW MASTERS


This exhibition again featured the best "new blood" that NJ has to offer. Master of Fine Art graduates from Mason Gross School of the Arts (Rutgers), William Patterson University, Montclair State University, and NJ City University participated.
JULY 20 -
AUG. 24, 2007

Curated by: Douglas Ferrari

No not lobster and steak, but two other traditions of the Jersey Shore -- surfing and Harleys. This exhibition will explore art made from surfboards and the artistic endeavor of custom motorcycle components! Participating Artists were: Bruce Acosta, Ronnie Jackson, Brian Lawson, Ethel Shipton, Rob Stumley, Scott Szegeski, Dave Yayac and Michael Ulman.

JULY 20 -
AUG. 24, 2007

This exhibition presents art inspired by the story of Noah's Ark, featured in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), the Christian Old Testament's Book of Genesis, and the Koran.
OCT. 10 -
NOV. 9, 2007

4th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

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Juried by Ben Goldman, Executive Director of "City without Walls"

Featuring the works of: Jeffrey Abt, Patricia Cudd, Kate Dowd, Ann Marie Fitzsimmons, Patrick B. Fream , Mira Gerald, Tae Won Kim, Estelle Knize, Mark Kolessar , Robert Lach , Evelyn Leavens, Christopher Matrone , Meghan McAleavy, Anne Q. McKeown, Robert O'Connor, Saraivy Orench Reinat, Franc Palaia, Andrew Pawlan, Laura Petrovich-Cheney , Robert W Pillsbury, Becky Hope Polenberg , Jessie Polenberg , Elizabeth Sowell-Zak, Eric Standley, Merrill Steiger , Lou Storey, Lars Strandh, Karen M Surowiec , Liz Toth , Seth Tyler, Vilja Virks-Lee, Andrew Werth, and Eva Wilson.

NOV. 30, 2007 - JAN. 4, 2008

BENNY'S BUNGALOW

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Curated by Benny DiBennadetto's Buddies: Rachael Faillace (aka- "Rach Face"), Victoria Hanks (aka - "da' Vickster"),and Charlee Swanson (call him Chuckie and he'll moyda you).

The BENNY's -- those dreaded visitors from Bayonne, Elizabeth, Newark, and New York that invade the shore beaches each summer -- are back with a peace offering. In an attempt at reciprocity, they are bringing down artwork from some of the finest artists their area has to offer. This exhibition proves that some visits by BENNY's are actually incredible!



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2008
NOV. 30 2007 -
JAN. 4, 2008

BENNY'S BUNGALOW

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Curated by Benny DiBennadetto's Buddies: Rachael Faillace (aka- "Rach Face"), Victoria Hanks (aka - "da' Vickster"),and Charlee Swanson (call him Chuckie and he'll moyda you).

The BENNY's -- those dreaded visitors from Bayonne, Elizabeth, Newark, and New York that invade the shore beaches each summer -- are back with a peace offering. In an attempt at reciprocity, they are bringing down artwork from some of the finest artists their area has to offer. This exhibition proves that some visits by BENNY's are actually incredible!
JAN.11 -
FEB. 26, 2008

ARCHITECTS WITHOUT ARCHITECTURE

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Curated by Trent Welcome

An exhibition showing the expanded boundaries of the architectural role as a fine art. Works by architects who are working in areas that exceed the traditional definition and preconceptions of "architecture" will be displayed.

FEB. 29 -
APR. 4, 2008

This show is in conjunction with simultaneous exhibitions at Jersey City Museum, The Rahway Artist Guild, and the Hunterdon Museum. It involves artists whose work investigates the changes that occur on the social, political, economic, ecological and geographic levels.

APR. 11 -
APR. 25, 2008

2nd ANNUAL OCEAN FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL

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This festival is a collaborative effort among SICA, The Two River Film Festival, and Monmouth University. SICA will have a juried exhibition of works investigating our ever-changing relationship with the Sea.

MAY 10 -
OCT 14, 2008

SCULPTOURE '08

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SICA's second annual urban sculpture park and tour. The sculptures selected from a nation-wide competition have been placed at outdoor locations throughout Long Branch and the oceanfront area. The grand opening of the Sculptoure will coincide with - SCULPT!, a weekend sculpture festival at Pier Village.
MAY 10 -
MAY 30, 2008

HIGH RELIEF:
NJ HIGH SCHOOL SCULPTURE COMPETITION

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SICA's second annual state-wide High School Sculpture Competition. The grand opening reception of High Relief will coincide with - SCULPT!, a weekend sculpture festival at Pier Village.
JUNE 6 -
JULY 11, 2008

5th ANNUAL FRESH MEAT / YOUNG BLOOD
NJ'S NEW MASTERS


This exhibition will again featured the best "new blood" that NJ has to offer. Master of Fine Art graduates from Mason Gross School of the Arts (Rutgers), William Patterson University, Montclair State University, and NJ City University will be asked to participate.
JULY 18 - AUG. 22 2008

. . . OF THE CLOTH

Curated by Douglas Ferrari

Artists who emphasize cloth or clothing as a major component in their work will be featured in this show. This "cloth" component may be physical, conceptual, or metaphoric.Artists participating are: Doreen Brown, Nick Cave, Guerra de la Paz, Carmen Hay Kolodzey, Michelle Loughlin, Michael Mahalchick, Derick Melander, Suzanne Rader, Sarah Wayland-Smith & Jennifer Watson.

SEPT. 5 - OCT. 10 2008

CES ETRANGES ENFANTS
(Those Strange Children)


Curated by Douglas Ferrari

Depicting children in art is beautiful and timeless. However, contemporary artists seem to take a somewhat different view of youth. Yes some views are different, some are twisted, some are weird, but all are views of "Those Strange Children".

OCT. 17 -
NOV. 14, 2008

5th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

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This year's juror will be Rocio Aranda-Alvarado, curator of Jersey City Museum.

DEC. 5, 2008 -
JAN. 30, 2009

Curated by Douglas Ferrari

Bio-art has surfaced as a driving movement in art over the past decade. Many artists are also exploring microscopic images, neurological matrixes, diseases, germs, etc. These artists are taking the hidden, dark unknown world of the microscopic, and de-mystifying it - making this ominous realm approachable through their art.



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2009
DEC. 5, 2008 - JAN. 30, 2009

Curated by Douglas Ferrari.

Bio-art has surfaced as a driving movement in art over the past decade. Many artists are also exploring microscopic images, neurological matrixes, diseases, germs, etc. These artists are taking the hidden, dark unknown world of the microscopic, and de-mystifying it - making this ominous realm approachable through their art.

FEB. 6 -
MARCH 13, 2009

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SAsia

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This show is a collaboration with Monmouth University to explore and celebrate the arts of South Asia. Reception: Sunday, February 22nd, 3-6pm.

MARCH  16  -
MARCH 21, 2009

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SRHS

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Shore Regional High School's "International Baccalaureate Program" students will be showing the work they have created over the past two years.  This unique program focuses on the "whole" student and creates a well-rounded curriculum for them that include Art in addition to the usual AP courses.

MARCH 27 –
MAY 1, 2009

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BLACK POP SURREALISM

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Curated by Jenn Hampton (Parlor Gallery)

An outgrowth of the 60's pop culture, Pop Surrealism draws from such iconic messengers as the Zap Comix Collective with Robert Williams, R. Crumb, and Gilbert Shelton, as well as the California car culture maestro “Big Daddy” Ed Roth. It blends Pop and “low brow” art with the psychological and sometime visceral edge of surrealism. In this show Jenn is exploring the darker side of this current movement.

MAY 8 -
OCT. 14
, 2009

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SCULPTOURE 2009

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SICA's third annual urban sculpture park and tour. The sculptures selected from a nation-wide competition will be placed at outdoor locations throughout Long Branch and the oceanfront area. The grand opening of the Sculptoure coincides with SCULPT-08!, a weekend sculpture festival at Pier Village.

MAY 8 –
MAY 22, 2009

HIGH RELIEF
3rd  ANNUAL NJ H.S. SCULPTURE COMPETITION

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This show is in conjunction with SICA's SCULPTOURE. SICA will be exhibiting the finalist sculptors in each grade from New Jersey high schools. The winners will be announced at the reception on May 9.

MAY 29  -  
JULY 2, 2009

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6th ANNUAL
FRESH MEAT / YOUNG BLOOD
:
NJ'S NEW MASTERS

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This exhibition will again feature the best "new blood" that New Jersey has to offer. Master of Fine Art graduates from Mason Gross School of the Arts (Rutgers), William Patterson University, Montclair State University, and NJ City University will be asked to participate.

JULY 10-
AUGUST 6

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MEMBERS ART SHOW
& SALE

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SICA Member's art will be on view culminating with a reception and sale on Friday, July 24, 2009 From 7:00 – 9:00.

SEPT. 2 -
OCT. 9

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NEOROCOCO SHOW

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Curated by Douglas Ferrari.

Rococo was an 18th century style characterized by intricate ornamentation; free and graceful movements; a playful use of line; and delicate colors, and portrayed the care-free life of the aristocracy. Many artists today seem to be exploring similar visual elements. Is this merely coincidental? Are they deliberately exploring Rococo artistic styles? Are they inadvertently embracing today's aristocracy? These questions are what this exhibition will investigate and hopefully answer. Those artists being asked to participate are James Barsness, Laura Bell, Nancy Blum, John Bowman, Tiffany Calvert, Linda Ganjian, Julie Heffernan, Susan Homer, Judith  Hudson, Jill Kerwick, Isabella Kirkland, Katherine Kuharic, Claire McConaughy, Margaret Murphy, Susanna Starr, and Kehinde Wiley.

OCT. 16 -
NOV. 13

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6th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

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This year’s juror is Kate McCormick, curatorial assistant at PS1 (MoMA).

NOV. 27 -
JAN. 22, 2010

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ADORATION / OBJECTIFICATION

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Curated by Douglas Ferrari.

The objectification of the female form had been taboo in the visual arts and declared anti-female.  Today, however, many artists -both male and female, are exploring the naked and nude female form and are being embraced by the art world. This show will illustrate this and explore why this change has occurred.  Those artists whose work is being  sought for inclusion are David Atkinsi Chuck Close, Orly Cogan, Wei Dong, Grace Graupe-Pillard, Mel Ramos, Alicia Ross, lberto. Vargas, Jennifer Watson, and Cindy Workman.




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NOV. 27 -
JAN. 22, 2010

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ADORATION / OBJECTIFICATION

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Curated by Douglas Ferrari.

The objectification of the female form had been taboo in the visual arts and declared anti-female.  Today, however, many artists -both male and female, are exploring the naked and nude female form and are being embraced by the art world. This show will illustrate this and explore why this change has occurred.  Those artists whose work is being  sought for inclusion are David Atkinsi Chuck Close, Orly Cogan, Wei Dong, Grace Graupe-Pillard, Mel Ramos, Alicia Ross, lberto. Vargas, Jennifer Watson, and Cindy Workman.

JAN 29 –
FEB 12, 2010

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IMMIGRANT ART

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Local transplaced workers from the area will be displaying their work which explores the immigrant experience.

FEB 19 -
APR 16, 2010

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IT’S ALL A BLUR

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In today's world of sound bites and hyperactive over-stimulation it is not surprising that things often appears as one big blur. Decades ago, Gerhard Richter blurred his images because he recognized the uncertainty and inconsistency inherent in his fast-paced society. Many artworks today are also indistinct and vague - perhaps also referencing the uncertainty of our “New York Minute” existence -- or perhaps it is the blur that is the true depiction, indicating that, if anything, clarity today is only an illusion. If we take our time and really look at these works we might understand why these blurred images are perhaps the clearest depictions possible in our culture today. The artists participating are Bill Armstrong, Joe Begonia, Julian Jackson, Andi Monick, James Osher, Tracy Rocca, Alexandra Pacula, James Woodruff, and Marc Yancus.

APR 19 –
APRIL 30, 2010

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SRHS-IAB

Shore Regional High School's "International Baccalaureate Program" students will be showing the work they have created over the past two years.  This unique program focuses on the "whole" student and creates a well-rounded curriculum for them that emphasizes the arts in addition to the usual AP courses.

MAY 8 -
OCT 14, 2010

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SCULPTOURE  2010

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SICA's fourth annual urban sculpture park and tour. The sculptures selected from a nation-wide competition will be placed at outdoor locations throughout Long Branch and Asbury Park. The “kick-off event will be on May 8th and coincide with the reception of HIGH RELIEF SICA’s annual NJ High School Sculpture Competition.

MAY 8 -
MAY 21, 2010

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HIGH RELIEF:
NJ  H.S. SCULPTURE COMPETITION

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This show is in conjunction with SICA's SCULPTOURE and SCULPT. SICA will be exhibiting the finalist sculptors in each grade from New Jersey high schools. The winners will be announced at the reception, on May 8 (10:00am – 12:00noon).

MAY 28 - 
JUL 2, 2010

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7th ANNUAL FRESH
MEAT / YOUNG BLOOD: NJ'S NEW MASTERS

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This exhibition will again feature the best "new blood" that New Jersey has to offer. Master of Fine Art graduates from Mason Gross School of the Arts (Rutgers), William Patterson University, Montclair State University, and NJ City University will be asked to participate.

JULY 9 –
AUG 20, 2010

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NATURE CALLS

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Curated by D. Dominick Lombardi.

When an artist enters their studio they are entering a sanctuary of sorts, where thoughts and experiences can be turned into anything from extended realities, to alternate planes, to pure fantasy.  But it’s all grounded somehow, as most share the common experience of day dreaming.

SEPT 4 –
NOV. 12, 2010

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7th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL.
JURIED EXHIBITION

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This year’s juror is Mary Birmingham, Director of Hunterdon Museum.

DEC 3 2010 –
FEB 4, 2011

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SOME STRINGS ATTACHED

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Many artists today appear to be adopting a reductivist simplicity in their approach to artmaking. Some reduce the artistic element to a basic line by “drawing” both within planes (2D) and in Space (3D) to produce works that are often far from simple or minimal.  While others are reducing the material – to string, wire or thread.  The resultant piece might be quite complex, but the material could not get more basic. In this overly hi-tech culture with an emphasis on the digital as a medias is this minimal, often temporary approach a retaliation?  Is it just another element of the apparent Arte Povera resurgence? Perhaps it is a new resurfacing of the ever combative dichotomies -- hi/low, domestic/industrial, craft/art? Or something else?


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2011

DEC 3 –
FEB 4
2010-2011

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SOME STRINGS ATTACHED

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Many artists today appear to be adopting a reductivist simplicity in their approach to artmaking. Some reduce the artistic element to a basic line by “drawing” both within planes (2D) and in Space (3D) to produce works that are often far from simple or minimal.  While others are reducing the material – to string, wire or thread.  The resultant piece might be quite complex, but the material could not get more basic. In this hi-tech culture with continual advancements in artist’s medias is this minimal and often temporary approach a retaliation?  Another element of the apparent Arte Povera resurgence? Is it a new regurgitation of the hi/low, domestic/industrial, craft/art dichotomy? Or something else?

FEB 11 –
APRIL 15 2011

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< 196

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A juried show where the only parameters are that it can be no larger than 196 square inches,if 2-dimensional, or 2,744 cubic inches if 3-dimensional. As an examble: 14” x 14” (2D) or 14”x14”x14”(3D) Jurors will be Elizabeth & Bob McKay (McKay’s Imaging) for photography.  All other medias will be juried by Lawrence Cappiello and Rachael Faillace (Director & Assistant Director respectively) from the Art Guild of New Jersey.

MAY 7 -
MAY 27, 2011

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HIGH RELIEF
NJ  H.S. SCULPTURE COMPETITION

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This show is in conjunction with SICA's SCULPTOURE and SCULPT. SICA will be exhibiting the finalist sculptors in each grade from New Jersey high schools. The winners will be announced at the reception, on May 8.

MAY 7 -
SEPT 11, 2011

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SCULPTOURE  ‘11

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SICA's fifth annual urban sculpture park and tour. The sculptures selected from a nation-wide competition will be placed at outdoor locations throughout Long Branch and Asbury Park. This event will kick-off on May 8th and coincide with the HIGH RELIEF High School Sculpture Competition (see below).

JUNE 10 -
AUG. 21, 2011

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8th ANNUAL FRESH MEAT / YOUNG BLOOD: NJ'S NEW MASTERS

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This exhibition will again feature the best "new blood" that New Jersey has to offer. Master of Fine Art graduates from Mason Gross School of the Arts (Rutgers), William Patterson University, Montclair State University, and NJ City University will be asked to participate.

SEPT 9 -
NOV 11, 2011

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8th ANNUAL
INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

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The exhibition will be juried by Ken Tyburski, Curatorial Director at NEXT Art Fair in Chicago;
Partner at DCKT Contemporary in New York, NY.

DEC. 2, 2011–
JAN. 13 2012

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THE SUM OF THEIR PARTS

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Art History is full of composite creatures - the Chimera, the Sphinx, the Griffins, Pan, the Minotaur, the Mermaid, Pegases, Medussa, the Satyr, the Centaur, -- the list goes on and on.  The idea of these creatures from mythology and fantasy has rapidly become more plausible with advancements in genetic engineering. This show investigates how artists today interpret and address the idea of creatures that are the sum of some quite different parts.

 

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2012

DEC. 2, 2011–
JAN. 13 2012

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THE SUM OF THEIR PARTS

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Art History is full of composite creatures - the Chimera, the Sphinx, the Griffins, Pan, the Minotaur, the Mermaid, Pegases, Medussa, the Satyr, the Centaur, -- the list goes on and on.  The idea of these creatures from mythology and fantasy has rapidly become more plausible with advancements in genetic engineering. This show investigates how artists today interpret and address the idea of creatures that are the sum of some quite different parts.

MARCH 3 - 
APRIL 27, 2012

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OCD
(Obsessive Compulsive Designs)

Reception: Saturday, March 3rd, 6-9 pm. The repetition of design elements is what creates patterns in a work of art and the variation of these repetitions is what often creates interest and rhythms. However, some artists take the task of repetition to extraordinary lengths.  This show will explore those artists and their work and ask “why?”

MAY 5 –
MAY 25, 2012

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HIGH RELIEF
6th ANNUAL NJ  H.S. SCULPTURE COMPETITION

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This show is in conjunction with SICA's SCULPTOURE. SICA will be exhibiting the finalist sculptors in each grade from New Jersey high schools. The winners will be announced at the reception, on May 12th from 6 to 9 p.m.

MAY 12 –
SEPT. 16, 2012

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SCULPTOURE  ‘12

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SICA's sixth annual urban sculpture park and tour. The sculptures selected from a nation-wide competition will be placed at outdoor locations throughout Long Branch and Asbury Park. This show coincides with the HIGH RELIEF High School Sculpture Competition. The reception will be on May 12th from 6 - 9 pm.

June 2 - 
AUG. 10, 2012

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9th ANNUAL
FRESH MEAT / YOUNG BLOOD: NJ'S NEW MASTERS

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This exhibition will again feature the best "new blood" that New Jersey has to offer. Master of Fine Art graduates from Mason Gross School of the Arts (Rutgers), Montclair State University, and NJ City University will again be asked to participate.c

September 1 - Nov.16, 2012

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UP FROM THE CRACKS
Revealing artists who may have fallen through


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In this show we have asked a group of curators from established centers of contemporary art where asked to select artists they feel are under-appreciated or those who have not yet been properly recognized.
December 1, January 26, 2013

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9th ANNUAL
INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

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This year’s juror is Maiza Hixson.

 

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2013
December 1, January 26, 2013

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9th ANNUAL
INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

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This year’s juror is Maiza Hixson.

 

 



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