Miriam Jacobs and Stefanie Siverman are two of the many local artists who are joining together for a fundraiser in support of Haiti earthquake relief. Small Works for a Big Cause will take place on Sunday, January 31, from 2 to 5 pm at Brassworks, 105 Grove Street in Montclair (between Walnut Street and Willard [...]
Miriam Jacobs will soon be a published artist, as two of her pieces were selected for publication in a book on fabric art. The name of the book is 1000 Artisan Textiles, Creative fiber works in detail, and was edited by Sandra Salamony and Gina M. Brown; it is expected to be in bookstores in May [...]
In November 2009, Miriam Jacobs was invited to do a teaching residency at a private school in Greenwich, Connecticut. She taught the students transfer disperse dye, a method of printing on fabric. The students ranged from third grade to high school seniors. They worked hard to prepare several pieces for printing, and were able to [...]
Art Connections 6 takes place at Montclair State University’s George Segal Gallery January 17 through February 13. Stefanie Silverman has two paintings, including a new mixed media artwork on canvas, in the show, which is an annual exhibition and sale of art by over 100 artists that serves as a fundraiser for the gallery. An opening [...]