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 [...]
“What’s New?” is Studio Montclair’s Annual Members exhibition, on view June 1 through 30 at the Montclair Public Library. Participating Plum artists include Keira Boertzel-Smith, Vicki Reikes Fox, Miriam Jacobs, Maria Papale, Anne Sailer, Stefanie Silverman, and Susan van Inwegen. A reception will be held Thursday, June 11, from 6 to 9, with the [...]
Miriam Jacobs’s neckties are now for sale at the Montclair Art Museum store. Miriam creates each one-of-a-kind tie by hand, using dyes, individually-drawn designs, and sublimation dye printing (using a hand-powered heat press). Each necktie is a true work of art and an ideal gift for stylish, art-conscious men.
Hand-printed cards (from hand-carved stamps) by Miriam Jacobs are for sale at Makeready Press Gallery, 214 Glenridge Avenue in Montclair. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11 to 5, Thursday 11 to 8, Sunday 1 to 5.
Three drawings and three clay relief pieces by Miriam Jacobs are included in Open Studio Perspectives, an exhibition of work by students of Marion Held at the Montclair Art Museum’s Yard School of Art. A reception will take place Sunday, January 25, from 4 to 6 pm. This will be the last day of the [...]
Buy a present and make a donation to Montclair’s HOMECorp at the same time! HOMECorp is a great organization that creates and finds reasonably priced housing in town (a major feat!). The show features a variety of goods by Miriam Jacobs, Maria Papale, and other local artists and craftspeaple, who donate a portion of their [...]
Keira Boertzel-Smith, Miriam Jacobs, Maria Papale, Anne Sailer, and Stefanie Silverman will be vendors at the Creative Women’s Collective holiday gift market on Saturday, December 6, from 10 am to 4 pm. The event is located at Glen Ridge Congregational Church, 195 Ridgewood Avenue, at the corner of Ridgewood Avenue and Clark Street in Glen [...]
The Plum Boutique at Vintage Alley showcases select original works by Plum artists. The boutique currently offers one-of-a-kind jewelry by Amy Faye Polen and Anne Sailer. Vintage Alley is located at 730 Bloomfield Ave., Verona, NJ 07044, 973-857-3222. Hours: T.- Sa., 11-5; Th. 11-7. Landmarks: Corner of Fairview Ave., across from the “Flatiron” building, next to the Kitchen and Bath Design Gallery.