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Virtual Art Workshops & Classes (via Zoom) Sessions start June 9 (through June 24) - Registration Open! Virtual classes for all ages and all levels Sketching · Drawing · Cartooning · Watercolor Gouache · Oils · Acrylics · Charcoal · Pencils Download a summary of offerings  here Read descriptions  here .  Register  here . Questions?  admin@farmsteadarts.org Email is the best way to reach us (our office is closed)

Itay Goren, who was scheduled to perform at the Farmstead Arts in March, has graciously shared his YouTube Channel so that all may enjoy a variety of performances - classical, jazz, from Brahms to Mozart and more. Thank you, Itay!  Itay's YouTube Channel Look for Itay at the Farmstead in 2021 ~ he will be back!

Sunday, February 9 – Somerset County Congratulations Oscar Peterson! One of our talented art teachers will be exhibiting works in upcoming shows! 1978 Gallery  (Jan 20 - Mar 8; Reception Feb 9). Oscar was chosen for a  solo show  in this gallery’s Black History Month Exhibition which focuses on exhibiting art by nationally and internationally acclaimed African-American artists.   SOPAC  (Jan 30 - Mar 22; Reception Jan 30). Two of Oscar's works were selected to be included in SOPAC's "Curator's Lens" group show.  Learn from Oscar in one of his upcoming classes at Farmstead Arts Intro to Portrait Drawing/Painting  (3:30 - 5:30; Tuesdays, Feb 4 to Mar 10) Drawing & Painting the Figure  (3:30 - 5:30; Thursdays Feb 6 - Mar 12) How's & Whys of Drawing  (3:30 - 5:30; Saturdays, Feb 8 - Mar 14) Farmstead Arts Center, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 admin@farmsteadarts.org  | 908.636.7576 Office Hours: Monday - ...

Sunday, February 16 – Somerset County The Journey with Romantic Cello Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 pm  Mira Kang & Allison Brewster Franzetti present "Belle Epoque Paris and Thereafter" with compositions by Faure, Debussy, Ravel and more. To purchase tickets, visit  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-journey-with-romantic-cello-sunday-february-16-at-200-pm-tickets-64809132861?mc_cid=954975d1e2&mc_eid=4b01ad1d0e Farmstead Arts Center,  450 King George Road - Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 www.farmsteadartscenter.org      908.636.7576 Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday, 9am – 1pm Gallery Hours: Tues - Wed - 11am – 1pm & most Sundays 1-4pm

Sunday, January 12 – Somerset County Thouer  ~  Art Exhibit Reception Sunday, January 12 ~ 1:00 to 4:00 pm This exhibit showcases the talents of local artists whose works sweep away the chill of winter. Many of the works are for sale. Free admission. Registration is open for Winter Art Classes! View/Print Class Schedule here     View Class Descriptions and Register here    "Your Choice" Art Workshop ~ Jan. 14, 21 & 28  10am-12 pm For information click here    Farmstead Arts  Center,  450 King George Road - Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 www.farmsteadartscenter.org      908.636.7576