Conference 2019

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Join us October 5th – 7th at the beautiful

Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch, NJ.

THEME ARTIFY- ar-ti-fy (verb)
1. strengthen by learning basic art elements and design principles
2. open ourselves to new ways of seeing the world around us
3. encourage others and share ideas with a fresh new vision
Encourage, reassure, brace, embolden and reinforce are perfect words to keep in mind as we artify: boldly build our art muscles.

FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS

Todd L.W. Doney (SUNDAY)

Todd’s gallery work includes one-person shows at the Morris Museum in Morristown, NJ, Broadfoot & Broadfoot, NY, NY, and The College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, among others. His works are in public and private collections worldwide, including the Morris Museum, US Golf Museum, and in the collection of comic icon, Joe Kubert. His client list includes AT&T, Budweiser, Charles Scribner’s & Sons, Eddie Bauer, Field & Stream Magazine, Golf Magazine, Houghton Mifflin, Ocean Spray, Reader’s Digest, US Open of Golf and William Morrow & Company among others. Todd has also worked with numerous private organizations and individuals where he created portraits, landscapes, and other artwork to suit their needs.

Todd is an associate professor of art at the County College of Morris in Randolph, NJ, where he teaches drawing, painting, and foundation classes. Prior to that, he has held positions at New Jersey City University, Seton Hall University, The College of Saint Elizabeth and the American Academy of Art in Chicago. He lives with his family in Gillette, New Jersey. His home is situated adjacent to the Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge, which is an inspiration for much of his work.  Todd’s website: www.todddoney.com

Frank Morrison (MONDAY)

Growing up in New Jersey, Frank Morrison began developing his own style through graffiti art scenes that brought him considerable street recognition and local acclaim. But it wasn’t until he visited the Louvre Museum in Paris with his dancing group, that he realized painting was his true creative path. His talent and hard work paid off with over 20 illustrated children’s books, including the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award winner, Jazzy Miz Mozetta and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor book, Little Melba and her Big Trombone and Let The Children March.

Frank’s website: www.morrisongraphics.com

Location:

Ocean Resort and SPA, 1 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch NJ
www.oceanplace.com 

 

Plan ahead see the schedule for each day!

2019 ARTIFY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 

Ticketed Workshops 

Attend a ticketed workshop for an additional cost.

Best Practices- Sunday & Monday 

Attend “Best Practices” FREE with admission to the conference.

Travel Waiver

Don’t forget to add “The War of Art” to your summer reading list and join us at our conference book club!

Do you know local artists?

Would they like to sell their art to a concentrated group of art enthusiasts?

Yes, then send them this REGISTRATION FORM, get a table, and sell their work at the conference!

Creative Marketplace Letter 2019

Creative Marketplace Registration Form 2019


CONFERENCE 2017 BEYOND LOOKING was a huge success!

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For conference 2017 photos click here

Ocean Resort and SPA, 1 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch NJ
www.oceanplace.com 

Click here for 2017’s list of hands-on workshops and best practices, and conference highlights

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Conference 2016 was another great event!   Hope to see you next year in Long Branch!

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Conference Highlights …

Sunday, Oct 9
12:00pm Bob Morrison, Founder, Quadrant Arts Research
2:00pm Keynote: Isaiah Zagar, Mosaic Mural Artist, The Magic Gardens, Phila.
6:30-8:30pm The President’s Party and Awards Celebration 
 
Monday, Oct 10
10:00am Keynote: Jean Houston Ph.D., Founder, The Renaissance Project International
2:00pm Workshop with Mario Robinson, Watercolorist
4:00-7:00pm “Areas for Action” a special AENJ event by Mr. Oliver Herring, Interactive Sculptor, founder of TASK
 
Tuesday, Oct 11
10:00am Philemona Williamson, Painter
11:00am Workshop with Mario Robinson, Watercolorist
 

Jane Graziano
President-Elect and 2016 Conference Chair, AENJ


Conference 2016

You can revisit the good times in our photo gallery. Click the link below. To purchase images, create an account, open tab LOGIN/REGISTER.

2016 Conference Photo Gallery

 

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Conference Highlights …

Sunday, Oct 9 12:00pm Bob Morrison, Founder, Quadrant Arts Research
2:00pm Keynote: Isaiah Zagar, Mosaic Mural Artist, The Magic Gardens, Phila.

6:30-8:30pm The President’s Party and Awards Celebration  
 
Monday, Oct 10
10:00am Keynote: Jean Houston Ph.D., Founder, The Renaissance Project International
2:00pm Workshop with Mario Robinson, Watercolorist
4:00-7:00pm “Areas for Action” a special AENJ event by Mr. Oliver Herring, Interactive Sculptor, founder of TASK
 
Tuesday, Oct 1110:00am Philemona Williamson, Painter
11:00am Workshop with Mario Robinson, Watercolorist
Jane Graziano
President-Elect and 2016 Conference Chair, AENJ

Conference 2015 

October 4-6, Ocean Place, Long Branch

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Conference Highlights …

Sunday, Oct 4
1:30 pm Supersession: Susan Riley, educator and CEO of educationcloset.com
11-30/3:00 pm Larissa Danowitz, Mural Arts
11:30 am Peter and Maura Geisser, Authors, Educators, Special Best Practice lecture
12:30 pm Dr. Marilyn Stewart, Arts Educator, Special Best Practice lecture
4:00 pm Susan Riley, Supersession presenter workshop
6:00-8:00pm The President’s Party and Awards Celebration
Best Practice presentations:Sunday

Monday, Oct 5 
10:30 am Alan Ross, photographer and former assistant to Ansel Adams
1:00 pm Josh Simpson, American glass artist and founder of the Infinity Project
12:00/3:00 pm Harry Bower, sculptor/fiber artist
2:00/4:00 pm DaVinci Initiative
6:00-8:00 pm The SteAmy-tini Mixer
Best Practice presentations: Monday

Tuesday, Oct 6 
10:00 am Charles Tucker, Sculptor
1:00 pm DaVinci Initiative
Best Practice presentations: Tuesday

Jane Graziano
Vice President and 2015 Conference Chair, AENJ