The Noyes Museum of Art and the
Galloway Cultural Arts Center will present

The Noyes Museum of Art and the Galloway Cultural Arts Center will present an evening with local artist Ken Woodard at the Noyes Museum on Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Woodard will speak about how his life, challenges and mixed heritage influence his art work. This program is free to Noyes Museum and Galloway Cultural Arts Center members and $5 for non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by calling (609) 652-8848.

Woodard, a resident and native of Atlantic City, worked as a commercial artist for many years, traveling the world and living in France. Now retired and visually impaired, he spends his time painting scenes of the American Southwest, reflecting his Native American heritage. He is the recipient of many national and international awards, including the Donald Sykes Award, which is given to artists who continue to create work despite their physical challenges.

WHAT: Meet the Artist - Ken Woodard

WHEN: Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: The Noyes Museum of Art, Oceanville, N.J.

COST: FREE Noyes Museum and Galloway Cultural Arts Center members, $5 non-members

DETAILS: Reservations required. For information call (609) 652-8848 or visit www.noyesmuseum.org.

The Tony Day Quartet celebrated Black History Month at The Noyes Museum of Art by providing an afternoon of Jazz this past Saturday, the 23rd.

Tony Day Quartet at The Noyes Museum of Art

The Noyes Museum of Art presents an evening of jazz, gospel, soul and blues with The Tony Day Quartet on Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Tony Day Quartet features California native and current Atlantic City resident, Tony Day on drums, trombonist Will Clark, organist Daniel Kostelnik and guitarist Pat Martino.

Day began his musical career at age 15 occasionally playing professional gigs in Los Angeles. By age 17 he was the principle percussionist with the Compton California Youth Symphony and won a scholarship to study privately with Don Peason, a distinguished professor at the Los Angeles Music Conservatory. Day has played at the prestigious Parisian Room, shared the stage with Barbara Walker, Pete Madsen and Charles Fambrough and toured with the classic recording group The Platters. Most recently, Day is a featured performer at the Somers Point Jazz Festival and various venues and festivals from New York to Washington, DC. Day continues to be a key musician at the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Pleasantville, where his versatile style includes jazz, pop, classical, R&B, fusion, gospel, rock and Latin.

WHAT: Jazz Concert with The Tony Day Quartet

WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Noyes Museum of Art, Oceanville, NJ

COST: $5 Noyes Museum members, $8 non-members. Reservations strongly suggested. Price includes desserts and refreshments.

Noyes Museum of Art, Signature Artists, Steve Kuzma has 18 works on display at AtlantiCare Hospital's Mainland Division off of Jimmy Leeds Road in Galloway. All works are available for sale.

The Noyes Museum has created a new Patron Circle Membership with added value benefits. Our first event is a studio tour and lunch with world renown glass artist Paul Stankard on May 16th. For more information, please contact: Michael Cagno, Executive Director.

Thank you to all our volunteers for a great job well done in 2007!