Fine Arts

Fine Arts Gallery to Present Forged in Fabric

Web Office — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:19:57 +0000

The Fines Art Gallery is pleased to present Forged in Fabric, featuring the works of Christine Barney, Mollie Thonneson and Anne Trauben. The opening reception is February 13 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The exhibition will run through March 27.

Professor James Adler Receives Rave CD Reviews & Feature Interview

amarcel15 — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 21:40:33 +0000

In the January/February 2020 issue of Fanfare Magazine, James Adler, adjunct professor of fine arts, received three rave reviews for his “Homages & Remembrances” CD. The issue also features an in-depth interview of Adler with noted critic David DeBoor Canfield. In it, they discuss Adler’s performance career and his music. According to the reviewers, “Adler has assembled an attractive and diverse program, in which the contemporary pieces will fall gracefully even upon the ears of those who don’t necessarily gravitate toward modern works…Adler interprets Pictures at an Exhibition as a noble tribute to Hartmann and his visual art…An artfully constructed program, admirably performed. I will return to this disc with pleasure.”

Professor James Adler Receives Brilliant Review for “Homages & Remembrances”

Web Office — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 17:42:45 +0000

James Adler, adjunct professor of fine arts, has received a brilliant review for his recording of “Homages & Remembrances” from Kathodik (Italy). The publication describes Adler’s recording as “a CD of excellent artistic quality to listen to with great attention.” To read the full review, click .

James Adler Composition performed at Sigma Alpha Iota National Music Fraternity’s Convention

Web Office — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 13:49:59 +0000

Photo, from left: Composer James Adler, Lyricist Debra Harden Rue, Dr. Jerome Bierschenk and members of the Sigma Alpha Iota Convention chorus.

“Daughters of Music,” by Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts James Adler with lyrics by Debra Harden Rue, for treble chorus, French horn and piano, was performed at the Sigma Alpha Iota National Music Fraternity’s 2018 National Convention on July 27. The work was performed by the Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter singers, under the direction of Dr. Jerome M. Birschenk, Sara Montanez, French horn, with James Adler, piano.

The performance took place at the SAI 49th National Convention at the Westin Kierland Resort, Scottsdale, Ariz. Colla Voce Music, the work’s publisher, released a new edition of “Daughters of Music” in September. More information on the composition is available .

James Adler article featured in Sonograma Magazine Online

Web Office — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:32:51 +0000

James Adler, adjunct professor of fine arts, published an article in the international Sonograma Magazine (Barcelona) in its June 2018 edition, this time focusing on the inspirations and composition of “A Winter Triptych.” Sonograma, in its review of the disc, referred to the Albany Records recording: “Delicacy and sensitivity are conveyed directly to the listener’s heart.”

Read the full article .

Learn more about “A Winter Triptych” on the .

Adjunct Professor Receives Glowing Review for Piano Performance

Web Office — Thu, 03 May 2018 19:16:38 +0000

James Adler, adjunct professor of fine arts, received a glowing review in [Q]onStage written by Bruce-Michael Gelbert for his performance at the Yamaha Piano Salon on April 10. .

Hour-Long Broadcast Discusses the Music of James Adler

Web Office — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:29:29 +0000

NPR-affiliate WLHR in Hunstville, Ala. produced an hour-long show surveying the music of James Adler, adjunct professor of fine arts. The show was broadcast locally and available worldwide online on Elizabeth Robson Norwood’s “The Arts Underground” series on Saturday April 7. The broadcast featured, among his many compositions, Adler’s recently released “A Winter Triptych” (Albany Records) and “Reverie, Interrupted” with tenor saxophonist Jordan P. Smith, adjunct professor of fine arts.

Fine Arts Professor Exhibits Work in Jersey City

Web Office — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:11:00 +0000

Professor Beatrice Mady of the fine arts department will have selections from her new series of monoprints created this past summer with funding from a Kenny Fellowship on display at 107 Bowers Gallery and Drawing Rooms, both in Jersey City. 107 Bowers Gallery, located at 107 Bowers Avenue opens December 1 from 6:00 -9:00 p.m. For more info click here. Drawing Rooms is located at 180 Grand Street and is having a weekend long reception; Friday, December 15 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and continuing on Saturday and Sunday, December 16 and 17 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. For more information click

Professor Performs as part of JCAST

Web Office — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:29:17 +0000

Playing to a full house, Dr. Jordan Smith of the fine arts department and James Wang performed a selection of music that delighted the audience on October 14 in the Fine Arts Gallery. Their performance was part of the 27th annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour or JCAST which included more than 150 studios, galleries and venues and featured the work of hundreds of artists all across Jersey City.

Beatrice Mady Featured in The University of Dayton Magazine

Web Office — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:37:38 +0000

Professor Beatrice Mady of the department of fine arts was featured in The University of Dayton magazine. She received a B.F.A. from there and a M.F.A. from Pratt Institute. The article can be found (page 53). Click to see Mady’s Landfillart page.