America 250, Red, White or Blue

New Rochelle Art Association and Vanda Gallery are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a show that allows artists to share their sentiments using the colors red, white and/or blue. There will be an eclectic mix of oils, acrylics, watercolors, sculptures, photographs and mixed media inspired by the colors red, white and blue. Reception Friday, June 12, 5–7pm.

New Rochelle Art Association president Sara Furlong says, “It's a great privilege to partner with the Vanda Gallery and hold a themed show that challenges our artists to think outside their paintboxes and create artwork that is both fun and meaningful.”

Rick Freeman's unusual photos of fireworks are the perfect celebration of the country, while Sara Furlong's painting “Ducks in a Row” makes a subtle comment about politics today. Fred Spinowitz's “RWB Aspiration,” with its white ladder reaching skyward, sends a message of hope. Patricia Pardini interprets history with her painting of Betsy Ross, while Donna Randles presents a piece in glass entitled “Wave.”

For Zahra this exhibition holds particular significance, as it reconnects her with the community she first began exhibiting with at the start of her artistic career: “New Rochelle Art Association community opened its doors to me as an emerging artist. Today, being able to host and support fellow creatives through Vanda Gallery is both an honor and a heartfelt gesture of appreciation.”