West Orange Arts Council Presents Afro Cuban Folklore Art Exhibit

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the West Orange Arts Council. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site here.

The West Orange Arts Council is pleased to present an Afro Cuban Folklore Art exhibit featuring the original paintings of local artist Alberto Hernandez. The exhibit runs from January 5, 2019 through January 27, 2019 at the West Orange Arts Center at 551 Valley Road, West Orange, New Jersey. There will be an Artist’s Reception on Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 3:00 pm to -6:00pm. The event features live music by Cuban Band Trova Fusion, along with light refreshments and is open to the public.

Mr. Alberto Hernandez was born in Cuba Libre, Camaguey, Cuba, came to the United States at a young age and was raised in Newark. Since his retirement, Hernandez has focused his energy to painting and to educating the world about the rich, vibrant and beautiful traditions and culture of
Cuba. Mr. Hernandez's most recent exhibit was enjoyed by many this past October at the Newark Arts Festival. Mr. Hernandez's love, respect and pride for his country is seen brilliantly displayed across each canvas that he magically transforms into Cuba!” states Dr. Cheryl A. Patterson. The exhibit is co-curated by Andy Fernandez and Dr. Patterson.

“This exhibit is an up-close and personal opportunity to experience the Cuban culture through the eyes of a talented local artist,” says Patricia Mitrano, Chair of the West Orange Arts Council. “Visitors to the exhibit can enjoy a warm and colorful journey in the middle of a cold winter.”

The exhibit will be on display through Sunday, January 27. Reception snow date is Sunday, January 20. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays, from 2 to 4 p.m.

This exhibit is presented through the generous support of Dr. Cheryl Patterson. This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and administered by the Essex
County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs.

For more information about the event visit www.woarts.org or email info@woarts.org.

The West Orange Arts Council was established in 1998 to cultivate, inspire, and support the arts in West Orange. Area artists and community leaders remain the core of this all-volunteer organization that operates the West Orange Arts Center gallery and gift shop at 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ.

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