Artist Richard Buntzen’s Panel Discussion, “What a Good Idea: Innovative Art”

Collage artist Richard Buntzen's opening reception was held September
21 at the Arts Council Gallery, located at the Finelines Building in
Atlantic Highlands. This solo exhibition displayed Buntzen’s innovative use of
fragments of black and white and color newsprint, demonstrating outstanding
examples of creative design.  Buntzen’s panel discussion, “What a Good
Idea: Innovative Art”, will be held Saturday, October 12, 2pm.

Richard Buntzen completed his Master of Art and Master of Fine Arts
degrees at New Jersey City University in Jersey City.  While at NJCU,
Buntzen explored the retrieval and reuse of materials and developed his
technique of utilizing newspaper to make collage.  His work has been
shown in numerous galleries and museums, including the NJ City University, SICA
in Long Branch, Aljira in Newark, and the National Collage Society. He is a
member of the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council.

Exhibit hours are on Wednesdays from 4 - 8 pm, and Saturdays
from 1 - 4 pm.  Exhibit runs through October 19.  Exhibit and programs are free and open to the
public at the Arts Council Gallery, located at 21 W. Lincoln Ave (2nd floor),
one block west of First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands.

The
Arts Council holds 4-6 art exhibitions a year, including one of children's art.

For
more information about these exhibitions and other activities of the Arts
Council, please visit our website www.aharts.org. 

The AHAC is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit
organization.  The mission of the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council is to
strengthen community through the arts.