New Exhibit at the Council for the Arts in Jacksonville, NC

"Living Our Legacy, Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future in the Arts"




In honor of Black History Month the Council for the Arts (826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC) will feature displays and events produced by Mr. Oliver Hill, President of Northeast Community Development Corporation.

This show, Living Our Legacy, Honoring Our Past and Shaping Our Future in the Arts will showcase paintings, basket weaving, music and storytelling by artists past and present.

* Artists: Ms. BF Reed, Ms. Annie Mattock and Mr. Pearless Speller, Ms. Nettie Hardison (deceased) and Ms. Angelica Gilliam and Ms. Alexis Gilliam (young artists.)

* Music: Ms. Roberta Spicer, Ms. Sonja Williams and Ms. Allison Tynise Sutton (young musician.)

* Basket Weaving: Ms. Margaret E. Brown.

* Story Telling: Ms. Louise Anderson (deceased)

In creating this exhibition, Oliver Hill states: Art helps shape a community and builds its strength. Not only will the exhibits and displays educate the community on Black Art, it will also add to the downtown economic base and that is part of our corporations mission: building strong communities to survive during all economic times.

The reception was held February 7th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Entertainment and refreshments were provided by the Northeast Community Development Corporation.

This video covers the opening event with an intro by Mr. Hill and Connie Wenner, Executive Directer of the Council.

CFTA... promoting, educating, and supprting the arts in our community... visit us at http://www.jaxarts.com/

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"Living Our Legacy, Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future in the Arts"

"Fragrant Color" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

"Fragrant Color"... 10x8x1.5" oil on wood with painted sides, alla prima from life, 2010.
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"Fragrant Color" was painted from life at one of my bi-weekly outings with the "Four Brush-ka-teers". I'm trying to push out of my comfort zone a bit by my use of color... what do you think?

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This original oil painting study "Fragrant Color" by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. is available for purchase... the price is $200 plus $15 S&H... Email Bernie about purchasing details HERE... please include the paintings title in the subject line..

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This painting is currently available for purchase through my Art Affiliate Program...'

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Close-ups...

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Dixieland Delight... Indoors for our January Paint Out!

The Onslow Outdoor Painters Society (OOPS) enjoyed the comfort and WARMTH of the indoor studio as they opted for a new January paint out tradition... an indoor life class. This years model was Jeremy a Civil War reenactor posing in his authentic Confederate uniform with accoutrement's. Thanks Jeremy for such an AWESOME job modeling for us! 9 OOPS artists (Dean, Stephen, Pat B., Cass, Sherry, Mitchell, Bernie, Tom and our newest member, Ann, from Wilmington) attended the life class and are featured in the video below.... January 10, 2010.

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OOPS members enjoying the WARM indoors... January 2010 Paint

It's a small world...

Just had the COOLEST call from Wexford, Ireland... thanks Jane!

Invitational Art Show... "Art of Onslow"

This original oil painting "Plein Air: Cedars at Northeast Creek" by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. has been selected for the invitational exhibit... "Art of Onslow".





"Cedars at Northeast Creek"... 8x10" oil on linen panel, en plein aire by Bernie Rosage Jr., 11-15-2009.

This painting is currently on display at the Baysden Gallery, Council for the Arts in Jacksonville, NC for the their invitational show. This years theme is "Art of Onslow" in conjunction with the celebration of 275th birthday of Onslow County, NC. Check out this short video highlighting the event... that's me with the hat... :)




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Purchasing details HERE...
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Bernie plein air painting at Northeast Creek

Happy New Year!!!!!

May 2010 bring us new opportunities, adventures, and joy!

I look forward to another artistic journey together...

Bernie

"Waiting for Santa" and a Merry Christmas from the Rosages'

I painted this one for my youngest daughter, Olivia, who is 8 years old this Christmas.... click on image to enlarge.

"Waiting for Santa"... 8x10" oil on linen panel, alla prima from life, 12-2009.

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Dear Friends and Family...
You all have been a blessing to us and we, the Rosages', wish to extend a special Christmas wish for you... "May the Light of the World light your path in the upcoming year and warm your heart this holiday season"... Merry Christmas!
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We hope you enjoy our special family Christmas Card Video that we made for you... click below.
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In Faith....
Bernie and Tami

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Merry Christmas from Dixie...

"The Collin's Barn"... Bernie gives art demo to Mrs Nickle's 8th grade art class at NBMS.

"The Collin's Barn"... 8x10" oil on linen panel, alla prima by Bernie Rosage Jr., 12-2009. Study as an art demo for Mrs Nickle's 8th grade art class at New Bridge Middle School.

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This original oil painting study "The Collin's Barn" by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. is available for purchase at my etsy.com store.

The subject for this painting is from an old photo taken some years back of the Collin's old pack house... the barn is being claimed by mother nature and neglect now and is only a remnant of what we see here. I have painted this old barn several times... it is located on the road I grew up on. The other special thing about this painting is that it was painted as a demonstration for Mrs Nickle's 8th grade art class at New Bridge Middle School in Jacksonville, NC. I occasionally do these art demos to help promote the arts to young minds and artists. The class was very receptive and asked some great questions.... check out the video below to get a glimpse of the cool day I had yesterday...




the painting framed....

THIS JUST IN... Bernie launches Art Affiliate Program...

If you are an art collector... Thank you! What would the art world be like without you? Our museums and galleries would be empty, artists would lose a platform to grow from, and all our lives would have less meaning.

A special thank you to all the patrons who have purchased my work over the past several years... you have been a blessing to me and I want to return that blessing to you through my Art Affiliate program.

The program is designed for my art collectors and braggarts who want to make $$$ by referring my available paintings to their friends, family, and acquaintances as potential patrons… does this sound like something you would be interested in?…

Read more and sign up at Bernie Rosage Jr. Art Affiliates.

Thank you sincerely... Bernie