November
in the gourgaud gallery
In Plain Sight:
A Lingering View
of the World Around Us
by William Kanawyer
Sea Selfie - Photograph and all rights belong to William Kanawyer
William Kanawyer is a sixth generation native Californian. He grew up in the high desert of
southern California surrounded by actors, film makers, musicians, and graphic artists. While in
school studying technical theater, photography, & electronics, his father died suddenly launching
him, out of need, into a career path that mixed the arts and sciences before settling into
programming and computer technologies.
William moved to Cranbury in the early 1990’s where his interests in photography, audio field
recording, and comfort with the rapidly expanding field of digital artistic media, brought him into
contact with the founding Cranbury Arts Council member Susan Leson. Together they embarked
on a number of collaborations to produce compact disk recordings of performances by and for
Cranbury students. Recently, in memoriam for Sue Leason who passed in 2022, William
Kanawyer is collaborating once again with, and for the benefit of, the Cranbury Arts Council in
the first public showing of his photographic work.
The exhibit, which runs from November 3rd through November 26th, 2024, reflects William’s deep curiosity and desire to look more closely at the world that surrounds us. To linger on what may be commonplace or transient, ephemeral, to find beauty in our daily lives.
There will be an opening reception in the Gourgaud Gallery on November 9th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. All are welcome!
Works in the exhibit will be for sale with all proceeds going to benefit the Cranbury Arts Council.
Coming to the Gourgaud Gallery
in December!
FLORA, FAUNA, AND WATER
December 6th through December 27th, 2024
with an opening reception Sunday, December 8th, 9:00am - 12:00pm
This Open Call show, run by Linda Gilbert (chairperson of the Gourgaud Gallery), will feature the work of a number of artists in two-dimensional mediums. 20% of sales will be donated to the Cranbury Arts Council.
This year, we will also have a special table as a Fundraiser, where all proceeds will be donated to the Cranbury Arts Council. There will be small paintings, crafts, note cards, costume jewelry, etc..
We hope you will please stop by our fundraiser after attending the Pancake breakfast at the Cranbury School!
Checks for the generously donated items should be made out to the "Cranbury Arts Council.”
The gallery is located in Cranbury's Town Hall, 23-A North Main Street in Cranbury, New Jersey.
The Gourgaud Gallery is free and open to the public
HOURS OF GOURGAUD GALLERY: Monday –Friday from 9AM-3PM
The Cranbury Arts Council provides arts-oriented programs, workshops, and performances aimed at enriching the cultural experiences of the community and keeping the creative spirit alive in adults and children. Their mission is to foster, support, educate, inspire, and promote artists and art appreciation in the community.
The Cranbury Arts Council's 2024 Excellence in the Arts Award was presented to Princeton High School senior
Samara Raju
Samara Raju is not only an outstanding vocalist, musician, and performer, but an accomplished songwriter as well. Samara will be pursuing a highly specialized degree in songwriting from Belmont University in Nashville next year. Taking inspiration from Bollywood, classical Indian music, alternative pop, and indie pop music, Samara dreams of one day writing songs for Broadway. The Cranbury Arts Council would like to wish Samara all the best in college next year! We can't wait to hear about all of your future accomplishments! Well done!
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About the Cranbury Arts Council
The Mission of the Cranbury Arts Council
To foster, support, educate, inspire, and promote artists and art appreciation in our community.
The Cranbury Arts Council is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to enriching the cultural experiences of our community by providing arts-oriented programs, workshops, and performances.
We strive to keep the creative spirit alive in both adults and children, offering a variety of artistic opportunities and events. Through our dedication and commitment, we aim to make a positive impact on the arts, and encourage the community to engage with and appreciate the arts in our area.
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Current Cranbury Arts Council Board Members
Noël Kinney - President
Linda Gilbert - Gallery Chairperson
Kerrie Liggio - Secretary
Daniel Kinney - Treasurer
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