2017 Summer Art Exhibitions Announced

Ocean Galleries is thrilled to host six extraordinary art exhibitions for the 2017 summer season, featuring the artwork of and appearances by Josef Kote, Peter Max, Aldo Luongo, Romero Britto, and Hessam Abrishami, as well as a special Dr. Seuss Father’s Day weekend exhibition, “If I Ran the Zoo.” Each exhibition offers an opportunity to view and acquire artwork, and to meet the artists and curator (Dr. Seuss exhibit) in intimate gallery receptions.

The exhibitions will be open to the public throughout the respective weekends at the Stone Harbor location of Ocean Galleries (9618 Third Avenue/609-368-7777).

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Josef Kote: Drifting Away

Saturday, May 27 – Sunday, May 27, 2017

Soothing Moments, Copyright Josef Kote

Receptions with the Artist  

Saturday, May 27, 2017 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Sunday, May 28, 2017 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

 

Click here to view artwork by Josef Kote.

Note: “Josef Kote: Drifting Away” will be on display at the Stone Harbor gallery from Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29, 2017.​

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If I Ran the Zoo

featuring the art of Theodor Seuss Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss)

Friday, June 16 – Monday, June 19, 2017

Powerless Puffer, Copyright Dr. Seuss 2017

Receptions featuring noted Dr. Seuss expert Jeff Schuffman

Saturday, June 17, 2017 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Sunday, June 18, 2017 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

 

Click here to view artwork from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection and pieces from the “Collection of Unorthodox Taxidermy.

Note: “If I Ran the Zoo” will be on display at the Stone Harbor gallery from Friday, June 16 through Monday, June 19, 2017.​ The exhibit will move to the Avalon, NJ gallery (2199 Ocean Drive) on Wednesday, June 21 where it will remain through Saturday, July 8, 2017.

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Peter Max: Summer of Love 50th Anniversary

Saturday, July 1 – Sunday, July 2, 2017

Cosmic Series – Angel, Copyright Peter Max 2017

Receptions with the Artist

Saturday, July 1, 2017 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Sunday, July 2, 2017 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 

Click here to view artwork by Peter Max.

Note: “Peter Max: Summer of Love 50th Anniversary” will be on display at the Stone Harbor gallery from Friday, June 30 through Wednesday, July 5, 2017.​

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 Aldo Luongo: Reflections of Summer

Saturday, July 22 – Sunday, July 23, 2017

Southern Spain, Copyright Aldo Luongo 2017

Receptions with the Artist

Saturday, July 22, 2017 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Sunday, July 23, 2017 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

 

Click here to view artwork by Aldo Luongo.

Note: “Aldo Luongo: Reflections of Summer” will be on display at the Stone Harbor gallery from Friday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 26, 2017.​

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Romero Britto’s Brilliant World of Color

Saturday, August 5 – Sunday, August 6, 2017

Love You, Copyright Romero Britto 2017

Receptions with the Artist  

Saturday, August 5, 2017 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Sunday, August 6, 2017 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

 

Click here to view artwork by Romero Britto.

Note: “Romero Britto’s Brilliant World of Color” will be on display at the Stone Harbor gallery from Friday, August 4 through Wednesday, August 9, 2017.​

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Hessam Abrishami: Colors of Romance

Saturday, September 2 – Sunday, September 3, 2017 

Satisfaction Dream, Copyright Hessam Abrishami 2017

Receptions with the Artist  

Saturday, September 2, 2017 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Sunday, September 3, 2017 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

 

Click to view artwork by Hessam Abrishami.

 Note: “Hessam Abrishami: Colors of Romance” will be on display at the Stone Harbor gallery from Friday, September 1 through Wednesday, September 6, 2017.​

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In addition to an extraordinary collection of artwork and custom-framing, Ocean Galleries also offers a variety of hand-made crafts from local, regional, and national artists in America, such as glass, pottery, jewelry, and furniture.  All summer exhibitions take place at the Stone Harbor location of Ocean Galleries (9618 Third Avenue), which is open from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM daily through June 15, and then 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily through Labor Day weekend.  The Avalon, NJ location of Ocean Galleries (2199 Ocean Drive) is open 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday.  For more information or directions, call 609-368-7777 or visit www.oceangalleries.com