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"My experience at Montclair State pushed me to think critically about my artistic choices and the stories I want to tell." ⁠ ⁠ This quote is from @0riginalpiece ’24⁠ BFA, an exhibiting artist in Carpe Diem. Throughout the run of the exhibition, we're posting reflections from @montclairstateu alumni who share how their time at Montclair shaped their artistic practice ✨️⁠ ⁠ Carpe Diem: Select Alumni in the Visual Arts, is a group exhibition presented by the Office for Development and Alumni Engagement @montclairalumni and hosted by the University Galleries. The exhibition celebrates the creative achievements of Montclair alumni, bringing together twelve accomplished artists working in a range of media.⁠ ⁠ Featured artists include @flaviaberindoague ’13, @bisabutler ’05, @jonathancalm ’97, @kyleconiglio_ ’10, @alyssaefanning ’12, Allen Ginsberg (1943), @martakucsora (2005–06), @redshoestudios ’11, @nancybpantirer ’80, @tiffanytattooz ’09, @williampopel1 ’78, and @0riginalpiece ’24⁠ ⁠ ✍️ Design by Maral Tutunjian⁠ ⁠ #montclairstateuniversity #montclair #RedHawkPride #newjersey #nj ⁠
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Special shout out to our Director, Sally Morgan Lehman, for curating “Carpe Diem: Select Alumni in the Visual Arts at Montclair State University” @montclair_galleries - A celebration of twelve remarkable alumni artists working across painting, photography, mixed media, video, and installation. The exhibition reflects what a Montclair education does best: sustaining curiosity, rigor, and creative risk long after graduation. On view Feb 3 – May 3, 2026. Featured artists include Flávia Berindoague ’13, Bisa Butler ’05, Jonathan Calm ’97, Kyle Coniglio ’10, Alyssa Fanning ’12, Allen Ginsberg (1943), Márta Kucsora (2005–06), Michael Manning ’11, Nancy Bergman Pantirer ’80, Tiffany Perez ’09 and Maria Valdivia ’24. — Images: 1. “Carpe Diem” exhibition graphic, courtesy of @Montclair 2. “Carpe Diem” wall text 3. Photo of Sally Morgan Lehman and artists Michael Manning @redshoestudios and Alyssa Fanning @alyssaefanning 📸 4. Detail of artwork by Alyssa Fanning @alyssaefanning 5. Detail of artwork by Flavia Berindoague @flaviaberindoague 6. Detail of artwork by Bisa Butler @bisabutler 7. Detail of artwork by Maria Valdivia @0riginalpiece
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Honored to be part of this fabulous upcoming exhibit @montclair_galleries curated Sally Morgan Lehman @morganlehmangallery ❤️ Select Alumni in the Visual Arts, a group exhibition presented by the Office of Alumni Engagement and Development and hosted by the University Galleries. Carpe Diem brings together the works of twelve accomplished artists whose work spans figurative and abstract painting, photography, mixed media, video and installation. The exhibition is on view February 3 through May 3 in the George Segal Gallery. @montclair_galleries @montclairstateu Curated by Sally Morgan Lehman @morganlehmangallery, who has taught in the Department of Art and Design at Montclair and is owner and director of Morgan Lehman Gallery in New York City, Carpe Diem highlights the breadth of artistic practices fostered at Montclair and the lasting impact of its visual arts alumni. Featured artists include Flávia Berindoague @flaviaberindoague Bisa Butler @bisabutler Jonathan Calm @jonathancalm Kyle Coniglio @kyleconiglio_ Alyssa Fanning @alyssaefanning Allen Ginsberg @allenginsbergofficial Márta Kucsora @martakucsora Michael Manning @redshoestudios Nancy BergmanPantirer @nancybpantirer Tiffany Perez @tiffanytattooz William Pope. L @williampopel1 Maria Valdivia @maria.valdiviax @0riginalpiece Together, they represent multiple generations of Red Hawks who shape the local, national and international creative landscape as artists, educators and cultural leaders. Opening reception Tuesday, Feb 3rd 5-7pm
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Let’s celebrate our November Artist Grant Winner, Maria Valdivia! 🎨 Swipe to learn more about Maria’s work ➡️ You can support Maria’s artistry by following @0riginalpiece & donating to her Venmo at MariaValdiv1a #NewBrunswick #LocalArtists
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