RHS Alumni Art Show at Carroll Gallery

     This is taken from the Ridgewood High School web site. I wanted to put it up as a tribute to one of my favorite teachers and someone who remains a friend. He now lives in Asbury Park and is continuing his good works with the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce. Call for Entries: Fourth Annual RHS Alumni Art Show The Ridgewood High School Department of Art and Design is seeking RHS grads to participate in its annual Alumni Art Show, to be held in the RHS Carroll Art Gallery, Room 135, from December 19-January 9, 2009. Interested exhibitors should contact the Department of Art & Design at 201-670-2803, or e-mail the department supervisor, Chris McCullough, at cmcullough@ridgewood.k12.nj.us. A public reception will be held for the artists on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, from 3-5 p.m. The gallery will be open during school hours for the duration of the show. History "The Carroll Gallery was opened in 2002. It is in room 135, located across the hall from the art studios. It is open all during the school day and for many events after school hours. Numerous exhibitions and installations are on view throughout the school year. Students and staff are welcome to visit. The gallery is named after Dennis Carroll, whose work in Ridgewood as an art educator and supervisor from 1967 to 2002, leaves a tradition of high level artistic vision that elevates the learning experience for students, and provides a nurturing, intelligent, thoughtful process for making art. His passion for art and teaching has given countless students the courage to take creative risks and make personal discoveries beyond the classroom. The gallery is dedicated to the work of future students who will serve as daily reminders of the legacy of an exemplary educator, Dennis Carroll."

APeX Art Gallery, Asbury Park, NJ

      Please check out this site for the APeX Art Gallery in Asbury Park, NJ. It is co-owned by Dennis Carroll, retired Art Teacher at GW and RHS. He also served as Supervisor of Art for all the Ridgewood Schools before his retirement after 35 years of service. I don't get to thank former teachers often enough, and I know very few people who do, that's why this link is here. My wife and I journeyed down to Asbury Park a couple of weeks ago and visited his gallery. We also bought a print called "First Snow" that depicts the former Casino on the Asbury Park boardwalk. I am so glad we have the photo as the real Casino has seen better days after having its roof cave in. From the site Beyond The Palace: "The Casino sits at the south end of Asbury Park's boardwalk. In its glory days, it held a large theatre on one side, and a carousel and other amusements on the other. Contrary to some beliefs, it was never a gambling establishment." Oh yeah, if you ever get the chance to thank a former teacher who helped you along the way towards adulthood you should do it as its a great feeling.