CAPTURING JEWISH ART AND INTERIOR DESIGN FOR YOUR HOME, SYNAGOGUE AND INSTITUTIONS TO PRESERVE A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES Pickles At the end of the first decade of the 20th century, the Lower East Side, NY, Marshall Street, Philadelphia, and portions of South Jersey, boasted the influx of many Jewish Immigrants. Along with thriving delicatessens, journalists, union men, farmers, workers and artists, anyone looking for an escape from the drudgery could argue, kibitz, debate and discuss the day's events over steaming tea, lemon, or slice of cake. Carbonated water is another Jewish Success story called "East Side Champagne" which started in 1880 by two seltzer producers.  Goodman's Noodles, Barton's Candy, Rokeach, Hebrew national Hot Dogs, Nathan's, Shapiro Wine, Horowitz Matzoh, Bialys and GUSS'S PICKLES made their presence known. But the Jewish Bagel conquered the world.  This image is one of four commissioned canvases to be presented to the SEASHORE GARDENS LIVING CENTER in Absecon, New Jersey.

FALL AND SPRING EXHIBITS Another year at William Ris Gallery at 9400 2nd Ave. in Stone Harbor brings exceptional watercolors from Diane Hark's ongoing love of light and sunsets on the beach.  On July 24, 2012, Ms. Hark will present a solo exhibition of her work.  These sparkling compositions win prizes each year and continue to find a place in national shows. Philadelphia Scullers Scullers on the Schuylkill Dad Vail Regatta Coffee Break in Collioure Philadelphia Sketch Club "Works on Paper" Jan - Feb, 2012 Reception will be announced Bikes on Rittenhouse City of Philadelphia MAYOR’S OFFICE of COMMUNICATIONS Joins Paige West, Founder and curator of the West Collection of Contemporary Art, to launch one of the largest art acquisition awards in the world. This new venture for Ms. Hark is called “WEST COLLECTS’ and will be juried May 1, 2012. This $100,000 reserved for Philadelphia will showcase the world-class talent of Philadelphia artists and support the vibrant and growing contemporary art scene in our city. All medium is welcome. The West Collecton has become the largest, most respected contemporary collections in the world and has exhibited throughout the Phila. Region, as well as loans to MoMa, Whitney, The Corcoran and the Tate Modern Museum. Best of Worldwide Watermedia Book Has invited Ms. Diane Hark to exhibit her “outstanding” watercolors, featuring “ Scullers on the Schuykill” and many other original Philadelphia spectacles. She will be listed in Best of Artists.com of those who have exhibited innovation, skill and uniqueness. Greek Peak   LANGMAN GALLERY INVITES DIANE HARK Solo Exhibition of “Peaking through the Looking Glass” A new exhibition of watercolors and acrylic’s highlighting inner and outer landscapes through the windows of our times. April through June 2012 Langman Gallery 2400 Moreland Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 Diane Hark, PAFA Alumna, signature member of several national watercolor societies as well as the Philadelphia Sketch Club, exhibits and is represented by Langman Galleries in Willow Grove, Wm Ris Gallery in Stone Harbor, and East End Gallery in Margate, NJ.  Ms. Hark is also a member of many regional art societies and contributes constantly to fundraisers and local companies. More information on Diane's exhibits can be found on Diane Hark's exhibition schedule.

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