Local Artists Paint Caldwell Scenes During Art on the Avenue

Stop by and watch four local artists paint Caldwell scenes during Art on the Avenue on Saturday, June 1. 

The Caldwell Merchants’ Association fourth annual event (with a rain date of June 2) will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Bloomfield Avenue. View the work of about 50 awarding-winning artists and stop to eat lunch specials created just for the show by local restaurants.  

“I thought letting attendees watch how artists work would be very interesting,” said artist Louise Woodcox, who will be one of the artists painting during the event. “We have chosen three other artists to paint, answer some questions about their technique, how they choose subjects.”

Louise Woodcox is an award winning Fairfield artist studied with Edna Esenlohr where she refined her skills in portraiture and figures. She serves on the Caldwell Merchants’ Association Planning Committee for the event and also teaches painting classes from her studio in Fairfield.  

Caroline Medina of North Caldwell will also be painting during the event. She attended Montclair High School and went on to graduate from Connecticut College with a degree in fine arts. Medina now has a counseling practice and also works professionally as a painter in North Caldwell. 

Also painting are Paula Merino, of Cedar Grove, and Carol Masi, of Chatham. 

Local school children are also participating in the art show. This year they young children will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Grover Cleveland Park by creating pictures based on the park. 

This year a number of restaurants are creating special price-fixed lunches to entice attendees. Most luncheons will be priced at around $9. The participating restaurants will be featured in the Art on the Avenue booklet.  

For more information, call June Cowell at (973) 364-1124 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. For a prospectus or registration application, visit caldwellmerchants.com.