Dear Residents,

We are grateful to Chris Swingle and Tom Goode for coordinating this year’s tree trimming and decoration of the lobby.  The tree trimming party will take place:

Friday, December 5th at 7pm.
Light refreshments will be served.

Thanks in advance to all who are able to help out.

Warm regards,

Don and Grazyna

Longtime Staff member Dawn Bent has been commended for her exceptional service to the Master and promoted to Senior Concierge.

Dawn with building manager Don Skupinsky and superintendent Enes Radoncic.

The Master Gallery is presenting documentary photographer Marty Cooper as its next featured artist.

Please join us for the Opening Reception on Wednesday, November 12th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the Main Lobby.

Marty Cooper, a resident of the Master Apartments since the 1980’s, has documented the graffiti and street art movement since the 1970’s. Marty will give a brief presentation on her work and its impact on the street art movement at 7:00 pm in the Riverside Lobby.

For samples of Marty’s work, click here.

The first Monday Night at the Master program of the Fall will take place on:

Date: Monday, October 20

Time:  7:00 pm

Topic: The Portal of Paradise

Simon Verity, a master stonecarver, who was invited to lead a project to carve statues for the West Front of St. John the Divine Cathedral, will talk about the history of this project and his process using the photographs of Martha Cooper, who documented the progress on the Portal over time.

Please join us to learn more about this important project and the collaboration between two residents of the Master Apartments community.

With warm regards,

The Board of Directors

Viewing the George Washington Bridge, from building’s windows and terraces or Riverside Park, is one of the pleasures of living at the Masters. In October the bridge glows pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Introducing the candidates for the 2014-2015 Board of Directors:  

Wendy Balter

Joyce Burcham

Monty Freeman

Heath Hurwitz

Mary Beth Kelly

Robin L. McKenna

Lisa Nelson

Kathy Ralph

The election of Directors will take place at the 
Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 7pm. 

Art Review: Jacinta Stewart’s ‘Exhibition of Australian Seascapes’

If Aussies know how to do one thing well, it’s supporting our mates. On Friday 9th May, art-appreciating Australians congregated at Riverside Drive on the Upper West Side to view the tremendously talented Jacinta Stewart’s works.

We sipped hibiscus flower cocktails and mingled with like-minded people as we rejoiced in the familiar beauty of the Australian seascapes exhibited on the walls around us. We sentimentally gloated about our home country, exchanging memories of our youths spent immersed in nature and by the beach.

While stunning Australian seascapes were the feature theme of the night, the exhibition included a nod to our surrogate home too. I particularly loved the portraits of mesmerizing lily ponds in Central Park, New York on a summers afternoon. The artist herself was the star of the evening, appropriately celebrated with the support of a didgeridoo player to round out an authentic Australian experience.

Jacinta specializes in acrylic paint medium and uses museum grade materials. She continues to study art and is constantly exploring the new subject matter around her. Her artwork was publicly recognized when she won “Best of Show” at the Art Students League of New York in 2011. As an Aussie trying to ‘make it’ in America myself, learning more about the story of this wonderful artist certainly inspired me.

Jacinta goes above and beyond by donating 15% of all profits to The Dwelling Place, a shelter for homeless women in Hell’s Kitchen, NY. Giving back to the community that has so warmly embraced her.

Keep up the fabulous work, Jacinta. You’re certainly doing us all very proud.

(Posted in Australian Women in New York)

SPRING YARD SALE

SATURDAY, MAY 17 (Rain date: May 18)

10 am to 5 pm, W. 103rd St. (WEA to RSD)

 Featuring:

• more than 40 neighborhood vendors!
• bargains galore: new & used household items, electronics…
• vintage collectibles, art & jewelry
• kids stuff: clothing, toys, games
• live music from neighborhood artists
• electronic e-waste collection point
• textile recycling drop-off point
­• silent auction: bid on restaurants & local services
• rummage sale to benefit the Block Association
• 50/50 split-pot raffle: last year’s winner took ~$800!
• info about other neighborhood organizations
• refreshments: sandwiches, soft drinks, etc.
• bake sale filled with home-baked treats
• a family-friendly and festive atmosphere!

For information, please see: w102-103blockassn.org

The Master Gallery Opening

Friday, May 9th, 6-8pm