Promesas (Promises)

Press Release

 “Promesas (Promises)” brings together documents, photographs, and other works, a number of which are from the Special Collections Division of the Newark Public Library, which Wilcox became familiar with while an artist-in-residence at the Newark Museum in 2008. It will be on view at the William Paterson University Galleries from November 11 through December 14, 2012. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on November 18, December 2 and December 9 from noon to 4 p.m.  Admission is free. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Sunday, November 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. This exhibition explores many of the same themes as Wilcox’s, including the effects of urban planning on communities, while also delving into the history of Newark as far back as its founding in 1693. Included are works by Scott Andresen, Bulletspace, John Fekner, Sarah McCann, and Rosamond S. King.

This exhibition is organized by The Print Center, which supports printmaking and photography as vital contemporary arts and encourages the appreciation of the printed image in all its forms. This exhibition is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. The William Paterson University Galleries are wheelchair-accessible.  Large-print handouts are available. For additional information, please call the Galleries at William Paterson University at 973-720-2654.