Welcome to Art & Design Alumni Association
Event Calendar
"Captain America 9/11 Tribute" by Joe Jusko,
Class of 1977 © Marvel Entertainment 2001, 2007
Do you have an upcoming event of interest to SIA / A&D alumni? If you are a dues-paying member of the alumni association, send us the pertinent information, a minimum of two weeks ahead of the event date, and we'll post it for all to see. Be sure to include links and photos in jpeg or gif format. Send it to: editor@artalumni.com.
____Specific reunions will be listed in the calendar; general reunion information will be listed toward the bottom of the page or on Reunions.
September 2008
Sundays in September: A Class Jazz Act

Ric Nicastro, A&D Class of 1963, hosts a weekend radio show at a public broadcasting station in San Diego, California. Earlier in his life he was a radio DJ in places like Macon, Georgia, Toledo, Ohio and Albany, New York. He's found an opportunity to do it again -- 30 years later -- as a part-time gig. Ric does his weekly jazz show on KSDS 88.3 and it's streamed live on the Internet at www.jazz88online.org. You can catch Ric "on the air" on Sundays, from noon to 3pm, PT, (3pm to 6pm, ET).

September 2nd: School's Open!!

Back to School!!
September 5th - 26th: Poetry Readings Dedicated to 9/11

This month is the 7th anniversary of 9/11, and Leona Seufert, class of 1969 will be reading her emotional poems about Ground Zero, our continuing sorrow, and the memories we should never forget. She is dedicating her readings to all those who lost a loved one that day.
Tuesday September 5th at 8pm - Van Gogh's Ear, 1017 Stuyvesant Ave, Union NJ. Van Gogh's Ear is a great place to eat. A minimum food charge applies.
Wednesday September 10th, at 8pm - Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge, NJ. An art center, donations requested, refreshments available.
Thursday September 11th, at 6pm - Michael J Mauri park, Roselle Park, NJ. Leona will be doing a reading as part of Roselle Park's 9/11 Memorial ceremony.
Tuesday September 16th, at 8pm - The Carriage House Poetry Series, Kuran Arts Center, Watson Road, (off Martine Ave), Fanwood, NJ. Free admission.
Friday September 26th at 6pm - Pink Pony West, Cornelia St. Café, 29 Cornelia St between Bleecker & 6th Aveue Café, bar.$7 admission gets you a free drink.

September 5th - October 1st: "Old Hat Club" Alumni Art Show at Art & Design

Former members of the school's "Old Hat Club" -- taught by faculty members Irwin Greenberg and Max Ginsburg -- will have their work on display in the Kenny Gallery of the High School of Art and Design, from Friday, September 1st through Wednesday, October 1st. The show -- which includes the work of 28 alumni and 3 faculty members
-- was curated by A&D Art teacher James Harrington, Class of 1984, and a former member of the Old Hat Club.
____An opening reception will take place on Friday, September 5th, from 4-6pm. The High School of Art and Design is located at 1075 Second Avenue, NYC. Gallery hours are from 9am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Contact James Harrington for further information.
thru September 7th: Leona Seufert, Class of 1969 Exhibition

You are cordially invited to view 2 digital prints of Leona's, at the Hoboken Hob'Art group show at the Garden of Eden Cafe, 226 Washington St. 2nd floor, Hoboken NJ. The show runs through Sept 7th.
For further information, contact Leona at: Beyond-words@att.net
September 8th - 26th: "After the Dust Has Settled"

"After the Dust Has Settled" a solo exhibit of digital prints by Leona M. Seufert, Class of 1969, honoring 9/11 & Ground Zero. This exhibit incorporates Leona's poetry, photography and digital artwork and is an emotional commentary on 9/11 and the evolution of Ground Zero. Casano Community Center, 314 Chestnut St. Roselle Park, NJ. Contact: studio-l@att.net
September 11th: "We will Always Remember"
September 17th: First Alumni Meeting of the 2008-2009 School Year

Please join us for our first Alumni Meeting of the new school year. There are many important topics to discuss and upcoming events to plan. Additionally you will have the opportunity to network with other alumni.
____We will be meeting at Burger Heaven, located at 62nd Street and Lexington Avenue, NYC. Plan to be there from 6pm to 8pm. Food and beverages are available to order and there is no minimum check requirement.
____Please RSVP by Sept. 12th to cora@artalumni.com. We welcome your input and participation -- and look forward to seeing you there!
thru September 28th: A&D Designer & Inventor is "Making Things Go"

Tired of pumping the $40-$60 of gasoline into your Escalade? Need an answer to your kids' worried looks on Earth Day? Want to live longer and feel better? Imagine pedaling 60 mph! And a future without SUV's!
____Creative minds are tinkering and inventing eco-friendly 100% human-powered vehicles in local basements. Learn how and why they do it, and view their remarkable vehicles at this fascinating exhibit opening at the Staten Island Museum on April 19th. Opening reception is Friday, April 18th, from 6-8pm. $10 (free to members of the Museum, SIBA and NY Cycling Club).
____Chris Spollen, (A&D 1971) is a free-lance artist who offers the visual flair, brainstorming abilities and exuberance. His brother, Tom Spollen, is a lawyer by trade, but also the welding/mechanical whiz/voice of reason. Together they have created an unusual fleet of "green" one-of-a-kind vehicles using found materials and many, many, cast-off bikes.
____""In 18 years of tinkering we have never bought a bike at a bike shop," Chris admits proudly. "The hunt to find the perfect-shaped scrap for my new handlebar design is part of the process". To see more of Chris Spollen's work please visit his website: www.spollen.com.
September 29th: Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown

As you celebrate the new year,

may happiness and peace

fill your heart and home.
General Reunion Info:
Reunion Photography Available (no hourly fees)

Flint Gennari, Class of 1975, is offering photography services with no hourly rates to alumni reunion committees. His company, Fine Art Fotos Inc., will provide candids and shots of speakers, presentations, and more. For guests that wish to participate, a background will be set for formal portraits, which will be taken digitally that night, at a cost of $20 each. Please contact Flint Gennari at flintfotos@yahoo.com or flint@fineartfotos.net.
Flint Gennari, Class of 1975, attended the 30th Reunion on April 16th, 2005, of course, and took pictures! Check them out here: www.fineartfotos.net/photos/reunions/ad30th/index.htm
October 4th: 40th Reunion for Class of 1968

On Saturday October 4th, the Class of 1968, will celebrate their 40th reunion at Pescatore Restaurant in NYC. Evening features Appetizers, Buffet Dinner, Open Bar and Music from the 60's. Contact: Cora Weis at cweisart@gmail.com or call 914-497-8839 now to make your reservation and for details!
October 11th: 50th Reunion for Class of 1958!
The SIA class of 1958, is now planning for our 50th reunion. (Can you believe it?) We hope you can all join us to revisit those glorious days of yesteryear.
Remember lunchtime dancing?
____The reunion will be held on Saturday, October 11th, 2008 at Bayard's, located at 1 Hanover Square, in lower Manhattan. (Wall Street area). http://www.bayards.com/window_main.htm
____And some of our cherished faculty will be there also, but this time no surprise quizzes. As we've said before, we have a contact list with over 100 names of alumni and growing, but still want more. Please contact Hal Goluboff at hgoluboff@verizon.net with your e-mail and phone number. Stay in touch, please. CLICK HERE FOR A SPECIAL INVITATION FOR SIA FACULTY!!!
October 11th: SIA Faculty Invitation to 50th Reunion, Class of 1958!
The Class of 1958 happily invites SIA Faculty between 1955-1958 to their 50th Reunion on October 11th, 2008! For more details contact: Hal Goluboff at his email: hgoluboff@verizon.net or Call Steve Korba at 845-887-5998 or email: STEVCOR@aol.com.
June 2010: 50th Reunion for Class of 1960

The Class of 1960, the last class to graduate from the School of Industrial Art, is planning its 50th Reunion, to be held in June 2010 in NYC. Date and event location to be decided upon. If you would like to be on the reunion committee, please contact yvonne@artalumni.com.

Volunteers Needed: The Art and Design Alumni Association holds meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Volunteers are especially welcome. Needed are alumni who would like to serve on the Board of Directors, letter-writers, grant-writers, envelope-stuffers, designers, printers, hand-holders and cheer-leaders! Seriously, if you are dedicated and feel it's time to give back to the school that gave you your career, join us on a monthly basis to help "Keep The Art in Art & Design". Contact michael@artalumni.com or cora@artalumni.com to have us save a seat for you.