“MASKED SELF-PORTRAIT”: This work by Agnes Golen was awarded Best in Show at the “Members Juried Exhibition” at the Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster. The exhibition is on view through September 15.

The Center for Contemporary Art (The Center) in Bedminster now presents its “Members’ Juried Exhibition,” an opportunity for members to showcase their artwork in any and all media. The variety and range of entries reflect the diversity and creativity of The Center’s community of artists. There are 75 works of art by members in painting, printmaking, charcoal, ink, graphite, pastel, fiber, photography, mixed media, ceramics, and more. The exhibition will be on view through September 15.

The juror for this year’s exhibition was Jessica Melillo, who said, “The submissions were eclectic and substantive, displaying great technique in various mediums. It was especially enjoyable to witness not only the wide range and variety of talent but also to get a glimpse of where each artist was on their individual journey.”

In 2021 Melillo launched Somerset Hills Art Collective (SHAC), showcasing local artists exhibiting their love for the area through their work. She carefully oversees all aspects of the organization, while collaborating with others to advance arts and culture throughout New Jersey’s Somerset Hills.

The Best of Show Award was presented to Agnes Golen of Watchung for her fiber work, Masked Self-Portrait; the Solo Exhibition Award and Honorable Mention went to Barbara Wallace  of Elizabeth for her sculpture, Line Dance. Additional Honorable Mentions were received by Vimala Arunachalam of Plainsboro, Doris Ettlinger of Hampton, Carolyn Evans of Bedminster, Linda Lam  of Bridgewater, and Sul Lee Lee of Fort Lee.

The Center for Contemporary Art is located at 2020 Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit ccabedminster.org or call (908) 234-2345.