“AXIS GROUNDED”: This painting by Elaine Shor is featured in the “Art Alliance of Monmouth County Invitational Show,” on view through November 2 at West Windsor Arts. An opening reception is on Friday, September 13 from 7 to 8:30 pm.

West Windsor Arts is welcoming artists from the Art Alliance of Monmouth County this fall with open arms and ample gallery space by hosting a special Invitational art show. The public is invited to attend an opening reception at the arts center on Friday, September 13, from 7 to 8:30 pm. The show will be on display through November 2.

“This show represents a new endeavor that West Windsor Arts is making to highlight the work of artists who are members of an artist association from another part of our state,” said Aylin Green, executive director of West Windsor Arts. “By doing this, we are able to expand our artist network, introduce these artists to new audiences, and hopefully bring more awareness, excitement and opportunity to the art scene of our region. We look forward to sharing the work of the very talented members of the Alliance of Monmouth County.”

Elaine Shor, principal officer of the Art Alliance of Monmouth County, will be at the opening reception to talk about the work of the group. Shor is also among the exhibiting artists, who include Maureen O’Shea Carroll, Francis Owens, Jane Gavaghen, Eileen Kennedy, Christopher Evan Taylor, and Monica Wolf.

A licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist in Colts Neck, Shor contributed the painting Axis Grounded to the show. Part of her “Hidden Influence” series, the painting illustrates the strong contrast between the subject (women, dressed femininely)

and the background (“machines or metal — in other words, in traditional male environments”).

The show’s juror, Joy Kreves, is a mixed-media artist whose works explore the human–earth connection. She has served as a juror in several venues in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. She has exhibited extensively at area galleries and museums, including Rider University Art Gallery and D&R Greenway Land Trust in Princeton.

“I was very impressed with the strength of the submissions. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to review work from this group,” said Kreves.

West Windsor Arts is located at 952 Alexander Road in West Windsor. For more information, call (609) 716-1931 or visit westwindsorarts.org.