‘Get Out Of Town’ this winter

Traveling from Australia to Egypt, Japan to Paris, and from Barcelona to Indonesia and all points in between, The Rockaway Artists Alliance (RAA) once again takes viewers far and away from the dim world of winter with “Get Out Of Town,” their latest exhibition.
“Get Out Of Town” travels the world in art, with a dozen different artists bringing home their own perspectives on destinations as diverse as the Philippines and Fire Island. The show runs from Saturday, January 18 to Sunday, February 17, in sTudio 6 at Fort Tilden in the Rockaways.
An opening reception is planned from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, with refreshments, lively entertainment and good company. Viewers may not only support the arts, but also take a corner of the world with them, as many works will be for sale by the individual artists, many of whom will be on hand at the opening.
“I witnessed a new locale with fresh eyes and allowed myself to experience (its) ‘soul’ and excitement…with the awe…of a child,” said photographer Diane Ali.
Her photos, such as “Fountain of the Sinking Boat, Rome,” draw viewers into their own world of light and darkness.
Similarly, Lee Gutman’s photograph “Barcelona-Winding Cave,” with its endless and timeless arches, takes its audience on a journey through the ages, to when the ancient was almost new.
Joe Rothenberg captures the small moments of life, no matter how far away, in gelatin silver prints like “Paris Café.” Meanwhile Marvin Schwartz evokes the soul of a city in “Fiddle” and “Amazing Grace” from his photo series “Impressions of New Orleans.”
The artists of “Get Out Of Town” and The Rockaway Artists Alliance have likewise voyaged far and near and brought the world to their galleries. They invite all to come down and experience an adventure that starts right in the Rockaways.
Gallery hours are Saturday noon to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m. and by appointment. For information, call 718-474-0861.
The RAA is also looking forward to a new year of fine exhibitions including “Structure — The Art of Architecture, Buildings and Bridges” in March and “Of Women,” which features works by the women artists of RAA, along with the multimedia shows “Black & White” and “The Human Figure” in April. Each of these juried shows is also currently seeking submissions.