Glen Rock was well-represented at a Nov. 13 exhibit reception in Hackensack. The works of our four winning artists were judged on Oct. 12 at the 55th Annual "Bergen County Art in the Park" Show and Concert at Van Saun Park in Paramus. More than 100 adult visual artists were featured in this exhibition and sale representing a wide scope of artistic diversity within Bergen County.
From left: Michele Keller, 1st Place, Photography (Traditional, Manipulated); ​
Emily Gilman Beezley, 2nd place, Acrylics & Oils; ​Allen Silber, 1st Place, Acrylics & Oils,
​and Jim Nonas, 2nd Place, Mixed Media
A free art exhibit showcasing all the winners will be on view through November 26 in the lobby of 1 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack. The artwork may be viewed during regular business hours, weekdays, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, contact the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs at 201-336-7292.

Award winners:
  • Best in Show: Tenn Lu of Haworth.
  • Acrylics & Oils: First place, Allen Silber of Glen Rock; Second place, Emily Beezley Gilman of Glen Rock; third place, Sharon Savitz of Saddle Brook; and honorable mention, Mark Oberndorf of Wyckoff.
  • Drawings/Prints/Pastels: First place, Jean Deer of Westwood; second place, Richard Heisse of Emerson; third place, Brielle Erazo of Fort Lee; honorable mention, Lisa DePellegrini of Montvale.
  • Mixed Media: First place, Bill DeNoyelles of Old Tappan; second place, Jim Nonas of Glen Rock; third place, Poramit Thantapalit of Hackensack; honorable mention, Stephanie Grabowski of Paramus.
  • Photography (Traditional & Digital): First place, Wayne Ross of River Edge; second place, Ilana Kantey of Fort Lee; third place, Rich Lemonie of South Hackensack; honorable mention, Reggie Smith of Tenafly.
  • Photography (Traditional Manipulated): First place, Michele Keller of Glen Rock; second place, Jane Sklar of Fort Lee; third place, Al Foti of Woodcliff Lake; honorable mention, Max Cartagena of Fort Lee.
  • Watercolors: First place, Bryan Collins of Tenafly; second place: In K. Son of Englewood Cliffs; third place, John Ahearn of Westwood; honorable mention, Barry Shiff of Fort Lee.