FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barbara Nitzberg (914) 654-5285

THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE TO HOST
ART EXHIBIT BY BARBARA KIDD CALVANO



NEW ROCHELLE, NY, September 10, 2003 -- The College of New Rochelle (CNR), is hosting a solo exhibit of oil paintings by Barbara Kidd Calvano that spotlights images of healing featuring elements of Eastern and Western thought.  The works, entitled ‘The Tandra Paintings’ which depict different meditative states derived from sketches of female nudes, will be on display Sept. 5 through Sept. 29 at the Bridge Gallery located in the College’s Main Campus in New Rochelle.  An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 14 , from 2-4 p.m.  The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. 

Ms. Calvano was graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor in Fine Arts degree.  She also attended the Art Students’ League (NY) and the National Academy School of Fine Arts (NY).  Ms. Calvano has exhibited her artwork in solo and juried group shows throughout New York City.

The Bridge Gallery in Mooney Center is open weekdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends from 12–4 p.m.  For information, tours and directions to The College of New Rochelle, please call (914) 654-5423.


The first Catholic college for women in New York State, The College of New Rochelle was founded in 1904 by the Ursuline Order. Today, it comprises the all-women School of Arts & Sciences, and three schools which admit women and men: the School of New Resources (for adult learners), the School of Nursing and the Graduate School.  The main campus of the College is located in lower Westchester County, 16 miles north of New York City.  The College maintains six other campus locations in New York City. Visit the College’s website at www.cnr.edu.


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