Juried Art Program
“More to It,” a Solo Exhibit of Recent Work by Teresa Pereira
Exhibition is on display May 3, 2026 to June 5, 2026.
Artist’s Statement:
Much of my work is painted in a highly figurative style in oil on wood. I focus on imagery that includes paintings within paintings, reflections, meta and recursive imagery, and messages hid-
den in shadows. I’m often interested in conveying interaction between a painting’s main subject and elements around that subject. Whether it’s the overflow of water, wind that appears to move
objects in a painting, or an object or person breaking from one pictorial space to another, there’s some aspect of movement or interaction. At first glance, many of my paintings look like straightforward still lives or interiors, but upon closer scrutiny, one realizes each has More to It.
About the Artist:
Teresa Pereira is an oil painter, high school art teacher, and graphic designer based in Yonkers,
NY. She actively exhibits in galleries in the Westchester area and its surrounds, and has had work shown at The Riverfront Gallery and Urban Studio Unbound in Yonkers, The Carriage Barns Art Center in New Canaan, Edward Hopper House in Nyack, The Gallery at the Rye Free Reading Room (solo show), Arts Westchester Gallery, Yonkers Arts Gallery, Pelham Art Center, and Yellow Studio in Cross River, among others. As a new member of the National Association of Women Artists, she is honored to have recently had work exhibited in the Trask Gallery at the prestigious National Arts Club in New York City.
In teaching art over the years—especially to teenagers—Teresa has learned a great deal about her own art. Witnessing the experience of “learning to make art” is continually an eye opening one, and she believes it has helped her expand her own skills.
Her style is highly figurative and realistic, but often with a slight to moderate hint of surrealism mixed in. She equally enjoy painting landscapes, portraits and still life—from life whenever possible, but also from photos. A lover of nature, her work often incorporates botanical elements.
Exhibit Art at the Library
Library Art Exhibit Guidelines
Artists who are interested in exhibiting at the Harrison Public Library, Bruce Avenue, Harrison, NY for approximately one month during 2027 are invited to submit samples of their artwork for review by a Juried Art Committee sponsored by the Harrison Council for the Arts.
Twelve artists will be awarded one person shows by our jury, with three alternate artists chosen as well, should unexpected circumstances prevent artists from exhibiting according to schedule. Submissions are open to active artists, ages 18 and older. Given the exhibit space, the committee will not accept artwork which depicts nudes. Group shows (2, 3 or 4 persons) will also be considered provided these artists register and submit work together. Please note for group shows, all entrants must be chosen.
If you are interested in competing for one of these shows, please bring samples to the Community Room, Harrison Public Library, 2 Bruce Avenue, Harrison, NY on Friday, May 15, 2026 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All artists must pick up their samples on Saturday, May 16, 2026 between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Two-dimensional art only is eligible and the samples must be in the form of two different pieces of the actual art (preferably framed), 12 additional works of art in the form of photos, prints, or on a USB stick (all different/representational of the artist’s work), and a resume.
Please review the Art Exhibit Guidelines and Agreement. If you choose to participate, you will be notified of the jury’s decision by e-mail no later than June 30, 2026. If awarded exhibit time, you will be asked to call Kenji Kaneshiro at the Library and provide him with three choices for a monthly exhibit in 2027 (first come-first served). If Kenji is not available when you call, please leave a voicemail message with your three choices 914/835-0324. Kenji will confirm your exhibit date by mail and at that time you will be asked to sign the Art Exhibit Agreement which must be returned immediately. The applicable fee is due three months prior to the exhibit date (see the Guidelines). After having been accepted and exhibited, you will need to wait four years before you may apply again.
If you have any questions, please contact Kenji Kaneshiro at the Library 914/835-0324 kkaneshiro@harrisonpl.org.
To be considered as an exhibitor, your work must be reviewed and approved by our distinguished jury formed by invitation from the Harrison Council for the Arts:
TRACY GILMAN, a B.F.A. and M.S. graduate of Pratt Institute, currently teaches Studio Art and Ceramics at Harrison High School. Prior to teaching in Harrison, Ms. Gilman taught in various museums and alternative educational settings, joining the New York City public school system in 1999. She has been a working artist since 1995, having shown her work throughout Westchester, New York City, Detroit, Sweden and Japan. Ms. Gilman was a founding director and exhibiting member of the Rider Project, a mobile art gallery in New York City, as well as an original member of Fakework, an Artist Collective. Ms. Gilman is a Board Member of the Harrison Council for the Arts, the Castle Gallery of New Rochelle, and maintains active memberships in the National Council of Education for the Ceramic Arts, the National Arts Education Association and the New York State Art Teachers Association.
ANGIE MARTINETTI was born and raised in Harrison, New York. They are currently living in New Rochelle, working as an art teacher in the New Rochelle City School District. They graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2020 with a BFA in Film and Animation, and hold their MFA in Visual Arts Education from Hunter College. Angie’s foundations are in the 2D fine arts and digital media with extensive work in character design and self-produced short films. Their illustrative work leans towards topics of identity, reflection, and the visualization of emotions. More recently, Angie has been introduced to the world of prop and costume design for live theater. They have created large-scale, functional props for Harrison High School’s 2023 musical Into The Woods and Mamaroneck High School’s 2024 musical Newsies.
MICHELLE SCHWARTZ is an artist, abstract painter, and educator with over 10 years of teaching experience across New York City, Westchester, and Rockland. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and her Master’s degree from the School of Visual Arts, where she continues to serve as faculty in the Saturday Young Artists program. As a practicing abstract painter, Michelle’s work is driven by color, emotion, and experimentation, often using unconventional tools and materials to apply paint in unexpected ways. Her artistic practice embraces process, movement, and the expressive power of mark-making, reflecting her belief that art is both deeply personal and transformative. Coming from a family of artists and educators, Michelle’s passion for art began early and naturally evolved into both a lifelong creative practice and a career in education. She currently teaches K–5 art at Harrison Avenue School, where she is passionate about helping students recognize that they are artists in their own unique way. By encouraging creative risk-taking, self-expression, and exploration, she helps young artists build confidence in their abilities and trust in their own artistic voice. Beyond the classroom, Michelle is committed to supporting the next generation of artists by auctioning her artwork to raise funds for charities that help student artists pursue their creative journeys.