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"Circles of Hope," a fusion of glass, fabric and wood by three different artists inspired to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS, will be the center of a free art show 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Appel Farm Arts and Music Center Gallery in Elmer.

The master artwork is currently being displayed in the southern New Jersey region and will ultimately be auctioned to raise funds for the AIDS Coalition of Southern New Jersey, a nonprofit organization that provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.

The piece is a table with an exquisitely fashioned glass globe as its centerpiece. The globe was created by master glassworker Paul Stankard and is surrounded by a tapestry created by quilt artist Judity Thompson and set in a handcrafted circular table designed by master cabinetmaker David Ramsay.

As described by Stankard, the work is the result of diverse media born from a shared vision to showcase each artist's expertise and reach. "As Judy, David and I began to create this wonderful fusion of glass, fabric and wood, we decided to give it a much greater purpose by donating it to the AIDS Coalition of Southern New Jersey to help raise awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on our area," says Stankard, owner of Stankard Studios in Mantua.

The artwork will be on display along with work by regional artists Dorris Noguiera-Rogers and Lindsey Shevkun at a free wine and cheese reception where the artists are expected to attend and meet visitors.

Although the event is free, reservations are recommended. Appel Farm Arts and Music Center is located at 457 Shirley Road in Elmer. Information can be found at www.appelfarm.org or by calling 856-358-2472.

Atlantic County

n "A Tribute to 100 Artists," featuring the works of local and East Coast artists, on exhibit through December at The William Ris Gallery, 9400 Second Ave., Stone Harbor. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends. Admission is free. Call 609-368-6361.

n Noyes Museum of Art holiday party and opening reception, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the museum and gallery at 733 Lily Lake Road, Oceanville section of Galloway Township, meet the artists, sample refreshments, $4 adults, $3 students and seniors. Call 609-652-8848.

n "Evenings of Art," 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, original artwork by local artists, light refreshments served, The Carisbrooke Inn, 105 S. Little Rock Ave., Ventnor. Call 609-822-6392.

n Spirit of Christmas' Past, Atlantic Heritage Center, 907 Shore Road, Somers Point, exhibit of traditions and crafts of Colonial and Victorian eras, through Dec. 17, items for sale, free admission, donations accepted. Call 609-927-5218.

n Artwork by Quentin Greene, Burns Rose and Kevin Grant, through Dec. 30, African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey, 661 Jackson Road, Newtonville. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 609-704-5495.

n "Hurts So Good" video exhibition through Jan. 8, Rowan University Art Gallery, admission to the exhibit and reception is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 856-256-4521 or go to www.rowan.edu/fpa/artgallery. Rowan University Art Gallery is located on the lower level of Westby Hall on the university campus, Route 322 in Glassboro.

n "Realism Unbound: Contemporary Representational Art in New Jersey," opening reception and holiday party from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Noyes Museum of Art, 733 Lily Lake Road, Galloway Township, exhibit on display through Feb. 14. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission fees are $4 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. Call 609-652-8848 or go to www.noyesmuseum.org.

Cape May County

n Opening reception for Arc artists show from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Ocean City Fine Arts League, 608 Asbury Ave., Ocean City, free and open to the public. Works by developmentally-challenged artists on exhibit through Dec. 31. Gallery hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Call 609-814-0308.

n "Art at The Batter," works by Cape May artists Victoria Papale and Carol Hiemenz, through Jan. 10, at The Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson St., Cape May. For information call 609-884-5970

Cumberland County and Points West

n Vintage photographs of Harvey Porch and retrospective by Arthur James Cox, through Dec. 30, at Frank Burton and Sons, 333 W. Broad St., Bridgeton. Call (856)455-1202.

Ocean County

and Points North

n ""Fall, Winter, Holiday Art Show," through December, Stafford Township Library, 129 N. Main St., Manahawkin, view works by six artists from Pine Shore Art Association. Call for library hours: 609-597-3381.

Philadelphia area

n The Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $12 for students and children age 13 to 18, and free for children under age 12 and museum members.

Items for Art Gallery should be sent two weeks in advance to ldrake@pressofac.com or mailed to Lucia C. Drake, The Press of City, 11 Devins Lane, Pleasantville, N.J. 08232.

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