By Sonya Kimble-Ellis, June 6, 2011, Maplewood Patch

"More than sixty artists, whose works represented an array of media, participated in the South Orange & Maplewood Artists Studio Tour Sunday afternoon. Presented by 1978 Maplewood Arts Center and the Pierro Gallery of South Orange, their personal, eclectic and striking art was on display at several local galleries, restaurants and other venues."
 

By William Grafton, June 5, 2011, Maplewood Patch

“Anyone who knows anything about our communities knows there's talent with a capital “T” in Maplewood. For the past 8 years, artists have opened their studios for this tour, a tribute to the diversity of art and culture that flourishes here. This 60-artist tour is self-guided so you can set your own pace. Artists will be in attendance in their studios or local exhibition spaces and will be available to discuss their work.”
 

By Lois Cantwell, The Alternative Press, June 6, 2011

“The Eighth Annual South Orange and Maplewood Artists Studio Tour on Sunday June 5, 2011 drew attendees from throughout the State of New Jersey and beyond interested in supporting local artists and viewing their work. Over 60 painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers and craftspeople, many new to the tour, participated.

And as impressive as that number is, it’s really just scratching the surface in terms of the number of talented local artists.”