New Jersey

Mārtiņš Krūmiņš: Latvian-American Impressionist

www.perkons1.com/MARTINSKRUMINS

The late Latvian-American impressionist painter Mārtiņš Krūmiņš is the focus of Web site created recently by his niece, Daina Krūmiņš. The painter, who lived in northern New Jersey, put onto canvas scenes from his experiences in Latvia, in Western Europe and in America. Writes his niece: "Mārtins Krūmiņš was absolutely devoted to his work, in a way that is sometimes hard to understand. He spent years studying colors and he was particularly fascinated by the subtle, muted colors of Winter, of rainy days, of dawn and evening." Most of his paintings now are in various museums and private collections in Latvia. The nicely assembled site includes background about Krumins and a sampling of his artwork. EN (Reviewed November 2002)

Ņudžersijas latviešu skola

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Priedaine

priedaine.com

Priedaine is a property owned by the New Jersey Latvian Society and is located in Freehold, N.J., not far from New York City and Philadelphia. Priedaine is the venue for various community activities throughout the year and includes an open-air stage, a sports ground and a hall with a stage, kitchen and bar. The Web site has photos of recent Jāņi celebrations and an events calendar for the next few months. LV (Reviewed November 2003)

Sarmite Wearable Art

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