Betsy Kaplan of Plainsboro is featured in two art exhibits this month. She has a solo show at Buck’s Espresso on Bridge Street in Lambertville. Her acrylic paintings and mixed media with found objects are on view at Fiddleheads Restaurant in Jamesburg. An opening reception will be held Sunday, May 17, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Born in Wisconsin, Kaplan graduated from the University of Connecticut with a master’s degree in social work and currently works as a social worker with senior adults.
Kaplan is the fourth generation of women artists in her family. Most of her work involves vibrant acrylic colors with a folk art vibe. She also created the cover art for “Tastes of Jewish Tradition,” an award-winning book.
Art Exhibit, Fiddleheads Restaurant, 27 East Railroad Avenue, Jamesburg. Sunday, May 17, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Opening reception for the spring gallery show featuring works by Kaplan as well as Fred Linke of East Brunswick, Jennifer Wiessner of Maine, and Gary Blatz of Green Mountain Toys in Vermont. 732-521-0878. www.fiddleheadsJamesburg.com.
Art Exhibit, Bucks Espresso Bar, 25 Bridge Street, Lambertville. Exhibit by Betsy Kaplan of Plainsboro features folk art. On view to May 31. 609-773-0888.
