Art House Productions (Executive Artistic Director, Meredith Burns; Director of JC Fridays, Sunjay Venkatraman) is thrilled to announce the lineup for ACCESS JC Fridays, taking place on Friday, June 6th. Jersey City’s premier quarterly arts festival, which is free and open to the public, will feature a diverse array of events, including visual art exhibitions, music performances, studio tours, and more, hosted at local businesses, galleries, studios, and arts organizations. Attendees are encouraged to explore multiple venues to discover new art and engage with the local arts scene. Complete event listings and an interactive map are available at www.jcfridays.com.
Project Greenville (128 Winfield Avenue)! Friday and Saturday, June 6th & 7th (as a special part of Arthouse JC Fridays, link below full of FREE local arts events) from 4 pm-7 pm, we will be celebrating all things PARK!
Art, photography, and more inspired by parks, from local to national! Plus a bonus musical performance by Gary (the Psychedelic Cowboy) Van Miert at 5 pm Saturday!!!
Let their beautiful work start conversations about your fond memories of parks, big and small, and what can be done to protect them for future memories and generations.
Participants include:
Deidre Callahan
@deecallhn
Christine
@christinewasawesome
Frank Hanavan
@fhanavan
Danielle Haskins
@danielleh1219
Erik Jacobsen
@erikspaperroute
Joe Larkins
Mary Kate McCrary
Pat Olsen
Ray Schwartz
@schwartzrays
Tara Stafford Ocansey
@tarapeuticmusic
Sharon Stinton
@sharon_tony
Shirin Vazir MacCormack
@sweet._.shirin / @the_official_mscb
Andy Velwest
@andyvelwest
And our musical guest, Gary Van Miert the Psychedelic Cowboy, playing Saturday at 5 pm (@sensationalcountryblueswonders )!
wboy, playing Saturday at 5 pm (@sensationalcountryblueswonders )!
Expressive Creative SoulArt Exhibition + Artist TalkSunday, March 23rd3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Join us for an engaging artist talk featuring the talented participants of the Expressive Creative Soul Art Exhibition, curated by Bridge Art Gallery. This dynamic conversation will be led by Cheryl Mack from Bridge Art Gallery, who will sit down with artist Lana Abrahams Murawski to explore her artistic journey and creative inspirations. Additionally, Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams will engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with her brother, artist Stephen B. Ellis, delving into themes of artistic expression, identity, and personal storytelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight into the creative process and the powerful narratives behind the artwork! ? Nimbus Art Center – 329 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ ? Sunday, March 23rd | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
JCYMAP is an extension of the Mural Arts Program (JCMAP) created by Mayor Fulop in 2013 to combat graffiti, engage the community, and beautify the city’s urban landscape into an outdoor art gallery.
To mark the 10-year milestone, a special event will feature the opening of a gallery art exhibition and premiere screening of the short documentary ARTISTS THAT INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS, directed by artist Duda Penteado and produced by Unshakeable Productions. The documentary highlights the incredible work of the 2024 JCYMAP participants and their contributions to this year’s mural project. The celebration will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at JC WALLS, located at 90 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ.
First Annual Jersey City Art Week Announced for October 11-15
Beginning today applications are online
Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Office of Cultural Affairs and Art Fair 14C Executive Director Robinson Holloway to announce the premier of Jersey City Art Week – a new partnership between Jersey City’s largest visual arts events.
The Jersey City Art and Studio Tour (JCAST) and Art Fair 14C are joining forces to host concurrent events in October, creating a super-sized visual arts experience that will showcase Jersey City’s vibrant arts and culture scene. Jersey City Art Week will attract local, national, and international artists to Jersey City alongside fine art exhibitors.
OPENING CELEBRATION FOR CONTEMPORARY PEACEMAKERS EXHIBIT: EVENT DESIGN BY TERESA-FEEL THE LOVE WITH KARMA- GOYA & HCCC SCULPTURE FOR CHANGE
HCCC celebrates Dr. King’s activism through historical documents, the arts, and community projects in the Benjamin J. Dineen III and Dennis C. Hull Gallery. The exhibit timeline begins with King’s legendary visit to Jersey City and archives other social changes throughout the decades, ending with the Black Lives Matter Movement. In the spirit of MLK’s National Day of Service, we partnered with Goya Foods and are accepting can donations to support the HCCC food pantry and Hudson Helps.
Join us for an opening reception on Wednesday, February 15th from 3:00-7:00 pm. Enjoy light refreshments and a live performance by singer-songwriter, Kärma. Be the change with our Waves of Change backdrop and take a selfie with friends!
Tonight the Powerhouse Arts District of Jersey City hosts the Art Crawl Downtown, with art exhibitions and open studios with unique opportunities for art lovers, as well as discounted food and beverages from our partners: The Canopy Bar & Bistro, Downtown Yogurt and Two Boots Pizza.
WCPA Trustees with Christyl Cusworth of Cusworth Restorations, at the recently unrolled Harding mural, “Washington Crossing the Delaware.†Right click to download.
A priceless painting depicting Washington’s troops crossing the Delaware, which languished in a dusty basement for 50 years, was recently unearthed and is being restored by the volunteer friends group of Washington Crossing State Park. When the restoration is complete, the painting will hang in pride of place in the new Visitors’ Center to be located at the overlook in the New Jersey Park.
By Kayla Turnbow, Navy Office of Community Outreach Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Miller
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A Jersey City, New Jersey, native and 2016 William L. Dickinson High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Arian Alfelor is an aviation boatswain’s mate (fuel) aboard the carrier stationed in Newport News, Virginia. As a Navy aviation boatswain’s mate (fuel), Alfelor is responsible for fueling any type of aircraft that lands on the carrier.
JCs Shehnaaz Dance Academy Dancers Perform Sat, May 18
Students of All Ages
Present Classic Bollywood Dance
Founded in
2012, Shehnaaz Dance Academy in Jersey City offers
Bollywood dance classes for adults and kids, and on Sat, May 18, the
school’s students will present an afternoon of classic Bollywood moves. The
show will be held at Cornelia Bradford Elementary School No. 16 in Jersey City;
curtain rises at 3 pm.
Shehnaaz Dance Academy
offers dance classes in several Jersey City locales including the
Boys and Girls Club, and the Performing Arts Workshop. The classes are part of
the after-school programs in several Jersey City schools including schools No.16,
No. 37, No. 5 and Primary Prep.
“Our Adult BollyHIIT workout and dance choreography
classes are popular and well-known in the Jersey City area,†Founder Shehnaaz Jagasia
says. “Our students have performed at various cultural events in Downtown
Jersey City, and Hoboken, as well as the NYC India Day Parade. In 2018, Shehnaaz Dance Academy
and its Spring Recital 2018 participants were recognized by the Jersey City
Council.â€
Shehnaaz Dance Academy presents twice-yearly recitals for its
students to showcase their talents and hard work, Jagasia says.
“These recitals offer an opportunity for our students to stand
confidently on a huge platform, overcome their stage fright, and be lauded for
all the efforts they put in throughout the semester,†Jagasia says. “Our
audience is wowed by the sheer level of talent and professionalism displayed by
our dancers.â€
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