NIMBUS DANCE WORKS, Frank R. Conwell MS4 Auditorium, 107 Bright St, JC.  (201) 377-0718; www.nimbusdanceworks.org.  Dec. 13-18. Tix: $11 – $40 (early bird prices through 12/4; group discounts available) Nimbus Dance Works presents JERSEY CITY NUTCRACKER 2016. “Jersey Cityâ€s largest annual performing arts event. Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet re-imagined with Jersey City flavor.  Join Nimbus Dance Works, Jersey Cityâ€s acclaimed professional dance company for the 7th year of its annual holiday tradition: Jersey City Nutcracker. Jersey City Nutcracker tells the story of two childrenâ€s urban holiday adventure leading them through fantasy, adversity and celebration and, along the way, teaching them lessons about friendship and community. Choreographed and directed by Nimbus Artistic Director Samuel Pott, this adaption of Tchaikovskyâ€s holiday classic is performed by a stand-out cast of professional dancers from Nimbus Dance Works joined by youth and adults from the community as they portray familiar characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Rat King, the Arabian Princess and Drosselmeyer – all with a Jersey City twist!”  (Appropriate for all ages; barrier-free event.)

FILM  

LANDMARK LOEWâ€S JERSEY CITY, 54 Journal Sq, JC. (201) 798-6055; info@friendofloews.org. Sun, Dec. 4 at 2 pm The Classic Holiday Show – On stage & Screen. Live concert, including sing-along and ITâ€S A WONDERFUL LIFE” HOSTED BY Donna Reedâ€s daughter, Mary Owen. $12 adults/$8 students & seniors. See Jimmy Steward in one of his best roles as George Bailey who learns the true meaning of friendship and family.

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. Sat, Dec. 3, 10, 17; Tix: $14.50 adults; $12.50 kids 2-12 and seniors 62+. THE POLAR EXPRESS: An IMAX Experience, rolls into the world’s largest IMAX Dome theater for a limited engagement, just in time for the holidays. “This heart-warming film tells of a boy who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole on a journey of self-discovery. Based on the Caldecott Medal-winning children’s book written by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express is directed by Oscar winner Robert Zemeckis and stars two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks.” NEW! Audiences also get to enjoy a brand new 15-minute holiday laser pre-show before each screening of the movie.

 VISUAL ARTS

RAVEN GALLERY & BOUTIQE, Newark Ave, JC, Curators, owners, artists Andrea McKenna and Javiera Rodriguez present through Jan 1: WEARABLE ART: Group Exhibition. (Pictured: “Sweet Dreams” collage by Luis Alves.) Featuring artists Andrea Brooke Dâ€Alessandro, Anthony Jr. Wills, Asha Ganpat, Carole Bailey, Chris Ernst, David Nicolato, Darya Warner, Eric Indin, Hailey Arango, John Kincaid, Kelly Heaton, Luca Cusolito, Luis Alves, Mollie Thonneson and Rafael Colon.

BARSKY GALLERY, 48 Harrison St, HOB. (888) 465-4949; barskyallery.com.

BARSKY GALLERYâ€S WINTER EXHIBITION AND SALE is on now. “The rotating collection is a showcase of recent works by gallery-represented artists, embodying an eclectic mix of contemporary original art priced for every budget.” Winter hours: Mon & Tues, by appointment; Wed-Sun, 11 am-6 pm. (Pictured: Aymar de Villele, “Planet Earth” Oil on Canvas.)

 MANA CONTEMPORARY, 818 Newark Ave, JC, (201) 604-2702, www.manacontemporary.com. Through Aug 1, 2017: JOHN CHAMBERLAIN: PHOTOGRAPHS. Mana Contemporary and Ayn Foundation present a kinetic series of photographs taken with a swing-lens Widelux camera from the legendary artist, curated by Tad Wiley. “This exhibition showcases 70 works, ranging between 1989 and 2002. Known primarily for his sculptures, Chamberlain actively experimented in all mediums, including painting, film, and photography. He once referred to these works as ‘self-portraits of the nervous system†using the camera more as an extension of his body than of his mindâ€s eye.”

 DEEP SPACE GALLERY, 77 Cornelison Ave, JC (201) 777-0166. Closing Night Dec. 3, 6-10 pm: GLOSSBLACK, solo exhibition. “Raised in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, Jimmy is an American graffiti writer who began painting in the early 2000s. Today, with over a decade of work under his belt, he has solidified himself as a nationally recognized practitioner of the art. As graffiti culture rises in popularity, he manages to continually find new territory, creating pieces that are instantly recognizable. Working predominantly in aerosol and oil paint, his dynamic lettering styles, layering techniques, craftsmanship, and dedication to detail result in striking works of art.” For more info, www.glossblack.org.

 THEATER

MILE SQUARE THEATRE, 1400 Clinton St, HOB. (201) 683-7014. www.milesquaretheatre.org; Through Sun, Dec. 18; Tix: $30/Students & Seniors, $18. ITâ€S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by Joe Landry. Directed by Mark Cirnigliaro. “Mile Square Theatre brings back its popular telling of the classic holiday film. A holiday treat for the entire family!”

  FOR THE KIDS

 JCTC-KIDS at the Jersey City Theater Center, Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Ave, JC. www.jctcenter.org. Sundays through Dec 11 at 1 pm: Puppetworks presents Lewis Carrollâ€s ALICE IN WONDERLAND.  Tix: Children: $8; $11 at the door. Adult: $9; $12 at the door. School discounts available. Go to www.jctcenter.org for tix.

 LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. Through Jan 8, 2017: CURIOUS GEORGE: LETâ€S GET CURIOUS! “Letting curiosity and inquiry be their guides, children explore familiar buildings and locales from the “Curious George” books and television series on PBS Kids in Curious George: Letâ€s Get Curious! The exhibit presents key concepts in science, math, and engineering, which are woven throughout the exhibit. Activities invite children to learn like Curious George does—through direct experience and problem solving! Kids can also meet Curious George in person at the Science Center. George will visit December 28 and December 29. He will be there from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm; visit the Welcome Desk for specific location and times. Come take photos with him and give a big, friendly hug. Curious George canâ€t wait to meet your family!”

 LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. BODIES REVEALED* “LSP presents real human figures and organs that reveal the wonder and beauty of the human form. The exhibition shows detailed views of human anatomy, from whole body displays to individual skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and circulatory systems. Unlike models that idealize the body through the eyes of an artist, this exhibition shows the body and its systems as they really exist, including natural variation.*Bodies Revealed is a premium exhibition, available with the Premium Pass or a Combination Ticket.

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. Tues-Fri. 12:30, 2, & 3:30‌ pm; Sat. & Sun, 10 & 11:30 am & 4:30 pm. Earthflight 3D. “Fly wingtip to wingtip with some of the worldâ€s most charismatic birds. On their fantastic journeys, the birds visit some of the most spectacular animal events and locations on Earth. Our 300-seat Joseph D. Williams 3D Science Theater offers shorter running Real D 3D Digital Films are suitable for all ages. These movies pack lots of great action into 20 – 40 minutes.”

CLUBS

BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN, 141 Bright St, JC. Mon, JAZZ JAM; Tues & Wed: KARAOKE; Thurs: OPEN MIC NIGHT; Fri: COMEDY; Sat & Sun: Brunch, DANCE, KARAOKE, OPEN MIC

 HAPPENINGS & HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

 ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS presents JC FRIDAYS, a city-wide celebration of the arts in JC. This quarterly citywide celebration of the arts is free and open to the public. It features art, performances, music, film and educational workshops. For more info call (201) 915-9911 Visit the website jcfridays.com for listings.

 HOBOKEN CITY HALL, 94 Washington St, HOB. (201) 420-2207; www.hobokennj.gov. Sat & Sun, Dec. 3 & 4; 11 am-5 pm. Mayor Dawn Zimmer & the City of Hoboken present the CITY HALL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR featuring art, photography & unique handcrafted gift items. (Please use Newark St. entrance.)

OUT OF TOWN HAPPENINGS

 THE NEW VICTORY THEATER, 229 W. 42^nd St, NYC. www.newvictory.org. Fri, Dec. 2 – Sun, Jan. 1 – “This holiday season experience the joyous spirit abundant in MOTHER AFRICA: MY HOME, a circus spectacular set in Cape Townâ€s largest township, Khayelitsha. Daring acrobats, jubilant dancers and mind-bending contortionists fill the New Victory stage when the sensational Drama Desk-nominated Circus der Sinne returns to NYC with electrifying live music and feats of extraordinary strength and dazzling skill. With performers representing African nations from Tanzania, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe, to South Africa and Ivory Coast, this radiantly rhythmic production exudes a palpable zest for life that will have the whole family on the edge of their seats—or, better yet, dancing in the aisles.”

 NEWARK MUSEUM, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ. (973) 596-6550; www.newarkmuseum.org. Now on view LIFE, LOVE, DEATH: THE BALLANTINES. “Beer built this house.  One child found happiness here.  One child found tragedy here. A half-century before becoming part of the Newark Museum complex, this National Historic Landmark mansion was home to one of the country’s most important beer dynasties. Through new interactive galleries, discover what really happened here during the Gilded Age.”

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Artists create Art, give Workshops, and ‘get†Hudson

By Sally Deering

A community can be judged by the people who live and work there; and in the past two years, Guttenberg – a mile or so north of Hoboken – just got a lot more hip with the Guttenberg Arts Center on Jackson Street. A former dental factory, the open single-story space now houses paints, easels, clay, printing presses and other tools of the artistâ€s trade. It also serves as a place for emerging artists to create and present their work in exhibitions, artist talks, and free workshops that share their artistic vision with the Hudson community.

Guttenberg Arts Centerâ€s ceramics director Phoebe Deutsch with founder and ceramics artist Sara Barteluce

Guttenberg Arts Centerâ€s Winter 2016 Artists-in-Residence are Joiri Minaya, Chris Bors, and Sarah Nicholls. Each artist works in a different medium and as artists-in-residence, each will offer workshops and talks with the community during certain exhibit hours. Director Matt Barteluce, who holds an MFA from the School of Visual Arts, says he and Guttenberg Arts Co-founders Don Barteluce, Sara Barteluce, Russ Spitkovsky, and Phoebe Deutsch opened the center in May 2014 to meet the needs of emerging artists looking for a space to create; and in the almost two years since it opened, Guttenberg Arts has brought a new energy and excitement to its urban blue collar neighborhood.

“Our community of artists originally came from Carrier Pigeon, a quarterly magazine we produced four times a year,” Barteluce says. “It was a venue for artists, writers, and illustrators to showcase their work without restrictions. The Guttenberg Arts Center and artists†residency was a way for us to give artists space and time to produce the work in the magazine. The Center used to be a dental factory. We bought it and then thought why not go for a non-profit status so we can do good for the community and artists. So thatâ€s the origin of it. Weâ€re still very new and weâ€re still trying to get our name out there and let people know what weâ€re trying to accomplish.”

Guttenberg Arts Centerâ€s director Matt Barteluce, co-founder Don Barteluce, artist-in-residence Sarah Nichols, ceramics director Phoebe Deutsche and co-founder Russ Spitkovsky

The mission of the Guttenberg Arts Center is to give artists a space and time to create new work, and to engage the public. In June 2015, Guttenberg Arts Center staff worked with the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs to sponsor an art festival in James J. Braddock Park (Hudson County Park) in North Bergen.

“Programs like that make us feel like weâ€re doing something necessary for northern Hudson County,” Barteluce says. “Thereâ€s lots of stuff happening in Jersey City and Hoboken. When people think of Hudson County they think of those two cities, but there are a myriad of other towns that are celebrating the artists that live and work there. We like to call ourselves the cultural anchor of northern Hudson County.”

Guttenberg Arts at 6903 Jackson Street Guttenberg NJ

BODYCASTING, PRINTMAKING: FREE WORKSHOPS

The Guttenberg Arts Centerâ€s workshops are conducted by the artists-in-residence and so far, there have been a dozen free workshops offered to the community like Mono-print Madness, a class on printmaking taught to children at the Union City Music Project run by artist Johanna Winters.

Winter 2015 Resident Artist Johanna Winters  teaches the art of mono-printing to students at the Union City Music Project.

“Johanna liked working with kids and getting them interested in printmaking methods, so we worked with another local non-profit, the Union City Music Project and their students,” Barteluce says. “We came to the Park Theater in Union City where they teach classes and brought one of our mini-presses. The kids got to paint something on a piece of Plexiglas and we ran it through the press.”

Hands from Roberto Visani’s Body Cast Workshop

Local artist Roberto Visani conducted a Body Cast Workshop for adults this past fall. The process involved filling quart buckets with a fast-setting plaster, and then making a quick mold.

“Workshop participants would put their hands in the quart bucket, it dries in a few minutes and then you pour plaster and you can get a plaster mold of your hand,” Barteluce says.

Summer 2015 Resident Artist Pavel Acosta (standing) teaches a collage workshop to adults

“Each year, our resident artists teach nine workshops and theyâ€re free to the public,” Barteluce says. “Whoever signs up, gets in. Each one is different. Weâ€ll be teaching a letterpress class in March and two other artists are currently figuring out what they want to do.”

 WINTER 2016 ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE

This winter, three artists are in residence at the Guttenberg Arts Center: Chris Bors, who paints  and silkscreens; Joria Minaya who makes videos, large scale silkscreens and plaster casting; and Sarah Nicholls who creates books and pamphlets.

Artists-in-residence are asked to work an average of 40 hours a week, like a normal work week, Barteluce says. Itâ€s a three-month residency in the fall, winter and summer, and submissions are now being accepted for the May 1-to-July 31 summer residency. Open call for the summer residency begins Fri, Jan. 15 and runs through Sun, Feb. 14. Interested artists should submit 10 images, an artist statement, a letter of intent, and CV. (See the website for details.)

“We select a panel of jurors, curators, museum directors, and artists, and we give them a month or so to view the submissions online and vote,” Barteluce says. “Once we reduce the submissions to the top 70, we have a slide show. From 70, we go down to 12. They are all so talented, at that point itâ€s a matter of finding a good group that could work together well, and the mediums donâ€t ‘interfere†with each other. On average, we get 200 submissions.”

Artists receive a $3,000 stipend for the 3-month residency.

“Three-thousand is not a lot of money, but we feel itâ€s enough for them to commute to the space, get some artist materials and have a warm meal in their stomachs,” Barteluce says. “Weâ€re hoping to raise a larger amount of money or increase the number from three to six artists. We can have the space filled with a dozen artists.”

Sarah Nicholls, an artist who makes books and resides in Brooklyn, is one of the three current artists-in-residence at Guttenberg Arts. Nicholls recently held an artist talk at the center where she discussed her work creating mono-prints, pamphlets and books like the one she wrote and illustrated on extinct birds. During her residency at Guttenberg Arts, Nicholls says she plans to work on a new book. Familiar with artist residencies – she did one last year at Governorâ€s Island in New York – Nicholls says Guttenberg Arts†residency program is very generous to artists.

 Art Prints by Sarah Nicholls are now on exhibit at Guttenberg Arts Center

 

“It offers great facilities, exhibitions, feedback and community,” Nicholls says. “It offers opportunities to present your work in public and time and support to start something new to focus on. Because we have a key we can make our own schedules. Itâ€s an interesting place and well-equipped. Thereâ€s a lot of space and a lot of equipment. Itâ€s great.”

If you go

Guttenberg Arts Center

6903 Jackson St, Guttenberg

(201) 868-8585

Hours: noon to 5 pm, Tuesday through Sunday

By appointment to see the exhibitions

www.guttenbergarts.org

To submit work: https://guttenbergarts.submittable.com/submit

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By Sally Deering

 Need a little help packing away the swimsuit and flip-flops? Searching for the mojo to help you jump into that crunchy pile of leaves? Well, if youâ€re a Jersey City resident or city neighbor, then you donâ€t have far to go to say bye-bye summer and hello fall.

JC Fridays, a city-wide funhouse of music, art, spoken word, dance, food, arts, crafts and much more fabulousness happens Fri, Sept. 11 with a huge line-up of art shows, music and dance performances, and other events happening throughout the city.

Sponsored by Art House Productions, a Jersey City-based performing and visual arts nonprofit, JC Fridays happens four times a year at the start of every season: March, June, September, and December. (The next JC Fridays will be Fri, Dec.  4^th.)

Each neighborhood in Jersey City will be jamming; hereâ€s the lineup:

BERGEN/LAFAYETTE: 5-9 pm: THE CULTURE JC presents “Martyrs, Mystics and Madmen.” Join us for a sneak preview of Jersey Cityâ€s newest contemporary art gallery, Archetype. Our debut exhibition Martyrs, Mystics and Madmen will be on view through the upcoming Jersey City Art Studio Tour. Featuring work by John Fathom, Yusef Uno, and a new mural by John Ruddy. 660 Grand St (State / Westervelt), 201-320-1019.

EXCHANGE PLACE: 6-8 pm: PRO ARTS presents “IF WISHES WERE TREES, New Paintings by Peter Delman.” Windows on Columbus features recent work by Peter Delman in the windows and lobby. These paintings reflect on environment with bright colors and dark humor. 135 Greene St (Columbus Dr / Pearl), 201-589-0470. (Pictured: “Put a bird on it” by Peter Delman)

GREENVILLE: 4 -7 pm: PROJECT GREENVILLE presents “Show Some Love.” Join us all weekend for an exhibit featuring art, photography and performance by Chris Capaci, Kit Vogelsang, Jim Legge, Lucy Rovetto, Maria Ulacia, Joel Simpson and more.  128 Winfield Ave. 646-361-1858.

GROVE ST: 9 am – 9 pm: THE CITY OF JERSEY OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS presents “Come Back Shane” – Work by Fermin Mendoza. Every person, town, city, and place has a unique heartbeat. This body of work is about identity, places and the interplay between the two. 280 Grove St. 201-547-6921.

12 noon -4 pm: INDABA PHOTO AND INDIEGROVE presents “Indaba Photo @ Indiegrove,” offering professional heashot photo sittings. 121 Newark Ave 5^th fl. 201-936-1475.

5-10 pm: HDSID presents “Groove on Grove 8th Season Finale.” Local artists and local restaurants supply beats, treats, eats, and adult libations. Grove St PATH Plaza. 201-547-3554.

5 pm-12 am PINT presents “Local Beer Night featuring Jersey Cityâ€s Departed Soles Brewery!” Join Pint for a special brewery night featuring beer brewed right here in Jersey City! 34 Wayne St. 201-367-1222.

6 pm – 9 pm: COOLVINES JERSEY CITY presents “Paint and Sip.” Cork and Canvas paints at CoolVines wine tasting! 255 Grove St (Montgomery / York), 201-448-8657.

7 pm – 9 pm: “KATI VILIM: RADIUS OF ACTION, paintings that assert themselves like a prizefighterâ€s stiff jab.” 222 Montgomery St. 201-435-8000.

7:30 pm – 10:30pm SHAMPOO JC presents “Piersanti Pop Art Show.” Recent works on canvas by Jersey City pop art painter Robert Piersanti. 107 Christopher Columbus Dr. 201-395-0045.

HAMILTON PARK: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm: GPâ€S RESTAURANT presents “Dead Nature,” exhibit by Joe Velez features work that brings Nature Morte to life. 236 Pavonia Ave. 201-418-8800. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

 7 pm – 9 pm: SILVERMAN AND HAMILTON SQUARE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION presents “Candy Le Sueur: Where Dreams Land.” This exhibition features nine large abstract landscape paintings and a series of small-scale prints and encaustics. 232 Pavonia Ave. 201-434-8000.

7 pm – 10 pm: GRACE CHURCH VAN VORST presents “Uncategorized: Globetrotting.” Photographer Chi Modu talks about Tupac Shakur, Mary J. Blige and The Notorious B.I.G.” 39 Erie St. 201-659-2211.

8 pm – 10:30 pm: GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY SPACE presents “A Room with A View,” a 10-year retrospective glimpse into the world of Alex Tea; and live music. 54 Coles St. 201-500-LIVE.

THE HEIGHTS. 12 pm – 7 pm: LOS TRES CHILITOS invites you to come and enjoy their lunch and dinner specials. 456 Central Ave. 201-216-9699.

6 pm – 8 pm: JERSEY CITY RESERVOIR ALLIANCE presents “Wild Jazz Adventure at the Reservoir!” Featuring renowned Jazz musicians, Plastic Art and kid-friendly activities. 201 Central Ave.

6:30 pm-12 am: LINCOLN INN presents “From Ruins to Plumes and Swingadelic Tunes / Swingadelic.” Jodie Fink opens the night with sculptures; music by Swingadelic. 13 Lincoln St. 201-659-8686.

JACKSON HILL: 6:30pm-8:30pm MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE LIFE CENTER OF JERSEY CITY presents “Hispanic & Indian Artist Exhibition.” Art, Music, Film. 140 Martin Luther King Dr. 201-547-4565.

JOURNAL SQUARE: 6 pm – 7 pm: JENNIFER CINCLAIR AT THE CULINARY CONFERENCE CENTER AT HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE presents “Simply Appetizing!” Demo on simple appetizers to impress your guests! 161 Newkirk St, Fourth Floor; Room E412. 201-360-4224.

6 pm – 9 pm: ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS GALLERY presents “3: Patricia Dahlman, Robyn Ellenbogen, Julie McHargue.” Works that celebrate the artistâ€s hand and stretch ideas of what can be achieved through sewing and the sewn line. 136 Magnolia Ave.  201-915-9911.

6 pm – 9 pm: HEWN GALLERY presents “Girl Power.” Girl power is an invitational show that celebrates the work of eleven artists. 140 Sip Ave. 917-742-4224.

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm. SPERANZA THEATRE COMPANY AT THE CULINARY CONFERENCE CENTER AT HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE presents “Seasonal Shorts.” 161 Newkirk St. 201-503-6194.

MCGINLEY SQUARE: 7pm-8:30pm ST. PAULâ€S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN BERGEN presents “Choral Festival of Peace” featuring choirs from the Jersey City Community and music composed by Roger Holland II and Shelton Becton. 38 Duncan Ave. 201-433-4922.

NEWARK AVENUE: 3 pm – 10 pm LADY RUTH AT PORT-O LOUNGE presents “Individual Style Perspectives,” paintings and sculptures date back as far as 1996. 286 First St. 201-682-8208.

4 pm-10 pm: VERY- CLOTHES AND GOODS FEATURING FELIPE LARA presents “Camera Talk.” Felipe Laraâ€s work centers on city living and skate life. Come for the art, stay for a beer. 9 Erie St. 201-332-2806.

 

5 pm – 10 pm: ROLAND RAMOS AND JORDON DE LISO presents “Prayer Flag Creation Initiative: An Art Intervention,” invites community members to write special messages on fabric to be sewn onto a rope that will be connected to 10-ft. long bamboo poles strapped to existing fixtures, lasting only for the duration of the event. Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza.

5 pm – 1 am: LITM presents “Thaw by Beth Achenbach. Series of still life photographs taken of frozen objects. 140 Newark Ave (Christopher Columbus Dr / Grove), 201-536-5557.  (Pictured)

  5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: COUNTY PREP HIGH SCHOOL DANCE presents “CPHS Dance in the Plaza.” Students perform improvised works. Newark Ave (Erie / Grove), 201-681-8469.  (Pictured: County Prep Dancers)

PAULUS HOOK: 4 pm – 7:30 pm: VICTORY HALL DRAWING ROOMS presents “Mostly Drawing Exhibition” is a sampling of area artists†works including Alaine Becker, Anne Trauben, Cheryl Gross, Eileen Ferara, Heidi Curko, Jill Scipione, Loura van der Meule, Maggie Ens, Margaret Weber, Maria Pavlovska, Megan Klim, Bruno Nadill, Doug Madill, Duda Penteado, Gilbert Giles, Greg Brickey, Ibou Ndoye, Jim Pustorino, and more. 180 Grand St. 201-208-8032.

POWERHOUSE ARTS DISTRICT: 1 pm – 7 pm: CAROL HAIGHT presents “All about Framing.” Info on custom framing; plus art by Norman Kirby. 127 First. St. 201-418-8771.

6 pm – 8 pm: THE OAKMAN presents “The Art Project – 12 Floors of Galleries at The Art House.” The Art Project promotes Jersey City artists while benefiting underserved teenagers with advanced visual arts courses at the Bethune Center, 148 First Street.

8 pm – 11 pm: CITYLIFE presents “Art Jam” featuring, music by PVDMusic and live painting by Kortez, as well as entertainment from local DJs, food, and more. 125 First St. 862-251-3154.

8:15 pm – 3 am TRANSMISSION presents “House Transmission.” Six home-town house-music DJs hit the decks. 150 Bay St.  201-963-4565.

THE VILLAGE: 1 pm – 9 pm: THE RAVEN GALLERY AND BOUTIQUE presents “Fine Art Furniture.” Artfully painted furniture by Andrea McKenna.  304 Newark Ave. 201-565-3046.

5 pm – 10 pm: MODERN SAGE presents “The Village Origins.” Local Artist Kenneth Gomes presents The Village Origins; a show of acrylic on canvas. 351 Second St. 201-360-2318.

6 pm – 9 pm: GAIA presents “Pattern on Pattern on Pattern,” an exhibition of mix media prints by Doris Cacoilo. 315 Third St.

6 pm – 9 pm TEA NJ presents “Body and Soul Tattoos Presents: Ink on Deck.” Custom painted skateboards from different tattoo artists with live performance from local band Fredo. 262 Newark Ave. 201-758-7105.

6 pm – 10 pm MERSELES STUDIOS – JCTC presents “The Nature of Love,”— from its euphoric beginning to its bitter end – curated by Joe Velez. This art show also features live music and spoken word. 339 Newark Ave.

7 pm – 10 pm: GIA GELATO & CAFE presents “Sea Change,†featuring Abby Levineâ€s works of carved and painted wood. 281 Newark Ave. 201-216-0555.

7 pm – 10:30 pm: BALANCE SALON SPACESHIP presents “Beauty Disorder.” Dance party with a live DJ and music videos, featuring artwork by Vincent Minervini, and others. 353 Second St. 201-369-7000.

24/7: THE BRUNSWICK WINDOW presents “Sean Smuda: Blueprints.” This series exists as remnants or prototypes of civilization in which memories, politics, and clichés are collaged into iconic / totemic scenarios. 158 Brunswick St.  201-978-8939.

WEST SIDE: 11 am – 5 pm: HAROLD B. LEMMERMAN GALLERYâ€S “Barely Imagined Beings II” featuring Ajay Brainard, Jessie Brugger, Caroline Burton, April Coppini, Ester Curini, Cara DeAngelis, Aliene de Souza Howell, Angela Gram, Caitlin Hurd and Wade Schuman. Hepburn Hall, Room 323. NJCU. 201-200-3246.

11 am – 5 pm THE VISUAL ARTS GALLERY OF NJCU: “Nancy Cohen: Hackensack Dreaming,” works inspired by the post-industrial landscape of the Meadowlands. 100 Culver Ave. 201-200-2496. (Pictured:  “Hackensack Dreaming,” by Nancy Cohen)

 4 pm – 7 pm: SAINT PETERâ€S UNIVERSITY presents “Hope in Dark Times,” works in pastels, pen & ink, and pen & crayon. 125 Glenwood Ave. 201-761-6202.

7 pm – 9 pm: METRO-SPEC CORP. & METROPOLITAN AME ZION CHURCH presents “Wrappin†up Summer” an Open Mic Night. Bring your music, dance, poetry, and songs. 140 Belmont Ave.  201-332-4447.

8 pm – 12 am:  “A WEST SIDE STORY: MUSIC AND INTERACTIVE ART,” by West Sideâ€s Drum and a Tantrum and Miss Ohio. Play Mollie Thonnesonâ€s “Tag: The Art Game” and create a multi-media artwork with friends and neighbors. 575 West Side Ave. 201-434-9253.

For more info:

www.jcfridays.com

www.arthouseproductions.org

Contact: info@arthouseproductions.org

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Read what is happening at jcast this weekend!

 JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, and the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs present the 2014 Jersey City Art & Studio Tour, a FREE self-guided tour featuring more than a 130 galleries, artist studios and pop-up exhibition spaces. The tour will take place from 12 pm to 6:00 pm throughout the city on Saturday, October 18th and Sunday, October 19th.

The 24th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour is a weekend celebration of Jersey Cityâ€s diverse and burgeoning art scene that features over 600 artists and venues that include galleries, studios, public art, live music and performances, food, drink and parties. This year’s exhibitions include visual art, multimedia, film, music, performance and everything in-between.

Every year the tour attracts thousands of visitors during its two-day run. The Jersey City Art & Studio Tour is New Jerseyâ€s premier art and cultural event, and is free and open to the public. 

“Jersey City has one of the most vibrant arts communities in the region and the Annual Studio Tour is a way for residents and visitors to view the art, meet artists, purchase artwork and support our growing arts community,” said Mayor Fulop.  “In addition to dozens of new sites throughout the city, the tour this year also includes an interactive website with a geolocation feature and mobile apps.”

The Jersey City Art & Studio Tour Kick-Off Party is open to the public and will be held from 6 pm to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17th on J. Owen Grundy Park at Exchange Place, featuring opera by Roland Burks, dance performance by Your Move: New Jersey’s Modern Dance Festival, and live music with Manouche Bag,Sylvana Joyce & The Moment, the Milwaukees, and Cecilia Celeste.

The Village neighborhood in Downtown Jersey City has flourished over the past year and will be bustling with events over the JCAST weekend, including “The Whiskey Rebellion” at Village West Gallery, The Original Fifty8 Reunion Show at Mary Benson Gallery, and The Raven Galleryâ€s Group Exhibition “Nesting.”

The Bergen/Lafayette and Greenville neighborhoods have also expanded their participation with more than 15 separate exhibitions that include an afternoon of visual art and music in Ummiâ€s Living Village Community Garden at 612 Communipaw on Saturday, Raku and Pottery Throwing demos at Evening Star Studios, and a “Glass Jam” at the glass art studio of Larry Feldman.

This yearâ€s Jersey City Art & Studio Tour features a personalized online guide at www.thejcast.com that makes it easier than ever to find clusters of activated arts areas in all major neighborhoods. Visitors can find events nearby with an advanced geolocation feature that pin-points your neighborhood and offers event suggestions in your radius with walking and driving directions.  Visitors can search by artist, venue, and neighborhood with the advanced search tool and get up to date details on what’s happening.

Printed Tour Maps can be obtained from our Tour Welcome Tents at the Grove Street PATH Plaza, City Hall and various locations around Jersey City during the weekend. Complimentary upgraded shuttle busses will run in 15 minute intervals on the following routes:

Route 1:
– Grove Street PATH
– 150 Bay Street
– Erie Street & Pavonia Avenue
– 500 Palisade Avenue
– Perishing Field (the Heights)
– Newark Ave / Brunswick St

Route 2:
– Grove Street PATH
– Newark Avenue & Brunswick Street
– 399 Halladay Street
– 11 Monitor Street
– 612 Communipaw Avenue
– 660 Grand Street

Route 3:
– Grove Street PATH
– 136 Magnolia Street / Art House Productions
– 888 Newark Avenue / Mana Contemporary (Saturday Only)
-  50 Dey Street / Canco Lofts
– 2039 Kennedy Blvd. / NJCU Galleries
– 128 Winfield Avenue / Project Greenville
– 140 MLK Drive / Bethune Center

Tour Highlights:

Bergen/Lafayette:
The Shua Group - http://thejcast.com/item/shua-group-performance/ – World famous percussionists STEPHAN GARIN (France) and SAM SOWRYDA (New York) and dancer/choreographer TZVETA KASSABOVA join Shua Group (Jersey City) for a performance of live percussion, dance and light. Audiences move through an environment of immersive drumming on steel beams, hand held spotlights and ghostly movement. Set in a former metal working garage in Jersey City and the space of artist Elaine Hansen.

The Heights:

500 Palisade – Community exhibition featuring over 50 participating artists, including the curated show “Don’t Play With Fire.”

126 Sherman Avenue - http://thejcast.com/item/bojana-coklyat/ – Artists Bojana Coklyat and Michael DiFeo met over a year ago at an art show in Jersey City and are now living together, creating new works in their “artnest” in the Heights! Come over and help them celebrate new inspiration and a collaborative vision.

Journal Square:

Mana Contemporary – 2nd, 4th, 5th Floors – Saturday only, 12-6

136 Magnolia Avenue, Art House Productions - http://thejcast.com/item/art-house-productions-obsolescence/ – Inaugural visual art show at Art House Production’s new location: How do contemporary artists engage with obsolete ideas, materials, processes or technology? Do they infuse the obsolete with something new, or embrace it on its own terms. Is there something to be had from mining what might seem passé? The artists of Obsolescence present alternatives and opinions if not answers to that quandary.

150 Dey Street, Canco Lofts – Group exhibition and multimedia displays.

Downtown:

Dylan Egon at Marco & Pepe – “22” - http://thejcast.com/item/dylan-egon/

The Drawing Rooms – 180 Grand Street – 2 full floors of group exhibition.

Alley Cat Gallery – Alley on Coles between 4th & 5th, featuring Beth Achenbach and The Silver Sculptor
114 Brunswick – Iris Records Presents Michael Ambrose

29 McWilliams Place – Community exhibition featuring mural artist Mark Samsonovich, Reviv JC, The Farm Mechanic and more

247 10th Street – Bar Luca: Community exhibition “Book Arts & Literary Wonders” with Instigatorzine, Lucy Rovetto, and more.

The Mayorâ€s Office, Jersey City Municipal Council and the Office of Cultural Affairs are grateful for the support of our generous JCAST 2014 Sponsors, Bank of America and SILVERMAN.

 Photo of Mural by Finlain Magee-Remembering Clouds 

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“If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Bayonne has a great story to tell through the arts,” Peveler says.

Artists can submit works of oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, sculpture, mixed media, photography, glasswork, quilts, etc., but each exhibit must include at least one piece of the bodies of water that comprise Bayonneâ€s coastline.

“Bayonne is a peninsula city at the southern end of the Gold Coast,” Mayor Jimmy Davis says.  “Our communityâ€s location and natural surroundings provide great inspiration for artistic expression. I look forward to enjoying the great works of art that will feature Newark Bay, New York Harbor, and the Kill Van Kull.”

Artists who are interested in exhibiting their work should contact Peveler and Segura at allfitstudios@gmail.com. All works will be exhibited on the Beautify Bayonne Facebook page.

For more info: Email allfitstudios@gmail.com

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By Sally Deering

A year ago, artist Fermin Mendoza of West New York decided he would paint a portrait every day of people he reached out to in person and on the Internet. Taking their pictures or having them email their pics, Mendoza used the photos as the basis for a series of portraits – 183 to be exact – in the project he calls “artists/models/others” opening this week at LITM Bar, Restaurant, Art & Video Gallery on Newark Avenue in Jersey City.

“I started the ‘artists/models/others†project in January of 2012 and I originally planned on meeting one person and then painting their portrait for each day of the year,” Mendoza says.

“It turned out 2012 was a leap year so that meant the magic number was 366. Well, somehow life got in the way and I was only able to complete 183, exactly half.”

Mendoza completed one painting every 48 hours and many artists he knows personally are represented in the show like Peter. S. Bill of Jersey City and Greg Stone of Ridgefield Park. Thereâ€s even a portrait of me, Sally Deering – yes, thatâ€s me – painted from a photograph he took after we shared coffee and conversation at Dunkin†Donuts.  People he met on Linkedin.com and other social media websites were also invited to participate.

“Some of those people that will be at the opening, I’ll be meeting in person for the first time,” Mendoza says.

 IF YOU GO:

Through June 30th

Fermin Mendozaâ€s Solo Show: “Artists/Models/Others”

LITM – Bar, Restaurant, Art & Video Gallery

140 Newark Ave

Jersey City

(201) 536-5557

www.litm.com

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JURIED EXHIBITON OPEN TO BAYONNE ARTISTS

Mayor Mark A. Smith is pleased to announce that the City will host its First Annual Citywide Art Show at the Bayonne Community Museum located at 229 Broadway. The opening reception will be on Friday, April 13, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The show will be open to viewers on weekdays, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday, April 16, through Friday, April 27, 2012.

 All artists who are residents of Bayonne are invited to submit images of their work for consideration to be included in the show. A jury of Bayonne residents headed by Anthony Sienkiewicz, painting instructor at the 4^th Street Senior Center Art Club, will judge the entries and choose the works to be exhibited.

“I am very excited about this inaugural show. The exhibition will give the opportunity to Bayonneâ€s many talented artists to showcase their works in a beautiful setting at the Bayonne Community Museum,” said Mayor Smith. “I invite all artists who live in the City of Bayonne to participate and for everyone to come out and see all of the wonderful paintings, drawings and sculptures created by our own hometown residents.”

A prospectus for the show is below:

PROSPECTUS

First Annual Bayonne Citywide Art Show

Bayonne Community Museum

229 Broadway

Bayonne, New Jersey 07002

ELIGIBILITY: Any visual artist aged 18 and older residing in the City of Bayonne.

SPECIFICATIONS: Original works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, collage, computer graphics, photography and sculpture. Works cannot be larger than 36” x 36” unframed or greater than 36” in height if a sculpture. Sculpture with stands preferred. All works must be suitably framed, matted and wired for hanging.

SUBMITTING WORK FOR CONSIDERATION: Artists interested in exhibiting may submit between one (1) and five (5) images via e-mail to bayonneartshow@gmail.com for consideration by the jury. E-mail submissions are strongly encouraged; artists unable to submit image(s) via e-mail may bring works to Ferdez, located at 237S Broadway (between 8^th and 9^th Streets), Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The deadline for submitting work will be Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at 11:59 p.m. Anything submitted after this deadline, whether by e-mail or otherwise, will not be considered for inclusion in the show.

Images submitted via e-mail should be no larger than 300 dpi or greater than 1 MB. The jury will consider all works submitted and select the artists to be included in the show. All submitting artists shall include the following: name; address; title(s) of work(s), dimension(s) of work(s); medium(s) of work(s). Artists who bring their works to Ferdez must bring a self-addressed stamped envelope with them.

If an artist is selected, the jury will choose one (1) or two (2) of the selected artistâ€s works to be included in the show. All decisions of the jury are final. All submitting artists will be informed by Thursday, March 22, 2012 whether they will be included in the show. Artists who submit works via e-mail will be informed in the same manner. Artists who bring their works to work(s) to Ferdez will be informed via U.S. mail.

RECEIVING OF WORKS BY SELECTED ARTISTS: Drop-off is on Saturday, March 31, 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Monday, April 2, 2012, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. All works must be delivered during these times to the Bayonne Community Museum, 229 Broadway, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002

OPENING RECEPTION: The open reception will be held on Friday, April 13, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

PUBLIC VIEWING: The show will be open to the public on weekdays, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday, April 16, through Friday, April 27, 2012.

REMOVAL OF ALL WORKS: All work must be picked up at the Bayonne Community Museum on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

LIABILITY: All works will be handled with utmost care, but the City of Bayonne shall not be held responsible for the loss or damage to the works submitted.

INFORMATION: Anyone seeking further information can call Anthony Sienkiewicz at (201) 858-3745 or can e-mail bayonneartshow@gmail.com.

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