Subconscious City: Love, Art & Artists – Jersey City/USA is a captivating blend of a novella and short stories, all set within the vibrant arts community of a North Eastern American city during the pre-pandemic years of the 21st century. Authored by Timothy Herrick—a Jersey City-based writer, poet, and journalist—this collection offers an entertaining yet thought-provoking exploration of contemporary artists’ lives and the evolving role of visual arts in an urban landscape.

Published by Illuminari Press, Subconscious City also marks the debut of a bold new literary fiction imprint dedicated to honest, perceptive, and engaging explorations of the modern human condition. Featuring some of today’s most talented and original voices, Illuminari Press is the latest venture from Dusty Saddle Publishing, a publisher renowned for its genre-defining works in Westerns, Romance, Military, and Horror.

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December 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 from 1 pm to 6 pm 

A JC Fridays Event

Art House Productions (Executive Artistic Director Meredith Burns and Gallery Director Andrea McKenna) are excited to present our 6th edition of the Affordable Art Show! 

“The Affordable Art Show gets bigger and better every year, and I can’t wait to unveil the 300-plus works from 84 artists! There is something for everyone, so come out and support local artists by gifting a loved one or yourself with one of the many treasures. The artwork prices range from $25 to $500. It’s going to be a wonderful and festive event this December that you don’t want to miss,” says Andrea McKenna, Art House Gallery Director.

Hours for the show are:

-Friday, December 1st from 5 pm to 9 pm (JC Fridays Opening Reception)

-Saturday, December 2, from 1 pm to 9 pm (Reception beginning at 5 pm)

–December 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 from 1 pm to 6 pm 

Participating artists:

Luis Alves, Paul Andress, Hailey Arango, Howard John Arey, Sandy Asto, Kristian Battell, Elena Barabashova, Gail Marie Boykewich, Kim Bricker, Guillermo Bublik, Haley Buchan, Amy Burns, Miguel Cardenas, Karen Carattini, Niecy’s Closet, Maria Alejandra Valencia Collazos, John Crittenden, Erin A. DeLaney, Emerlyn Deline, Angela Denise, Beth DiCara, Matthew Enger, Jada Fabrizio, Michelle Farro, Eileen Ferara, Jodie Fink, Teri Fiore, Jim Fisher, Jess Gianna, Geraldine Gaines, Jay Golding, Cheryl Gross, Stephanie Guillen, Valter Guevarra, Katelyn Halpern, Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Katharine Hampton, Amy Hanna, Scott Harbison, Nirushi Jain, Rita Jimenez, Shiva Jlayer, Alex Katsenelinboigen, Megan Klim, Maia Konowitz, Andrea Kroenig, Tali Rose Krupkin, Mirayma L, Tanvi Malushte, Tina Maneca, Patrick McCoy, Winifred McNeill, Nohi Mehrotra, Myiesha Miller, Vincent Minervini, Samantha Moon, Andrea Morin, Jen Morris, Michi Muzyka, Olga Nenazhivina, David Nicolato, Shayla Nolan, Lane O’Shea, Jodi Oster, Anibal Padilla, Sylvia Padilla, Susu Pianchupattana, Deborah Pohl, Stacey Posnett, Erica Resnick, Nachalie Rodriguez, Brian Romeo, Lucy Rovetto, Omar Saeed, Vince Salvati, Francisco Silva, Deb Sinha, Will Stamos, Gill Tal, Josh Urso, Loura van der Meule, Brittany Vogel, Heather Williams, and Shaheen Yadav.

All works will be for sale in the Art House Gallery at The Hendrix at 345 Marin Boulevard,

Jersey City, NJ 07302. Art House Gallery exhibitions are always free and open to the public.

Attached to this email are the full press release and promotional photo. For questions about the Art House Gallery please email gallery@arthouseproductions.org. All other press related inquiries can be emailed to sunjay@arthouseproductions.org

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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 Cityâ€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 Cityâ€s vibrant arts and culture scene.  Jersey City Art Week will attract local, national, and international artists to Jersey City alongside fine art exhibitors.

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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.

• Art Crawl tonight
• The New Jersey Art Fair You Didnâ€t Know About
• JC Times review
• Art Crawl next week
• 12 reasons not to Miss Art Fair 14C
• Veterans & Military art exhibition
• Itâ€s Hudson Gives!
• Applications open
• Art Fair 14C previewed by Only In New Jersey
• Tickets now on sale!
• Meet Jonte Drew – our resident artist
• Applications open!

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We’ve all heard the expression, “When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade”…probably more times in this past year than we ever thought we would! But it is true…struggles and worries can bring with them new skills, hobbies, appreciations, interests, coping mechanisms, strengths and relationships!

Join Project Greenville–in person and online–as they explore all of these through art, photography, music and demonstrations at the group exhibit, “Lemonade”. Participating artists

Catalina Aranguren
Aaron Dunkel
Yvad Erehsaw
Donchellee Fulwood
Richard Jedrzejek
Jin Jung
Jim Legge
Richard Maczuga
Pat Olsen
Lucy Rovetto
Theda Saniford
Ray Schwartz
Anthony Sienkiewicz
Elsie Sienkiewicz
Susan SienkiewiczWalk_Bye Artists
Abster
Beth Achenbach
Alejandra Alvarez
Catalina Aranguren
Khurshid Begum
Jennifer Brown
Abigail Chua
Carolina De Brigard
Beth DiCara
Isabelle Duverger
Peter Gagnon
Katelyn Halpern
Charles Lane
Michelle Malakoff
Michelle A. Mayer
Macuauley Norman
Marlene OHaireWalk_Bye Student Artists
Afrin F.
Ayra S.
Bertram O.
Chiara A.
Drake G.
Emily E.
Georgia S.
Kymani F.
Nathaniel O.
Rhys G.
Siddhi J.
Sophia O.
Vanessa N.
Collaboration: Baxter M, Henry P, Hayden M, Violet K, Penelope B, Miles S. and Elizabeth M

Their musical guests this time around are:TARA and Wyl White with Moissessions Studios at 6:30pm FridayGary Van Miert at 5pm Saturday Sofia Oro at 6pm SaturdaySocial distancing, masks, some new features of Project Greenville such as our Pay as You Wish Thrift and the unveiling of our Instagram & lemony refreshments for our in-person guests from 4pm-7pm Friday and Saturday (greetings and good vibes to our virtual guests Friday evening)!
For those of you joining online the event is FREE but you must register ahead of time with JC Fridays at www.jcfridays.com and they will send you the zoom link to view the presentation (Their segment will be around 6:!5pm on Friday June 4th, but please tune in for the whole show…lots of good stuff in store!) 

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The Jersey City Arts Councilâ€s first ever awards gala will bring together the arts community to celebrate 11 amazing honorees and recognize their leadership, advocacy, philanthropy, and long-term contributions to Jersey City.
Mayor Steven M. Fulop will start the evening off with the announcement of the name of the new Jersey City Poet Laureate.

Honorees include:

JCAC AWARDS
· Leadership: Mana Contemporary-A visionary and ambitious cultural center in Jersey City.

· Legacy: Charles Kessler-Founder of Jersey City Artists†Studio Tour and co-founder of Cathedral Arts Festival and Pro Arts.

· Medici: SILVERMAN-Direct funder of numerous arts organizations.

 
JCAC COMMITTEE AWARDS
· Architecture & Design: URBY-Thoughtful design is in every part of this building.

· Arts Education: Willie Thomas-Art Specialist at P.S. 15, teaching students from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.

· Film & TV: Jenna Laurenzo-Director of Lez Bomb which won the jury award for best narrative film at the 2018 Geena Davis†Bentonville Film Festival.

· Literary Arts: Matt Taibbi-Award-winning journalist, author, and columnist for Rolling Stone magazine.

· Performing Arts: Thinking In Full Color-Performing arts group that empowers women of color through theatrical and educational programming.

· Public Art: Norm Kirby- Visual artist beautifying chain link fences in Jersey City and the founder of Six Columns Gallery.

· Visual Arts: LITM – A superior exhibition space with a visual arts program thatâ€s a step above.

· Young Artist: David Acosta – An incredible young performer who writes meaningful messages through his music and also organized the 2018 Arts on the Hudson Festival.

* For more information on the honorees please see attached one sheet.

The Jersey City Arts Council is an inclusive and diverse, community-focused 501(c)(3) organization, established to protect, strengthen, and promote the Arts in Jersey City. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

 
Important Links:
www.jerseycityartscouncil.org/awards-celebration
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awards-celebration-tickets-51316052695

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