Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Opens Exhibitions Celebrating Gallery Aferro

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- This February, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) will present exhibitions that celebrate the Newark-based arts organization Gallery Aferro, which recently closed its doors after 20 years. Funded by visionary artists and changemakers Evonne M. Davis and Emma Wilcox, Gallery Aferro was a platform for the exchange of ideas in service of advancing human dignity and beauty, with a focus on visual arts as the vehicle. Opening on February 23, the Art Center's first-floor galleries will showcase a range of media by past recipients of the Lynn and John Kearney and Sustainable Arts Fellowships.

Artist Jacoub Reyes' Culturally Rich Solo Exhibition Opens at Kean University

(UNION, NJ) -- Artist Jacoub Reyes recently unveiled his site-specific art installation, Esconderte del mundo y en ti mismo esconderte, meaning "hide from the world and hide in yourself," at Kean University. A brilliant transformation of space, Reyes delivers an experience steeped in the history of Puerto Rico's sugar plantation system.

The Gallery on Grant to Host Art Show Celebrating "Sunday in the Park with George" at Axelrod PAC

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Come stroll through the Gallery on Grant, located at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, NJ as the venue celebrates the work of Georges Seurat in honor of their latest production, Sunday in the Park with George, which runs March 8-24, 2024.

New York Times Photojournalist Michelle V. Agins Makes Museum Debut at the Zimmerli

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Michelle V. Agins, whose images tell unforgettable stories about life in America, was the second Black woman ever hired as a staff photographer at The New York Times. She built her career at a time when photo editors gave very few assignments to women—much less to women of color.

Akwaaba Gallery Presents Raphael Ogoe's "The Unveiling," which explores the symbolism of African masks

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Akwaaba Gallery in Newark presents Raphael Ogoe's "The Unveiling," from March 9 to April 27, 2024. This is a collection of paintings that incorporate images of African masks and references to the history and mythologies of Ghana, his homeland.

Gallery491 presents "Tales from Pareidolia"

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Have you ever seen an animal in a cloud or a face in a rock formation? That's Pareidolia!​​​​​​​ Gallery491 presents Tales from Pareidolia, a solo show featuring the captivating artwork of J. Steven Patton from March 14 - August 17, 2024.

Gallery491 presents Tales from Pareidolia

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Gallery491 presents Tales from Pareidolia, a solo show featuring the captivating artwork of J. Steven Patton, from March 14 to August 17, 2024. The exhibition will take place at Gallery491 in the heart of Montclair.

art629 Gallery presents "Floral Muse"

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- art629 Gallery, located at 629 Cookman Ave in the heart of downtown Asbury Park, is presents their latest exhibition, "Floral Muse", showcasing artwork in a variety of media by 18 artists. The exhibition has an Opening Reception on Saturday, March 23 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm and will be on display until May 27, 2024.

James Yarosh Associates Fine Art Gallery presents MIRIAM BEERMAN / SHEBA SHARROW - HER STORY: Revisiting Women Artists of the 20th Century

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- James Yarosh Associates Fine Art Gallery has announced the duo exhibition MIRIAM BEERMAN / SHEBA SHARROW – HER STORY: Revisiting Women Artists of the 20th Century. Opening April 6, with previews on March 23 and March 24, the exhibition activates a dialogue between two great female humanistic expressionists of the last century. The exhibition will run through Saturday, September 28, 2024