New Jersey Stage logo
New Jersey Stage Menu



 

Brian Dohn Takes First Place in Picture Middlesex County Photography Contest

originally published: 12/21/2023


First Place, Brian Dohn, Farrington Lake, East Brunswick

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County is proud to announce the winners for the fall edition of Picture Middlesex County, which was open to all amateur and professional photographers who live in New Jersey from September 21–November 30, 2023. Overall winners include: Brian Dohn in first place, Fallon Jasovsky in second place, and Sara Maher in third place.

The winners of the fall edition of Picture Middlesex County were chosen by an anonymous judging committee and were announced on the Middlesex County Facebook, Instagram, and X pages, as well as on the Picture Middlesex County landing page.

“On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, I want to offer my heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the much-anticipated fall 2023 edition of Picture Middlesex County, and my gratitude to all of the participants,” said Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios. “Each entry captured the beauty and vibrance in our community, creating a showcase of the various perspectives of life right here in Middlesex County.”

Second Place, Fallon Jasovsky, Perth Amboy 

Stay tuned for the next round of Picture Middlesex County this upcoming spring 2024! For more information, click here.

Middlesex County is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, three universities, 19 park systems, and world-class healthcare and research facilities making it one of the nation’s most dynamic regions and a leader in technology, transportation, the arts, and food innovation. As one of the most diverse populations in the country, Middlesex County is home to over 860,000 residents living throughout 25 municipalities. The County's award-winning Middlesex County Magnet Schools system and two-year Middlesex College uphold its position as #1 in the state for best schools, offering secondary and postsecondary education and workforce development programs that create a unique ecosystem where opportunities abound. Conveniently located between New York and Philadelphia, Middlesex County is a leading destination for businesses and residents alike to live, work, and play – and has been since the 17th century.

Third Place, Sara Maher, Dunellen




New Jersey Stage provides affordable advertising for the arts, click here for info




EVENT PREVIEWS

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The new East Lynne Theater Company continues to recreate itself and expand boundaries by hosting the world premiere of the ongoing documentary series "Art Titans: Masters of a New Era," which now focuses on world-renown, Cape May artist Sydnei SmithJordan in "Pop Fusion and the Power of Legacy." There are two opportunities to see the documentary and view SmithJordan's work at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the Allen AME Church: red-carpet premiere on Saturday, April 11 at 7:00pm and Sunday, April 12 at 2:00pm.
Riverside Gallery presents Bong Jung Kim: Between Pulse and Horizon

Riverside Gallery presents Bong Jung Kim: Between Pulse and Horizon

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Riverside Gallery presents a solo exhibition, Between Pulse and Horizon, featuring assemblages and sculptural paintings of Bong Jung Kim. The exhibition runs from April 10-27, 2026. Kim's recent body of work juxtaposes traditional painting with found objects in the fashion of a techno abstract expressionism with mechanical, electronic, and organically painted parts.
Garden State Art Weekend to Take Place April 17-19

Garden State Art Weekend to Take Place April 17-19

(EAST ORANGE, NJ) -- Garden State Art Weekend (GSAW), a statewide celebration of New Jersey's visual arts, will return for a third consecutive year. Running from April 17–19, 2026, the festival will transform the state into an expansive art crawl featuring exhibitions, open studios, and community arts events.
Garden State Art Weekend Returns April 17-19, 2026

Garden State Art Weekend Returns April 17-19, 2026

(EAST ORANGE, NJ) -- From Sussex County to Cape May, the third annual Garden State Art Weekend (GSAW) returns April 17-19, 2026. This year's festival is the most expansive yet, featuring 103 venues across 18 of New Jersey's 21 counties, including 31 new venues and 4 new counties in South Jersey.
The Art House Gallery presents Expanded Metamorphosis: Contemporary Approaches to Process

The Art House Gallery presents Expanded Metamorphosis: Contemporary Approaches to Process

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents Expanded Metamorphosis: Contemporary Approaches to Process. This group exhibition, curated by Andrea McKenna, will be on view at the Art House Gallery from Saturday, April 4 through Sunday, April 26, 2026.
RVCC presents Second Part of Annual Student Art Exhibition

RVCC presents Second Part of Annual Student Art Exhibition

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department is presenting the annual RVCC Student Art Exhibition in two installments again this year. Part II of the exhibition will be on display from April 8-May 6, 2026 in the Art Gallery at the College's Branchburg campus.
NJCU Visual Arts Gallery presents: Intertwined: 2026 NJCU BFA Thesis Exhibition

NJCU Visual Arts Gallery presents: Intertwined: 2026 NJCU BFA Thesis Exhibition

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Get ready to be inspired! The New Jersey City University Visual Arts Gallery is unveiling its annual Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition, showcasing two incredible groups of emerging artists. Each opening reception will celebrate the creativity, innovation, and passion of NJCU's graduating BFA students.
Princeton University Library to host two exhibitions commemorating the nation

Princeton University Library to host two exhibitions commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Visitors this spring to Firestone Library's Milberg Gallery will step into the world of revolutionary Princeton with the opening of "Nursery of Rebellion": Princeton and the American Revolution on April 15, 2026. This exhibition will offer the chance to see the Library's original copies of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS


 

Advertise with NJ Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info