Applications For 2021 Adirondack Chairs by 48 Blocks Atlantic City; Deadline May 14
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- 48 Blocks Atlantic City, a program of the Atlantic City Arts Foundation (ACAF), is a citywide arts & cultural celebration that includes Atlantic City’s largest mural arts program. Each year the Special Improvement Division of the CRDA supplies ACAF with a quantity of Adirondack chairs, on which artists may paint, sculpt or otherwise create. They are currently seeking artists to paint, sculpt or otherwise create artistic Adirondack chairs, which will be placed on public view when completed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All application materials must be received no later than five o’clock in the evening (5:00pm) EST on May 14, 2021 for consideration.West Windsor Arts presents Faculty Student Show
(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- The Faculty Student Show at West Windsor Arts will celebrate the work of teaching artists and their students created in a class or workshop at WWAC during the Fall, Winter, or Spring sessions of the 2020-2021 class year. The online exhibition will run from May 21st to July 9th.
NJ Students and Leaders to be Honored at the 2021 Virtual Celebration of the Governor’s Awards in Arts Education On May 22nd
(TRENTON, NJ) -- The New Jersey Governor’s Awards in Arts Education, the state’s most prestigious celebration of excellence and achievement in the arts, will be taking place virtually on May 22nd at 5:00pm. The ceremony will celebrate the winners: 98 students and 17 adult leaders who have demonstrated excellence in and dedication to arts education.
Main Street Vineland To Unveil Plans For Next Downtown Mural On May 6th
(VINELAND, NJ) -- Main Street Vineland will unveil plans for its next downtown mural, part of the Urban Canvases on The Ave Mural Project, at a press conference to take place on Thursday, May 6 at 11:00am at 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, where the mural is to be painted.
Operating Without Walls While Building Anew at Princeton University Art Museum
When museums that closed their doors during the pandemic re-open, the Princeton University Art Museum will not be among them. In 2018, the thriving institution announced that Ghanaian-British architect Sir David Adjaye, in collaboration with executive architects Cooper Robertson, would be designing “a bold and welcoming new museum.”
Newark Announces Proposed Designs For Harriet Tubman Monument Project
(NEWARK, NJ) -- On April 29, 2021, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced that the City of Newark is calling on Newark residents to share their feedback on proposals submitted by the five finalists selected to design the new Harriet Tubman Monument. Five critically acclaimed artists: Abigail DeVille, Dread Scott, Jules Arthur, Nina Cooke John, and Vinnie Bagwell, were chosen by a jury to submit their designs.
Hunterdon Art Museum Explores Social Issues, Changing Cultural Landscape In New Exhibitions
(CLINTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Art Museum presents “Crossroads: Book Artists’ Impassioned Responses to Immigration, Human Rights, and Our Environment” and “Print+” from May 8 - September 5, 2021. The works featured in the exhibitions comment on past and present racial, social, and political issues through observations and personal stories.
Art Fair 14C Merges with Art House Productions
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art Fair 14C has merged with Art House Productions effective April 28, 2021 to improve and expand the visual arts opportunities for the Jersey City community and beyond. The merger will allow both groups to better structure resources and to support each other in a more meaningful way. Founded in 2019 and 2001 respectively, Art Fair 14C and Art House Productions both serve artists and arts lovers throughout New Jersey with high quality arts programming. Art Fair 14C Founder, Robinson Holloway, will join the Art House Productions Board of Trustees.
Visual Arts Center of NJ Presents Shows by Nancy Cohen and Katrina Bello
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey presents two shows by New Jersey artists: Nancy Cohen: Atlas of Impermanence and Katrina Bello: Knowable Earth, which will be on view through June 12th. To provide the safest viewing experience possible, visitors must make reservations through artcenternj.org for limited, one-hour time slots.
art629 Gallery Presents "Peace In The Chaos"
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- art629 Gallery presents "Peace In The Chaos" - an exhibit featuring the work of 12 local artists and 4 poets curated by Brittany James. Brittany is a local artist who has been the resident art teacher at art629 for the past 6 years where she teaches life drawing and painting classes, and hosts an open studio. The exhibit will be on display from May 15 through July 10. On Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 6:00pm-9:00pm, art629 Gallery will host an opening reception for the exhibit.