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Noyes Arts Garage Exhibits Highlight College Students' Work and Contributions of Immigrants and Migrant Laborers

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University presents "Monuments to Migration and Labor" and "Emerging Visions: Southern New Jersey University and College Visual Arts Student Showcase". The first honors the contributions of immigrant and migrant laborers and the second features artwork by college students. Both will be on display until June 27, 2026.



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.



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.



MORA Art Museum's Equilibrium brought a group exhibition to Jersey City, featuring Alina Shimova and international artists

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) — MORA Art Museum presented Equilibrium, a multi-part exhibition that ran from February 21-26, 2026, bringing together photography, sculpture, jewelry, and contemporary painting within a single curatorial framework. Opening receptions were held February 21-22.








East Lynne Theater Company Presents The Premiere of "Art Titans: Masters Of A New Era–Sydnei SmithJordan: Pop Fusion And The Power Of Legacy"

(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.



Winifred McNeill: "Between Air and Earth"

by Tris McCall
published 2026-04-01

Any good cook will tell you that reducing something doesn't always mean diminishing it. Sometimes it's the best way to intensify its personality. Size, we've learned in the era of streaming entertainment on tiny phone screens, does not determine how clearly a thing communicates. If it fills our senses, it can slip right into our bloodstream.



Trenton City Museum presents "African American Abstractions"

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie presents African American Abstractions, a vibrant and colorful showcase filling three galleries with works by James E. Dupree, Femi J. Johnson, and Kenneth J. Lewis. African American Abstractions is on view through May 24, 2026. Janis Purcell worked closely with the artists as the exhibition's curator.



Xiomaro's "Street Photography of the Wildwoods: The Other Side of Nostalgia" captures the Hidden Beauty and 1950s Paradox of a Famous Jersey Shore Resort

Every year, over nine million tourists flock to one of America's best family beach vacation spots—The Wildwoods of New Jersey. The iconic barrier island is acclaimed as much for its kitschy "Doo-wop" architecture and signage as for its famous boardwalk, ranked among the top ten most popular in the nation. The setting is captured in Xiomaro's book, Street Photography of the Wildwoods: The Other Side of Nostalgia, released on March 31, 2026.



Jersey Arts TV - 30,000 Works: Newark Museum's Global Asia Art Collection

by Jesse North & Dave Tavani, JerseyArts.com
published 2026-03-26

The third floor of the Museum's North Wing showcases highlights from over 30,000 objects in the Arts of Global Asia collection. Discover Jersey Arts takes an inside look at one of Newark Museum of Art's oldest exhibits, on display since the Museum opened in 1909.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Hunterdon

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Some Enchanted Evening"

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.



Arden

Arden Children's Theatre presents "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This spring, Arden Children's Theatre invites families into a hilariously twisted world where classic fairy tales don't go quite as expected in its next production of the 2025/26 season, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (The Stinky Cheese Man). Based on the beloved book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, adapted by John Glore, the production brings the book's fractured fairy tales to life for kids and adults alike. Directed by Steve Pacek, the production runs on the Arden’s Arcadia stage with previews starting April 8, opening night on April 18, with performances running through May 31.



Luna

Luna Stage to Present the World Premiere of "& Sons"

(WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- Luna Stage will present the World Premiere of & Sons written by Jack Angelo Cummings and directed by Matt Monaco, running April 16 through May 10, 2026. Winner of the Kirk Prize for Best New Play, this is a sharply funny, emotionally hard-hitting portrait of brotherhood, labor, and the ways men learn—often badly—to love one another.



Bruce

Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will launch their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour across the country this spring, kicking off at Minneapolis' Target Center on March 31. The 20-date run will feature 19 arena shows, including several local shows in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven

After a long hiatus, the Central Jersey band Exit Eleven are back with a new single that they will celebrate the release of on May 8 at Asbury Park's fabled Stone Pony.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/07/2026

Terry Barber is an "Internationally acclaimed" vocalist who has graced stages such as The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, The kennedy Center and more and his recent project called "Mercury" will now grace the stage of The Brook Arts Center, otherwise known as "The Brook,"  in Bound Brook, NJ on May 15 at 8 p.m. for a one night only engagement. 




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 5/4/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Teen Idle, Rich Lancia, Somebody Club, Suede Aces, and Exit Eleven. Plus a look back at "Songs for the Moon" by The Porchistas.