Bill McKim of Belmar wins Monmouth County Travel Guide photo contest

Bill McKim of Belmar won the 2023 Monmouth County Travel Guide photo contest with his photo of the Belmar fishing pier. His photo will be the cover of the 2023 County Travel Guide.

Monmouth's "My County" poster contest opens to fourth graders

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Monmouth County Constitutional Officers Surrogate Maureen T. Raisch, Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq. and Sheriff Shaun Golden are inviting fourth graders throughout the County to showcase what they like best about Monmouth County by designing posters for the "My County" poster contest.

Wildlife Photography Contest Returns to Union County

(MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ) -- The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that the annual Wildlife Photography Contest is returning to the Trailside Nature and Science Center. Amateur photographers in Union County age 10 and up are invited to enter their original photographs of wild animals in their natural habitats including birds, fish, amphibians and insects as well as mammals.

Gallery Aferro announces Juno Zago as new Creative Director

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark's oldest operating artist-run gallery has seen a lot of changes in the last few years, and 2023 promises to be no different. And it is with this transformational spirit, Gallery Aferro is proud to announce Juno Zago as the new Creative Director of the innovative contemporary alternative arts space.

The 2023 Union County Senior Citizens' Art Exhibit is Open for Entries

(SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ) -- The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents of Union County, age 6o and up, to enter an artwork in the 2023 Union County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit. The exhibit will be held at the Scotch Plains campus of Union College of Union County NJ, at 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains.

New Hope Arts' Public Sculpture Program Renews For 20th Anniversary

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- The New Hope Arts Center: New Hope Arts is expanding the Outdoor Sculpture Project celebrating 20 years of their commitment to public art. For the 20th anniversary the renamed Public Sculpture Program, is on the move. The latest installation, Harry Gordon’s Axis Mundi, "landed" on Sunday, March 5, hosted by First National Bank & Trust Co. of Newtown’s Solebury branch at 408 Lower York Rd., New Hope.

Mayor Baraka Unveils Harriet Tubman Monument

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka was joined by First Lady Tammy Murphy, State Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, and numerous other dignitaries on March 9, 2023 to unveil a new monument honoring Harriet Tubman and pay homage to the city's role in the Underground Railroad along with the Black liberation movement's rich history in the area. The ceremony also observed Harriet Tubman Day, which is March 10th. The monument stands in Harriet Tubman Square, at the intersection of Washington and Broad Streets, in downtown Newark.

Leica Camera Announces Winners of the Newly Expanded 4th Annual Leica Women Foto Project Award

(TEANECK, NJ) PRNewswire/ -- On International Women's Day, Leica Camera USA announced the four recipients of its 4th annual Leica Women Foto Project Award in partnership with Photoville and Women Photograph. For the first time, Leica Camera accepted entries from the U.K., Mexico, and Canada and the U.S., aiming to elevate marginalized voices while empowering the female point of view through photography.

Atlantic City Arts Foundation issues Request for Proposals: The Mural at Cardinal

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Mural at Cardinal will be a 5,000-square-foot building wrap, reflecting the progression of the seasons throughout the year with each face of the building dedicated to a season. It will be the first touchpoint for diners, expressing the concept of nature overtaking the industrial world and the restaurant's seasonal farm-to-table menu. The Atlantic City Arts Foundation seeks artists near and far to apply to create this massive mural.

Noyes Museum gets $10,000 State Grant to Develop Senior Arts Programs in Atlantic City

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- A new $10,000 grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts will give the Noyes Museum of Art at Stockton University the opportunity to provide new visual arts courses for senior citizens in Atlantic City.