(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Matheny Arts Access Program is excited to announce its participation in New Jersey’s premier art fair, Art Fair 14C, marking the program’s first-ever appearance at a professional art fair.
From May 8-11, 2025, paintings by talented Arts Access artists will be exhibited alongside hundreds of contemporary artists at 157B 1st Street, located in Jersey City's vibrant Powerhouse Arts District. This inaugural appearance at Art Fair 14C provides an invaluable opportunity to highlight the unique voices of artists with disabilities within the contemporary art scene.
The Matheny Arts Access Program is dedicated to empowering artists with disabilities by providing the tools, materials, and professional support to create, market, and sell their work. Through its innovative programming, Arts Access removes obstacles to artistic expression and fosters creative independence for individuals with special needs.
“We’re always looking for new ways to elevate and expand the visibility of our artists,” said Julia Halsey, Outreach and Events Manager at the Arts Access Program. “Art Fair 14C is a major step forward and affirms that our artists belong in the contemporary art conversation.”
Now in its sixth edition, Art Fair 14C continues its mission to increase opportunities for artists, broaden public access to the arts, and strengthen careers in the visual arts for those in under-recognized art areas. This year’s fair will feature 44 exhibitors representing hundreds of contemporary artists, with a focus on painting and sculpture.
The Matheny Arts Access Program will present a curated selection of acrylic paintings, each one reflecting the unique perspectives and creative voices of the artists in the program.
Art Fair 14C is open to the public from May 8-11, 2025 at 157B 1st Street in Jersey City, NJ. Tickets and additional fair details are available at www.artfair14c.com.
The mission of Matheny is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and is headquartered in Somerset County. It was founded in 1946 after Walter and Marguerite Matheny’s son, Chuck, was born with cerebral palsy (CP) into a world ill-equipped to care for children with special needs. Matheny patients have a diverse range of medical conditions and a wide range of rare diseases. Matheny is comprised of a special hospital, seven community residences, two adult day centers, a non-profit private special school, and the award-winning Arts Access Program. The Matheny Arts Access program enables individuals with special needs to take part in the visual, literary, and performing arts.
