(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents "Curators Choice" from September 12-27, 2025 at ART150 Gallery, Studio #282. The exhibit is curated by Wes Sherman. Exhibiting Artists include: Allan Gorman, Ann Vollum, Brad Terhune, Gwen Yip, Injoo Whang, Jean-Paul Picard, Josué, Morales Urbina, and Nanette Reynolds Beachner.
The gallery is open weekends through September 27 from 1:00pm-4:00pm. There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, September 12 from 5:00pm-8:00pm during JCFridays
Curator’s Statement: In shaping an exhibition, my curatorial approach is guided by a commitment to contemporary vision, material mastery, and a deep inquiry into human experience. I am seeking works that reflect the urgency and spirit of our present moment—art that is both timely and timeless in its capacity to respond to the shifting questions of our era. Technical proficiency is essential, but more so is the integration of medium and meaning. I am interested in pieces where the chosen materials become a vital language, amplifying the artwork’s emotional and conceptual depth. Above all, I value art that ventures beneath the surface, offering not only visual engagement but also a profound exploration of what it means to be human. I hope to assemble a collection that navigates ambiguity and paradox, evokes empathy and reflection, and invites viewers to consider the contours of private longing and collective consciousness.
Curators Choice is Pro Arts annual showcase of the top portfolios presented by artists during our Meet The Curators professional development program. MTC is open to member and non-member artists who can select up to three curators/gallerists for one-on-one reviews. At the end of the program, the curators select one artist who they felt presented a top portfolio for the September exhibition.
ART150 Gallery Studio #282 is located at 157A First Street in Jersey City, New Jersey. The entrance is on the corner of Provost & 1st. The gallery is wheelchair accessible.
Pro Arts Jersey City is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) professional visual arts membership organization dedicated to supporting and promoting artists and their work.
ART150 Gallery is made possible by the generous donation of GFP Real Estate. Their programming is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of the State, a partner agency for the National Endowment for the Arts and by Funds from the National Endowment for the arts, administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Thomas A. DeGise, County Executive, and the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Other support includes funding from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund, and the funding from the National Endowment for the Arts administered through the Jersey City Arts Council.
