"Longswood Forest" by Pedro Jimenez
(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.
Titled "Intertwined: 2026 NJCU BFA Thesis Exhibition," this show brings a spotlight to connection and care—both for ourselves and for others. It features a wide array of art projects from 23 students, showcasing work in ceramics, graphic design, illustration, painting, and photography. The exhibition highlights the diverse voices of students as they explore their craft, skills, growth, history, and home.
Join them to witness how individual "branches" of craft intertwine to create a shared, heartfelt vision of what it means to be human. Together, these branches and roots intertwine to form something collectively meaningful, connecting us all.
Group A runs from April 18-28, 2026 with a Reception on Saturday, April 18th from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Artists include: Arizabeth Baez, Vianel Bonilla, Samantha Castro, Nicole Corvi, Ai'jhana Cutler, Rocco Francisco, Pedro Jimenez, Chris McVicar, Ingrid Rivera, and Maryana Soto. The guest reviewer is Tris McCall. There will be an Artist Talk on Thursday, April 23 from 5:30pm to 7:0pm.
The April 18th opening will participate in the Garden State Art Weekend, a statewide celebration of art in New Jersey sponsored by Manufacturers Village Artists in East Orange, N.J.
Group B runs from May 2-11, 2026 with a Reception on Saturday, May 2nd from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Artists include Susana Barretto, Beshoy Erian, Corine Etienne, Caitlin T. Feeley, Fatima Flores, Aileen Herrera Ojeda, Cierrah Kelly, Taina Skye Luna, Maria Ramos, Ashley Robinson, Diana Saintilme, Abagail Serrano, and Mathew Zurita. The guest reviewer is Melissa MacAlpin. There will be an Artist Talk on Thursday, May11th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
Artist Talk: Thursday, May 11, 2026 • 5:30-7 p.m.
The April 18 opening will participate in the Garden State Art Weekend, a statewide celebration of art in New Jersey sponsored by Manufacturers Village Artists in East Orange, N.J.
The NJCU Visual Arts Gallery is located in the Visual Arts Building, Lower Level (100 Culver Avenue ) in Jersey City, New Jersey. Gallery Hours are: Monday - Friday from 12:00pm - 5:00pm and by appointment by emailing [email protected].
