New Jersey Artists Have Much to Say about the State of the Planet
Is it OK to brag about our state?
New Jersey often gets a bad rap, but those of us who live and work here know that among its many assets is the presence of some of the finest artists.
Meet Artist Mark B. Retacco at Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch on April 20th
(BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a reception featuring South Toms River artist Mark B. Retacco on Thursday, April 20 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Retacco's art will be on display in the Branch's meeting room throughout April and May.
Photo submissions Sought for the 2023 Monmouth County At-A-Glance Annual Report
(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners are seeking photos for the 2023 Monmouth County At-A-Glance, an annual report developed by the County’s Division of Planning, and are inviting County residents to submit their photos for consideration.
Trenton City Museum Announces Reginald M. Browne as Juror for 40th Ellarslie Open
(TRENTON, NJ) -- Trenton City Museum has announced Reginald M. Browne, Vice-Chair of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and Chairman of the Creative Capital Foundation, as Juror for the 40th Ellarslie Open. Artists from greater Trenton and beyond may enter artwork online from April 1 to May 11 for consideration in the show, which runs from June 24 through September 30.
The Monmouth Museum presents INQUESTIGATION
INQUESTIGATION is on view March 26 – June 4, 2023, at the Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ, 07738. For more info, contact Patti Jordan at pjdsign1atcomcast.net or Monmouth Museum at www.monmouthmuseum.org.
New Jersey Artists Have Much to Say about the State of the Planet
Is it OK to brag about our state?
New Jersey often gets a bad rap, but those of us who live and work here know that among its many assets is the presence of some of the finest artists.
'Neither on Our Knees nor Hanging From Trees' - Alison Saar and Toni Morrison Foster the "Cycle of Creativity" of Black Women
Hair. It seems a trivial topic to lead off with when discussing two of the most accomplished, influential women in literature and the arts. And yet you can't ignore the references to the reclamation of Black female identity through hair in the artwork of Alison Saar.
Newark's New Harriet Tubman Monument a Model for Community Engagement in Public Art
The city of Newark, New Jersey unveiled its long-awaited Harriet Tubman monument March 9 with great excitement. Four days of community celebrations and events followed. With visual, audio and tactile components, "Shadow of a Face" is not a statue to view from a distance, but a place to see, hear, touch, spend time and reflect on stories. Designed by Jamaican-born, Montclair-based Nina Cooke John, this unique public art project will be visited, studied, and celebrated for years to come.
Speaking Out Through Art
In the days leading up to Purim – the holiday during which Jews rejoice, don costumes and perform skits, eat triangular cookies filled with jam, and thank Queen Esther for saving them from persecution – Michigan’s attorney general announced she had been targeted in a threat to kill Jewish members of state government.
"Les Paul Thru the Lens" Exhibition Comes to Monmouth University
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission includes honoring and sharing the life, spirit and legacy of Les Paul presents "Les Paul Thru the Lens," an exclusive traveling gallery of photos highlighting the life and career of Les Paul, the inventor, musician and icon. The exhibition comes to Monmouth University's Pollak Gallery on March 20th and runs through May 31, 2023.
