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person people schedule May 21, 2026

Montclair Art Museum Names Kate Kraczon Chief Curator

The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) has appointed Kate Kraczon as its new Chief Curator, effective June 15, 2026. Kraczon, a nationally respected curator with over two decades of experience, joins MAM from Brown University, where she served as Director of Exhibitions and Chief Curator of the David Winton Bell Gallery. At Brown, she oversaw a program of more than 7,000 works and developed partnerships with major institutions including the Andy Warhol Foundation and the Terra Foundation for American Art. Her previous roles include Laporte Associate Curator at the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania, where she organized over 30 exhibitions.

museum exhibitions schedule May 20, 2026

Gryphon Gallery presents "Absence of Gravity" - a Robin Love solo exhibition

Robin Love's solo exhibition "Absence of Gravity" opens at Gryphon Gallery in Califon, New Jersey, on May 30, 2026, running through September 27. The show features 22 small-format oil-on-paper paintings created over the past year, half of which were made during a residency in Orquevaux, France, along with larger works and a selection of oil-on-linen paintings. It marks Love's first solo exhibition of oil paintings, following a career as a photographer and co-founder of a multidisciplinary design studio with her late partner David Derrick.

museum exhibitions schedule May 16, 2026

NJCU Visual Arts Gallery presents "Formidable Women, Dangerous Times"

New Jersey City University Visual Arts Gallery is presenting a solo exhibition by Johanna Foster titled "Formidable Women, Dangerous Times," running from May 14 to 28, 2026. The show features a series of figurative oil paintings that depict fierce women from Foster's communities, both real and imagined, exploring themes of resistance, courage, and perseverance in difficult times. Foster, a professor of sociology at Monmouth University, began her MFA at NJCU in 2022 and has exhibited widely across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and California, including a digital exhibition at Newark Liberty International Airport and the Montclair Art Museum.

museum exhibitions schedule May 13, 2026

ACC Gallery presents "Echoes over the Hudson"

ACC Gallery in Tenafly, New Jersey, presents "Echoes over the Hudson" from May 5-23, 2026, an exhibition featuring contemporary Korean artists based in the New York Tri-State region. The show includes works in painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and new media by artists such as Eunchong Kim, Jinsook Lee, Agnes Woo, and Hyo Jin Jeon, exploring themes of migration, urban experience, memory, and cultural hybridity.

article local schedule May 10, 2026

SOPAC's Herb + Milly Iris Gallery presents "INSPIRED MINDS: Young Artist Exhibition"

The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents "INSPIRED MINDS: Young Artist Exhibition" in its Herb + Milly Iris Gallery from May 14 through August 16, 2026. Over 300 students from 20 area high schools submitted more than 1,000 original works; 70 pieces were selected for the show, spanning photography, digital art, painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber arts, and ceramics. An opening reception will be held on May 14.

museum exhibitions schedule May 9, 2026

Branchport Galleries presents "The New Botanical"

Branchport Galleries in Long Branch, New Jersey, presents "The New Botanical," an exhibition curated by Ellen Martin that reimagines traditional botanical art through contemporary works by Suzan Globus, Kevin Hinkle/Ellen Martin, Daniel Sroka, and Gao Yuan. The show, on view from May 14 to June 30, 2026, features techniques such as flower-pounding, extreme close-up photography, and photo-based wall sculptures, moving away from classical precision toward essence and abstraction. An opening reception and artist talk are scheduled.

museum exhibitions schedule May 9, 2026

Ocean County Artists' Guild presents "Proof I Was Here" by Conni Freestone

Conni Freestone's solo exhibition "Proof I Was Here" opens June 1, 2026 at the Ocean County Artists' Guild in Island Heights, New Jersey, running through the end of the month. The show spans three interconnected spaces and explores themes of existence, memory, and identity through photography, featuring images of Bruce Springsteen, Asbury Park cars, Havana's aging vehicles, and Route 66 remnants, alongside self-portraiture. An opening reception on June 7 includes live music by Johnny Kasun and Timmy Basskidd Douglas, and a RiverJAM event on June 16 features additional performances.

museum exhibitions schedule May 9, 2026

Hunterdon Art Museum presents three new exhibitions: Claybash, Emily Strong, and Bascha Mon

The Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, New Jersey, will open three new exhibitions on May 17, 2026: 'Claybash,' a triennial juried ceramics exhibition; a solo show of figurative paintings by Emily Strong; and 'Mindscapes,' a solo exhibition of works by 93-year-old artist Bascha Mon. Emily Strong's show features large-scale realist oil paintings that explore themes of cultural identity, gender, and human relationships, with QR codes linking to interviews with her models. 'Claybash' includes 40 artists selected by curator Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy, with cash prizes awarded. Bascha Mon's exhibition highlights her six-decade career of imaginative, color-driven work.

museum exhibitions schedule May 8, 2026

Pro Arts Jersey City presents A Margin of Influence: Artists and the books that inform them

Pro Arts Jersey City presents "A Margin of Influence: Artists and the books that inform them" at ART150 Gallery from May 8-31, 2026. Curated by Raymond E. Mingst and Arthur Bruso, the group exhibition features ten artists—including Agnieszka Wszolkowska, Alvin Quiñones, Brad Terhune, Dorie Dahlberg, Elliot Appel, Hank Yaghooti, Josephine Barreiro, Laura Lou Levy, Nanette Reynolds Beachner, and Peter Delman—who explore how books shape their creative practice. The show runs weekends with an opening reception on May 8.

article local schedule May 7, 2026

Art House Productions Unveils "In The Wind" Public Art Installation

Art House Productions has unveiled "In The Wind," a large-scale public art installation in Lincoln Park, Jersey City, featuring artist-designed flags with original works by Hudson County artists. Curated by Tina Maneca, the exhibition celebrates the organization's 25th anniversary and includes over 80 artists who live, work, or maintain studios in Hudson County. The flags are installed around Edgewood Lake, moving with the wind to create a dynamic, ever-changing exhibition. All flags are priced at $500 and available for purchase. The installation runs from June through November 2026, with an opening reception on June 5, 2026, during ACCESS JC Fridays.

article local schedule May 7, 2026

Jersey Arts TV: Exploring Native Knowledge and Art at Montclair Art Museum

Jersey Arts TV has released a new episode exploring Native knowledge and art at the Montclair Art Museum. The episode highlights the museum's commitment to showcasing Indigenous perspectives through its collections and exhibitions, featuring interviews with curators and artists who discuss the cultural significance and contemporary relevance of Native American art. The segment aims to educate viewers on the intersection of traditional knowledge and modern artistic expression.

museum exhibitions schedule May 4, 2026

The Skylands Museum of Art presents "FINI...pas fini!"

The Skylands Museum of Art in Lafayette, New Jersey, presents "FINI...pas fini!" from May 16 to September 26, 2026, a temporary exhibition of over 30 works by the internationally recognized artist Leonor Fini (1907-1996). Drawn from the museum's permanent collection, the show includes original drawings, etchings, silkscreens, and lithographs featuring portraits, sphinxes, female figures, cats, and fantastical beings. Special events include an opening reception on May 16 and a gallery talk by art appraiser Carol Curci, a friend and authority on Fini, who will discuss the artist's life and work.

person people schedule May 4, 2026

Montclair Art Museum Announces Retirement of Longtime Chief Curator Dr. Gail Stavitsky

The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) has announced that Dr. Gail Stavitsky, its Chief Curator, will retire on July 1, 2026, after a tenure of more than 30 years. Stavitsky joined MAM in 1994 as Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, was promoted to Chief Curator in 1998, and curated over 200 exhibitions, including landmark shows such as "Cézanne and American Modernism" (2009) and "Matisse and American Art" (2017). Her recent exhibitions include solo shows for vanessa german and Tom Nussbaum, and she co-curated "Shifting Terrain: Perspectives on Land in North America." She also oversaw major acquisitions and the care of the museum's collections of George Inness and Morgan Russell.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 30, 2026

Art House Productions presents "Playing Favorites"

Art House Productions in Jersey City, NJ, presents "Playing Favorites," a solo exhibition by artist Bryant Small, curated by Andrea McKenna. The show runs from May 2 to May 31, 2026, at the Art House Gallery, featuring a selection of Small's most cherished works, many never publicly exhibited before. The exhibition includes an opening reception on May 2 and an artist talk on April 17, with all artwork available for purchase in person and online.

rate_review review schedule Apr 29, 2026

"She's Like the Wind"

The article reviews "She's Like the Wind," an annual all-female group exhibition at Deep Space gallery in Jersey City, featuring works by artists Delilah Ray Miske, Leigh Cunningham, and SarahGrace. Miske's painting "Lemon Lime Toe of God" shows only a woman's leg and foot, while Cunningham's oil paintings present figures as blurred forms seen through a translucent curtain, and SarahGrace's textile works depict headless female nudes with suggestive titles like "Provoke" and "Dominate." The show marks a departure from the gallery's typically family-friendly, sex-averse programming.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 24, 2026

Gallery Jupiter presents "The Immersive Landscape" - works by Christie Scheele

Gallery Jupiter in Little Silver, New Jersey, presents "The Immersive Landscape," a solo exhibition of paintings by artist Christie Scheele, running from April 30 through June 11, 2026. The show features Scheele's open vista landscape paintings and her new Place Series assemblages, which incorporate foraged natural materials like stones, bark, and seaweed. An opening reception is scheduled for April 30. In conjunction with Earth Day, Scheele also collaborated with artist Kathleen Sweeney and designer Dominick Santise on EcoAction Cards, a set of activity cards aimed at inspiring environmental action.

article local schedule Apr 22, 2026

New Providence Artist Zenia Olesnyckyj Opens "Impressions of Alaska" Exhibition at Summit Free Public Library

Artist Zenia Olesnyckyj is presenting her exhibition "Impressions of Alaska" at the Gallery at the Summit Free Public Library from May 1 to June 30, 2026. The show features twenty mixed-media works inspired by the Alaskan landscape and the art of the Tlingit people, aiming to capture the grandeur and intimacy of the region through texture and color.

article local schedule Apr 21, 2026

SOPAC Announces Farida Sherif as 2026 Paul Bartick Emerging Artist Award Recipient

The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has named Farida Sherif, a senior at Verona High School, as the recipient of its 2026 Paul Bartick Emerging Artist Award. Sherif was selected by an award committee for the strength, individuality, and compelling voice of her work, which she developed through SOPAC's Inspired Minds Young Artist Exhibition program. She will receive the award at a gallery opening reception on May 14, 2026.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 21, 2026

Jersey Artist Registry presents works by over 30 artists in exhibit at Oyster Point Hotel

The Jersey Artist Registry (JAR) is presenting "Uncharted Territory," an exhibition featuring over 50 works by 31 New Jersey artists at The Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank. Curated by JAR founder Ellen Martin, the show runs from May 8 through June 29, 2026, and includes a diverse range of styles and media, from surreal photography to geometric abstraction and mystical fractals.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 17, 2026

New CARE Gallery Launches in New Jersey with Inaugural Exhibition “Gift of Grace” by Cedric Michael Cox

CARE Gallery, a new visual arts initiative by the Care Center of New Jersey (CCNJ), is set to open in Rockaway Township this spring. The gallery will debut on May 2, 2026, with an inaugural solo exhibition titled “Gift of Grace: The Art of Cedric Michael Cox,” featuring over 20 large-scale works that blend surrealism, abstraction, and rhythmic geometry.

article local schedule Apr 13, 2026

Middletown Arts Center presents Garden State Watercolor Society's Annual Juried Exhibition 2026

The Middletown Arts Center is currently hosting the Garden State Watercolor Society’s 56th Annual Open Juried Exhibition alongside the 8th Annual Art Installation Exhibition. Juried by Joseph Gyurcsak, the main showcase features 64 selected watercolor paintings, while a special installation titled "Revolution as Reinvention" presents 55 miniature works exploring the history of artistic rebellion. The exhibition is open to the public through May 30, 2026, with a digital version available online.

article local schedule Apr 13, 2026

Teen Arts New Jersey presents "Creative Change Makers" art exhibition in Long Branch

Teen Arts New Jersey has launched "Creative Change Makers," a group exhibition at the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center featuring works by high school students from across the state. The showcase focuses on the theme of sustainable art, with visual, performing, and literary submissions exploring environmental issues, animal ecosystems, and community health. Selected top performers will receive honorariums during the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival in June 2026.

article local schedule Apr 9, 2026

Gallery Space presents Face(t)s of America Exhibition

The City of Rahway has announced the upcoming exhibition "Face(t)s of America" at Gallery Space, running from April 18 through June 13, 2026. Featuring works by six artists—Rodríguez Calero, Dong Kyu Kim, Carlos Mateu, Roxanna Meléndez, Diane Phares, and Duquann Sweeney—the show utilizes portraiture and painting to explore themes of identity, heritage, and belonging in the United States. The exhibition will include a public reception on April 24 featuring performances by the New Jeru Poetry Slam Team.

article local schedule Apr 6, 2026

43rd Ellarsie Open Announces Juror Adam Welch: Accepting Submissions Until May 6th

The Trenton City Museum has launched the call for entries for the 43rd Ellarslie Open, appointing Adam Welch as the juror for the 2026 edition. Welch, the Executive Director of the Arts Council of Princeton and a former lecturer at Princeton University, will oversee the selection process for the prestigious regional showcase. Artists from the New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas are invited to submit digital entries through May 6, with the final exhibition scheduled to open on June 6 at the historic Ellarslie Mansion.

article local schedule Apr 6, 2026

Noyes Arts Garage Exhibits Highlight College Students' Work and Contributions of Immigrants and Migrant Laborers

The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University has launched two concurrent exhibitions: "Monuments to Migration and Labor" and "Emerging Visions." The former, supported by the Mellon Foundation, features regional artists like Chung-Fan Chang whose work explores cultural identity and the immigrant experience through labor-intensive techniques. The latter serves as a massive collegiate showcase, featuring diverse media from over 50 students representing five different Southern New Jersey higher education institutions.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 4, 2026

NJCU Visual Arts Gallery presents: Intertwined: 2026 NJCU BFA Thesis Exhibition

The New Jersey City University (NJCU) Visual Arts Gallery is hosting the 2026 BFA Thesis Exhibition titled 'Intertwined.' The exhibition showcases the culminating work of students completing their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees, presenting a diverse range of artistic practices and media.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 2, 2026

MORA Art Museum's Equilibrium brought a group exhibition to Jersey City, featuring Alina Shimova and international artists

MORA Art Museum's exhibition series 'Equilibrium' presented a group show in Jersey City. The exhibition featured works by Russian-born artist Alina Shimova alongside a selection of other international artists.

museum exhibitions schedule Jan 19, 2026

Alfa Art Gallery presents "Reflections of the Living World"

Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick, New Jersey, presents "Reflections of the Living World," its Winter 2026 Photography Exhibition running from January 20 to March 21, 2026. The free exhibition features thirteen artists—including Alan Chimacoff, Arik Gorban, Barry Rosenthal, and Jeremy Dennis—whose works explore perception, memory, and storytelling through contemporary photography. The show is available both in-person and virtually, with opening receptions on January 30 and February 6.

article local schedule Sep 29, 2025

Call to Artists: Exhibit Your Work at the Barrymore Film Center

The Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is issuing a call for local visual artists to exhibit their work on a rotating Gallery Wall in its museum. The center seeks hanging artwork such as paintings, photography, mixed media, textile, or illustration from artists in Fort Lee and surrounding areas, with exhibitions lasting three months and including press, social media, and email promotion. A public opening reception is available, and the center retains a 30% commission on sales. The article also lists several other upcoming art exhibitions in New Jersey, including shows at CARE Gallery, buds & blooms, Gallery Jupiter, the Oyster Point Hotel, the Waretown Library, and the Summit Free Public Library.

museum exhibitions schedule Sep 26, 2025

Princeton University Art Museum Announces Inaugural Exhibitions in New Building

Princeton University Art Museum will open its new building on October 31, 2025, with two inaugural exhibitions: *Princeton Collects* and *Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay*. *Princeton Collects*, curated by director James Steward and the museum’s curatorial team, features approximately 150 works donated during a “campaign for art” that began in 2021, including pieces by Sean Scully, Willem de Kooning, Joan Mitchell, and Zanele Muholi. *Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay* highlights the pioneering ceramic artist and longtime Princeton professor, showcasing her “closed forms” alongside works by her teachers and contemporaries.

museum exhibitions schedule Aug 29, 2025

Hunterdon Art Museum presents Annual Members Show

The Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, New Jersey, will host its Annual Members Show from September 21, 2025, to January 11, 2026, featuring 35 artists working in ceramics, sculpture, glass, wood, fiber, printmaking, painting, photography, and collage. The exhibition was juried by Donna Gustafson, a freelance curator and critic with a PhD in Art History, who selected works from 84 artists and nearly 400 slides, noting themes of nature, identity, community, and politics. An opening reception is scheduled for September 21.

museum exhibitions schedule May 30, 2025

Skylands Museum of Art presents Spotlight on the Artist: Massimo Rao

The Skylands Museum of Art in Lafayette, New Jersey, has opened a new exhibition titled "Spotlight on the Artist: Massimo Rao," featuring eight works by the late Italian artist from the museum's permanent collection. The display includes oil and tempera paintings, lithographs, and drawings, such as "Portrait" and "Shelter Made of Ashes & Recollections," and will run through October 2025 in the museum's Sanctuary Gallery. Rao, known for his classic yet mysterious style blending Renaissance influences with Nordic Mannerism and pre-Raphaelite approaches, often depicted surreal, moonlit figures and was called "the Painter of the Moon." Born in 1950 near Naples, he studied art history and architecture, exhibited internationally, and died in 1996 at age 46; his hometown opened a museum dedicated to him in 2012.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 30, 2025

Young Artists Take the Spotlight at the Iris Gallery @ SOPAC

The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) in New Jersey announced the return of the INSPIRED MINDS: Young Artist Exhibition, showcasing visual art by high school students from Essex County. The exhibition runs from May 15 to August 17, 2025, in the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery, with an opening reception on May 15. Over 1,000 submissions were received, with a jury selecting about 80 pieces. The opening will also feature the third annual Paul Bartick Emerging Artist Award, presented to Obenewaa Frimpomaa, a senior at Millburn High School recognized for her work on identity and empowerment.

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