The Jersey City Arts + Studio Tour (JCAST) returns for its 36th annual festival from October 3rd to October 5th, 2025, with the theme "Convergence: Art, Technology, Business, and Wellness." The event features over 120 venues across all six wards, including more than 60 open artist studios, gallery exhibitions, two curated shows, performances, music, poetry, film, and guided tours. Highlights include the JCAST Legend Awards ceremony honoring Ernie Pannicioli and the late Ruth Moore, art talks, a bike art crawl organized by Bike JC, and after parties at various local venues.
The festival matters because it transforms the entire city into a gallery, showcasing local creativity and supporting small businesses. Organized by The Creative Side and supported by the City of Jersey City, JCAST reinforces the role of community-driven arts events in fostering cultural engagement and economic vitality. It also highlights the city's commitment to making art accessible across all neighborhoods, strengthening Jersey City's identity as a hub for world-class creativity.