14C Art Fair is a unique new art fair, hosted by the Jersey City Arts Council, which will be held March 16-17, 2019. Held on three floors of the Hyatt Regency hotel on the Jersey City waterfront — easily accessible by car, PATH, Light Rail or ferry — the 14C Art Fair will feature a juriedRead more
Whistler’s Venice
Celebrating the 140th anniversary of the creation and showing of Whistler’s Venice pastels, for the month of March The Living With Art Project and Casa Columbo will feature artist Jim Fischer’s reproductions, using original materials, of over 60 of these extraordinary works. The featured pastels in this exhibition were originally created and exhibited by JamesRead more
Top Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Whether you’re going all out for Valentine’s Day or just want to enjoy a relaxing weekend, here’s some things to check out in the area. Kick things off with tonight’s Sweetheart Skate at Newport Skates to enjoy free skating with cookies, hot cocoa, and coffee (while supplies last). Thursday For more Valentine’s Day events, check outRead more
Opening Reception of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE
Please join us this Saturday night, February 9th, from 7-11pm for the Opening Reception of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE, featuring new works by Philadelphia-based artists Ekaterina Popova and Stephanie Kantor. This Must Be the Place showcases two bodies of work that celebrate the tranquil sanctuary of treasured and personal spaces. Each collection invites theRead more
Hudson Montessori School’s Maker Faire
Photos by Peter Bonacci
On Saturday January 26th, Hudson Montessori School held their annual Maker Faire to showcase their STEAM programs. Each classroom had a theme focusing on a different aspect of their programs. Students put together projects to demonstrate methods of art, robotics and coding, ecosystems, and hydro tech. The event kicked off with a pancake breakfast amongRead more
Artists of Jersey City-February
This month’s roundup of artists is a mix of illustrators and photographers, each with their own preferred method of creating and sharing art. Are you a visual artist interested in participating, or are there artists you’d specifically like us to reach out to? Let us know: editor@chicpeajc.com. Kierstan Craft What is your medium and why?Read more
Top Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
If you’re looking for something fun to do while spring seems to be peeking through the clouds, check out some of these local events! Thursday GJC and Crystal Letters Open Mic Night February 7 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Snapdragon Coffee & Social, 190 Monticello Join Growing In Jersey City and Crystal Letters for anRead more
Expression of Women – Art Exhibit
Expresssions of Women showcases local Jersey City artists Geraldine Gaines, Kristin Pereira and Heather Williams. The opening will be Friday, February 1st, from 6pm to 9pm at The Mason Civic League located at 1200 Washington Ave, Hoboken, NJ and will feature paintings, sculptures and wood carvings. Mike Womack, a previous resident DJ at LITM isRead more
Top Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Whether you’re looking for Super Bowl parties or just want to enjoy some music, we’ve got you covered the weekend! Thursday Notes and Tones January 31 @ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; open until March 1 Benjamin J. Dineen III and Dennis C. Hull Gallery, 71 Sip Ave Join HCCC for a themed compilation ofRead more
Uncharted Space: Gianluca Bianchino Exibition opening reception
Gianluca Bianchino, an Italian-American artist based in Newark, NJ and an NJCU alumnus (BFA 2002), turns the Visual Arts Gallery into an immersive environment consisting of three-dimensional sculptures lit internally and externally. The exhibition invites viewers to physically interact with the works to contemplate on their positions in the universe as well as to exploreRead more
Top Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
The weekend is here! Find something fun to do in the area. Thursday Double Feature Movie Night January 24 @ 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Porta, 135 Newark Ave The Monk Room is being transformed into a cozy movie theater for the night. It’s a new monthly event with throwback movies from the 80s, 90s &Read more
“See Saw” Mark Finne’s next solo art exhibition opening reception
“See Saw” is a 3 month multi-media exhibition of artwork (mostly paintings) inspired from adventures below and above the surfaces of our oceans & seas. Guests/viewers will see some never-before exhibited photography, mixed-media, and paintings. Some older pieces- many new ones. Not quite a retrospective, although, Finne enters his 25th year of making/exhibiting art. SeveralRead more
Top 8 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
The holidays are over, and we’re sure all you want to do is recover from the festivities and relax for the next few days. We’ve got you covered! Here are a few events to celebrate the first weekend of the new year. Thursday Industrial Thursdays at Red Lounge January 3 @ 9:00 PM Red Lounge,Read more