From bars and restaurants to clothing stores and salons, there are a bunch of cool hangout spots and businesses in Hoboken. Here are some of our favorites! Antique Bar and Bakery 122 Willow Ave https://www.instagram.com/p/B2kZzF5Ax6a/ Perfect any time of day, you can stop by for a meal with friends or just kick back at the bar. The Green Room 64 Newark … [Read more...]
Panepinto Galleries Partners with Canopy By Hilton
Panepinto Galleries partners with Canopy by Hilton to support the robust culture of the Jersey City Arts District with the area’s first truly elevated hospitality offering, providing a new hub for the fast-growing creative community. On view daily seven days a week! At Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District, 159 Morgan St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 As a tribute to … [Read more...]
Dru Chainzzz
Heart saver by day, artist by night
"Artist bringing to light both the gold around your neck and more importantly the gold with your heart" There are few people in this world that carry such a light within them that whenever they enter a room that light engulphs the whole space. Dru-Chainz is this person. I've met him a bunch of times and whenever I see him at events he radiates positive vibes and … [Read more...]
Jersey City Rapid Maker Response Group and Artevino Paint and Sip Fundraiser
Support the Jersey City Rapid Maker Response Group (jcrmrg.org) that operates under the United Way, in continuing its mission to 3D print and donate face shields to first responders (10,500 and counting) by participating in a Virtual Paint and Sip Event hosted by Artevino Hoboken on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 7PM - 10PM. Join us by signing up to paint Starry Night in an … [Read more...]
Hudson Montessori School’s Virtual Museum
Every year, Hudson Montessori School puts together a Social Studies Fair to celebrate the yearly school theme and showcase projects completed by the students. This year, the annual Social Studies Fair is virtual! At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, Hudson Montessori School celebrated the kick-off of their theme: Art, Architecture, and Archeology. As the school … [Read more...]
Central Ave. Call For Art 2020
Jersey City, NJ– The Central Avenue S.I.D. Management Corporation is again seeking creative proposals for public art installations within the Central Avenue shopping district. Selected artwork will be commissioned for installation late summer/ early fall and paid upon completion. The submission deadline is Friday, July 24th COVID-19 has affected the lives of many, but we … [Read more...]
Virtual events to check out this week
Find something interesting to do this week with these virtual events! May 28 Virtual Story Slam 7:00 PM https://www.instagram.com/p/CAlI6mYDqu5/ Join Art House Productions and Speranza Theatre for a Virtual Story Slam about cultural connections to food, cooking disasters, and family dinner. Tune in to hear stories from different community members. You can register … [Read more...]
Virtual events to check out this weekend
Find something fun to do this weekend with these virtual events! May 21 #MadeForThis – Beginner Shadowboxing Class 6:00 PM Join EverybodyFights for their beginner shadowboxing class to release some energy through the #MadeForThis content series. You can tune in live online, and you'll be eligible to win 6 months of EverybodyFights live classes for free. Virtual … [Read more...]
NJCU BFA Virtual Show and Artist Talks
While New Jersey City University’s BFA Thesis Exhibition won’t physically take place on campus until the Fall 2020 semester, you can still enjoy an online iteration of the exhibit at https://bit.ly/3bb8Wey. The exhibition features BFA students, graduating with concentrations in ceramics, graphic design, illustration, jewelry, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking, and … [Read more...]
5 local businesses to support – weekly business spotlight
Part 4
Every week, we are highlighting 5 local businesses you can support during this time! Check out our previous small business highlights: April 14 | April 20 | April 27 If you are a local business that would like to be included, please email editor@chicpeajc.com. Shehnaaz Dance Academy Bio + how to support: Founded by Shehnaaz Jagasia, Shehnaaz Dance Academy is a … [Read more...]
Closing Reception – īîìïíinches: Myssi Robinson, 1990 – Present
Ìīíïîinches is the lengthening of self that creation demands. It is the deep stretch of witnessing. It is black pride. It is the labor it takes to measure life poetically. It is translation and the space that it leaves behind. It is the width of queerness. It is a place that holds precious things, viewer included. It is outside … [Read more...]
Art Installation on NJ Highway Billboard Shows Appreciation for Essential Workers
Kearny Point— a creative office campus home to 200+ small businesses in Kearny, N.J.— has commissioned artist couple Eve Biddle and Josh Frankel to create three 48 foot wide digital billboards applauding our essential workers. "We are completely inspired by the bravery of essential workers every day," say artists Eve Biddle and Joshua Frankel. "We all literally owe them … [Read more...]
Art House Announces Online Art Competition
Press Release
Art House Productions (Executive Director Meredith Burns) is proud to announce the Art House Gallery Art Competition. Sponsored by Mack-Cali Realty/Harborside JC, this online art competition is open to artists currently based in New Jersey. Selected by a panel of curators, the winning artist will receive $500, their work will be exhibited as part Art House’s group show for the … [Read more...]
