CHICPEAJC

A Jersey City Culture Blog

Opening Reception of **RETURN OF THE MOTHERSHIP** — An all female group show

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Please join us THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, March 7th, from 6-11pm, for the Opening Reception of *RETURN OF THE MOTHERSHIP*, an all female group show featuring extraordinary works by 12 artists working in a variety of mediums. Each artist in this show has a unique approach to expressing their creative urge. Come see what they have to share. *RETURN OF THE MOTHERSHIP* includes … [Read more...]

Opening Reception of *Circle the Square* featuring abstract works by Orlando Reyes, Kati Vilim, George Goodridge, & Debra Lynn Manville

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Please join us this THURSDAY NIGHT, February 13th, from 6-11pm, for the Opening Reception of *CIRCLE THE SQUARE*, featuring an incredible collection of works by contemporary abstract artists pushing the genre in new directions, each from their own angle. CIRCLE THE SQUARE includes new works by George Goodridge, Debra Lynn Manville, Orlando Reyes, and Kati Vilim. All four … [Read more...]

Opening Reception of **THE GIGANTIC MINIATURE SHOW**

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Please join us this SATURDAY NIGHT, December 14th, from 6-10pm, for the Opening Reception of ***THE GIGANTIC MINIATURE SHOW***, featuring small (and affordable!) works by over 30 artists from Jersey City and beyond. This is our third annual holiday season art show -- there is an incredible variety of amazing small works by your favorite Deep Space artists!! As a "cash and … [Read more...]

Opening Reception of BIRTHDAY SUIT featuring works by Thomas

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Deep Space Gallery is very pleased to present BIRTHDAY SUIT, a solo exhibition featuring works by Jersey City-based artist Thomas John Carlson. Come help us celebrate the founder of the Jersey City Art School’s 38th birthday during his Opening Reception on Saturday, November 2nd, from 7-11pm.  The exhibition will be on view through November 20th. See what Thomas has to say … [Read more...]

Closing Reception of Jewel Box // New Works by RU8ICON1

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Join us for the Closing Reception of JEWEL BOX // New Works by RU8ICON1 on Thursday, October 24th, from 6-10pm. RU8ICON1 will be on the premises and will be giving an Artist Talk & Mural Slideshow at 9pm -- come meet him and speak with him about his work!! Be here!! Beats all night long by Deep Space resident DJ Scott Free See more about the show below and if you … [Read more...]

Closing Reception & Artist Talks for Solo Shows by Sean 9 Lugo & Layqa Nuna Yawar

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Please join us THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, September 28th, from 7-11pm for the Closing Reception of our double-header solo exhibitions featuring Layqa Nuna Yawar and Sean 9 Lugo. Deep Space Gallery is proud to present this exhibition featuring solo shows by two artists whose inimitable styles are recognizable in public spaces from Jersey City, Newark, NYC and Philadelphia to El … [Read more...]

Get to Know the ChicpeaJC Team

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Photos and Interview Questions by Ashley Jacklyn (@jacklynlune.photos)

Note from Lynn: When I started ChicpeaJC I never thought in a million years that one day I would have a team of people who make my visions come to life. I can't do anything without these awesome people and I am so thankful that they are part of this journey. They all deserve a medal for dealing with my shenanigans. We asked contributor and photographer Ashley Jacklyn to … [Read more...]

ChicpeaJC Team Goes to Asbury Park

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ChicpeaJC turned 4 two months ago and I still can't believe it. When I look back on the last 4 years, all I really see are the people who've been along on this journey. My team. A few members came and went as it's a natural thing that occurs in any business, but for the most part I have a great core team of people who've been with me for over a year. This is a post dedicated to … [Read more...]

The Come Up Story: ChicpeaJC

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Interview by Push28tv

I met Push28, "a web channel for the culture" at last year's Forever Young Festival when they were just getting started. A few months ago they reached out and asked if they could interview me for a new web series called "The Come Up Story". I was honored. This is the first ever interview that I've done where I really talk about my life and how I got to where I am today. I am … [Read more...]

ChicpeaHQ + CP5 Ribbon Cutting

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Photos by Michael Perez, Juan Roque, and Ibrahim Adewole

Two weeks ago was a monumental occasion. Ever since I started ChicpeaJC, I dreamt that I would eventually get to a point where I would have a space and a team. After two and a half years of hard work, perseverance, and passion, my dream came true. Instead of writing a full recap, we decided to do a short video recap so you can get a feel of the whole night and the people that … [Read more...]

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