GILDING & METAL FOILING Workshop with exhibiting artist Alexis Kandra Sunday, April 28th, 7-9 pm Learn gilding and metal foiling techniques with NYC-based exhibiting artist and master gilder Alexis Kandra this Sunday, April 28th, from 7-9pm. Metal foil is applied like gold and silver leaf, but is aluminum based and comes in a wide variety of bright colors. Each … [Read more...]
FORCES OF NATURE — Closing Reception at Deep Space Gallery with Gigi Chen & Alexis Kandra
Please join us this Saturday night, April 27th, from 7-11pm for the Closing Reception of FORCES OF NATURE, featuring new works by pop surrealist painters Gigi Chen and Alexis Kandra. Alexis and Gigi tap wildlife and nature as the wellspring of their creative output and visionary imagery, each with a signature style, technical expertise, and a touch of magic! In a month … [Read more...]
COLLAGE WORKSHOP with Deming King Harriman at Frankie
Join us this Tuesday night, April 2nd, from 8-10pm at Frankie restaurant in downtown Jersey City for a COLLAGE WORKSHOP with master collager and Deep Space artist, Deming King Harriman. Everyone will go home with their own new works!! No experience necessary, all ages welcome, and all materials provided. $20 . . . . . #demingkingharriman #frankieeats #frankieeatsjc … [Read more...]
Paint & Sip Workshop
WHEN: Saturday DATE: October 27 TIME: 5:00-7:00pm AVAILABILITY: up to 16 participants PROVIDED: all art supplies, appetizers and wine (non-alcoholic beverages available) BRING: an inspiring photo that you'd love to paint and have as your own creation COST: $50 or $90 for two people CLICK TO PURCHASE (1 person) CLICK TO PURCHASE (2 people) Let's raise a glass and … [Read more...]
Open Mic Night – Halloween Edition
Join Growing in Jersey City and Crystal Letters for our Halloween Open Mic Night. This month we are collecting cold weather accessories to be donated throughout Hudson County - hats, gloves, socks, scraves, hand warmers - will take lightly worn or new. Or $ donations. First Come, First to perform (or whatever time you want) 5 minutes each Doors open: 7pm/ Open mic … [Read more...]
Soleil Soiree: NJ Creatives Mixer + Hangout
♥ ♥ Party under the sun before the summer's done at our Soleil Soiree! ♥ ♥ Join the Bettys and Thinking In Full Color as we celebrate our solar system's central star at Ani Ramen's sweet outdoor patio on Sunday, Aug. 12 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Don't miss: ...DELICIOUS COCKTAILS & SMALL PLATES BY ANI RAMEN (@aniramen #aniramenJC) ...ANTIFRAGILE TAROT … [Read more...]
The Vera Twins
No, you are not seeing double. The Vera Twins are incredibly talented visual artists, and they are twins! What are the chances of finding brothers, let alone twins, who are so creatively gifted? Not only are they extremely talented, but they are also business-savvy and extremely hard-working. They are true role models for the youth of Hudson County. I had the pleasure of … [Read more...]
It Was All A Dream: Yaya of OTW Threads
There is no shortage of young talented creatives in our area, but there are a few of them that are way ahead of their years. Yaya is one of them. I met her at our CP5tudio grand opening back in February. She arrived with her team and they were all wearing her unique designs. Yaya is the brains behind the clothing brand "OTW Threads." She uses mostly reclaimed denim and creates … [Read more...]
The HeARTIST: Mateo Ahki
When I first saw Mateo Ahki, he was a last minute add-on to the Forever Young Festival hosted by Chicpea and Hayoner. I was instantly impressed by his energy and stage presence. I didn’t introduce myself to him that day, but we would soon bump into each other at different functions within Jersey City. I found out he was dropping a project and decided to take the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Pancake Breakfast at Hudson Montessori
On January 21st, Hudson Montessori had a Pancake Breakfast, Bring Your Parent to School Day, and Maker Mart all in one day. We arrived around 9 AM to Zeppelin Hall to the smell of pancakes being made by the awesome parents who were volunteering. We hung out with parents and kids from different classes. Everyone ate, drank coffee, and had a bunch of fun! The pancake breakfast … [Read more...]
LiveAtheHudson
Friend and party partner HayOner put me on to LiveAtheHudson, an artist he currently manages. LATH technically does not live in Jersey City, he lives in Union City... so when I heard about him, I was like, "I can't interview him". A week later, he dropped a single "Wildfire" and after listening to it for about 30 times on repeat, I texted Haytham and said, "Set it up, I want to … [Read more...]