One of my favorite things about living in Jersey City is being part of a vast creative community, a family of incredibly talented people who all support each other. It’s pretty amazing. When the pandemic locked us in, and closed down our small businesses, the creative community was at a loss. Arts & culture is […]
Artists of Jersey City – February
For the Artists of Jersey City series, we feature talented individuals from the area of all media – photography, videography, poetry, watercolor painting, sculptures, anything creative. This month, meet artists Lawrence, Ashley, and Liz. If you or anyone you know would like to be featured for our Artists of Jersey City articles, let us know […]
It Was All A Dream: Uncutt Art
Looking back at ChicpeaHQ, the art was the greatest part of the space. Uncutt was one of the artists who added his touch to our office. Any time you walked into our bathroom, you can see the work Uncutt and Hota Te put into each corner of the room. Walking around NJ and NYC, I […]
Chicpea Turns 3 – Open Call for Talent
Calling all creative youth in Jersey City! On May 13th at Harborside in Jersey City, we will be holding our third year anniversary event, ChicpeaJC Turns 3. We are currently in the beginning stages of planning the event and the launch of CCAJC, a non-profit mentorship program for youth in Jersey City interested in digital media (details coming soon). […]
Brand Ledger
You think you know, but really you have no idea how much talent exists in Jersey City. It’s pretty amazing and exciting that I highly doubt I will EVER run out of people to write about who do cool shit and live in this fine city. We are special AF. Brand Ledger emailed me a […]
iamexile
Words, whether small or big, can leave an impact. Words themselves can provide change, can teach lessons, can provide comfort, can give hope. Some may think words are just words, but the wise know that they are more than just that. Every day, you can land across words that might lift you from a bad […]
brainorchestra
I wanted to start the New Year on a high note and post on article on a topic I am passionate about: music, culture, and the youth making waves in our city. Brainorchestra represents all of that to a T and I am so excited to start the year with this dope interview we did […]
2nd Annual Inspired Artist Movement Conference
On October 22nd, Inspired Artist Movement presents the 2nd annual Inspired Artist Movement Conference hosted by emcee Fresh Daily, founder of Beat Haus at Saint Peters University beginning at 2 PM, and I was given the wonderful opportunity to be a guest speaker! This conference will feature several panel speakers and guest performances while honoring inspiring […]
Darion
When you see street art, do you ever wonder what dope mind came up with it? Do you ever wonder what inspired such a piece? Do you ever hear a beat with a different tone or melody and wonder, “Damn, what inspired such a sick sound?” When I was scrolling down my Instagram and saw Darion, […]