New Jersey City University Galleries

On Sunday, I biked to Lincoln Park to join the walking tour of "In the Wind," a public art project curated by Tina Manesa. 90 banners representing the diversity of the artists in Hudson County flapped in the wind, intriguing passers-by. The back includes the artist name and title. It's simple, but the planning, selection process, production, and ex*****on were a major undertaking. Big kudos to Tina Maneca for carrying out such a complex project!!

On view around the pond in Lincoln Park until November.

It was a wonderful wrap up of the summer internship program, funded by the last grant received by NJCU. We are proud of everyone who participated. A big shout out to Keyana Rogers & Madison Padilla for working at the gallery and the Visual Arts Building these two months!

We visited PS1 to wrap up our summer internship program. These two - Keyana and Madison - from my Contemporary Art class last semester have been such a delight to work with. The Greater New York, currently on view there, does provide a glimpse into what's been created in New York by artists from around the world. With the summer program starting tonight, it's a worthwhile destination to hit this season.
Ending the trip with the volumeful food at Court Square Diner was a treat!

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MoMA PS1

Congrats on Toshihisa Yoda on the opening of his "Continuum 1967-Todsy," part II, featuring paintings from the 2000s! Brilliantly-colored paintings enliven NOWHERE's spacious white space.

Two summer interns - Keyana and Madison - who have been helping our gallery attended the opening, too.

We also visited other Tribeca galleries on our way: Jack Shainman, Artists Space, Andrew Kreps, Shirley Fiterman Art Center at BMCC. It was a quick tour of downtown galleries.

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A local gallery job!

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS PORTAL
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/277369

The Paul Robeson Galleries was founded in 1979 at the Robeson Campus Center at Rutgers University – Newark. Named after one of the University’s most famous alumni, the galleries’ mission and programming embody Paul Robeson’s life-long commitment to unfettered artistic freedom, cultural democracy, and transnationalism manifested through a network of exhibition spaces on campus, and extensive community outreach programs, education programs and an active public programs series including happenings, lectures, panels, symposia, readings, receptions, and performances.

Hourly rate $18

Position is open until filled, please apply promptly.

We had a blast with the opening of Echoverie exhibition curated by our recent BFA grads: Via, Sam, and AJ! The show features 85 works by 35 artists who participated through an open call. Some attended from Paterson and farther towns. Although many NJCU alumni were present, some alumni from HCCC and St. Peters were there as well.

An impressive curatorial project!!

Thanks all for submitting your work!!
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The first Eco-Youth Art Exhibition, co-organized by McNair Highschool Environment Club members and the Embankment Preservation Coalition was a big success, drawing numerous families and young artists to the NJCU Visual Arts Gallery.

Huge kudos to all those who were involved and participating artists and their teachers and parents!

It was particularly heartwarming to see the NJCU Art alum, Riya Bhajan, who teaches art at PS 11 and her talented student artists!
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NJCU Visual Arts Gallery is happy to present:

Jersey City Eco-Youth Art Exhibition
June 1 – 6, 2026
Awards reception: June 6, 3:30 – 6 p.m.

The Jersey City Eco-Youth Art Exhibition is a collaboration of Ronald E. McNair Academic High School’s Environmental Club and the Embankment Preservation Coalition.

More than 80 students, representing diverse range of ages and perspectives from across Jersey City, submitted their work. Their creations showcase an impressive breadth of mediums — from paintings to sculptures to drawings.

With imagination and skill, these young artists highlight the beauty of our natural world. Their work draws inspiration from Jersey City’s many unique ecosystems—from the Embankment, the massive rail structure on Sixth Street that now supports a “floating forest,” to the waterfront that surrounds most of Jersey City, to the City’s numerous parks—and underscores the importance of protecting these spaces for the next generation.
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