Small independent galleries, traveling art shows, and a massive transformed warehouse showcasing contemporary visual and performing arts programs and exhibitions make Jersey City’s art scene a satisfying experience for a wide range of art fans and visitors.
Shows
Ongoing:
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“The Original Silkscreens” – Andy Warhol
- Mana Contemporary
- This exhibit showcases 91 of Warhol’s original silkscreens, including some that have never been shown in the United States.
- https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/warhol/
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“Photographs” – John Chamberlain
- Mana Contemporary
- Chamberlin is primarily a sculptor, but extends his creative eye to different mediums such as painting, film, and photography. This 70 work showcase is a series of kinetic photographs curated by Tad Wiley.
- https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/chamberlain/
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“Crosses and Angels” – Arnulf Rainer
- Mana Contemporary
- This exhibit shows 19 of Rainer’s works, his provocative cross and angel paintings being the center of the exhibit.
- https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/arnulfrainer/
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“SUB” – Kurt Hentschläger (until Oct. 19th)
- Mana Contemporary
- Hentschlaänger’s SUB exhibit is an immersive experience that makes use of dramatic perceptual shifts to invoke audience engagement.
- https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/rammellzee/
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“The Private Collection of the Magistrate” – Rammellzee
- Mana Contemporary
- “The Private Collection of the Magistrate” is a ten-part resin fresco installation by New York artists Rammellzee. It’s first public showing was in the Gallossi-La Placa Gallery in 1982, and now it has found its home in Jersey City’s Mana Contemporary Gallery.
- https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/rammellzee/
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“Sculpture” – Ayn Foundation
- Mana Contemporary
- This exhibit is made up of works from Fred Sandback, an American artist known for his planar and volumetric sculptures.
- https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/fred-sandback-sculpture/
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“Dan Flavin” cornered fluorescent light” – Dan Flavin
- Mana Contemporary
- Flavin’s exhibit is a large scale installation of work that fills the space with fluorescence and vibrant color.
- https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/dan-flavin-cornered-fluorescent-light/
Upcoming
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“Tangible Imagings”
- SMUSH Gallery
- “Tangible Imagings” draws together the visual artwork of artists Eun Young Choi, Marguerite Day, Laurie Riccadonna, and Woolpunk, to comment on our larger frame of reference in the everyday.
- https://www.smushgallery.com/current-and-upcoming
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“Slow Art”
- Village West Gallery
- http://villagewestgallery.com/future.html
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“Spring 2020: Hey!”
- Village West Gallery
- http://villagewestgallery.com/future.html
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“Fall 2020: Under the Influence”
- Village West Gallery
- In Village West Gallery’s most popular show “Under the Influence”, artist showcase their original art that is demonstrably influenced by another work of art.
- http://villagewestgallery.com/future.html
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“Spring 2021: Deadly Sins/Cardinal Virtues”
- Village West Gallery
- “Deadly Sins/Cardinal Virtues” is a group show showcasing work that is inspired by the seven deadly sins and the seven cardinal virtues. Such themes include: Lust or Chastity, Gluttony or Temperance, Greed or Charity, Sloth or Diligence, Anger or Patience, Envy or Kindness, and Pride or Humility.
- http://villagewestgallery.com/future.html
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“Fall 2021: Wild Garden”
- Village West Gallery
- “Wild Garden” will be a group exhibition with works that capture the outdoors.
- http://villagewestgallery.com/future.html
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“International Juried Exhibition: Artfirst”
- Novado Gallery
- “International Juried Exhibition: Artfirst” is an art-first, art-focused international exhibition that gives artists a voice regardless of their politics, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
- http://www.novadogallery.com/new-page
Gallery Listings
Installations
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Traffic (Utility) Box Art
- http://www.jcheights.com/news-business/pdf/CA_Art_2018_murals_RFP.pdf (Page 5)
- http://www.jcheights.com/Community-Arts_Traffic_Boxes.shtml
- The large traffic boxes that litter the corners of Jersey City streets have now become a canvas for many Jersey City artists. These boxes have transformed Central Avenue into an eye-catching outdoor gallery, making otherwise exclusive art accessible.
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“Life Pad”
- Gary Wyanans AKA Mr. AbiLLity (https://www.instagram.com/mr_abiLLity/)
- Location: North St. & Central Ave., Jersey City Heights, NJ
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“Untitled”
- GJ Lee (http://www.neonjelly.net/)
- Location: Bowers St. & Central Ave., Jersey City Heights, NJ
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“Wood Dresser”
- Milosz Koziej
- Location: North St. & Central Ave., Jersey City Heights, NJ
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“Home 1”
- Kirke Seese (https://www.bbmurals.com/about/)
- Location: Bowers St. and Central Ave.
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“Candy Anyone?”
- Kirke Seese (https://www.bbmurals.com/about/)
- Location: Franklin St. and Central Ave.
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“Connecting Colors”
- John Guerva (http://www.johndidit.com/about.html)
- Location: Manhattan Ave, and Central Ave.
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“POKEBOX”
- Edwin Rentas Jr. (https://www.facebook.com/eddyjonezart)
- Location: Congress St. and Central Ave.)
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“Love wins/El Amor Gana”
- Derek Tunia
- Location: North St. and Central Ave.
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“We Rose Above”
- Jeff Rose
- Location: Hutton St. and Central Ave.
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“PAC-Man Eats Jersey City!”
- Eric Som
- Location: Thorne St. and Central Ave.
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“Reflections of the Present”
- Dillon Dunning
- Location: Manhattan Ave. and Central Ave.
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“Splash of Color”
- Ed “T.DEE” Morris
- Location: Franklin St. and Central Ave.
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“Patterns”
- Sergio Sandino (http://www.sergiosandino.com/)
- Location: Congress St. and Central Ave.
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“It Ain’t Arles”
- Jan Kounitz (http://www.ejankounitz.com/)
- Location: Manhattan Ave. and Central Ave.
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“Rain, Rain Go Away”
- Brendan Carroll
- Location: Hutton St. and Central Ave.
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“You Say Potato, We Say Po-Tah-To”
- Brendon Caroll
- Location: Franklin Street & Central Ave
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“Gilded Chest”
- Milosz Koziej
- Location: Thorne St. and Central Ave.
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Wall Murals Along Central Ave
- http://www.jcheights.com/Community-Arts_Murals.shtml
- Many Central Avenue businesses have welcomed artists to share their talents with the community by donating walls for creative placemaking. Jersey City has now become home to a series of murals that tell the rich history of the City and its inhabitants.
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“Girl’s Best Friend”
- Xiomara Gonzalez
- Location: 461 Central Ave., Jersey City NJ
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“Cardinal”
- Edwin Rentas Jr.
- Location: 457 Central Ave., Jersey City, NJ
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“Mother’s Eternal Light”
- Ed “T.DEE” Morris
- Location: 407 Central Ave., Jersey City
- “Earth Person 2”
- Sam Pullin
- Location: 129 Franklin Street/ 232 Central Ave Jersey City, NJ
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“Perseverance”
- PAWS21
- Location: 325 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ
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“Wheat Pastes”
- Sean9Lugo
- Location: Various places along Central Ave, Jersey City
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“Paper Airplanes”
- Sergio Sandino
- Location: 318 Central Ave., Jersey City, NJ
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“The Dream”
- Ed “T.DEE” Morris
- Location: 337 Central Ave., Jersey City, NJ
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“Koi Too”
- Ed “T.DEE: Morris
- Location: 286 Central Ave., Jersey City, NJ
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“Urban Inner Peace Zone”
- Megan Gulick”
- Location: 426 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ
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“Salute to Central”
- Richard La Rovere
- Location: 87 Central Ave., Jersey City, NJ
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“Goehrig’s Bakery”
- Sylvester Wofford
- Location: 475 Central Ave., Jersey City, NJ
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“Where Will Your Journey Begin?”
- JC Museums Public Art Program
- Location: 337 Central Ave., Jersey City
