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Artists Explore Pop Music Icons in Two Local Shows

Avatar photo by Tris McCall June 11, 2021May 6, 2023

“An Artist’s Duty” is one of two local exhibitions that place the image of the singing star at the center of the show.

Posted inLatest News, News, Visual Arts

Mural Festival Brings Beauty to Gloomy Underpass

Avatar photo by Aaron Morrill June 6, 2021September 8, 2022

Beyond creating stunning art, the muralists managed to turn a gloomy, garbage-strewn underpass into a place of humor, observation and beauty.

Posted inOpinion, Visual Arts

A Message to the Muralists

Avatar photo by Tris McCall June 4, 2021May 6, 2023

I have a question for the muralists — here and elsewhere. Are you sure that what you are adding is better than what you are subtracting?  Is what you have to say important enough, or urgent enough, that you’re ready to sideline, the work of another creator?

Posted inVisual Arts

Four Art Shows for Mother’s Day Weekend

Avatar photo by Tris McCall May 6, 2021May 6, 2023

Tris McCall reviews four art shows going on in Jersey City over Mother’s Day weekend.

Posted inUncategorized, Visual Arts

Five Artists Take on Climate Change: “Implied Scale” at MANA Contemporary

Avatar photo by Tris McCall April 28, 2021May 6, 2023

Should you really want to understand the sheer horror of California ablaze, you’re encouraged to head to MANA Contemporary (888 Newark Avenue) for “Implied Scale: Confronting the Enormity of Climate Change,” which will dominate the first floor of the gallery complex until July 22.

Posted inVisual Arts

Art Review: Polarity at PRIME Gallery

Avatar photo by Tris McCall March 18, 2021May 6, 2023

There’s no reason why painters shouldn’t share canvases, or hang their work on the same walls, or approach audiences shoulder to shoulder, just like a pair of emcees would.  That Clarence Rich and Mr. Mustart grew up on hip-hop is apparent from the work they do. They understand the benefits of joining forces.

Posted inPerforming Arts

JCAC Announces Two Local Arts Grants

Avatar photo by Jersey City Times Staff March 4, 2021September 8, 2022

The Jersey City Arts Council (JCAC) has launched two new grant opportunities for artists living in Jersey City: the Antenna Grant for Women in the Arts and the Jersey City Artist Recovery Fund.

Posted inDowntown, Visual Arts

Art Review: “The Empowering: A Social Justice Exhibition”

Avatar photo by Tris McCall March 3, 2021May 6, 2023

“The Empowering: A Social Justice Exhibition” is an explicitly political show that asks visitors to take a hard look at America as it is, and question where we might be heading.

Posted inPerforming Arts

Shakespeare@ Home Presents “Julius Caesar”

by David Roberts February 19, 2021September 8, 2022

Actors from Broadway and London’s West End will team up for the Shakespeare@ Home, all-free radio play Julius Caesar. Launching Monday February 22nd at 7pm EST, it features The Tony Nominated actor Patrick Page in the title role, Jordan Barbour as Brutus, Sky Lakota Lynch as Lucius and Keith Hamilton Cobb as Cassius.

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Should Politicians Be Judging Art?

Avatar photo by Tris McCall February 16, 2021May 6, 2023

Last November, Jersey City voters chose to create a public fund dedicated to the arts. They did not elect the members of the city council or the mayor to be arts judges.

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