QUARTERLY CELEBRATION OF LOCAL ARTS EVENTS IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD of JERSEY CITY

Friday, June 5th, 4:00pm-8:00pm Richard La Rovere 190 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Richard LaRovere, Hudson County's Visual Historian known for his works on paper of drawings done by hand of local street scenes and landmarks (www.richardlarovere.com) takes pleasure to introduce his other portfolio; a special collection of original great garden scenes of the world done in oil on canvas. Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible (front door access) Contact Website:

Friday, June 5th, 5:00pm-9:00pm Pro Arts Jersey City X JESPY House 157A 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 JESPY House: Creating Independence Through Art In South Orange, JESPY House ignites creativity and independence. Through its Engagement & Enrichment Program, client artists explore photography, fiber and paper art, crafts, and drawing—now showcased at the Art150 Gallery’s ACCESS JC exhibit. For nearly five decades, JESPY has empowered adults—age 18 and older—who have Intelle

Friday, June 5th, 4:00pm-7:00pm Project Greenville 128 Winfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305 Join Project Greenville Friday, Saturday & Sunday June 5th, 6th and 7th for the Young Artists Exhibit; a group art show featuring work by artists, photographers & more who are 7-18 years old! Friday & Saturday 4pm-7pm and Sunday 11am-2pm...come support the creative young people in your community. Light refreshments from local Greenville businesses, conversation and connection! Check ou

Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm-9:00pm ITA & ArtForEveryone 682 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304 “Summer Through My Eyes” is a collective exhibition exploring the essence of summer ,its emotions, memories, and sensations. Each artist presents a personal interpretation of what summer means to them, offering a diverse and intimate view of the season. Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible Contact ITA +1 201-435-8380 Contact Instagram: @artforeveryone_777 Email: artforeveryone777@gmail.

Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm-8:00pm JC Print Room 135 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Room 512) The exhibition "Enjoy the Process" showcases the work of Karen Carattini, a Jersey City-based artist born with cerebral palsy, whose work in printmaking and other mediums explores the therapeutic and regenerative powers of the creative process. Working in monotype, woodcut, and drypoint printmaking techniques, Ms. Carattini's work draws inspiration from mermaids, sea creatures, Marily

Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm-9:00pm Luna & ArtForEveryone 279 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 One World, Many Visions celebrates the beauty of diversity in a shared global moment. Drawing inspiration from the FIFA World Cup, this exhibition invites artists to reflect on their roots and reimagine their nations through personal and creative lenses. Together, these works form a collective narrative—one world seen through many visions. Accessibility Not Wheelchair Accessible Contact

Friday, June 5th, 3:00pm-6:00pm Meximodo Jersey City 25 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07302 We are participating in our First JC Friday by displaying digital artwork on our LED frame screens and will continue to keep the art work on display to the entire restaurant for the quarter. Please enjoy chips and salsa, view our space and take a look at the artists we are supporting and promoting this summer with our LED slideshows. Take in the ambience, meet new people an

Friday, June 5th, 12:00pm-6:00pm COMMUNITY IMPACT ROOM @ The Cannabis Place 1542 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305 COMMUNITY IMPACT ROOM / The Cannabis Place @chillwithtcp 1542 Kennedy Boulevard @Gates Avenue presents “ECLECTIC ENERGIES” original artwork of GERALDINE GAINES, JOE GILMORE & JIM LEGGE energizing amazing inspiring meditative ABSTRACT, PERSONAL & NATURAL forms in various media. * GERALDINE A. GAINES (BFA painting and drawing, NJCU 2009) features he

Friday, June 5th, 12:00pm-9:00pm Jon Levi 888 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 Jon Levi is a deaf artist whose fine art nude photography explores presence, vulnerability, and memory. For over 40 years, he has worked with the human form as his central subject, developing a practice rooted in trust, observation, and a deeply visual way of experiencing the world. His images push boundaries through quiet dichotomies—strength and fragility, exposure and privacy, stillness and te

Friday, June 5th, 1:00pm-9:00pm Historic Downtown Special Improvement District Grove Street PATH Station 116 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302 HDSID presents the Handmade Market: JC Fridays Edition, a special one-day event as part of Art House Productions’ citywide JC Fridays celebration. The Grove St PATH Plaza will transform into a vibrant, open-air marketplace filled with art, shopping, food, and live music in the heart of Downtown Jersey City. From 1–9 PM, explore 30+ ta

Friday, June 5th, 4:00pm-6:00pm Shifra Arts LLC 51 Sanford Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07307 Shifra Arts LLC presents the crochet creations of Shaheen Yadav — artist, creator, and your guide to the joy of crocheting. Never crocheted before? No experience needed. If you’ve been curious but haven’t made the time, this is your chance to pick up a skill that’s perfect for relaxing and unwinding. All levels are welcome. Stop by for live demonstrations, hands-on tutorials tailored to your

Friday, June 5th, 3:00pm-6:00pm Lighter Side of Darkness Metal Sculpture Garden 180 Belmont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304 Remnants of What Is Left invites viewers into a space where metal remembers. Fragmented figures, rusted surfaces, and reclaimed materials form a quiet landscape of loss and persistence. Familiar objects emerge and dissolve—mirrors reflecting us back in pieces, structures holding absence as much as form. This exhibition resists closure. Instead, it lingers in

Friday, June 5th, 5:00pm-10:00pm Historic Downtown & Dancing Tony Grove Street PATH Plaza Grove on Grove's: JC Fridays Spectacular Hosted and Booked by Dancing Tony with live music by: 5:00pm Sylvanna Joyce 6:00pm Segunda Quimbamba 7:30pm The Defending Champs 8:30pm Jonny Couch + a historically awesome Artist and Maker Market to local craft and goods from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible This event is hosted outdoors and on the ground level Contact Danci

Friday, June 5th, 5:00pm-9:00pm EONTA SPACE 34 Dekalb Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 Our Spring 2026 exhibition is ‘Handle with Care’, a group show that explores the nature of fragility, in materials, society and culture. Glass shatters, ceramics break, miniatures are fragile and thread snags, snaps and unravels. Material use reflects the risks involved in creating art. The inherent nature of the materials determine the parameters under which the art is formed. In the same way,

Friday, June 5th, 5:00pm-9:00pm Carri Louise Gallery 78 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Carri Louise Gallery presents an immersive evening where contemporary art extends beyond the canvas into a dynamic outdoor gallery experience. The exhibition features modern allegories, wearable art, photography, and curated works by featured international artists. Guests are invited to tour the studio, meet the artist, and explore the creative process firsthand. The evening includes live

Friday, June 5th, 6:30pm-9:30pm Jersey City Writers 157B 1st Street, 6th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Step up. Speak out. Stand tall. Jersey City Writers invites you to One-Mic Stand with SJ—an open mic experience like no other! This is where raw talent meets electrifying energy, and every voice has a chance to shine. Open mic slots are 5 minutes each, giving you the perfect space to share your truth—whether it’s poetry, spoken word, or a story waiting to be heard. Come for

Friday, March 6th, 5:00pm-9:00pm Deep Space Special Projects 222 9th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 A carefully curated collection of small and affordable artworks by more than 50 artists Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible Contact Website: www.deepspacejc.com Email: deepspacejc@gmail.com Phone: 732-261-3419

Friday, March 6th, 12:00pm-5:00pm Botanica Princesa 124 Storms Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 Princesa, the artist chooses her own color. In her paintings,color is not an accessory, it is a decision, a stance, a form of power. Each canvas presents a woman who looks like her, carries her, and exists through her palette. The repeated female figure becomes a space of affirmation, where color speaks of identity, emotion, and visibility. During Women’s Month, her work reminds us t

Friday, March 6th, 6:00pm-10:00pm Gitana Rosa Gallery GR Virtual Production Studios - 15 Wilkinson Ave 4b 6, Jersey City, NJ 07305 GITANA ROSA GALLERY PRESENTS PALIMPSEST Launching GR Virtual Production Studios with a Solo Photographic Exhibition by Nicholé Velásquez (he/him) EXHIBITION DETAILS (QUICK FACTS) Title: PALIMPSEST Artist: Nicholé Velásquez (he/him) Opening Reception: Friday, March 6, 2026 | 6:00–10:00 PM On View: March 6 – May 1, 2026 Viewing: Opening night publ

Friday, March 6th, 6:00pm-9:00pm Art House Gallery 345 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302 In loving memory of Gordana Jerosimic (1953-2025), this presentation honors an artist whose practice was defined by generosity, imagination, and a lifelong commitment to artistic growth. Presenting Gordana's work is essential not only to preserve her legacy, but also to recognize the quiet yet profound impact she had as both an artist and an educator. Her final participation, during her l

Friday, March 6th, 5:00pm-8:00pm Pro Arts Jersey City 157A 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Pro Arts Jersey City presents In/ Out of the Frame, a solo show by studio artist Rita Vicari on March 6, 2026. Event hosted in the lobby at 157A First St from 5-8PM. Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible Contact Website: https://www.proartsjerseycity.org Email: contact.proarts@gmail.com Phone: 201-771-2781

Friday, March 6th, 4:00pm-8:00pm Maanu Shah 35 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Suite 807 Maanu Shah is a multidisciplinary visual artist and candle designer whose work gracefully unites art, light, and structure. With a professional background in structural engineering and a deep passion for creativity, Maanu brings a distinctive perspective to contemporary art — one where precision, emotion, and design coexist in harmony. Her body of work features expressive pai

Friday, March 6th, 6:00pm-11:00pm The Awaken Collective 175 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 The Awaken Collective presents Awaken JC Open Mic. An immersive night of live music, poetry, and powerful expression. Community-centered and heart-led, this bi-monthly gathering invites artists and audience alike to awaken their voice. Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible Ramp is located on the JFK Blvd. entrance Guests who require accommodations or have specific accessibility needs are

Friday, March 6th, 12:00pm-9:00pm The Cannabis Place 1542 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305 COMMUNITY IMPACT ROOM / The Cannabis Place (@chillwithtcp) presents “AWAKENING COMMUNITY” featuring original artwork of GERALDINE GAINES, JOE GILMORE, JIM LEGGE & STEPHEN MITCHELL exploring ABSTRACT & NATURAL forms inspired by our Community. MEDIA include Acrylic Painting, Pastels, Pen & Ink, and Photography. March 6, Friday 12-6pm; March 7, Saturday 12-8pm. Free & Family Fri