Fine arts shows and exhibits is a listing of popular New Jersey events for fine arts enthusiasts looking for an educational and enjoyable day trip or to complement their getaway or vacation.
All of the listings are open to the public and include exhibit only museum's and fine arts shows that display and sell works from artists, crafts people, and photographers.
Some of these special exhibitions and available for an extended period of time.
New Jersey Fine Arts Shows and Exhibits
January- March 2010
24th International Juried Show
January 15 – March 19, 2010
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
68 Elm St.
Summit
908-273-9121 x 46
mari@artcenternj.org
This renowned and highly acclaimed annual juried exhibition draws many entrants from around the world, whose work reflects every art medium. This year, the Art Center received approximately 2,000 entries, representing the mediums of painting, drawing, textiles, pastels, prints, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, watercolor, and photography; 139 works were accepted into the show
April 2010
40th Anniversary Monmouth Festival of the Arts April 17-21, 2010
The event begins with the Artists Reception on Saturday. The reception is a great opportunity to meet the artists, enjoy a catered cocktail party, and browse the works in all media by more than 200 artists. Visitors to the Opening Night Reception will also receive a ticket to attend other Festival activities, including artist demonstrations, children's workshops, and evening series art lectures and music from Sunday through Wednesday.
May 2010
41st Annual Art in the Park April 30 - May 2, 2010
Montclair Art Museum
3 South Mountain Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
973 783-4955
artinthepark@montclaircoop.org
Over 150 artists waiting to meet you. On the lovely grounds of the Montclair Art Museum. a juried fine arts+crafts show
to benefit The Montclair Cooperative School and progressive education.
June 2010
Jersey Shore Fine Arts Festival
June 12 - 13, 2010
Barnegat & 5th Street
Beach Haven, NJ
631-421-1590
Artists Application Deadline: March 15, 2010
For applicatiom assistance call: Larry Berman (412) 767-8644
July 2010
44th Annual Juried Cape May Promenade Art Show
July 9-11, 2010
Boardwalk
Cape May
609-884-9565
It is anticipated that approximately 80 fine artists representing all mediums including oil painting, sculpture, watercolors, photography and graphics. Forty ribbons and $2,000. in cash prizes are available to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Honorable Mention for professionals and amateurs in the following categories: oil/acrylic, watercolor, photography, graphics/drawing and sculpture/mixed media. A plaque and $150. cash award is presented to the winner of the "Mary A. Joyce Best in Show Award".
This year’s judge is Herbert Appleson. Artists interested in participating in the show can contact the Department of Civic Affairs 609- 884-9565.
10AM - 5PM
23rd Annual Harvey Cedars Arts Festival
July 18, 2010
Sunset Park
Under the water tower
Harvey Cedars, NJ
Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Outdoors with 70 or so juried artists
Free admission 10-4
This is a town show, run by the Harvey Cedars Activities Committee
August 2010
Ocean City 48th Annual Boardwalk Art Show August 6, 7, 8 2010
Fri. & Sat; 10am – 6pm, Sun; 10am – 4pm
Boardwalk
Ocean, NJ
609-525-9310
Leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work. Traditionally an ideal place to buy fine artwork at reasonable prices.
September 2010
The 27th annual Fine Art and Crafts at Anderson Park September 11 - 12, 2010
North Mountain Ave and Bellevue Ave
Upper Montclair
908-874-5247
This is a free fine arts show is open to the public and will feature fine American art and crafts from over 185 professional fine artists, crafts people and photographers from all across the country.
A show of fine American art and crafts, is scheduled rain or shine, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
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