A visual artist whose work often explores issues around masculinity and physicality as they relate to the perception of Black men, Jonte Drew is the current resident artist for Art Fair 14C.
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Navajo Weavings at Montclair Art Museum Reveal Innovations in Color and Abstraction
The Color Riot! exhibition at the Montclair Art Museum is rooted in the experiences of the Diné, or Navajo, showing striking works and their historical contexts from the perspectives of the Indigenous co-curators and artists.
South Camden Theatre Company Reopens with Regional Premiere of Quiara Alegrîa Hudes’ “Daphne’s Dive”
After one of the longest shutdowns of the American stage, the South Camden Theatre Company reopened with the regional premiere of “Daphne’s Dive,” the 2017 work by Quiara Alegrîa Hudes. The show, centered on Latinos and written by a Latina, follows six patrons at a cheap corner bar in North Philadelphia over the course of 17 years.
Hard Questions about Class, Race, Education, and Duty Raised in SCTC's "Pipeline"
In this moving drama from Dominique Morisseau, a dedicated inner-city public high school teacher is desperate to give her only son opportunities her students will never have. But when a controversial incident at his private school threatens to get him expelled, this mother must confront his rage and her own choices. Learn more about Pipeline from the cast and crew before streaming the show this weekend.
Art Against Racism - Memorial.Monument.Movement
In this feature video, Jesse and Dave talk to the co-chairs of Art Against Racism’s “Memorial.Monument.Movement” about mounting a social justice art exhibit that captures the Black Lives Matter movement during a pandemic.
Ponds, Books, Mountains, Stamps – Artist Sandra Eula Lee
Before sustainability became a catchword for a range of environmentally focused ideas, Sandra Eula Lee was creating art using objects that might otherwise end up as trash. Through what Lee calls a "meaningful process," she collects pieces from her surroundings – remnants, fragments, construction rubble – and repurposes and reassembles them to use in her work.
Bora Yoon: Sound & Vision
Bora Yoon is a Korean-American composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist who creates fascinating soundscapes composed of both audio and visual stimuli. While you may see her playing standard instruments like a piano or violin, she also utilizes found objects and instruments from a variety of cultures and historical centuries.
Rowan Presents "Groove" Dance Show
Rowan University presents "Groove," a "dance pageant" celebrating diversity and inclusion choreographed by renowned professor and performer Paule Turner.
Sounds of the City: The Wailers’ Julian Junior Marvin at NJPAC
A Jamaican-born guitarist, Julian Junior Marvin was a member of Bob Marley & The Wailers from 1977 until Marley's passing in 1981. Catch Marvin live this Thursday, July 25, outside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark as part of the Horizon Foundation’s free outdoor concert series, Sounds of the City.
Songwriter Rose Marie McCoy featured in "40s to 60s, A Musical Journey" at Puffin Cultural Forum
In this Jersey Arts Podcast, we talk to biographer Arlene Corsano about Rose Marie McCoy, a black woman whose talent and fervor helped her make it in the music industry during the 1940s, '50s and '60s. Hear songs from McCoy and other influential artists in "40s to 60s, A Musical Journey" on July 26 in Teaneck.
Rie Hasegawa - "Untrashed"
On view through July 21 at Guttenberg Arts Gallery, the works in “Untrashed” feature a mix of hand-pulled prints and drawings that illuminate one of the most daunting issues facing the world today: the mounting world trash crisis.
A Conversation with Sarah Dash
A unique force whose voice has touched millions of listeners around the world, Sarah has blazed a trail in every facet of her remarkable career. She co-founded Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles and made history as a member of LaBelle, before becoming the very first Music Ambassador of Trenton in 2017.
Arts Luminaries at Workshop on African American History
On June 12 at Grounds For Sculpture, the “What Do You See? Using the Arts to Enrich Understanding the African American Experience” workshop will explore how the arts can engage audiences in exploring African American history and experience.
Toshiko Takaezu’s Legacy featured in “Collective Identity” Exhibition
On view at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, “Collective Identity: The Legacy of Apprenticeship Under Toshiko Takaezu” features work by 17 of the legendary artist’s former apprentices and acolytes. The exhibit celebrates Toshiko’s dedication to mentorship and helps communicate her excellence as a maker and educator.
Novelist and Playwright Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Comes to the Lewis Center for the Arts
On Wed., April 17, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o will read from his work at the Lewis Center for the Arts. Born in Kenya in 1938 to a large peasant family, Ngũgĩ writes primarily in his native language Gikuyu – a political and artistic decision he made in response to his upbringing in the British colonial system.
Poet, Essayist and Cultural Critic Hanif Abdurraqib
Abdurraqib is now a critically acclaimed and best-selling poet, critic and essayist. But, short-lived punk band be damned, music remains a crucial ingredient in his work.
The Meeting of Mind (and Words)
In honor of Black History Month, Dunbar Repertory Company is presenting a production of “The Meeting,” a one-hour drama written by Jeff Stetson. A total of four performances take place at Middletown Arts Center from February 22 to 24.
"Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical" Premieres at George Street Playhouse
On stage now through February 24 in New Brunswick, "Little Girl Blue" takes audiences behind the music and into the life of legendary singer Nina Simone.
One-Man Show "To My Unborn Child: A Love Letter from Fred Hampton" Comes to Passage Theatre
Black Panther leader Fred Hampton's voice for justice comes alive in Rich Bradford’s play about change, love and legacy.