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JERSEY CITY, NJ – Jersey City will host the First Annual Jersey City Art Week on October 11 to 15 this year and has forged a powerhouse partnership to create New Jersey’s largest visual arts event.
According to Jersey City’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the Jersey City Art and Studio Tour (JCAST) and Art Fair 14C have joined forces to host concurrent events in October, creating a super-sized visual arts experience to showcase the City’s vibrant arts and culture scene.
The inaugural Jersey City Art Week is expected to attract local, national, and international artists to Jersey City alongside fine art exhibitors. The arts and culture event will have open studios, gallery receptions, and curated exhibitions, with the fifth edition of Art Fair 14C as its centerpiece.
“By leveraging the strong relationships we have built over the years with our artists and arts organizations, especially Art Fair 14C, we can really amplify our impact and showcase our talented artists on a much bigger stage. By combining forces, we will create the biggest and best arts and culture event on the East Coast, bar none. This event will attract residents and visitors from throughout the region to come to Jersey City for the arts and stay for everything we have to offer,” said Mayor Steven Fulop.
Also, Art Week will host the annual Conference of the International Sculpture Center (ISC), which will be held in New Jersey for the first time. Hundreds of prominent sculptors and three-dimensional artists worldwide are expected to come to Jersey City and contribute unique programming for Art Week.
The administration said JCAST had been a celebrated City-run event for 33 years. It highlights art and the creative process every year. It attracts residents and visitors from all over the region with free curated tours, art demos, and panel discussions featuring artists, arts organizations, and collectives from all over Jersey City. Last year, JCAST featured more than 650 artists at over 125 locations spanning the City.
“Our mission is to increase opportunities for artists, expand public access to fine art, strengthen careers in the visual arts, and continue to enhance Jersey City’s reputation as an arts destination,” said Robinson Holloway, Founder and Executive Director of Art Fair 14C. “Combining Art Fair 14C and JCAST is a chance for each to grow exponentially while supporting our mission to an even greater extent than we’ve already achieved individually.”
To help guide the expanded Art Week, a steering committee comprised of visual arts and community leaders is being formed to provide advice, expertise, and long-term planning.
