Every year, Hudson Montessori School puts together a Social Studies Fair to celebrate the yearly school theme and showcase projects completed by the students. This year, the annual Social Studies Fair is virtual! At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, Hudson Montessori School celebrated the kick-off of their theme: Art, Architecture, and Archeology. As […]
Central Ave. Call For Art 2020
Jersey City, NJ– The Central Avenue S.I.D. Management Corporation is again seeking creative proposals for public art installations within the Central Avenue shopping district. Selected artwork will be commissioned for installation late summer/ early fall and paid upon completion. The submission deadline is Friday, July 24th COVID-19 has affected the lives of many, but we […]
Virtual events to check out this week
Find something interesting to do this week with these virtual events! May 28 Virtual Story Slam 7:00 PM View this post on Instagram A post shared by Art House Productions (@arthouseproductions) Join Art House Productions and Speranza Theatre for a Virtual Story Slam about cultural connections to food, cooking disasters, and family dinner. Tune in […]
Virtual events to check out this weekend
Find something fun to do this weekend with these virtual events! May 21 #MadeForThis – Beginner Shadowboxing Class 6:00 PM Join EverybodyFights for their beginner shadowboxing class to release some energy through the #MadeForThis content series. You can tune in live online, and you’ll be eligible to win 6 months of EverybodyFights live classes for […]
Creative ways to pass the time at home
Get your creative juices flowing while we’re still home with these ideas! Follow a Bob Ross tutorial Who doesn’t love Bob Ross? Pull up one of your favorite episodes of The Joy of Painting, grab some art supplies or order them from an art supply store, and try your hand at some happy little trees […]
5 local businesses to support – weekly business spotlight
Every week, we are highlighting 5 local businesses you can support during this time! Check out our previous small business highlights: April 14 | April 20 | April 27 If you are a local business that would like to be included, please email editor@chicpeajc.com. Shehnaaz Dance Academy Bio + how to support: Founded by Shehnaaz Jagasia, Shehnaaz Dance […]
Local Artists and Galleries To Support
Now more than ever, it’s important to support your local artists! We asked you guys to send us some of your favorite artists and local galleries – check them out. Artists Anthony Boone View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anthony E. Boone (@booneartlife) Type of art: Abstract Expressionism, sculpture, fashion design Where […]
Art Installation on NJ Highway Billboard Shows Appreciation for Essential Workers
Kearny Point— a creative office campus home to 200+ small businesses in Kearny, N.J.— has commissioned artist couple Eve Biddle and Josh Frankel to create three 48 foot wide digital billboards applauding our essential workers. “We are completely inspired by the bravery of essential workers every day,” say artists Eve Biddle and Joshua Frankel. “We all literally owe them our lives […]
Art House Announces Online Art Competition
Art House Productions (Executive Director Meredith Burns) is proud to announce the Art House Gallery Art Competition. Sponsored by Mack-Cali Realty/Harborside JC, this online art competition is open to artists currently based in New Jersey. Selected by a panel of curators, the winning artist will receive $500, their work will be exhibited as part Art […]
Meet Katie Cadamatre, local illustrator showing support through her art
Jersey City designer, illustrator, and mom-boss Katie Cadamatre has been mailing free mini prints to anyone supporting COVID relief funds or buying gift cards from local businesses as a way to share some love within the community and encourage others to help support local businesses. Fundraisers include JC Relief, Solomon’s list, York Street Project, and […]
Virtual events to check out this week
Have fun at home with these virtual events! Thursday, April 16 Yoga with Dina 12:00 PM Join yoga teacher Dina Ivas for a 60-minute class to stay active. To drop-in for any class, you can Venmo her $15 per class and include your email address in the notes so you can get the link. Drop-ins […]
Virtual Events to Check Out This Weekend
If you’re looking for some fun events to pass the time, here are a few virtual events going on that you can tune into this week! Virtual Events Virtual Story Slam March 19 @ 7:00 PM View this post on Instagram A post shared by Art House Productions (@arthouseproductions) Join Art House Productions and No […]
10 things to do during a period of social distancing
If you’re looking for ways to keep yourself occupied, here are just a few things you can do while you spend more time at home! Take care of yourself There are a lot of news updates coming in and it can be overwhelming. Take breaks from social media so you don’t get sucked into the […]
Top things to do this weekend in Jersey City + New York City
There’s always something fun going on in the area. Check out these local events and make some plans with friends! Jersey City Thursday St. Patrick’s Week March 12 – March 16 Zeppelin Hall, 88 Liberty View Dr Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with food and drink specials on the days leading up to it! Zeppelin Hall […]
NJ Spot – Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to enter a famous painting, you have to visit Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe in Union, New Jersey. This whimsical and cozy cafe is like taking a step into The Starry Night. With a mural based off of the famous painting, live music twice a week, […]
5 new pop-ups + exhibits to check out this month
There’s always something new popping up in Manhattan. Here are some new pop-ups and art installations to check out this month in New York City. The Nature of Color – American Museum of Natural History View this post on Instagram A post shared by American Museum of Natural History (@amnh) From March 9 until summer […]
Top things to do this weekend in Jersey City + NYC
As the weather warms up and the sun comes out, enjoy some fun activities + events in the area! Jersey City Thursday SJC GREEN Drinks + TREES March 5 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Atlas Public House, 130 Newark Ave Join Sustainable JC as they discuss developments to their tree-mapping initiative and enjoy $5 […]
Top things to do this weekend in Jersey City + NYC
Close out February and ring in March with a bunch of great events in the area. Hudson County Thursday JCTC Celebration of Community Through the Arts February 27 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Jersey City Theater Center, 339 Newark Ave Join the Jersey City Theater Center for their annual holiday celebration! They’ll be bringing […]
Top things to do this weekend in Jersey City + NYC
Find some fun things to do in the area this weekend, from performances to markets! Jersey City Thursday LSC After Dark: Pajama Party February 20 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd Dress up in your PJs for a chance to win a prize, challenge your friends to a […]
The 2020 Hudson Montessori School Maker Faire
On January 25th, Hudson Montessori School held its annual School Maker Faire, the only one in New Jersey! Students gathered to showcase what they’ve made to their families and friends, from video games to clothing fabrication. Every year, we attend the School Maker Faire in awe of the incredible projects students make through the STEAM […]
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