Still Here! The Powhatan Renape and Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape and Nations of Southern, New Jersey
October 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Opening Reception: October 12, 2024, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Closing Reception: January 4, 2025, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Please join us in celebrating two southern New Jersey tribal communities that share a common Woodlands culture, Algonquin languages, historical roots, eastern geographical locations, and above all a united commitment to preserving their past, present, and future Indigenous heritage and identity. The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation is made up of the Native American families from southern New Jersey and the Delmarva Peninsula. Powhatan people have maintained an unbroken history of thousands of years settlement along the coastal areas of the mid-Atlantic. This exhibition will feature art and historical artifacts from the two tribal communities.
ACUA’s 10th Annual Recycled Art Contest - Art Exhibit
January 15 - February 12, 2025
Reception: Saturday, February 8, 1 - 2 PM
The art in this exhibit showcases the winning entries of ACUA’s Recycled Art Contest. This annual competition invites Atlantic County residents to transform trash and recyclable materials into stunning works of art. Each piece highlights the often-overlooked potential of discarded items. Together, we can reduce our impact by rethinking, reusing, and recycling.
Youth Art Month
AENJ for Atlantic and Cape May Counties
Pop-Up Exhibition: March 5 - 29, 2025
Reception: March 29, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
The Links, Inc. presents Candice Tavares
Academic Visions: Southern NJ University and College Art Professors Showcase
January 18 - May 3, 2025
Opening Reception: February 8, 2025, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
"Academic Visions: Southern NJ University and College Art Professors Showcase" is an inspiring exhibition that combines the dynamic and diverse works of art created by professors from various southern New Jersey universities and colleges. The showcase is a testament to the depth of artistic expertise within the academic community, offering a glimpse into the innovative minds that shape the next generation of artists. From avant-garde sculptures to thought-provoking paintings, the exhibit spans various mediums and styles, reflecting the rich tapestry of influences that these professors bring into their artistic practices. "Academic Visions" displays skillful craftsmanship and a dialogue between mentors and their artistic journey, encouraging students and visitors alike to explore the intersection of academia and creativity. The gallery becomes a dynamic space for exchanging ideas, showcasing these educators' profound impact on the evolving landscape of contemporary art in New Jersey.
Greater Atlantic Partnership: The Power of Positivity
Student Pop Up Exhibit
April 30 - May 11, 2025
Free Opening Reception: May 10, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Clay in Mind:
Student Pop Up Exhibit
May 18 – June 21, 2025
Closing Reception: June 21, 2025, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Sayreville War Memorial High School presents the "Clay in Mind - Student Competition & Exhibition". The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University is exhibiting twenty final winning pieces, carefully selected by a jury. Student winners, along with their family and friends, are invited to the closing reception. Students will take their clay artwork home at the end of the reception.
Clay in Mind is a juried exhibition of outstanding three-dimensional ceramic artworks, functional and non-functional, created by high school students throughout New Jersey. This is Clay in Mind's 19th competition. The exhibit was designed to give a venue to high school students' ceramic artworks and to promote professional development in the medium for teachers and students.
Annually, each school may enter artworks, either functional or non-functional, whose primary medium is clay. The works must be original in concept and executed solely by the student. The blind jurying is held at Sayreville War Memorial High School. Teachers and their students participate in a variety of clay related activities while awaiting the judge's decision. A total of 20 pieces were selected by the judge and moved on to a gallery for public display and a closing ceremony.
Access to Art Exhibition
Please join us Sunday, June 29th from 1-3PM for the artist's reception for Noyes Access to Art, celebrating the artwork created in free visual art programming that occurred from January - June 2025. Teaching artists, organizers, and participants will all be present to celebrate the artwork created in educational settings throughout South Jersey this spring.
Enjoy live music by local singer CJ Sooy during this free community event!
About the program:
The Noyes Access to Art Program offers a comprehensive year-round initiative for children and adults, with a strong emphasis on arts education. It features a wide variety of in-person and virtual art classes, engaging art history sessions, and captivating art exhibitions. Our uniquely crafted programs are designed to involve a wide range of participants, enabling them to discover, explore, and create original works. Dive into our diverse program options and tap into the rich art resources available at various Noyes locations and through our collaborative partners.
