ArtFair 14C announces new artist residency program! Plus Art Crawl expansion and other events

 

Art Fair 14C launches new artist residency program The Art Crawl returns and expands for 2024 Open call for art "Gimme Shelter" Stitch-in at Liberty State Park Studio Tour community meetings       Art Fair 14C, in partnership with GFP Real Estate, is pleased to offer 1- and 2-year live-work residency programs at 150 Bay Street to emerging artists in all disciplines.  The Residency 14C program will offer between 150 and 240 artists the opportunity to live and work in an innovative and creative environment in the heart of the Powerhouse Arts District.  Focused on artists in the early years of their careers, the Residency program will begin in June 2024 and provide living and working space as well as mentorship, exhibition and performance opportunities and professional development. Interested artists should fill out the pre-application questionnaire before March 1st.   Residency 14C information   Pre-application questionnaire       Residency 14C information   Pre-application questionnaire       The Art Crawl expands in 2024 We'll be expanding the Art Crawl beyond Downtown to different Jersey City neighborhoods throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2024.   Art Crawl Downtown Saturday, April 13, 2024 3pm-7pm   Artists and art spaces, as well as businesses in the Powerhouse Arts District or Hamilton Park areas can sign up for the April Art Crawl Downtown at artfair14c.com/art-crawl.   For more information, and 2024's Art Crawl neighborhood schedule, please visit artfair14c.com/art-crawl       Art Fair 14C open call for art!     Static Motion April 13-June 7, 2024 Main Gallery at Art150 157A 1st Street, 2nd floor Jersey City NJ 07302   curated by Kristine Go, Exhibitions Director for Art Fair 14C Static Motion is a group exhibition of work that evokes a state of movement in a static medium. Open to all artists and all forms of visual art - no application fee. Exhibition will be open and promoted during the Art Crawl Downtown, the Jersey City Marathon Weekend and Garden State Art Weekend. Deadline to apply: March 3, 2024   Click here for info and to apply     Main Gallery at Art150 in Jersey City       Art Fair 14C is proud to partner with Woolpunk® and Liberty State Park on the “Gimme Shelter” Stitch-In event on March 10, 2024, in front of the flag installation that was originally created by Woolpunk® for the 5th Edition of Art Fair 14C and now has a permanent home at the Terminal. “Gimme Shelter” is a “stitch-in” for artists and the community to create blankets for the unhoused and upcycle used clothing with textiles and embroidery. The event will be held at the CRRNJ Terminal from 10am to 3pm on March 10th and work in partnership with Art Fair 14C, Liberty State Park, York Street Project and Garden State Community Development Corp. Textiles and gently used clothing can be donated and dropped off at either the Liberty State Park Office, located at 200 Morris Pesin Drive, open 7 days a week 8am-4pm, or the CRRNJ Terminal, located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, open Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm starting on Monday, January 22, 2024. If you would like to participate in the Gimme Shelter Stitch-In or become a community partner for the event, please contact Woolpunk®. Read or download the full press release here.     Update on Jersey City Art & Studio Tour in 2024     There are still several open questions about the future of the Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST):  ·     vision and objectives ·     organization and staffing ·     funding We've been talking to members of the community and several ideas have been suggested—we'd like to get your input. There will be a follow-up email to our dedicated JCAST mailing list, as well as info posted on our website at artfair14c.com/jcast and on Instagram @jc_artandstudiotour Save the date: community meetings on Zoom will be held at 7pm on Wednesday February 7, 2024, and Monday February 19, 2024. Zoom registration info available at artfair14c.com/jcast. Questions? jcast@artfair14c.com       artfair14c.com info@artfair14c.com