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QUARANTINE – ART IN ISOLATION

curated by Artworks Exhibits Director, Addison Vincent These are peculiar times. Society is at a standstill as we socially isolate ourselves. Things we take for granted, like social gathering, really come to light as we quarantine in our homes. We are social creatures who need to be around others. When it comes to art, […]

Coronavirus Response

DONATE TODAY 7/23/2020 Greetings Artworks Community, The news around us may be sobering, something none of us can ignore, but in this COVID-19 update I do have good news to share, some exciting announcements about our 24-hour arts festival Art All Night, and our city-wide open studio tour Art All Day! […]

YAM 2020

COMMUNITY GALLERY The AENJ Youth Art Month Exhibition ( YAM ) March 14 – April 11 Closing Reception: CANCELED The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month at the national level. Festivities take place annually, traditionally culminating each March, to celebrate visual arts for grades K – 12. The Youth Art Month Program […]

Art Educators Exhibition

MAIN GALLERY Art Educators Exhibition March 14 – April 11 Closing Reception: CANCELED Celebrating the unsung heroes of arts education, this invitational exhibit gives k-12 art teachers a chance to exhibit their works. Most of the exhibiting artists are AENJ teachers from Mercer county. Art teachers dedicate their careers to educating our youth, and […]

Raices II – A Multicultural Music Series

Raices II, the second in the multicultural music series brought to you by Colmado Music, AfroTaino Productions and Artworks. Featuring Josue Lora & Nota G, DJ ItsJustAhmad, Sonni Shine, and Kuyemusic. February 21 at Artworks, $15 advance tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raices-part-ii-a-multicultural… For the Facebook Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/901249893628061/

Artist Talk – When Titans Return – Raphael Ogoe

If you missed the opening reception, and would like to meet Artist Raphael Ogoe, he will be discussing his exhibition, “When Titans Return”, on February 29th, from 12pm – 4pm. This exhibition unites art, design and architectural practice to explore African history, culture, gender, masculinity, folktale, and discovery. Through the powerful use of composition […]

Watercolor Anarchy

“Watercolor Anarchy” Feb. 29th, 10am-1pm Instructor: Gail Bracegirdle Price: $25 REGISTER HERE Once titled “Watercolor Independent Study”, this supportive and inclusive group quickly evolved and became known as “Watercolor Anarchy”. Set up a still life, use your photos for inspiration – or – experiment with artistic ideas from your inner being. Work with basic watercolors, textured […]

YAL: Free-Standing Anime

“Free-Standing Anime” Sat., Feb. 15, 22, & 29 Ages 6-11: 12-1:30pm Register Here | Ages 12-17: 2-3:30pm Register Here Instructor: Nicole Asay In this class, students will utilize character development and story telling techniques to collaborate in creating a narrative scene. Students will split into pairs to brainstorm their scene and characters. They will illustrate […]

Ink & Drink: Printing w/ Lingerie

Printing with Lingerie Feb. 14, 7-9pm Instructor: Amanda Chesney $20 | Register Here Shake off the stress of your workweek and come join us for a relaxing night of “Ink & Drink!” Artworks provides the ink, as long as you bring the drink! The Print Studio at Artworks is hosting a print night on the […]

THE POWER OF YOUR HEART

COMMUNITY GALLERY The Power of Heart – Vincent Bush February 1 – February 29 Opening Reception: February 8, 6-8pm “I create art that’s all about love. I believe the heart is the universal sign for love and no matter what culture, religion, color, or walk of life you belong to, you can recognize that symbol […]