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A New York and Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award-winning series featuring documentary shorts about an extraordinary range of artists—State of the Arts takes you on location with the most creative people in New Jersey.
A New York and Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award-winning series featuring documentary shorts about an extraordinary range of artists—State of the Arts takes you on location with the most creative people in New Jersey.
Lewis Tanner Moore (1954-2024) spent years collecting works by Black artists. An exhibition at the Arts Council of Princeton features his collection of paintings by James Wilson Edwards—along with works by Edwards’ colleagues and friends.
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James Wilson Edwards and a Circle of Black Artists - State Of The Arts - NJ
Lewis Tanner Moore has spent a lifetime collecting works by Black artists. An exhibition at the Arts Council of Princeton ...
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February 2, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Lewis Tanner Moore (1954-2024) spent years collecting works by Black artists. An exhibition at the Arts Council of Princeton features his collection of paintings by James Wilson Edwards—along with works by Edwards’ colleagues and friends.
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This week on State of the Arts: Playwright Alice Childress, Violinist Stefan Jackiw, and Artist James Wilson Edwards! More info: conta.cc/4q3kbw6
January 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM
This week on State of the Arts: Playwright Alice Childress, Violinist Stefan Jackiw, and Artist James Wilson Edwards! More info: conta.cc/4q3kbw6
During January, be inspired by great mentors we've met over the years.
A residency at Mana Contemporary gave artist Tyler Ballon the space to create. We visit his studio and meet one of his mentors, the noted portraitist of Michelle Obama, Amy Sherald.
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A residency at Mana Contemporary gave artist Tyler Ballon the space to create. We visit his studio and meet one of his mentors, the noted portraitist of Michelle Obama, Amy Sherald.
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Tyler Ballon - State Of The Arts - NJ
Artist Tyler Ballon is a recent art school graduate, now back home in Jersey City and already making a name for himself. A ESKFF residency at Mana Contemporary gave him space to create his large reali...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:44 PM
During January, be inspired by great mentors we've met over the years.
A residency at Mana Contemporary gave artist Tyler Ballon the space to create. We visit his studio and meet one of his mentors, the noted portraitist of Michelle Obama, Amy Sherald.
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A residency at Mana Contemporary gave artist Tyler Ballon the space to create. We visit his studio and meet one of his mentors, the noted portraitist of Michelle Obama, Amy Sherald.
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This past week, the public learned of yet another calamity from a seemingly unending stream of bad news: the Trump administration decided to accelerate the proposed sale of the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building, which will likely lead to its demolition.
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Public art by Ben Shahn threatened with destruction - State Of The Arts - NJ
This past week, the public learned of yet another calamity from a seemingly unending stream of bad news: the Trump ...
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January 25, 2026 at 7:36 PM
This past week, the public learned of yet another calamity from a seemingly unending stream of bad news: the Trump administration decided to accelerate the proposed sale of the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building, which will likely lead to its demolition.
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At the Morris Museum, Laia Cabrera and Isabelle Duverger’s immersive installation, Perennial Land – The Data Forest, seeks to spur dialogue about climate change. #art #climatechange
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The Data Forest - State Of The Arts - NJ
At the Morris Museum, Laia Cabrera and Isabelle Duverger’s immersive installation, Perennial Land – The Data Forest, seeks to spur ...
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January 25, 2026 at 10:39 AM
At the Morris Museum, Laia Cabrera and Isabelle Duverger’s immersive installation, Perennial Land – The Data Forest, seeks to spur dialogue about climate change. #art #climatechange
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At the Newark Museum of Art, Aminah Robinson: Journeys Home, A Personal Memoir explores an artist shaped by history, folklore, and personal experience. | Image: Jeff Bates #art
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Aminah Robinson: Journey Home - State Of The Arts - NJ
At the Newark Museum of Art, Aminah Robinson: Journeys Home, A Personal Memoir explores an artist shaped by history, folklore, ...
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January 24, 2026 at 12:02 PM
At the Newark Museum of Art, Aminah Robinson: Journeys Home, A Personal Memoir explores an artist shaped by history, folklore, and personal experience. | Image: Jeff Bates #art
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Acclaimed concert organist Gordon Turk has helped transform the pipe organ at the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association‘s Great Auditorium into one of the finest and largest instruments in the world with more than 13,000 pipes!
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Organist Gordon Turk: "My Ocean Grove Summer Job" - State Of The Arts - NJ
More than fifty years ago, acclaimed concert organist Gordon Turk arrived in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, as resident organist for ...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Acclaimed concert organist Gordon Turk has helped transform the pipe organ at the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association‘s Great Auditorium into one of the finest and largest instruments in the world with more than 13,000 pipes!
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#music #newjersey
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#music #newjersey
This week, an all new episode of State of the Arts! More info: conta.cc/3ZcEc8k
#art #music #newjersey
#art #music #newjersey
January 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM
This week, an all new episode of State of the Arts! More info: conta.cc/3ZcEc8k
#art #music #newjersey
#art #music #newjersey
Hoboken serves as both the setting and the inspiration for Quarter Rican, musical by performer and playwright Gabriel Diego Hernandez exploring identity, parenthood, and gentrification in the ever-changing city. | Photo: David White Studio
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Quarter Rican at Mile Square Theatre - State Of The Arts - NJ
Hoboken serves as both the setting and the inspiration for Quarter Rican, a fast-talking new hip hop musical by performer ...
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January 21, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Hoboken serves as both the setting and the inspiration for Quarter Rican, musical by performer and playwright Gabriel Diego Hernandez exploring identity, parenthood, and gentrification in the ever-changing city. | Photo: David White Studio
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Each movement of William Harvey’s violin concerto musically tells the story of a decision that helped make Mohandas Gandhi the iconic leader he would become.
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Seven Decisions of Gandhi by William Harvey - State Of The Arts - NJ
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Sameer Patel, performs the world premiere of William Harvey’s violin concerto, with the composer ...
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January 19, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Each movement of William Harvey’s violin concerto musically tells the story of a decision that helped make Mohandas Gandhi the iconic leader he would become.
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This week on State of the Arts, a visit to Renowned figurative artist Philemona Williamson’s studio in East Orange.
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Philemona Williamson, Artist - State Of The Arts - NJ
Renowned figurative artist Philemona Williamson’s studio is in East Orange. For years, the artist didn’t talk about her unusual New ...
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January 18, 2026 at 11:56 AM
This week on State of the Arts, a visit to Renowned figurative artist Philemona Williamson’s studio in East Orange.
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This week on State of the Arts, The Seven Decisions of Gandhi, Quarter Rican, and artist Philomena Williamson. Watch tonight on NJ PBS at 11:30 pm!
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January 15, 2026 at 10:52 AM
This week on State of the Arts, The Seven Decisions of Gandhi, Quarter Rican, and artist Philomena Williamson. Watch tonight on NJ PBS at 11:30 pm!
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In this throwback for National Mentoring Month, actor Joseph Halsey shares the art of filmmaking with youth.
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Actor Joseph Halsey shares the art of filmmaking with youth - State Of The Arts - NJ
“I want [the kids] to become whatever they find their passion for.” Last year, State of the Arts met with ...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:13 AM
In this throwback for National Mentoring Month, actor Joseph Halsey shares the art of filmmaking with youth.
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Be inspired by great mentors we've met over the years here on State of the Arts.
Kathy DeAngelo keeps the tradition of Irish music alive. She and her husband perform together as McDermott’s Handy, named after her mentor, traditional Irish fiddler Ed McDermott.
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Kathy DeAngelo keeps the tradition of Irish music alive. She and her husband perform together as McDermott’s Handy, named after her mentor, traditional Irish fiddler Ed McDermott.
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Irish Harper Kathy DeAngelo - State Of The Arts - NJ
Kathy DeAngelo keeps the tradition of Irish music alive through the fiddle and the harp. Every week, Kathy and her ...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Be inspired by great mentors we've met over the years here on State of the Arts.
Kathy DeAngelo keeps the tradition of Irish music alive. She and her husband perform together as McDermott’s Handy, named after her mentor, traditional Irish fiddler Ed McDermott.
stateoftheartsnj.com/video/irish-...
Kathy DeAngelo keeps the tradition of Irish music alive. She and her husband perform together as McDermott’s Handy, named after her mentor, traditional Irish fiddler Ed McDermott.
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On this week's episode, residents from sleepy New Jersey suburbs discover they’re living in homes built by a forgotten genius, Edward Bowser, Jr.
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Bowser House - State Of The Arts - NJ
Residents from sleepy New Jersey suburbs discover they’re living in homes built by a forgotten genius. Conflicted over what to ...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:06 PM
On this week's episode, residents from sleepy New Jersey suburbs discover they’re living in homes built by a forgotten genius, Edward Bowser, Jr.
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"You've got all the capers, all the action, all the story of a Western—but it's following two Black women."
At the Paper Mill Playhouse, playwright Angelica Chéri's Gun and Powder told the remarkable true story of how two farm girls became bank robbers.
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At the Paper Mill Playhouse, playwright Angelica Chéri's Gun and Powder told the remarkable true story of how two farm girls became bank robbers.
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Gun & Powder - State Of The Arts - NJ
In Gun and Powder, playwright Angelica Chéri brings the story of her great-great-aunts, Mary and Martha Clarke, to the Paper ...
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January 11, 2026 at 10:40 AM
"You've got all the capers, all the action, all the story of a Western—but it's following two Black women."
At the Paper Mill Playhouse, playwright Angelica Chéri's Gun and Powder told the remarkable true story of how two farm girls became bank robbers.
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At the Paper Mill Playhouse, playwright Angelica Chéri's Gun and Powder told the remarkable true story of how two farm girls became bank robbers.
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Today on the blog, a look at the collaboration between architecture and art.
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#architecture #art #writing #newjersey #history #dance #photography
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Geometry and Light: Architecture as Art - State Of The Arts - NJ
“Remember his name. Remember his story. It is on all of us, especially those who live inside his wonderful creations, ...
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January 10, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Today on the blog, a look at the collaboration between architecture and art.
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#architecture #art #writing #newjersey #history #dance #photography
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#architecture #art #writing #newjersey #history #dance #photography
"The act of making opens awareness, much like meditation or a good hike." - Artist Jack Larimore
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Jack Larimore: Maker - State Of The Arts - NJ
New Jersey-based maker Jack Larimore explores the complexities of competition one finds in the natural environment with his exhibition entitled ...
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January 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM
"The act of making opens awareness, much like meditation or a good hike." - Artist Jack Larimore
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This week on State of the Arts: Architect Edward Bowser, Gun & Powder, and artist Jack Larimore. More info: conta.cc/3N3dyvT
January 8, 2026 at 6:26 PM
This week on State of the Arts: Architect Edward Bowser, Gun & Powder, and artist Jack Larimore. More info: conta.cc/3N3dyvT
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January 1, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Martha Graham Dance Company performed the iconic American classic Appalachian Spring at PEAK Performances. They also performed a work inspired by Appalachian Spring by choreographer Troy Schumacher and composer Augusta Read Thomas, The Auditions.
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Martha Graham Dance - State Of The Arts - NJ
The Martha Graham Dance Company performed the iconic American classic Appalachian Spring at PEAK Performances at Montclair State University. They also performed a new work inspired by Appalachian Spri...
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December 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Martha Graham Dance Company performed the iconic American classic Appalachian Spring at PEAK Performances. They also performed a work inspired by Appalachian Spring by choreographer Troy Schumacher and composer Augusta Read Thomas, The Auditions.
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At Grounds for Sculpture, Clifford Ward’s I’ll Make Me a World gathers a profound œuvre spanning 12 years, an homage to his culture, ancestors, and the creative journey he has taken.
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I'll Make Me a World: The Art of Clifford Ward - State Of The Arts - NJ
“I’ve embraced my skin, my melanin, my destiny.” – Clifford Ward At Grounds for Sculpture, Clifford Ward’s I’ll Make Me ...
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December 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Check out his work at the link. They always do great short documentaries of the artists and their work. So worth your time. 👀 Good stuff.
In this 2014 feature, State of the Arts NJ finds out how the George Street Playhouse‘s production of Thornton Wilder’s play about small town America connected the community in New Brunswick.
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New Brunswick: Our Town - State Of The Arts - NJ
Our Town had its first performance 75 years ago at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton. Now, a city-wide celebration with the beloved classic at its center is taking place in New Brunswick. State of the...
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December 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
In this 2014 feature, State of the Arts NJ finds out how the George Street Playhouse‘s production of Thornton Wilder’s play about small town America connected the community in New Brunswick.
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America was still a young country as the 20th century dawned, and the cultural influence of Europe was strong, but a uniquely American art scene was emerging. This special episode of State of the Arts takes a look back at that time.
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#art #history
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December 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
America was still a young country as the 20th century dawned, and the cultural influence of Europe was strong, but a uniquely American art scene was emerging. This special episode of State of the Arts takes a look back at that time.
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#art #history
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#art #history
The artists of the Trenton Community A-Team show how creativity can foster resilience and self-expression.
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Food for the Soul: the Trenton Community A-Team - State Of The Arts - NJ
The artists of the Trenton Community A-Team show how creativity can foster resilience and self-expression. After connecting at the Trenton ...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The artists of the Trenton Community A-Team show how creativity can foster resilience and self-expression.
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