Installation by HoTTea (Eric Rieger) "One Last Moment Under the Sky" and the project is the Wooden Walls Public Art Project
About Garden State
Art Weekend
Garden State Art Weekend is a statewide celebration of art in New Jersey sponsored by Manufacturers Village Artists in East Orange NJ. Our mission is to create an inclusive, once-a-year art weekend for all to enjoy. We are inspired by Upstate Art Weekend in New York and are creating a similar experience for New Jersey visitors and residents.
In 2024, the festival's central hub, Manufacturers Village Artists, opened over 65 artist studios typically closed to the public at Spring Open House. Leading participating institutions included Montclair Art Museum, The Newark Museum of Art, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, and Hunterdon Art Museum. Other highlights included arts organizations, ArtYard (Frenchtown) and Gardenship Art (Kearny), as well as contemporary galleries like Akwaaba Gallery (Newark), IMUR Gallery (Jersey City), and Gold Montclair, and university galleries at Seton Hall University and Stockton University, among numerous other venues. Check out the guide for the last years list of venues.
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Connecting Communities Through Art
Garden State Art Weekend is a sponsored project of Manufacturers Village Artists, a non-profit arts service organization. We are seeking support to make this an annual event to foster the growth of visual arts and culture in New Jersey.
Tax deductible donations go to the administration and marketing of Garden State Art Weekend.
Community
We believe that art has the power to bring people together and create positive change. Through GSAW, we aim to foster a sense of community and showcase the diverse talents of New Jersey's artists.
Special thanks to Mayor Ted R. Green, East Orange City Council, the Department of Policy, Planning and Development, and the East Orange Health Department for supporting Garden State Art Weekend.