Farmstead Arts Center

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Farmstead Arts Center

Cultivating art & community The center sits on four acres overlooking the banks of the Passiac River surrounded by 40 acres of parkland. Phone: 908.636.7676.

Farmstead Arts is a not for profit arts center located at 450 King George Road in Basking Ridge, NJ at the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead. The center offers classes, art shows, concerts and workshops by professional and emerging artists in the performing, visual and practical arts. The farmhouse, which dates back to the 1700’s, is listed on the National and State Historic Registers, alon

g with the English barn and other outbuildings. Farmstead Arts (through the Friends of the KMS Farmstead, Inc.) is a not for profit 501c3 organization. Website: www.farmsteadartscenter.org

09/05/2026

Tomorrow, join us from 1-4 PM for the closing reception of Farming: A Highlands Heritage, presented in partnership with the New Jersey Highlands Coalition 😊

It’s a final opportunity to experience the exhibition in person, meet the wonderful artists, and hear the stories behind the work✨

09/04/2026

FINAL CALL FOR ARTISTS! 🎨

The entry deadline for our upcoming fall members’ exhibition, Red, White & Blue, is this Saturday, September 5! Share your work, connect with fellow artists, and have your art featured at Farmstead Arts. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the show!

Exhibition Registration and Membership Sign Up in bio 💫💛

09/03/2026

This spring, several turtles chose the Farmstead grounds to lay their eggs, and we’re happy to report they hatched this past Saturday!

Farmstead instructor and Advisory Board member Margaret Fanning helped es**rt at least 10 tiny turtles toward the Passaic River and captured these adorable photos along the way 🐢💚

09/02/2026

Farm Girl - Apples by Micheal J Martin / $250

On show in our historic Farm House for our current exhibition Farming: A Highlands Heritage, presented in partnership with the New Jersey Highlands Coalition ✨🌾

Gallery Hours: Wednesday & Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m; Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

09/01/2026

Color pencil piece by Margaret Fanning ✏️

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR 1-DAY COLORED PENCIL WORKSHOP (Link in bio 😊)
 📅 Wednesday, September 2 ⏰ 1:00-4:00 PM 📍 Farmstead Arts Center, Basking Ridge, NJ

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll draw a single object and transform it into a dimensional, textured work of art using layered colors ✨

Made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

09/01/2026

We’re featured! 🎉 A big thank you to Rowena Ori and Waves GC magazine for this wonderful feature highlighting our historic property and Farmstead Arts as a whole 💛

08/26/2026

Haybale by Lisa Madson / $1,625

On show in our historic Farm House for our current exhibition Farming: A Highlands Heritage, presented in partnership with the New Jersey Highlands Coalition ✨🌾

Gallery Hours: Wednesday & Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m; Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

08/25/2026

A new session of Screenwriting Classes begins next month! Whether you have a story you've always wanted to tell or you're looking to refine your screenplay, award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker Chris Messineo will help you develop your craft. Convenient evening classes make it easy for working adults and teens to join.

🎬 Screenwriting Classes start next month!
Have a story to tell or a screenplay to refine? Award-winning screenwriter & filmmaker Chris Messineo will help you develop your craft and bring your story to life 💛

🌙 Convenient evening classes for adults & teens.

https://farmsteadarts.org/what-we-do/classes-workshops/art-classes/registration.html?aae7dde27e155928ecd197dd83bc8d7f_catalog_id=1652956&aae7dde27e155928ecd197dd83bc8d7f_sort_by=1&aae7dde27e155928ecd197dd83bc8d7f_content_catalog_action=display_catalog

08/24/2026

Along the Great Brook by the very talented Justine Réneau Perdunn Kovacs / $3,600

On show in our historic Farm House for our current exhibition Farming: A Highlands Heritage, presented in partnership with the New Jersey Highlands Coalition ✨🌾

Gallery Hours: Wednesday & Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m; Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

08/23/2026

Candy(Close-up) by Margaret Fanning

Sunday Workshop ✏️🐾
Join us August 30, 1-4 PM for a 1-day animal portrait workshop! Learn how to observe animal proportions, build value with graphite to show dimension and texture, and multiple tips to make a realistic portrait. Materials included-save your spot now!

https://farmsteadarts.org/what-we-do/classes-workshops/art-classes/registration.html?aae7dde27e155928ecd197dd83bc8d7f_catalog_id=1665561&aae7dde27e155928ecd197dd83bc8d7f_sort_by=1&aae7dde27e155928ecd197dd83bc8d7f_content_catalog_action=display_catalog&mc_cid=0fc72f7bc6&mc_eid=05e8064f83

Made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission,
a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Address

450 King George Road
Basking Ridge, NJ
07920

Telephone

+19086367576

Website

http://FarmsteadArts.org/, https://farmsteadarts.org/what-we-do/gallery/exhibition-opportunities.html, https://farmstead

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