Backroom Arts

10/17/2024

Running out of time to see a rare and timely performance -

This is an opportunity to see how art and music can provide ways to address the divisions that exist between people. Through the telling of her family story, Ms. Enger’s live documentary The Mischlinge Exposé directly addresses universally significant issues of identity, encouraging empathy, to...

05/06/2024

Mark your calendars! Backroom Arts must bid adieu for now. We are losing our space as our studio mate who holds the lease, Guillermo is giving up the space....

We are of course actively seeking a replacement space, but at the moment, none is available. While we are hopeful that this is only a temporary hurdle, we would like to be able to bring together our friends and supporters so we can thank you in person. Hope you can make it.

Sunday May 19th from 1 to 4, (this is the time the doors downstairs are officially open), however if you are running late, please let us know and we will get you in!

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04/24/2024

Brian McCormack: the Tribute Show Open Call

In order to honor artist, curator and one of the founders of Hamilton Street Gallery, Brian McCormack, the Watchung Arts Center will be hosting a short-term exhibition, Brian McCormack: The Tribute Show.

If you have ever shown artwork at Hamilton Street Gallery, you are invited to submit a piece of work that was hung in any Hamilton Street Gallery exhibit. These works will hang in our large gallery in tribute to Brian, who passed away recently and whose contributions to the regional art scene are too numerous to mention.

DETAILS: The work must have been in any exhibit at the Hamilton Street Gallery. It cannot be larger than 36 inches in any dimension. It MUST be able to hang on a hook on the wall (sorry, no sculpture!) Any media is fine. Maximum weight 25 pounds. Only 1 piece per artist. Works that include violence, or sexual situations may not be accepted and will be not be included in the exhibit.

There is no fee for this exhibit. Please send a jpeg of the work to [email protected]

Exhibit dates: Drop off - Sat. May 4, Tues. May 7, Thurs. 9 from 11 am to 1 pm

Exhibition opening reception: Saturday May 11 from 4 pm to 6 pm

Artwork pickup: Saturday. May 25 from 11 am to 1 pm or by prior arrangement

For information contact Paul Pinkman at 908-753-0190 or [email protected]

04/12/2024

Thank you for this great article Charles Cano and Jersey City Times!

When was the last time you had fun at an art exhibition?

04/07/2024

Sneak Peek! Artist: Andrea Artemis Morin Oddgoddess Industries: Art by Andrea Artemis
Album: Favorite Jeans.
Band: The Naughty Bits.
Genre: Riot Grrl.
Release Date: 2019
Acrylic on Canvas

Come by Backroom Arts on Sunday April 7th to see all of Andrea’s works, plus almost 60 other imaginary record albums. You can vote for your favorite and also make one your very own! See you there!

04/04/2024

Sneak Peek! Artist: Karen Catarina Album: Jelly Fish. Band: Bird Brain Dreaming. Genre: Pop Rock. Release Date: 1976. Medium: Watercolor. One of nearly 60 works by 26 artists on view at Backroom Arts. Come vote for your favorite imaginary album cover now through April 13th.

03/30/2024

Vinyl Dreams is taking a break this weekend to enjoy the holiday with family and friends in the sunshine!
We will be back on Sunday April 7th
from 3 to 7 pm, so you will have another chance to come vote for your favorite imaginary album created by 26 artists, nearly 60 works in all. All the work is for sale and all the proceeds go to the artists themselves.

Carmen Victorious Karen Carattini
Amy Neufeld Photography Erin DeLaney Paul Jach - Fine Art & Design Luis Alves Collages Stephanie Guillen - Art PE Pinkman Oddgoddess Industries: Art by Andrea Artemis Morin Nanette Reynolds Sophie Guedin Wendy A Born Brad Terhune

03/26/2024

View Brian McCormack's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/24/2024

Another sale in Backroom. Catgrats to Sophie Guedin!