Community Calendar

The exhibition Through Your Eyes, In My Mind explores the ways in which one’s identity is created through their experiences. Illustrated by a series of personal narratives, the installation examines how self-perception is informed by external forces, such as relationship to mental health, gender identity, or religious background. It showcases works by Mercer County Community College photography students and alumni, inviting viewers to reflect on their own relationship to identity.

Participating artists are Gigi Wilburn, Dani Paglione, Benj Nelson, Elizabeth Barrett, Pepper Smith and Julia Colonna.

An Opening Reception will be held Tuesday June 9.

This is the third show conceived, curated, and installed by the Gallery Club which is lead by its president, Julia Colonna, and currently consists of the artists participating in this show. This show, and the two previous shows, are a testament to the dedication of the gallery club’s members to the artist community of Trenton and to their desire to not only pursue their work, but to also learn the invaluable life-skill of collaborating and forming community, a skill that will serve them well long after MCCC.

The Gallery is open 9 am to 7 pm Monday - Thursday from and Saturday 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday. Closed on Holidays

Wayne Art Center is delighted to celebrate its 18th Annual Plein Air Festival, bringing a dynamic lineup of gallery tours, artist talks and live demonstrations to the local community. Following a highly successful Collectors’ Preview & Sale on May 9, the center's galleries are now filled with nearly 300 spectacular, original paintings that celebrate the unique charm, historic architecture, and lush landscapes of the regional countryside. All the artwork is on view throughout Wayne Art Center’s extensive galleries and is for sale through June 20, 2026.

The Gallery at Mercer County Community College is hosting the Mercer County Artists Exhibition through July 1 .

This annual juried exhibition showcases the remarkable talent thriving within our local community. Each year, artists who live, work, or study in Mercer County are invited to submit their work for a chance to be featured at the West Windsor Campus Gallery and receive several distinguished honors, including Best in Show, Juror's Choice, and the prestigious Mercer County Culture and Heritage Commission Purchase Award.

This year's event drew nearly 200 submissions, with 30 pieces by 27 distinct artists selected for display. The works are a vibrant and dynamic mix of size and media, ranging from traditional painting and drawing, to printmaking, ceramic and other mixed media works, highlighting the diverse voices and creative depth of Mercer County's artistic community.

Sponsors are the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Commission and Blick Art Materials. The 2026 juror was Elizabeth Massa.

The exhibit can be viewed during the Gallery's regular hours:

Monday/Wednesday 12:00PM - 6:00PM

Tuesday/Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Friday 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Lunch and a classical music mini concert combine for a gorgeous afternoon at the historic Inn of Cape May. These intimate performances feature members of the Bay Atlantic Symphony. Presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) as part of the annual Cape May Music Festival, South Jersey's premier classical music festival.

Mercer County Community College is hosting a Farmers Market on campus beginning June 10, open to both the Mercer community and the public. This market reflects the college's ongoing commitment to supporting local agriculture across the region and provides a wonderful opportunity to engage community members and invite them to grow with us through our Horticulture and other degree programs.

The market will be held every other week through September 16, rain or shine, in the parking lot next to the University Center.

Local vendors will be selling a variety of products, including fresh produce, jams, cold-pressed juices, breads, pastries, teas, honey, books, pickles, artisan soaps and more. The market will also be selling ice cream, donated by The Bent Spoon in Princeton, with all proceeds supporting the MCCC Food Pantry.

Vendor inquires may be sent to FarmersMarket@mccc.edu.

LAVALLETTE – Start the summer off right with great music! The Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the Rave On! Duo for a tribute concert to legendary singer-songwriters at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 17.

Hear unforgettable, classic songs from Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Carole King, and more.

Rave On! formed in 2009 and performs in solo, duo, and trio settings.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit tinyurl.com/RaveOnOCL, call 732-793-3996, or stop by the branch at 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette. Registration will open May 20.

The exhibition Through Your Eyes, In My Mind explores the ways in which one’s identity is created through their experiences. Illustrated by a series of personal narratives, the installation examines how self-perception is informed by external forces, such as relationship to mental health, gender identity, or religious background. It showcases works by Mercer County Community College photography students and alumni, inviting viewers to reflect on their own relationship to identity.

Participating artists are Gigi Wilburn, Dani Paglione, Benj Nelson, Elizabeth Barrett, Pepper Smith and Julia Colonna.

An Opening Reception will be held Tuesday June 9.

This is the third show conceived, curated, and installed by the Gallery Club which is lead by its president, Julia Colonna, and currently consists of the artists participating in this show. This show, and the two previous shows, are a testament to the dedication of the gallery club’s members to the artist community of Trenton and to their desire to not only pursue their work, but to also learn the invaluable life-skill of collaborating and forming community, a skill that will serve them well long after MCCC.

The Gallery is open 9 am to 7 pm Monday - Thursday from and Saturday 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday. Closed on Holidays

Wayne Art Center is delighted to celebrate its 18th Annual Plein Air Festival, bringing a dynamic lineup of gallery tours, artist talks and live demonstrations to the local community. Following a highly successful Collectors’ Preview & Sale on May 9, the center's galleries are now filled with nearly 300 spectacular, original paintings that celebrate the unique charm, historic architecture, and lush landscapes of the regional countryside. All the artwork is on view throughout Wayne Art Center’s extensive galleries and is for sale through June 20, 2026.

The Gallery at Mercer County Community College is hosting the Mercer County Artists Exhibition through July 1 .

This annual juried exhibition showcases the remarkable talent thriving within our local community. Each year, artists who live, work, or study in Mercer County are invited to submit their work for a chance to be featured at the West Windsor Campus Gallery and receive several distinguished honors, including Best in Show, Juror's Choice, and the prestigious Mercer County Culture and Heritage Commission Purchase Award.

This year's event drew nearly 200 submissions, with 30 pieces by 27 distinct artists selected for display. The works are a vibrant and dynamic mix of size and media, ranging from traditional painting and drawing, to printmaking, ceramic and other mixed media works, highlighting the diverse voices and creative depth of Mercer County's artistic community.

Sponsors are the Mercer County Culture and Heritage Commission and Blick Art Materials. The 2026 juror was Elizabeth Massa.

The exhibit can be viewed during the Gallery's regular hours:

Monday/Wednesday 12:00PM - 6:00PM

Tuesday/Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Friday 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Date/time: Thursday, June 18 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Location: Noyes Galleries at Stockton University Kramer Hall 30 Front Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037

Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/18rB5hzkWP/

Event description:

Waiting for Palms is a series of urban landscape photographs taken by artist Peter Ydeen in Morocco and Egypt, which explores where the quiet traces of tradition intersect with the turbulence of modern expansion. The images linger on the everyday, set within monumental landscapes and constructed from an accumulation of small, unheroic moments. Together, they form a tapestry of worlds that are immediate and enigmatic, intimate yet always elusive, creating an experience of perpetual interpretation.

All are welcome to attend the free opening reception on Wednesday, June 18 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Noyes Galleries at Stockton University Kramer Hall in Hammonton, NJ. Light refreshments will be provided and live music will be performed by Randy Harry.

Learn more about Peter Ydeen on his website. https://peterydeen.com/