Counterpoint
2023-09-30 - 2023-12-08 | The Center for Contemporary Art, 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ, 07921, United States
Join us for in-person for the Counterpoint exhibit at the Center for Contemporary Art, September 30, 2023 – December 8, 2023.
This 10 week-long exhibition will feature acrylic paintings by 16 Arts Access artists.

The exhibit will be on display from September 30 – December 8 in the second-floor gallery space at the Center for Contemporary Art. The Center’s gallery is open Mondays-Thursdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Fridays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Center is located at 2020 Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster, NJ.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 5 at 5-7 pm. There will also be a Facilitation Experience workshop on Monday, November 13 at 6 pm. More details about the workshop coming soon!
Learn more about the exhibit HERE.

Counterpoint - Opening Reception
2023-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Center for Contemporary Art, 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ, 07921, United States
Join us for an in-person opening reception for the Counterpoint exhibit at the Center for Contemporary Art on October 5, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

View the art and meet some of the artists!
The exhibit will be on display from September 30 – December 8 in the second-floor gallery space at the Center for Contemporary Art. The Center’s gallery is open Mondays-Thursdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Fridays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Center is located at 2020 Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster, NJ.
Also join us for a Facilitation Experience workshop on Monday, November 13 at 6 pm. More details coming soon!
Learn more about the exhibit HERE.

Full Circle 2023: Reemergence
2023-11-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Robert Schonhorn Arts Center, 65 Highland Avenue, Peapack, 07977, United States
Join us for Full Circle!

One of the most highly anticipated events at Arts Access, Full Circle is a multi-disciplinary fine arts showcase featuring original work created by the Arts Access artists. This year, Full Circle returns as an in-person celebration of the Arts Access artists.
Join us on Saturday, November 4th for Full Circle 2023: Reemergence.
Full Circle features two main components: a fine art gallery exhibition and a multi-media stage show. The gallery exhibition showcases acrylic paintings, digital paintings, and sculpture, while the stage show presents choreography, dramatic works, and staged readings of creative writing. We are proud to celebrate and share the exceptional work created by the Arts Access artists in the visual, literary, and performing arts. Please join us on November 4th as the Arts Access artists present their work and demonstrate that they are not defined by what they can’t do, but by what they can do.
Increase your impact by becoming a Full Circle Sponsor!
Not interested in becoming a Sponsor, but still want to offer extra support to the Arts Access artists? Add a donation to your ticket order!

Art Without Boundaries at Sotheby's
2024-03-29 - 2024-04-07 | Sotheby’s, 1334 York Avenue, New York, New York, 10021
Please mark your calendars for a special exhibit featuring select paintings and poetry created by the talented Arts Access artists.
Featured artists include: Jessica Evans, Karen Frascella, Bari Kim Goldrosen, Tammy Heppner, and Paul Santo.
To learn more about this exhibition, please click HERE to visit the exhibition landing page.

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About Sotheby’s
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
This exhibition is a part of Sotheby’s Community Gallery initiative, where we partner with mission-driven organizations to spotlight artists and creatives. We firmly believe in the transformative power of art and culture, and are committed to making the art and luxury industries more inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative. We hope this space inspires you to consider how you define community, and expand the ways you see yourself and others.

Summer Symbiosis
2024-07-22 - 2024-08-18 | Heidi Gallery at JSDD, 310 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, NJ, 07039, United States
Symbiosis is a mutually beneficial relationship between different groups or individuals. It’s a special type of bond that helps both groups grow and thrive together and in their own ways.
The Matheny Arts Access Program, part of Matheny Medical & Educational Center, is a fine arts program that empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries in the visual, performing, and literary arts in Peapack, NJ. The WAE Center at JSDD is a holistic, creative, and expressive arts learning center in Livingston, NJ, for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each program is dedicated to enabling people with disabilities to produce fine art through innovative systems and techniques.

Summer Symbiosis is a collaborative exhibit featuring these two organizations, fifty artists, and innumerable possibilities. It celebrates the artists of both organizations as well as the long-established relationship between them. Marilynn Schneider, a current member of the Heidi Gallery Advisory Committee and a longtime WAE Center Director speaks to the power of such a collaboration:

Through many years the relationship between Matheny Arts Access and the WAE Center at JSDD has transformed the lives of all our members. This exhibit has brought the two organizations and their many artists together annually to share pride, anticipation, and connection. The two professional teams have worked hard and seen the reward of artists who see and hear kindred spirits: sharing ideas, inspirations, and their life stories. This growing connection between artists impacted families, friends, and caregivers, enriching the lives of all who have come to participate and observe this event.

Please join the artists for an opening reception on Sunday, July 28 from 2 – 4 pm.

Summer Symbiosis - Opening Reception
2024-07-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Heidi Gallery at JSDD, 310 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, NJ, 07039, United States
Since the spring of 2011, the Matheny Arts Access Program and the WAE Center at JSDD have come together every year to showcase the talents and achievements of artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New Jersey.
Summer Symbiosis is a collaborative exhibit featuring these two organizations, fifty artists, and innumerable possibilities. It celebrates the artists of both organizations as well as the long-established relationship between them.

Please join the artists for an opening reception on Sunday, July 28 from 2 – 4 pm.

All Abilities Art Fest
2024-10-20 10:30 - 18:30 | Robert Schonhorn Arts Center, 65 Highland Avenue, Peapack, 07977, United States
Join us this October for an all new event from Arts Access, the All Abilities Art Fest!
This all day event is a celebration for everyone who loves art, including artists and writers with or without disabilities, art enthusiasts, art collectors, friends, and family!
From morning until sunset on October 20th, we are inviting you to take in the art and sweeping autumn vistas atop the hill at Matheny. Enjoy activities throughout the day, including:

art sales of works by artists with disabilities from Arts Access, JSDD’s WAE Center, and the Arc of Essex (with discounts on Arts Access artworks)
plein air painting on the Matheny campus, presented by the Center for Contemporary Art
writing workshop, presented by ARTS By The People
literary open mic, presented by ARTS By The People
yoga workshop, lead by Kate Hewson

What’s more, this event is free for all to attend! Some activities throughout the day will require registration, please visit the event landing page for details on how to sign up.
We hope to see you at this exciting new event!

Yoga Workshop - All Abilities Art Fest
2024-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Robert Schonhorn Arts Center, 65 Highland Avenue, Peapack, 07977, United States
This event is part of the All Abilities Art Fest.
Unwind and reconnect with your body through purposeful movement in this refreshing yoga workshop. Participants will be guided through gentle poses that synchronize with their breath, allowing them to de-stress and embrace the tranquility of the season. Please bring your own mat or towel to the workshop.
This event is free, but registration is required.
Thank you to Kate Hewson for leading this workshop!

When registering online, please keep the following in mind. You cannot complete registration without agreeing to the Waiver. And once you finish filling out the registration form and click the Finish button, the window should turn grey for a couple seconds then revert to normal. This means your registration is complete, even if the registration window remains open. If you have any questions or concerns about registration, please contact us: heather@artsaccessprogram.org

Writing Workshop - All Abilities Art Fest
2024-10-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Robert Schonhorn Arts Center, 65 Highland Avenue, Peapack, 07977, United States
This event is part of the All Abilities Art Fest.
Join us for an invigorating workshop geared towards writers of all experience levels. Whether you’re a new writer or an established author, come find inspiration from the art on the walls and the breathtaking views atop the hill at Matheny. Remember to bring your own writing essentials – be it pen and paper, a laptop, or your trusty iPad – for this stimulating one hour workshop.
This event is free, but registration is required.
This workshop is presented by ARTS By The People.

When registering online, please keep the following in mind. Once you finish filling out the registration form and click the Finish button, the window should turn grey for a couple seconds then revert to normal. This means your registration is complete, even if the registration window remains open. If you have any questions or concerns about registration, please contact us: heather@artsaccessprogram.org

Plays By People 2025
2025-03-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Arts Access will once again be presenting Plays By People, featuring staged readings of works from the Arts Access writers and dramatists and performed by professional actors from Premiere Stages at Kean University. This year’s event will feature a virtual performance on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 3pm.
Plays By People is a FREE event, but be sure to RSVP to reserve your seat! Click here to register.

The Color of Rebellion presented by Inside Small
2025-04-15 - 2025-06-15 | Online
Arts Access artists Cheryl Chapin and Ben Cuison will be featured in the upcoming virtual exhibit The Color of Rebellion, presented by Inside Small.
This online exhibit features work from 75 diverse artists whose work reflects on the theme of “the color of rebellion.”
View the exhibit online from April 15 through June 15, 2025.
An opening reception will be held on April 15 at 7:00 pm.

Opening reception for The Color of Rebellion presented by Inside Small
2025-04-15 19:00 | Online
Arts Access artists Cheryl Chapin and Ben Cuison will be featured in the upcoming virtual exhibit The Color of Rebellion, presented by Inside Small.
This online exhibit features work from 75 diverse artists whose work reflects on the theme of “the color of rebellion.”
An opening reception will be held on April 15 at 7:00 pm. Register for the reception: https://tinyurl.com/rebellionart
View the exhibit online from April 15 through June 15, 2025.

Exhibit at MPAC
2025-04-16 - 2025-05-18 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
The Matheny Arts Access exhibition at the Mayo Performing Arts Center will feature 18 paintings and be on display in the Starlight Gallery from April 16 through May 18, 2025.
The Galleries at MPAC are open to ticket holders prior to shows, during intermission, by appointment, and every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 – 2:00 pm.
An opening reception will take place on April 16, from 5-7 pm.

Opening reception for exhibit at MPAC
2025-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
Join us for an opening reception on April 16, from 5-7 pm at the Mayo Performing Arts Center. This event is free, no registration required.
The Arts Access exhibit will be on display in the Starlight Gallery from April 16 through May 18, 2025. The Galleries at MPAC are open to ticket holders prior to shows, during intermission, by appointment, and every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 – 2:00 pm.

Members Juried Art Exhibit at the Farmstead Arts Center
2025-04-26 - 2025-05-30 | Farmstead Arts Center, 456 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
Two artists from Arts Access, Misty Hockenbury and Phil Fisher, will each have a painting in the upcoming Members Juried Art Exhibit at the Farmstead Arts Center.
The exhibition will be at the Farmstead Arts Center, located at 450 King George Road in Basking Ridge, NJ, April 26 through May 30, 2025.
An opening reception will take place on Saturday, April 26 from 1-4 pm.

Opening reception for Members Juried Art Exhibit at the Farmstead Arts Center
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Farmstead Arts Center, 456 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
Join us for an opening reception on April 26 from 1-4 pm at the Farmstead Arts Center. This event is free, no registration required.
Two artists from Arts Access, Misty Hockenbury and Phil Fisher, will each have a painting in the upcoming Members Juried Art Exhibit at the Farmstead Arts Center. The Members Juried Art Exhibit will be on display from April 26 through May 30, 2025.

Access for All Art Show at Hillsdale Public Library
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-31 | Online
Arts Access artist Cindy Shanks will be featured in the upcoming Access for All Art Show at Hillsdale Public Library.
This will be the 5th Annual Art Show for People with Disabilities at the Hillsdale Public Library. The artwork featured in this show reflects on the theme: “What Does It Mean to be Included?”
View the exhibit from May 1 through May 31, 2025.
An opening reception will be held on May 1 at 6:30 pm.

Northern NJ Regional Transition Fair
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Boonton High School, 306 Lathrop Ave, Boonton, NJ, 07005, United States
This resource expo is for any family and student who has a 504 or IEP working through the transition phase starting at age 14. The fair highlights service providers, agencies, and local organizations that offer services for teens and young adults with disabilities. Arts Access will have an informational table at this event, come by and get to know more about our program!
Northern NJ Regional Transition Fair – 2025

Opening reception for Access for All Art Show at Hillsdale Public Library
2025-05-01 18:30 | Online
Arts Access artist Cindy Shanks will be featured in the upcoming Access for All Art Show at Hillsdale Public Library.
This will be the 5th Annual Art Show for People with Disabilities at the Hillsdale Public Library. The artwork featured in this show reflects on the theme: “What Does It Mean to be Included?”
An opening reception will be held on May 1 at 6:30 pm.
View the exhibit from May 1 through May 31, 2025.

Abilities Expo - New York Metro
2025-05-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-04 11:00 - 16:00 | New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, 08837, United States
Dive into inclusive experiences, innovative technologies, valuable resources, hands-on workshops and so much more at this resource expo for people with disabilities. Arts Access will have an informational table at this event, come by and get to know more about our program!
Free event registration: https://www.abilities.com/new-york/register
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Art Fair 14C
2025-05-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-09 11:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-10 10:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-11 10:30 - 18:00 | 150 Bay Street Building, 157B 1st Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, United States
Arts Access is excited to announce its participation in New Jersey’s premier art fair, Art Fair 14C, marking the program’s first-ever appearance at a professional art fair.
During this 4-day event, paintings by talented Arts Access artists will be exhibited alongside hundreds of contemporary artists at 150 Bay Street, located in Jersey City’s vibrant Powerhouse Arts District.
Now in its sixth edition, Art Fair 14C continues its mission to increase opportunities for artists, broaden public access to the arts, and strengthen careers in the visual arts for those in under-recognized art areas. This year’s fair will feature 44 exhibitors representing hundreds of contemporary artists, with a focus on painting and sculpture.
Tickets are available for purchase HERE. Free and discounted tickets are available, including free admission to the public on Friday and free tickets for mothers on Mother’s Day. See Art Fair 14C’s website for more details.

Dates and Times
Thursday May 8, 2025
VIP opening
6pm-9pm
Friday May 9, 2025
Open to VIPs
11am-6pm
Free Friday! Open to the public with free ticket
12pm-6pm
Art Crawl Downtown
6pm-9pm
Saturday May 10, 2025
Access tours
10:30-11:30am
Open to VIPs
11am to 6:30pm
Open to the public
12pm to 6:30pm
Art After Dark: Date Night at 14C
7pm-10pm
Sunday May 11, 2025
Access tours
10:30-11:30am
Open to VIPs
11am to 6:00pm
Open to the public
12pm to 6:00pm

Somerset County Aging and Disability Services Resource Expo
2025-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater, 876 E. Main Street, Bridgewater, 08807, United States
This resource expo is for adults in Somerset County. Explore opportunities to stay active and engage in the community, participate in interactive health screenings and activities, and meet local agencies and community organizations. Arts Access will have an informational table at this event, come by and get to know more about our program!

Summer Symbiosis
2025-07-07 - 2025-08-10 | Heidi Gallery at JSDD, 310 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, NJ, 07039, United States
Matheny Arts Access and JSDD’s WAE Center come together again for Summer Symbiosis, a collaborative exhibit featuring artists from both organizations, on display in the Heidi Gallery at JSDD from July 7 through August 10, 2025.
The Heidi Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and by appointment on evenings and weekends.
An opening reception will take place on July 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Opening Reception for Summer Symbiosis
2025-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Heidi Gallery at JSDD, 310 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, NJ, 07039, United States
Join us for an opening reception on July 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Heidi Gallery at JSDD. This event is free, no registration required.
Summer Symbiosis, a collaborative exhibit featuring artists from Matheny Arts Access and the JSDD’s WAE Center, will be on display in the Heidi Gallery at JSDD from July 7 through August 10, 2025. The Heidi Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and by appointment on evenings and weekends.

River Dance Festival 2025 presented by Roxey Ballet
2025-08-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Mill Ballet, 46 N Sugan Road, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
Jess Evans will present her choreography “In My Daughter’s Eyes” this summer at the 4th annual River Dance Festival, presented by Roxey Ballet.​Dancers, choreographers, and creators come together in this two-day event, featuring diverse talent from across the nation. A variety of styles and groups will be presented as the event highlights both upcoming and established artists of today!
The River Dance Festival takes place August 15-16, and Jess will be performing Saturday, August 16 at 1:00 pm. The festival will be held at the Mill Ballet in New Hope, PA. Tickets are available for purchase HERE. For virtual tickets, or to purchase a 2-day pass which includes all performances, visit the Roxey Ballet website.
