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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...