photography by Ed Maximus New Jersey has a long history and tradition of being a welcoming state and embracing rich, diverse cultures. From Ellis Island as an immigration hub during the early half of the 20th century to almost 200 languages spoken across the contemporary state, New Jersey reflects a microcosm of international expression and artistic inclinations. Since 1966, the New Jersey State Council of the Arts has been a symbol and conduit of how the state takes the arts

Josh Rockland is a magical realism painter who has exhibited in the New York / New Jersey metropolitan area. Recent exhibitions include...

Nancy Staub Laughlin is an assemblage artist who exhibits in the Northeastern United States, particularly in New York and New Jersey....

Ann Vollum is a fiber and mixed media artist who has exhibited extensively in New Jersey as well as internationally in South Korea....

Joanne Steinhardt is an installation and fiber artist who has exhibited across the United States, particularly in New York, New Jersey,...

Jesús Núñez is a contemporary painter and curator who has exhibited across New Jersey as well as in Europe. Recent exhibitions include...

Mark Oberndorf is a realist painter and recipient of an individual artist fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. He...

Iris Kufert-Rivo is a geometric painter who has a studio in Mana Contemporary in Jersey City, New Jersey and represented by Billis...

Madison Rocap is an emerging artist and contemporary draftswoman who has participated in a couple exhibitions with Pennsylvania Western...