featured events
Modern Musings: An Exhibition by Enrique Zaldivar
Opening Reception: April 12, 1–3pm
Garden State Art Weekend Participant - Enrique Zaldivar Music Performance: April 19, 1–3pm
Artist Demo/Workshop: May 3, 1pm
Artist Music Performance: May 31, 1pm
Zaldivar is a Cuban painter who graduated from the Professional Academy of Fine Arts “El Alba” in Holguín, Cuba. His works are a mix of magical realism, surrealism, and illustration—works with a deep poetic sense, which address issues such as the meaning of life, freedom, religion, death, loneliness, power, and exile. Modern Musings will include abstraction impressionist pieces, largely acrylics and drawings, featuring landscapes and portraits of modern muses.
Metuchen High School Chamber Groups perform at Mignolo Arts Center, Metuchen
April 18, 2pm
Come out on Saturday, 4/18 at 2:00 to Mignolo Arts Center for a free afternoon of chamber music! Students from Metuchen High School will perform works by Dvorak, Haydn, Charlie Parker, and more.
Leonieke Scheuble 3 Generations of Jazz, feat: Bill Crow
Presented by Metuchen Jazz, a program of FOMA
Thursday, April 30, 7 pm-8:30 pm
Metuchen Public Library
480 Middlesex Ave
Join us in person for an unforgettable night with Leonieke Scheuble and the 3 Generations of Jazz featuring the legendary Bill Crow! Dive into a rich blend of jazz styles that span decades, brought to life by incredible musicians. Perfect for jazz lovers and anyone looking for a great live music experience. Don’t miss out on this special performance!
Grant funding for this event has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund.
Upcoming Exhibition: Summer Vibes
Call for Art: Summer Vibes
It’s been so cold the past couple weeks that when it finally hit the freezing mark it felt downright balmy. These single digit days have us wishing for summer—so much so that we’re planning an exhibition of local art around the idea.
If you’ve created or want to create art with a summery vibe, we want to see it! Think beaches, ice cream, fireworks, Lana Del Rey songs—whatever way you wish to mark the season.
Submissions will be due June 7, 2026
Submission details coming soon.
Symposium: Central NJ Artist Forum
Presented by FOMA
June 14, 1–4:30 pm
American Legion Hall Post 65
17 Calvin Place
Central NJ Artist Forum is proud to announce our keynote speaker, Judy Yin-Chi Lee! Join the “Friends of Metuchen Arts - Central NJ Artist Forum” for an afternoon dedicated to the business, heart, and hustle of growing an artistic practice, where we aim to foster a supportive community of artists helping artists. From emerging creators to seasoned professionals, we’ll dive into the realities of evolving a sustainable creative life, while keeping inspiration front and center.
Keynote: Judy Yin-Chi Lee shares her personal roadmap of artistic evolution, discussing the aspirations, goal-setting strategies, and the inevitable “breakthrough” moments that shaped her career.
The keynote will be followed by a panel discussion, networking and refreshments.
Save the date: The next Forum will be on October 25! Each event will feature guest speakers, panel discussions, socializing, networking, and refreshments.
Sponsored by Basecamp Studio and Gallery
New Date: June 20 at 2pm
Guitarist Marel Hidalgo Organ Trio—Free Concert
Join us June 20 for this special Metuchen Jazz concert presenting the exceptionally young talented guitarist Marel Hidalgo and his group. Marel performs with organist Enoch Swift, Jr. and the highly respected and recognized Byron Landham on drums. Marel began playing at age 4 and by age 6 had his own band performing a variety of music. When he heard the music of legendary jazz guitarist Joe Pass, he decided to focus on becoming a jazz guitarist.
Master Plan Community Survey
The Borough needs you! Artists, art supporters, art lovers - all the people who value art in our borough - please fill out the Master Plan Community Survey and make your voices heard! The Borough is in the middle of its legally required Master Plan Reexamination, which guides decisions around land use, housing, transportation, parking, sustainability, recreation, and overall quality of life. With the new Arts District, it feels especially important that the creative voices in FOMA’s community are part of this conversation. Artists and arts supporters bring such a valuable perspective on how we design and use our shared spaces. So - if you want to help shape the direction of our Borough, please fill out the survey!
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