featured events
Cutting Their Own Paths
Gallery Hours: Wednesdays 6–8pm and Sundays 1–3pm through March 22
Experience the art of three renowned Metuchen artists: Joan Arteiter, Edith Pletzner and Helen M. Stummer in this exhibit sponsored by the combined resources of Basecamp Studio and Gallery and Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery.
Caili O’Doherty Quartet
March 22 at 2pm
Who was Lil Hardin Armstrong (1898–1971)? Join us on March 22 and learn about her music and extraordinary life when NY-based pianist, composer, arranger and educator Cail O’Doherty shares Lil’s life story and the music Lil created. Caili O’Doherty Quartet will perform Lil’s music live which is also available on Caili O’Doherty’s Celebrating Lil Hardin Armstrong Bluer than Blue. And yes, there is a Louis Armstrong connection but Lil was much more than that. Join us and find out all about her plus hear live music!
Registration is required for this free event. Register on Eventbrite.
Modern Musings: An Exhibition by Enrique Zaldivar
Opening Reception: April 12, 1–3pm
Artist Demo/Workshop: May 3, 1pm
Artust Music Performance: May 17, 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.
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.
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!
