Call for Artists: Metuchen Vibes

Due to a technical issue causing multiple application to be lost to the internet, we are extending the application process for Metuchen Vibes. If you already applied, please reach out to us to confirm that we received your application. We apologize for the trouble and for our glitchy platform!!

Artists are encouraged to submit their art for exhibit and sale at the Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery, located at 315 Main Street, Metuchen.

• All art must speak to the theme “Metuchen Vibes”

• All mediums are considered, and art for sale is preferred. The artist receives 80% of the sale price

• Wall art must be wired and ready to hang. The exhibit will run from July 11 to September 29. The application deadline is July 7, 2025.

Billy Seccombe Exhibition

June 7–July 6
Friends of Metuchen Arts
315 Main Street

Artist Talk: Wednesday, June 18 at 7pm

Oil paintings by Metuchen artist Billy Seccombe, presented in collaboration with Basecamp Gallery and Studio.

Artist’s Statement: I’ve created images that appear to be from another era or could be. The paintings should transport the viewer to another time. They are small moments and honest works pausing time. This collection offers an escape and provides for a quiet respite from life. These feelings translate to the canvas and it is these etherial, fleeting moments I am trying to capture.

Plein Air Drawing Workshops

Sunday mornings at 8:30 am
June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27
Basecamp Studio and Gallery
315 Main Street
$25 per session (free parking!)

Join guest artist Ed Wetzel for outdoor drawing workshops focused on the art of plein air sketching on Sunday mornings this summer. Explore and sketch local landmarks-including historic buildings, street scenes, parks, and gardens. The first session will feature the iconic Forum Theater.

• $25 per session—choose any or all sessions

• Registration required via Eventbrite—pay at the door

• Limited to 10 participants—no drop-ins, please

Bring your sketchbook and your preferred drawing tools (pencils, markers, watercolors). Chairs and easels will be provided. In the event of wet weather: drawing inside and the porch at 315 Main.
Learn more and register.

New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus

June 22 at 3pm, Free

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

17 Oak Ave

Metuchen, NJ 08840

The chorus will perform a selection of well-known tunes and classic favorites along with some new songs celebrating Pride Month. Family Friendly

Brainy Borough Sketch Night

The Parlor at Hailey’s

15 Station Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Wednesday, June 25 6–9pm

Bring a sketchbook, drawing materials and join us for an evening of jazz, drawing and spirits.

Rust: Alchemy & Imagination

Photography by Jacki Dickert presented by the Gallery at the Metuchen Library

May 2–June 25
Metuchen Public Library
480 Middlesex Ave.

Metuchen-based photographer Jacki Dickert  explores the rich colors, textures and patterns that form on iron and steel left to rust.