Pro Arts Jersey City

THE 2011 JERSEY CITY ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY OCTOBER 1ST AND SUNDAY OCTOBER 2ND 12NOON – 6PM

The Jersey City Artists Studio Tour is a two-day walking tour of artists’ studios, group exhibitions, and art in public spaces. Pro Arts, the Jersey City Division of Cultural Affairs, and corporate sponsors have presented this annual event since 1994. Attracting more than 2,000 visitors every year, it is the main cultural event of the October Is Art Month celebration. For a digital map of the tour go to

The Jersey City Artists Studio Tour is Presented and Sponsored by Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, The Jersey City Municipal Council, Division of Cultural Affairs, and Pro Arts.

THE 2011 JERSEY CITY ARTIST STUDIO TOUR WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY OCTOBER 1ST AND SUNDAY OCTOBER 2ND 12NOON – 6PM

JCAST features hundreds of artists at nearly 100 locations. All events are free and open to the public and there is truly something for everyone. The Studio Tour unites Jersey City’s artists, art groups, galleries and more to create an outstanding weekend for all to celebrate our talented and vibrant artistic community.

PLATINUM SPONSOR 

GOLD SPONSORS   

Thanks also to the Jersey City Reporter for their continued support in presenting the annual Studio Tour Guide, to Hudson County Transcend for providing wheelchair accessible transportation, and to the generous and supportive Jersey City businesses and establishments that have opened their doors as venues to the artists on the tour.This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts; administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, and the County of Hudson Thomas A. DeGise, Hudson County Executive, and the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders.The tour could not happen without the support of individuals and organizations. To offset costs, Pro Arts is asking for monetary and in-kind donations such as food and beverage for both parties and transportation for the tour. We are pleased to offer a number of sponsorship and underwriting opportunities for our sponsors. If you are interested in participating as a sponsor please download the application and send to nicole.proarts@gmail.com.

Download the 2011 Jersey City Studio Tour sponsor package here.

Project Mini Grant applications are available for visual arts group exhibits of five or more artists. Download the Pro Arts Mini Grant application here

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2010 Tour Highlights

The 20^th Annual Jersey City Artists’ Studio Tour was a great success. The tour kicked-off with an opening party at the Grace Church Van Vorst on the eve of the tour which featured the Pro Arts member’s show. Whitestar, Carmine’s Deli, Jersey Wine & Spirits and Palace Drugs provided the food and drink and guests enjoyed an evening of entertainment and art.

The two-day self-guided tour brought over 2,000 participants out including local Jersey City residents and those visiting from across the river in Manhattan and Brooklyn. With over 500 artists participating, at more than 100 venues, there was something for everyone. Artists opened their galleries and studios for visitors wishing to experience a professional art setting and those who were along for the fun. Prominent exhibitions were on display beginning as early as September and stayed up through October giving artists more visibility. A closing party at Parlay Studios concluded the tour on Sunday evening.

The tour was promoted citywide with banners, posters and announcement cards. The Hudson Reporter’s insert map & tour guide highlighted the stopping points and listed the artists participating in the tour. Corporate and merchant sponsors were featured along the tour route and on all major promotional items.

The City of Jersey City, Pro Arts Jersey City, and the arts community thank our sponsors for making the annual studio tour possible. Special thanks to our Platinum & Gold sponsors: Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, LeFrak Organization (Newport). Many thanks to our Silver and Bronze sponsors:  Provident Bank, Palace Drugs, SILVERMAN, Historic Downtown SID, Journal Square Restoration Corporation, Parlay Studios, LITM, White Star, Art in the Age, Jersey City Wine and Spirits, Carmine’s Italian Deli & Panepinto. Thanks also to the Jersey City Reporter for their continued support in presenting the annual Studio Tour Guide, to Jersey City Departments of Recreation and Health & Human Services for providing tour shuttles, to Hudson County Transcend for providing wheelchair accessible transportation, and to the generous and supportive Jersey City businesses and establishments that have opened their doors as venues to the artists on the tour.

This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts; administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, and the County of Hudson Thomas A. DeGise, Hudson County Executive, and the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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