Opening Reception & Block Party 2025

Date: May 18, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $FREE
Location:
Hunterdon Art Museum
7 Lower Center Street
Clinton, NJ 08809

Celebrate the start of our exciting new exhibitions at HAM with an opening reception, curator talks, and a block party on Sunday, May 18, from 2 to 5 PM.

Experience Two New Exhibitions Opening This Sunday (from 2 – 4 pm):

Selections from The Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art:

This exhibition features work by Katrina Andry, Lavett Ballard, Tawny Chatmon, Tokie Rome-Taylor, and Accra Shepp.

Pulp: The Fluid and The Concrete:

This exhibition presents artworks by a diverse group of artists, each dedicated to the expressive and investigative practice of hand papermaking. The careful selection of works on view exemplifies how each [re]imagines and [re]defines this art form’s models, techniques, and realizations while showcasing an unwavering commitment and passion to the discipline.

(featuring: Jill Adler, Sarah Brayer, Luca Buvoli, María Magdalena Campos Pons, Lesley Dill, Michele Oka Doner, Sue Carrie Drummond, Susan Gosin, Joan Hall, Jane Hammond, Kyle Holland, Juan Logan, Roberto Mannino, Melanie Mauro, Irina Nakhova, Stuart Netsky, Evgeniy Pantev, Marc Rosenquist, Michelle Samour, John Shorb, Stephanie Slate, Bibiana Suarez, Annelies van Dommelen, Anne Vilsboll, Paul Wong, Melanie Yazzi, Leo Zhao)

Curator Talks: Engage directly with curators Gail Deery and Cynthia Nourse Thompson as they discuss the artist’s works and creative processes in the galleries.

 

Block Party Festivities:

ArtBar: quench your adult thirst while mingling with friends, neighbors, fellow art lovers, and the artists themselves.

Tia B’s Street Tacos: Savor the authentic flavors of Mexico with Tia B’s Street Tacos food truck, serving up a variety of delicious options.

Live Music: Enjoy live music from The Moon Dwellers.

Free Admission Day! Enjoy complimentary access to the museum all day during this event.

 

Get ready for an afternoon where art and community come alive under one roof. This event is free to attend and open to all who love art, culture, and a good time. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration — mark your calendars and tell your friends! No RSVP needed.

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