Semiquincentennial Exhibition: Contemporary Artists Respond

January 21-May 3, 2026

Heejung Kim, Co/ors That Shine Like Stars (installation view), 2025, Linen, plastic house goods, acrylic ink, paper clay, Approx. 6 x 9 x 9 in. each, Courtesy of the artist., Elie Trubert, River 2 (detail), 2025, Cyanotype and acrylic 22 x 30 in., Courtesy of the artist ., Bonnie Berkowitz, Time Traveler's Calendar (detail), 2025, Wool, assorted embroidery and metallic threads, linen, assorted fabric, colored pencil, acrylic gouache, glass beads, 42 x 42 in., Courtesy of the artist., Paul Deery, Variation 14, 2014, Pigmented ink on paper, 16 x 32 in., Courtesy of Merri Cuadra ., Lauren Rosenthal McManus, Raritan River Drawing (detail), 2025, Earth pigments on board, 84 x 72 in., Courtesy of the artist ., Krystle Lemonias, One finga cyaan ketch lice, 2024, Hybrid stuffed animals, standing lamp, stool, 53 x 30 x 32 in., Courtesy of the artist., Liz Mitchell, At the Farm: Sycamore, 2025, Graphite on Canson, 18 x 24 in., Courtesy of the artist.
January 21 - May 3, 2026

Semiquincentennial Exhibition: Contemporary Artists Respond

Six artists who live in or work in Hunterdon County are tasked with responding to themes of the American Revolution and to think about them on an expansive level. This diverse group of artists will bring their personal histories and styles to reflect on the collective history of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and the nation in celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary.

Taken together, these artists’ practices offer a mosaic of perspectives. Some might highlight the tactile and intimate stories passed through generations; others might focus on how landscapes and materials bore silent witness to pivotal eras; still others could interpret historical documents, symbols, and human figures in new and visually compelling forms. This collective approach transcends traditional commemorations, emphasizing that the country’s 250th anniversary is not merely about looking back, but about continuously re-evaluating the past, engaging with the complexities of heritage, and envisioning the future. In doing so, they bring nuanced, personal, and community-centric insights to a national milestone, enriching the conversation around what it means to mark 250 years of American history.

Participating artists:

Bonnie Berkowitz
Heejung Kim
Krystle Lemonias
Lauren Rosenthal McManus
Liz Mitchell
Elie Porter Trubert

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