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SUMMARY:Trenton City Museum announces Juror and Call for Art for annual Ellarslie Open
DESCRIPTION:(Trenton\, NJ) Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie announces the 2026 juror and the Call for Art for its annual Ellarslie Open juried art show. Adam Welch\, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Princeton\, will jury the 2026 show. Artists are invited to submit artwork online\, from April 1 through May 6\, for consideration by the juror. \nShowcasing contemporary work by artists from across the NJ-PA-NJ region and beyond\, the Ellarslie Open\, which debuted in 1983\, is one of the area’s premier annual juried shows. In 2025\, out of over 520 entries\, 110 diverse works were selected. The 2026 show will open with an Artists’ and Members’ Reception Saturday\, June 6\, and will remain on view through September 6. Gallery talks and other related programming will be announced. \nCash awards are given for Best In Show Overall\, five category prizes\, and special sponsored awards. Artists may submit up to four pieces. Full instructions\, timeline\, and entry link are found at ellarslie.org/eo43. \nABOUT THE JUROR \nJuror Adam Welch is the Executive Director of the Arts Council of Princeton. He serves on the Princeton University Art Museum’s Community Leadership Council and trustee of the Witherspoon–Jackson Historical and Cultural Society. Until recently\, he also served as a commissioner on the Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission. An artist\, critic\, educator\, and amateur historian\, Welch joined the Arts Council of Princeton after a long tenure at Greenwich House Pottery\, where he worked from 2003 to 2020. He was appointed Assistant Director in 2007 and became Director in 2010. That same year\, he was appointed a lecturer at Princeton University\, where he taught until 2021. Welch holds an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BFA\, with a minor in Art Education\, from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff\, Arizona. He lives in Hightstown\, New Jersey\, with his wife Rachel\, a fashion designer\, and their two daughters\, Amelie and Finley. \nABOUT TRENTON CITY MUSEUM AT ELLARSLIE \nTrenton City Museum is housed in Ellarslie Mansion\, an 1848 Italianate Villa in the heart of Trenton’s historic Cadwalader Park\, which was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Ongoing and rotating shows explore Trenton’s history and culture and showcase contemporary regional fine arts. Museum hours are Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 4 pm and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. There is no admission charge\, but donations in support of the museum’s mission and programs are appreciated. Visit ellarslie.org. \nFor more on Ellarslie Open 43: ellarslie.org/eo43; exhibits@ellarslie.org; 609-989-1191. \n### \nCaption: The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion encourages artists to enter its Ellarslie Open Call for Art between April 1 and May 6. The show’s Prospectus and entry information available at ellarslie.org/eo43. The annual exhibition\, juried this year by Adam Welch\, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Princeton\, will open Saturday\, June 6\, and run through September 6\, 2026.
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LOCATION:Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie\, 1 Theater Lane\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08618\, United States
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SUMMARY:New exhibition at Trenton City Museum: African American Abstractions
DESCRIPTION:Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie announces the new show African American Abstractions\, a vibrant and colorful showcase filling three galleries with works by James E. Dupree\, Femi J. Johnson\, and Kenneth J. Lewis. Janis Purcell worked closely with the artists as the exhibition’s curator. African American Abstractions is on view through May 24. Aligned with the show are a free Family Workshop on Abstract Art Saturday\, April 11\, from 10 a.m. to noon and an Artists’ Roundtable Sunday\, April 26\, at 2 p.m. Information is available on the museum’s website. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nJames Dupree has been a practicing artist in the city of Philadelphia for over five decades. With exhibitions and residencies of national and international scope\, Dupree has created a legacy within the world of Fine Arts and Culture. His mediums include but are not limited to paint\, mixed media\, and sculpture. \nWith 35 different series of work reflecting the life of a contemporary African American Artist\, Dupree’s art treads the line between politics\, culture\, and fine art. What lies beyond the viewer’s initial aesthetic impression\, are poignant messages on race and class. As a master of his craft\, the intentionality behind his work is supported by the intersection of his expression of color\, form\, and unparalleled technique. Paired with Dupree’s ardent activism as a stronghold within the Philadelphia community for the last forty years\, this artist and agitator carefully impacts all which he touches. \nDupree holds a BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design\, an MFA from the University of Pennsylvania\, and has attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine. After\, he went on to teach at Arts Centers and Fine Arts Schools\, including Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art\, University of Pennsylvania\, and Crewe and Alsager College in England. \nCurrently\, James Dupree owns and operates two Contemporary Fine Art galleries. Dupree Gallery Philadelphia\, which has been open since the 1980’s\, is located at 703 South 6th Street in Philadelphia\, The newest gallery location is located in the vibrant small town of Lambertville New Jersey at 10 North Union Street. Both locations host a variety of solo and group exhibitions of artwork crafted by renowned national and international contemporary artists. \nFemi J. Johnson’s abstract storyscapes embody a uniquely raw and permissive form of contemporary abstraction. Floating harmonized color\, shaped figural elements\, and snippets of line drawing all find their position and coalesce as expressions of Johnson’s worldview. Familiar places\, formal or self-educated beliefs\, and personal or media-influenced subjects abstractly saturate his mutable compositions\, freeing the viewer to explore interchangeable scenarios. Translating chaos into temporary but believable order on canvas\, Johnson’s cohesive improvisations exalt the rich connectivity of life. \nFemi J. Johnson was born in Manhattan\, New York\, and raised in Easton\, Pennsylvania. His early talent in graphite and charcoal drawing led to a professional career as a Master Draftsman & Designer for companies in Pennsylvania and New York. After thousands of technical drawings over decades of work\, Johnson redirected his creative energy back to the fine arts. He studied in a two-year studio art program at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy\, New York\, where his engagement with contemporary and modernist art in commune with his Yoruba spirituality inspired his emerging studio practice. In 2012 Johnson returned to the Lehigh Valley\, where he currently works out of his studio in downtown Allentown\, Pennsylvania. He has exhibited extensively across the region and internationally\, with works in corporate and private collections. \nJohnson is documented in Afrocosmologies: American Reflections at the Wadsworth Athenaeum Museum of Art in Hartford\, Connecticut. Shifting Time: African American Artists 2020-2021. A Gathering Of The Tribes#16: The Black Lives Matter Issue. \nHis work is held in the permanent collections of The Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art in Asbury\, New Jersey; the David C. Driskell Center for the Study of Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora at the University of Maryland\, in College Park\, Maryland. \nIn 2016 Johnson was recognized with an Allentown Arts Ovation Award for Outstanding Achievement in Visual Arts. From November 2018 through July 2019\, he was named Allentown Art Museum’s Artist-in-Residence\, and for five years\, Johnson has been a featured artist at the Museum’s Cocktails and Collecting event. He remains actively engaged as a teacher\, mentor\, and ardent supporter of the arts community. \nKenneth J. Lewis Sr. is a self-taught contemporary visual artist\, born and raised in New Jersey. Remarkably\, he did not paint at all until the age of 47—creating his first work after experiencing a sudden\, overwhelming urge to express himself through art. Since that pivotal moment\, he has developed a powerful and personal visual language that blends abstraction\, symbolism\, geometry\, and landscape. \nHis works often begin with layered and expressive backgrounds. From this abstract foundation\, he constructs environments and structures—typically using painter’s tape to shape forms\, pathways\, and geometric compositions. Kenneth’s pieces feature vibrant acrylics\, hand-drawn details\, spray paint\, pastels\, and oil glazes. His process allows for both spontaneous expression and structured design\, reflecting the balance between chaos and order in life. \nKenneth’s artistic practice is rooted in passion\, energy\, and intuition. He lives a creative and stress-free life\, often painting for hours at a time in his gallery/studio\, the KJL Art Sanctuary in Ewing\, NJ. This space serves not only as his personal studio but also as a gallery and community hub for exhibitions\, paint parties\, and workshops. It accommodates up to 20 people and is available by appointment. \nHis work has been exhibited in public and private spaces throughout New Jersey and beyond—including Capital Health Gallery in Hopewell\, the Hamilton Township Library (where his works have rotated every six months for over six years)\, Trenton Public Library\, Starbucks Trenton\, Ewing Municipal Building\, Trenton Social\, and numerous group exhibitions. He has upcoming solo shows and large-scale projects scheduled through 2026. \nKenneth J. Lewis Sr. is driven not by academic theories or traditional rules\, but by the emotional and spiritual force behind creation. His mantra\, “One moment. One muse. One masterpiece\,” captures the essence of his work: deeply human\, rooted in experience\, and boldly expressive. \nAbout Trenton City Museum \nTrenton City Museum is housed in Ellarslie Mansion\, an 1848 Italianate villa in the heart of Trenton’s historic Cadwalader Park\, which was designed by the legendary Frederick Law Olmsted. The building\, which is on the National Historic Register\, is owned by the City of Trenton and operated by the nonprofit Trenton Museum Society\, founded in 1973. The museum explores and celebrates Trenton’s history and culture\, showcases contemporary art\, artists\, and performers\, and offers a variety of community gatherings\, classes\, and workshops throughout the year for all ages. Hours are Thursdays through Saturdays\, 12 to 4 p.m.; Sundays\, 1 to 4 p.m. There is no admission to view exhibits; donations are welcomed. \n### \nCaption: Left to right: Artists Kenneth J. Lewis\, Sr.\, James E. Dupree\, and Femi J. Johnson spoke at the opening reception for the new art exhibition African American Abstractions\, on view at Trenton City Museum through May 24. Learn more about the exhibition and related programs at ellarslie.org and 609-989-1191.
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LOCATION:Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie\, 1 Theater Lane\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08618\, United States
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SUMMARY:Across the Year at Titusville School: Images From the Helen Case Collection\, 1952-1972
DESCRIPTION:April 20 through May 29\, Hopewell Valley Historical Society will present an exhibit\, “Across the Year at Titusville School: Images From the Helen Case Collection\, 1952-1972\,” at the Hopewell Branch of Mercer County Library. Photos are from a lost collection of color slides\, largely from the 1950s\, that document children’s activities at Titusville Elementary School. Visit https://www.hopewellvalleyhistory.org for more information\, and mcl.org for library hours.
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LOCATION:Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch\, 245 Pennington Titusville Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:history
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SUMMARY:American Repertory Ballet presents AMERICANA
DESCRIPTION:Cue the fireworks! American Repertory Ballet’s 2025/26 season finale at NBPAC will shine bright with AMERICANA — a vibrant mixed-repertoire performance that celebrates the spirit of our country in honor of its 250th anniversary. This dynamic program features two iconic works by George Balanchine –  Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux and an excerpt from Stars and Stripes\, with music by John Philip Sousa. Plus two World Premieres by ARB Company Dancer Michelle Quiner and ARB’s acclaimed Artist in Residence Ethan Stiefel which will have audiences jumping to their feet with patriotic pride.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/american-repertory-ballet-presents-americana/
LOCATION:New Brunswick Performing Arts Center\, 11 Livingston Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lawrence Hopewell Trail Complete the Loop 5k
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lawrence Hopewell Trail for the first annual Complete the Loop 5k & Fun Run – a community event welcoming runners\, walkers\, and families while supporting the LHT’s mission to complete the 20-mile loop.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/lawrence-hopewell-trail-complete-the-loop-5k/
LOCATION:Rosedale Park\, 422 Federal City Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pennington Community-Wide Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:Town-wide yard sale in Pennington – rain or shine on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 from 9am to 2pm. Check out the flyer for map URL.
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LOCATION:Pennington Borough\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pennington
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SUMMARY:Spring Card Making 2026
DESCRIPTION:Spring Card Making For Adults\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 \nSession 1: 10:30-11:30 AM\nSession 2: 11:45-12:45 PM\n@ Pennington Public Library\, 30 N Main St\, Pennington\, NJ\nIn this adult program you will transform simple cardstock into heartfelt masterpieces! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll explore the tactile world of rubber stamping and beautiful layering. \nAlicia of Inked Edge Paper Art will guide you through:\n\n\n\nStamping Techniques: Master the art of clean\, vibrant impressions.\n\nCreative Construction: Learn layering and folding methods that add depth and wow factor to your work.\n\n\nCustom Curation: Mix and match tools to design one-of-a-kind cards for birthdays\, thank-yous\, or “just because.” \nWhether you’re a seasoned crafter or have never picked up a stamp in your life\, you’ll leave with beautiful\, handmade cards and the skills to keep creating at home. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity! \nAlicia Vincelette has been an avid cardmaker for 29 years with a passion for teaching others to create cards using a variety of mediums.  In her Inked Edge Paper Art classes she has taught all levels of card making from beginner to advanced for over 25 years. Teaching the different techniques for card making has brought her great joy as she transforms paper into an art form.
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LOCATION:Pennington Public Library\, 30 North Main Street\, Pennington\, NJ\, 08534\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hopewell Township Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hopewell Township and Culture Connections invites you to our Third Annual Cultural Festival! There will be food\, vendors\, performances\, fun and more! Bring your chairs or blankets to sit on. \nDate: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 \nTime: 11am – 1pm \nLocation: Woolsey Park\, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road\, Titusville\, NJ 08560 \nWant to get involved? https://www.hopewelltwp.org/DocumentCenter/View/17257/Ways-to-Get-Involved—Cultural-Festival?bidId=
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LOCATION:Woolsey Park\, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road\, Hopewell\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Voices Chorale: An American Tapestry - Voices of Many
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, our annual spring concert weaves together music from many corners of the American choral landscape. Works by iconic composers such as Randall Thompson\, Aaron Copland\, and Morten Lauridsen appear alongside African American spirituals\, selections from the American Songbook\, and music by contemporary women composers. \nThe featured work on the program is “The Hope of Loving” by contemporary composer Jake Runestad\, a moving composition expressing compassion and the bond of our shared humanity. \nTogether\, these pieces reflect themes of community\, perseverance\, faith\, and hope that form the tapestry of the American experience. \nAt a time when dialogue about the country’s past and future continues to evolve\, this program offers a moment to reflect on shared values and the enduring power of music to bring people together.
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LOCATION:Trinity Church\, Princeton\, 33 Mercer Street\, Princeton\, United States\, 08540\, United States
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