Cultural Affairs Fall 2019 Calendar
All programs are hosted at the Dineen Hull Gallery, 71 Sip Avenue, 6th Floor, unless otherwise noted. All events are FREE and open to the public. Photo I.D. must be shown when entering the HCCC campus.
AUGUST
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Pow(h)er: Opening Reception
August 1 – September 24
Curated by Kristin J. DeAngelis and Michelle Vitale
Opening reception of Pow(h)er a contemporary exhibition honoring the women’s equality movement and the centennial anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Featuring art by Caroline Burton and Jan Huling, both of whom recently exhibited at the Montclair Art Museum; Trix Rosen, whose photography was featured at MOMA in 2018; Ekaterina Abramova, Pam Cooper, Jodie Fink, Blond Jenny, Zoë Sua Kay, Donna Kessinger, Lucy Rovetto, Theda Sandiford, Leslie Sheryll, and Judy Wukitsch. Music provided by DOCAS’s house deejay, DJ Vaselli. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit is on display through September 24. For more information, visit our exhibition page.
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Teacher as Artist: Katie Niewodowski
August 1 – December 15
Curated by Michelle Vitale
Both Campus Libraries
The Department of Cultural Affairs supports local artists through a variety of solo exhibitions throughout the College campus. For the spring semester, we will be featuring the work of Katie Niewodowski.
Her work is a meditation on the phenomenon of life and the creative structures that perpetuate it. She explores repeating patterns in nature, the interconnectedness of all living beings, and the portal into these networks that the process of art-making provides. Her art will be on view at both campus libraries from August 1 through December 15. For more information, visit our exhibition page.
Gabert Library
71 Sip Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306
North Hudson Library
4800 Kennedy Boulevard, 3rd Fl., Union City, NJ 07087 |
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DOCA Celebrates Jersey City Pride Week With Artist Reception For Katie Niewodowski
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Jersey City Pride host mocktails and artist reception for HCCC Professor Katie Niewodowski on the roof terrace during Jersey City’s Pride Week, at the Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium, 71 Sip Ave. 6th Fl. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit our exhibition page. This is an official Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival event in commemoration of Stonewall 50 and celebration of World Pride. For information on the Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival taking place on August 24, 2019, go to www.jerseycitypride.com.
5-7 pm
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SEPTEMBER
6
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Dineen Hull Gallery, Smush Gallery And Apple Tree House – Three Great Stops To Visit During JC Fridays!
Stop by Dineen Hull Gallery on JC Fridays to view the all-women contemporary art exhibition Pow(h)er. Then join DOCA for the opening reception of Tangible Imaginings an exhibition, curated by former HCCC Professor Fred Fleisher, featuring the visual artwork of current and past HCCC professors. Round out the night of art and culture with an original play by Speranza Theater Company celebrating the Women’s Suffrage Movement and part of our yearlong partnership with the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs. Visit www.jcfridays.com for full JC Fridays listings.
Pow(h)er
Come view the Pow(h)er exhibition during JC Fridays, featuring artwork by 13 extraordinary female artists, focusing on a variety of issues including immigration, fertility, and the body.
Dineen Hull Gallery
71 Sip Ave. 6th Fl.
11 am-5 pm
Tangible Imaginings
Tangible Imaginings is an exhibition curated by Fred Fleisher, featuring the visual artwork of Eun Young Choi, Marguerite Day, Laurie Riccadonna, and Woolpunk. Centered on the notion of the Material, the show considers each artist’s manipulations, transformations, and uses of materials to comment upon our larger frame of reference in the everyday. The exhibition is on display through September 29. SMUSH Gallery is an interdisciplinary art space dedicated to creative and community work, founded by multi-disciplinary artist Katelyn Halpern. They host visual art exhibitions, live performance, workshops and more! For more information about SMUSH Gallery, visit www.smushgallery.com.
SMUSH Gallery
340 Summit Ave., Jersey City
6-9 pm
Speranza Theatre Company
Join Speranza Theatre Company and the Apple Tree House for an immersive play experience on September 6, 7, and 8. Founded in 2008, Speranza is a women’s theatre company based in Jersey City that creates thought-provoking collaborative theatre centered on women’s issues and provides an opportunity for artists, particularly females, to share their voice through challenging and entertaining theatre based in honesty and truth. For more information, visit www.jerseycityculture.org.
Apple Tree House
298 Academy St, Jersey City
Time: TBA
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Solo
September 16 - December 15
Curated by Michelle Vitale
The Department of Cultural Affairs presents Solo a new exhibition series celebrating projects by mid-career artists on display in the atrium of Dineen Hull Gallery. We are excited to feature Roberta Melzl as our first artist. Melzl’s work is created from an accumulation of sources. It is characterized by the incorporation of various systems of visual representation–embracing elements of technology, architecture, nature, design, and media. For more information, visit our exhibition page.
Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium |
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Art of Yoga
Reflecting back, moving forward. Join entrepreneur and creator of Mindful Play Yoga Jamie Wilson Murray for a 50-minute yoga session. This partnership supports themes in our gallery exhibit Pow(h)er and celebrates the anniversary of the woman suffrage movement and empowerment. The goal of the trilogy is to recognize women’s contributions to the Yoga movement, and to the wellness of everyday life. We recommend bringing your own yoga mat–a limited number of mats will be available.
Mindful Play Yoga
Mindful Play Yoga brings out the kid in all of us. Working with children, adults, and caregivers through mindfulness, play, and yoga to see the best in everyone. MPY is committed to inspiring children ages 3 -15 and families to be curious life-long learners.
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Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium
12-1 pm
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Pow(h)er: Closing Reception
Join us for the Pow(h)er exhibition closing reception with a musical performance by Eldad Tarmu and his ensemble. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit our exhibition page.
4-7 pm |
OCTOBER
3
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HCCC Foundation Artist Talk
A special HCCC Foundation Artist Talk with artist Karen Finley will be held on Thursday, October 3 which is also the opening day of the Relatable exhibition at the gallery. Karen Finley earned an MFA from San Francisco Art Institute, she is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, NYSCA, and NEA fellowships, and she teaches at New York University. Finley’s art addresses issues that include the treatment of women, AIDS, and the Holocaust. Working in mediums such as installation, video, performance, public art, visual art, entertainment, television and film, memorials, music, and literature. Her work is included in major museum collections. For more information and to view the artist’s work, visit www.karenfinley.com.
Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium
10:30 am
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Jersey City Artist Tour
The Jersey City Artist Tour is October 3-6. The Relatable exhibition will be open to the public during regular gallery hours on Thursday, 10/3, Friday, 10/4, and Saturday, 10/5. For full event information, visit www.thejcast.com.
11 am-5 pm
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Relatable: Artist Talk
On October 4, join us at noon for a discussion of how art is an important part of the everyday experience with exhibiting artists in the Relatable exhibition. Artists work on display includes Beth Achenbach, Pat Lay, Michael Lee, Ibou Ndoye, Jon Rappleye, Freddy Samboy, and Jim Watt, among others. Lite refreshments will be served. For more information, visit our exhibition page.
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12 pm
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Jersey City Artist Tour
The Relatable exhibition will be open to the public during regular gallery hours on Friday, 10/4 and Saturday, 10/5. For full event information, visit www.thejcast.com.
11am-5 pm
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Jersey City Artist Tour Weekend
The Relatable exhibition will be open to the public during regular gallery hours on Saturday, 10/5. The gallery is closed on Sunday. For full event information, visit www.thejcast.com.
11 am-5 pm
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15
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Perennial Fall Issue Launch
The Perennial, an independent faculty magazine and newsletter, will dedicate its Fall 2019 issue to the memory of Professor Javedd Khan, one of HCCC's most beloved and influential faculty members. Join us at this publication launch to share your memories and to reflect on Professor Khan's lengthy and unparalleled devotion to our student community.
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Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium
6-8 pm
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Art of Yoga
Reflecting back, moving forward. Join entrepreneur and creator of Mindful Play Yoga Jamie Wilson Murray for a 50-minute yoga session. This partnership supports themes in our gallery and celebrates the anniversary of the woman suffrage movement and empowerment. The goal of the trilogy is to recognize women’s contributions to the Yoga movement, and to the wellness of everyday life. We recommend bringing your own yoga mat–a limited number of mats will be available.
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Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium
12-1 pm
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NOVEMBER
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JC Writers Residency: NaNoWriMo
Back by popular demand! Throughout November DOCA partners with Jersey City Writers, the Gabert Library, and the Writing Center at HCCC to offer events for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Join us for the Kick-Off Open Mic and Writing Marathon on November 1. HCCC Students are encouraged to sign up with a chance to win a prize at each event you attend! Programs will be held in the Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium, 71 Sip Ave., 6th Fl.
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Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium
6 pm
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Art Café
In honor of Veterans Day, join the Department of Cultural Affairs for a special edition of Art Café on Friday, November 15. Enjoy New York views, stroll the gallery, and meet other local veterans. HCCC alumnus and Jersey City Police Officer Leon Tucker, Jr. will lead a discussion on the life and legacy as an American veteran. Light refreshments will be served.
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Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium
8:30-9:30 am
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Art of Yoga
Reflecting back, moving forward. Join entrepreneur and creator of Mindful Play Yoga Jamie Wilson Murray for a 50-minute yoga session. This partnership supports themes in our gallery and celebrates the anniversary of the woman suffrage movement and empowerment. The goal of the trilogy is to recognize women’s contributions to the Yoga movement, and to the wellness of everyday life. We recommend bringing your own yoga mat–a limited number of mats will be available.
Click here to Register
Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium
12-1 pm
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Relatable: Closing Reception
Join us for the Relatable exhibition closing reception and also view Roberta Melzl’s a artwork in the Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit our exhibition page.
4-7 pm
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DECEMBER
6
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HCCC Fall Student Art Exhibition: Opening Reception
December 2 - 13
Curated by Laurie Riccadonna and Jeremiah Teipen
The HCCC Art Department offers a wide variety of classes in computer and fine arts taught by professional artists living in the New York metropolitan area. HCCC celebrates the artistic talents of our community with a bi-annual student exhibition in the Dineen Hull Gallery. Join the art department, students, professors, and staff on December 6 for the fall Student Art Exhibition opening reception. Music provided by DOCAS’s house deejay, DJ Vaselli. Light refreshments will be served. For more information visit our exhibition page. The opening is also stop on the JC Fridays–the quarterly citywide celebration of the arts. Visit www.jcfridays.com for their full event listings.
4-7 pm
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Art Café
The Department of Cultural Affairs invites students, faculty, and community members to enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and Manhattan views on the roof terrace and to tour the HCCC Student Art Exhibition.
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Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium
8:30-9:30 am
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HCCC Student Art Department Review: Closing & Student Presentations
On December 13 senior art students will present their portfolios during the fall Student Art Exhibition closing. Light refreshments will be served. For more information visit our exhibition page.
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Dineen Hull Gallery Atrium
9:30 am-12:30 pm
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FEBRUARY
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14C Art Fair: Save The Date!
Art Fair 14C is an international art fair with a New Jersey core, a nonprofit fair created to strengthen and support the visual arts. With more than 50 art exhibitors from around the world and a Juried Show of NJ artists, there will be thousands of artworks on display. Art Fair 14C returns to the Hyatt Regency on the Jersey City waterfront February 21-23, 2020. Visit www.artfair14c.com for more information!
Hyatt Regency at 2 Exchange Place, Jersey City
12-9 pm
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