MAPLEWOOD, NJ — All through October, the walls of 1978 Art Center in Maplewood will be open for our community to join the worldwide Inktober phenomenon. Inktober was created in 2009 by artist Jake Parker as a challenge to himself. Every year, he develops a list of 31 one-word prompts for each day in October […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In honor of Black History Month, the township of Maplewood has joined with local nonprofit, community and business partners to sponsor more than 30 artistic, cultural and educational events and activities throughout February. Maplewood Mayor Frank McGehee, who will lead two different book discussions during the month, said, “Our goal is to […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — “Fresh 12” has been hanging in the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center since Dec. 15, showing off the work of AP art students from around the county. On display at the gallery until Jan. 18, artists from Columbia High School, Arts High School in Newark, Central High School in Newark, West Essex High […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Come view the two towns’ dynamic art scene up close! Now in its 16th year, the annual Artist Studio Tour will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, and Sunday, Nov. 3. Artist studios and group venues are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, and special exhibitions will […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood’s Department of Community Services will kick off #Socktober sock drives with a “Rock Your Socks Off” free family dance party this Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. Admissions is a recommended donation of a pair of new socks. “Rock Your Socks […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The township of Maplewood will sponsor two interactive events at the 1978 Maplewood Art Center, located at 1978 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood. Beginning in October, Maplewood will give a new twist to Inktober, a worldwide phenomenon which invites anyone anywhere to create a drawing based on a one-word “prompt” issued for each […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In 2018, Maplewood saw a lot of growth, both in its culture and physically. In addition to new businesses and residents coming to town, Maplewood upgraded infrastructure, invested in safety and showed pride in its diversity. Maplewood made national news on June 7, when it installed New Jersey’s first permanent rainbow-striped crosswalks […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — 1978 Maplewood Arts Center celebrates Black History Month with a tribute exhibit and estate sale featuring the artistic creation of the late Eleta J. Caldwell, which opens Saturday, Jan. 19. An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. This exhibit is curated by Nettie Thomas and […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — For the 11th year in a row, high school students’ artwork will be on display at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center during the “Fresh 11.0” exhibit, an annual show featuring the work of area high school students. Artists featured in the show are from Columbia High School, Montclair High School, Arts High […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Visitors who step into the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center until Aug. 31 may think they are seeing double as they look at Christine Romanell’s work in “Everything is Connected.” Romanell’s work explores patterns that do not repeat, many of which are found in nature. The art on display in the exhibit is […]