Art Galleries

July 15 – August 19, 2025
Reception: Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Fabric Art is one of the oldest forms of artistic expression. Historically it is also a form of storytelling and creating messages for the viewers. This exhibit features the work of six (6) New Jersey quilters: Ellaree Pray, Wannetta Phillips, Francine Koon, Karen Jack, Vanessa McDonald-Hobbs, and Josaine Royster. This gathering of friends will feature a full array of art and storytelling, bright, colorful and full of meaning.

The Art Upstairs Gallery is a gift of the John and Margaret Post Foundation.

July 15 – August 19, 2025
Reception: Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Ken began exploring the potential of AI to generate artistic images in 2024. His original goal was to be able to enhance his existing photographic images, but soon learned he was able to create new fine art by having AI software generate images and then use Photoshop to further refine them. Every image in this exhibit follows that strategy. This exhibit includes abstract and photorealistic art. More of Ken’s photos can be seen on his website www.ckcurtis.com.

The Starlight Gallery is a gift of Wendy and Jay Birnbaum

The Art Upstairs Gallery is located in the balcony lobby of Mayo Performing Arts Center. Exhibits are varied and showcase visual artists from a variety of mediums including watercolor, oil, photography, sculpture and more. Each year, the works of over 200 artists are showcased in group exhibits. Recent groups that have been showcased include the Essex Watercolor Club, New Jersey Photography Forum, Art in the Atrium and the Pastel Society of New Jersey. The Art Upstairs Gallery is a gift of the John and Margaret Post Foundation.

The Starlight Gallery is adjacent to our Starlight Room, MPAC’s donor lounge.  Exhibits feature individual exhibits by accomplished local artists. The Starlight Gallery is a gift of Wendy and Jay Birnbaum.

The galleries provide a unique opportunity to marry the visual and performing arts, and provide exposure to artists with an audience that may not normally frequent an art gallery. All artwork is available for purchase.

The Galleries are open to ticket holders prior to shows, during intermission, by appointment and every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 -2:00.  For more information, please contact Charles Miller at cmiller1@mayoarts.org or Lee Kaloidis at 973-539-0345 x6587.