Can I give 10 stars?! Highly recommend this fabulous art gallery and nonprofit. The work they do in…read morethe community is amazing. The artists they support are top notch. The festivals, events, and classes they put together are always a great time. Don't miss Art All Day and Art All Night! Or the 10x10 show in December!

The arts scene in Trenton is both humbling and inspiring; the programs, classes, and events are…read morenumerous and educational. It's definitely worth a trip to walk around the gallery, and you really cannot miss Art All Night, which just finished up its 10th year. Artworks also hosts an annual Art All Day each fall, where guests can take a trolley tour of Trenton, stopping at various locations to see artwork from area artists. What a great service!

Can you tell which are statues?…read more Years ago I went to Grounds For Sculpture, a 42 acre outdoor and indoor art exhibit with gorgeous gardens and every type of art you can learn and imagine. My boys were too young to appreciate it back then. This time we did it differently. Prior to going, we did a lesson on different types of art. We created slides to help teach us different types of art. I have included the slides so you can share these to your kids as an art lesson. While we were at the Grounds For Sculpture, I have to tell you... the way the Realism Art, Pop Art, and Abstract Impression Art Blended with its natural surroundings, my eyes began to play tricks on me! For a split second, regular people sitting on a bench looked like statues too! It's very well done! This place creates a dream like state. Go to the Meadow section first! It's a lot of walking so don't go on a hot day. #groundsforsculpture #nj #art

This may sound overly exuberant, but I love this place!…read more Founded in 1992 by J. Seward Johnson (a Johnson & Johnson heir) his goal was to build a contemporary sculpture garden for the public to enjoy. The property was initially the site of the Jersey fairgrounds and later the Trenton Speedway. (It's so peaceful and lovely here, it's hard to imagine the raucous noise of racecars.) We signed up for a walking tour -- free with the price of admission -- which runs for about an hour. In addition, friendly docents walking around the grounds stopped to chat offering great information -- even some juicy gossip! Be sure to pull up the app on your phone which we found helpful. The garden is closed Tuesday. One of the sites said admission is timed, but mid-week we were able to simply show up. Note that veterans and seniors pay reduced admission. Parking is free and there's a restaurant/coffee shop in the welcome center that's an inviting place to refuel. The photos I snapped are the garden's realistic representations, but there's a whole host of contemporary sculpture, all very different with their own stories.

It's a hidden gem, especially the basement is full of indigenous history. A must visit if you want…read moreto learn about the "real Americans"

The New Jersey State Museum was a pleasant surprise. First of all, I had no idea we had a State…read moreMuseum. I only happen to find out, because I had tickets to an event in the State Museum Auditorium. The museum is free and on weekends parking is easy in the free adjacent lot. There is also a Planetarium, which has a $10 admission. The museum is housed on three floors with exhibits illustrating some of New Jersey's history. There is a section with artwork, some Native American history, a natural history area with dinosaurs, history of Trenton, and much more.

Adriana is not only a gifted artist but also a talented teacher. She does a great job of teaching…read moretechniques and ensuring that her students understand the techniques of fluid acrylic painting while at the same time fostering creativity and self-expression. She also provided very useful explanations of the products and tools so that students can continue to explore at home. I have found fluid acrylic painting to be very relaxing and a great outlet for self-expression. Highly recommend!

From the owner: My business specializes in creating Original Acrylic paintings, mostly abstract, or featuring a…read morerange of subjects from the beach, or underwater worlds, floral and spirit guides, artworks that are available for purchase. A second offering of my art business is art workshops, an all inclusive, upscale, and intimate sized event, where I aim at making all workshop participants feel special, connected, pampered and able to create beautiful pieces of art, even if it is their first time painting. Our signature "Fluid Art Experience" workshop is an All Inclusive event, where I prepare all tools, materials, protective gear and also a gourmet curated charcuterie board. This event is designed to feed your body, mind and soul, and is offered in several locations in NJ throughout the year. Learn more on my website's workshops page. Other offerings from my art studio: greeting cards, art prints, available for purchase online and in person.

One of Philly's many hidden gems!…read more After googling events happening this weekend I saw an exhibit for Rashaad Newsome - "To Be Real" was on display at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center... I'm always looking for something new, interesting and mentally stimulating so decided to check it out and was impressed. Let me start by saying this space is beautiful! My niece and I were greeted upon entering and were given a brief overview of the exhibit. The exhibit itself was rich in color and concept and very unique. There was no admission to see the exhibit but donations are welcome (tip: DONATE!) - donation is not mandatory but I'm a firm believer that arts and culture help expand and enrich our experiences and are also great for conversation. In addition to seeing the feature exhibit, there was a hallway with more art, which lead to another space with another exhibit "Fluid Women" (I think) was the name; this exhibit was captivating also. I had a wonderful experience visiting PPAC and will definitely return! I also recommend if you have an interest in visual arts and are looking for something unique. The space was quiet and it is not large but has a lot to offer.

This place is excellent. I'm an amateur photographer and I have come here for multiple workshops…read morebecause the education, the teachers, and the facilities are excellent. In terms of those workshops you can find them for about $30 on Groupon or LivingSocial and the classes are intimate enough with about seven people or less that you really can get the individual attention that really makes for an excellent experience. In fact you will get that personal attention because the teacher incorporates each student and politely requests that they offer their work for light critique. There are opportunities in every class for you to go outside and practice what you just learned by shooting on the surrounding streets. My only criticism regarding the workshops is that they are not as frequent as I would like as my weekend work schedule conflicts often times with their classes. This next section is about the print center and I've had nothing but a phenomenal experience there. I was completely new to Printing and Keith the master printer who runs the lab made an appointment and sat with me for about an hour to basically guide me through the entire process, give his suggestions, and work Photoshop to get the photos exactly as I want them. He has a profound amount of experience that he draws from and is completely understanding that I am a brand new printer. He even gave me recommendations for where to get my photos framed and was just a brilliant lead in the entire process of printing my photographs. I'll definitely come back and I will recommend it to you because they do have excellent facilities, friendly workers, and a wealth of experience. The actual building itself is quite large and I believe it's shared with some other organizations. Philadelphia photo Arts Center does have a classroom or two and a nice gallery to present whatever work they choose. Getting here is very convenient as I take the subway from Center City and walk about 10 minutes. If you were to drive there's plenty of parking and it does not seem packed the numerous times I've been there.

If you need art supplies this is the place to go. Extremely helpful in answering all my questions…read moreand directing me to find the products I needed.

Great art store. Lots of new brands you can't find a Amazon…read more Reasonable price. Will be going back. And framing services