Basecamp Studio & Gallery started as a simple idea: a place where art could happen in every direction at once. My studio practice and gallery. Rotating exhibitions. Workshops and community gatherings. A space where artists and non-artists alike could experience what it feels like to make something — and be changed by it.

The mountain metaphor was always intentional. A base camp isn't the destination. It's the place you prepare, gather your strength, find your people, and begin the climb. Everything we do here is in service of that ascent — for artists and for the community.

It's also home to the NEW Sherpa Gallery, where member artists sell their work online with zero commission, and Basecamp to Summit, the podcast where we talk about why we create. AND I have launched a new blog called Trail Notes. All with some new branded logo’s.

Basecamp is located at 315 Main St, Metuchen NJ 08840

Open Gallery Hours: Weds 5-8pm and Sun 12-3pm or open by appointment 732 762 5224

Trail Notes

Basecamp Blog

Robert Diken

M Gallery - Discord Channel

This is the start of the #robert_diken_gallery channel. Welcome to the Robert Diken Gallery, now a part of M Galleries Virtual on Discord. - It’s where I’ll post whatever’s on my mind, whenever it happens. Kind of like a bulletin board that covers everything under my creative umbrella - my own work, Basecamp Studio & Gallery (http://thebasecamp.art/), new members and features on Sherpa Gallery, episodes and teasers from the Basecamp to Summit podcast, and updates from Cone9Colab, the Wabi-Sabi collective I co-founded. Plus, I will share cool photos of my personal zen garden, and other such special peaceful nature places, which have been fundamental in influencing my creative life at its core. - I’ll also use this space to live stream select events, studio visits, podcast recordings, workshops, or anything else worth catching in real time. Keep an eye out for those. - Nothing here is scheduled or polished — that’s kind of the point. - Links below for more details about things I mentioned above. Looking forward to cross pollinating with all.

‍ ‍ ‍Join Me on Discord — It's Free, No Download Required!‍ ‍

1. Click an invite link:‍ ‍-Gallery Channel: discord.gg/2tEQhKEvEw Livestream Channel: discord.gg/8Yp5CFfham‍ ‍

2. Create a free account (if you don't have one): enter an email or phone number, a username, and a password.

3. Verify your email or phone — Discord will send a quick confirmation.

4. You're in! Head to the live stream channel and join right from your browser at discord.com/app.

5. If you want the smoothest experience, especially on mobile? Download the free Discord app at discord.com/download — but it's not required to join the stream.