A community art space for those in search of their creative mountain top!
NEW FEATURE - MOVIE NIGHT ON 5/30
M MOVIE with BASECAMP CO-HOSTING
IN-PERSON OR ONLINE simulcasted from both galleries
FREE EVENT! JOIN US! ONLINE & IN-PERSON for M Movie at M Galleries 67 E Washington Ave Washington, NJ 07882 and Basecamp Studio & Gallery, 315 Main St Metuchen NJ 08840 / M Movie is a FREE hybrid in-person and online event, but donations are greatly appreciated!
We will feature a surprise film. It will be followed by a critical and educational discussion. We will discuss the meaning of the film, and what makes it art.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there! Please DM us with any questions. Can't make it in person? Connect through our M Movie Discord Group via: https://discord.com/invite/A8ePKcfhSQ / Join the conversation today!
Donations are greatly appreciated: http://mgalleries.org/product/m-donations/479
Featured event
Keynote Presentation: Judy Yin-Chi Lee presents “The Counterpoint of Passion and Purpose”
In the arts world, passion is the spark that starts a career, but purpose is the fuel that sustains it. What does it look like to move from a seat in the orchestra to a seat at the leadership table? Judy Yin-Chi Lee has navigated the highest levels of the New York arts scene, performing at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center while simultaneously managing multi-million-dollar projects and global mentorship programs. In this session, Judy discusses the strategic shift from passion (doing what you love) to purpose (creating what is needed). She reveals how artists can leverage their disciplined training to lead organizations, influence policy, and build equitable pipelines—all while navigating the beautiful complexities of raising two sons.
Expert Panel Discussion: Led by moderator Claire McClanahan, a panel of distinguished local artists Linda LaStella, Joseph Castronova, Vika Chala, and Dontae Muse - will pull back the curtain on the "nitty-gritty" of the art world.
Our panelists will tackle the practical questions every artist face:
- Valuing Your Work: How to factor time, skill, and market trends into your pricing.
- Authentic Self-Promotion: Navigating social media while preserving your artistic integrity.
- Professional Presence: Best practices for gallery relationships, auditions, and presentation.
- Financial Stability: Managing a "portfolio career" through sales, teaching, grants, and part-time work.
- Insider Insights: Non-obvious business advice gained from years of lived experience.
- Networking & Community: Connect with fellow Central NJ creatives over light fare and refreshments.
Come for Insight, Stay for Community
Let's build a sustainable Arts Future together!
Event produced and sponsored by Basecamp Studio & Gallery on behalf of FOMA,
with special thanks to Mickey Waring and Adam Fensterheim for their teamwork!
current EXHIBITION
Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery and Basecamp Studio & Gallery
315 Main Street
We are pleased to announce the exhibition at the FOMA and Basecamp galleries: Modern Musings, featuring the artwork of Enrique Zaldivar.
April 12: Opening Reception, 1-3 pm
May 3: Artist Demo/Workshop, 1 pm
May 17: Artist Music Performance, 1 pm
Zaldivar is a Cuban painter who graduated from the Professional Academy of Fine Arts “El Alba” in Holguín, Cuba. His works are a mix of magical realism, surrealism, and illustration—works with a deep poetic sense, which address issues such as the meaning of life, freedom, religion, death, loneliness, power, and exile. Modern Musings will include abstraction impressionist pieces, largely acrylics and drawings, featuring landscapes and portraits of modern muses.
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