The annual Metuchen Junebug ArtFest kicks off on Saturday evening, June 3rd from 6:00 - 10:00 pm with a fantastic array of open air art exhibits, live "art" events and music performances throughout the streets downtown Metuchen.
Community members of all ages are invited to feast their eyes on creativity of all types at various locations: works of art in oil, acrylic, watercolor, clay, glass, precious stones, textiles, photography, and fiber; rock, latin and jazz music from pre-eminent bands in the tri-state area; dance performances and open mic sessions.
6:00 - 10:00 pm: Metuchen High School Student Art Show @ Pearl Street Business Center Art Gallery (16 Pearl Street, opposite the Parking Deck). The work of 18 MHS students from will be on display, including stretched canvasses, framed paper pieces and several photography pieces. MHS has a new photography program for the first time - including a large format printer, and the works in photography that will be on display are an exciting kick off point for the program! Metuchen Public Library - Community Nursery School Emerging Artist Show @ 480 Middlesex Avenue
Cai's Creativity Corner - Main Street and Hillside Avenue Create Your Own Junebug Tie Dye T-Shirt - Visitors will create handmade tie-dye T-shirts using sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol- fireworks full of inspiring bursts of color! Clicks n Bricks Demonstration - Young Junebug artists of all ages are invited to participate in a free play / open build session using LEGO and DUPLO blocks kits to construct buildings, car and robots.
"This 10th Anniversary edition of Junebug will carry on the Metuchen tradition as a 'haven for the arts' with programming that combines diverse local and regional talent with a more highly curated display of street art, gallery art, music performances and live art events," commented Planning Team Leader Bob Diken. "All of this will culminate in a unique and amazing Art Party for all ages each week, which we hope will bring you back to enjoy all that we have to offer. Come and see for yourself staring this Saturday June 3rd!"
For more detailed information on festival events, including locations and timeframes, please visit our web site: www.junebugartfest.com.
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