Living traditions: Folk Artists of New Jersey
Basket by Steven R. Carty, photo courtesy Peters Valley Gallery At State of the Arts we cover all kinds of art—including the "folk ...
From Gulag to Glasnost
Did you know that the largest collection of post-WWII Soviet Art is found in New Jersey, at the Zimmerli Art ...
State of the Arts receives four New York Emmy Nominations!
State of the Arts has been nominated for four New York Emmys, including for Magazine Program/Series! Winners will be announced on ...
History and Jazz on the Beach in Atlantic City
It’s officially summer here in New Jersey, and we’re heading down the shore to the beautiful beaches of Atlantic City. ...
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Eye on America: Roy Stryker and Standard Oil
Roy Stryker was the force behind the quintessential 1930s photography project for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), managing the likes ...
Folk and Baroque Music in Historic Churches with the Raritan River Music Festival
The 34th annual Raritan River Music Festival has kicked off, with events happening every Saturday this month. Today, join us ...
Earth Day in a Ghost Forest
Today is Earth Day, and we’re taking a moment to appreciate the melding of science, activism, and art. In 2021, ...
Art urging us to appreciate New Jersey’s nature
“Life is so full of beauty, and we miss it. We’re waiting for the perfect sunset or something—but you find ...
Moviemaking in New Jersey, from Fort Lee to Netflix
Did you know that Fort Lee was the nineteenth century Hollywood? As Netflix prepares to break ground on a new ...
“Missing Trees” with Pat Brentano
“Artists have an opportunity to make people stop for just a minute and say, ‘Look at this.’” After her neighbor ...