Please join New Jersey City University Galleries on Wednesday, January 30 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm for an opening reception of Uncharted Space featuring work by Gianluca Bianchino. This event is free and open to the public. Please visit the NJCU Galleries Facebook page for more information.
Meeting #3: Community Engagement Workshop City Hall, Council Chambers Wednesday, January 30, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
The ColemanCollective presents a culminating event following their participation in the Mana Performance Residencies program, in partnership with Brooklyn-based artist-run space Secret Project Robot. The social evening will feature a performance installation by the collective, with special guest DJ Tony Monkey. Visuals and landscape in collaboration with Myssi Robinson. Inspired by the years-long identity-shifting creative […]
Please join Mayor Steven M. Fulop, Councilwoman at Large Joyce Watterman, the Jersey City Municipal Council and the Office of Cultural Affairs to celebrate Black History Month. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please email Kia Deadwyler at kdeadwyler@gmail.com or call (201) 547-5108.
In partnership with the City of Jersey City, the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs and the Jersey City Free Public Library, the Educational Arts Team encourages readers to get their creative juices flowing! Using art, imagination and storytelling, leaders will guide particpants to create art based on themes of the novel, Station Eleven. Most […]
Pro Arts Jersey City is excited to present "For the Love of It All," a juried show of visual art that illustrates the struggle between artists and their work. Each piece will be accompanied by a written statement about the particular struggle of that piece. February is the month of love however experts tell us […]
The Educational Arts Team, in partnership with the City of Jersey City, the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs and the Jersey City Free Public Library, will host an engaging art and storytelling workshop based on the novel, Station Eleven, as part of NEA Big Read programming. Hook the Book workshops incorporate drama-based learning techniques […]
Hudson County Community College is excited to present "Notes and Tones," an exhibition in partnership with the EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop. The opening reception will coincide with HCCC's annual Georgia Brooks Celebration, featuring a live hot jazz performance recorded by WBGO Jazz 88.3 and broadcast on air, Jersey City masking tape artist Kayt Hester […]
In preparation for her multiple performances at The Stone at The New School, Canadian pianist Vicky Chow will present two open rehearsals on February 5 and 7, 2019 at 5:00 pm, as part of her residency at Mana Contemporary (888 Newark Avenue - Mana Theatre, Floor 1). Vicky Chow has been described as “brilliant” (New […]
Two opening receptions for "From Here to Where," a solo exhibition by Daryl-Ann Saunders will be held on February 5, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, and March 1 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Saint Peter's Mac Mahon Student Center. This event is free and open to the public. Visit the Saint Peter's University […]
The Educational Arts Team, in partnership with the City of Jersey City, the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs and the Jersey City Free Public Library, will host an engaging art and storytelling workshop based on the novel, Station Eleven, as part of NEA Big Read programming. Hook the Book workshops incorporate drama-based learning techniques […]
Floor 5 Gallery Mana Contemporary 888 Newark Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 RSVP Join Hyperallergic co-editor Thomas Micchelli in conversation with influential Flat Out artists Linda Francis and Dorothea Rockburne, and the exhibition’s curators Ysabel Pinyol Blasi and Karline Moeller. The panel will explore the continued use of drawing as a creative strategy, questioning its […]
The Journal Square Community Association, in partnership with the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs, is excited to present a Public Scholar Project titled: "New Jersey's Vital Role in American Independence" presented by speaker Jonathan Mercantini. New Jersey was the ‘Crossroads of the American Revolution’; the site of more fighting than any other state, including […]
Are you a part of the Arts Community? Join New Jersey City University in partnership with Jersey City Art & Culture, Jersey City Arts Council and Rising Tide Capital for a series of four, full-day educational business workshops starting February 8, 2019! Our first workshop will include grants, sponsorships, and fundraising by utilizing special events. […]
Midnight Market arrives back in Jersey City on February 8 at the Harborside Atrium, and offers a one-of-a-kind night market experience for foodies! Midnight Market is an exciting take on the classic night market scene. This 21+ event features the area's hippest foodie trends, vendors and live DJ. This event is open to the public. For […]
The Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs will be closed today for Lincoln's Birthday. Happy B-Day Abe!
Studio 438 Mana Contemporary RSVP You’re a professional; your work should look professional too. Over thirty years, photographer Matthew Septimus has delivered vivid images of everything from museum installations to food to people. In this hands-on workshop, he will reveal how you can capture your work in its best light. MANA MASS Mana Mass is […]
The Lincoln Association of Jersey City cordially invites you to participate in its annual tribute to Abraham Lincoln on the anniversary of his birth, Tuesday, February 12, 2019. At Noon, Vice President, Steven Stamos, will host the monument ceremony in honor of the Great Emancipator. A wreath will be laid at the statue of Lincoln […]
“Black History Month Group Exhibition” During the month of February, the Rotunda Gallery is set to feature a group exhibition exploring and celebrating Black History and African-American identity, culture, and life from all perspectives. The exhibition will be on display February, 4-28, 2019 An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, February 13, from 6:00-8:00pm […]
The Educational Arts Team, in partnership with the City of Jersey City, the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs and the Jersey City Free Public Library, will host an engaging art and storytelling workshop based on the novel, Station Eleven, as part of NEA Big Read programming. Hook the Book workshops incorporate drama-based learning techniques […]
Creativity is the dance of those that are heard. This is a place to dance, sing, celebrate, and create. ManaMic is an event hosted, curated, and organized by Rashad Wright, Jersey City's Poet Laureate, with the intention of creating a safe space for the artist. The event will entail a writing/performance workshop, an open mic, […]
JCFamilies presents a Sleep Success and Potty Training Workshop for parents with Miss Megan! The event will take place on Thursday, February 14 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at Zaniac Jersey City (125 1st St., Jersey City). This event is open to all parents but requires advanced registration. Please click here for more information.
The Educational Arts Team, in partnership with the City of Jersey City, the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs and the Jersey City Free Public Library, will host an engaging art and storytelling workshop based on the novel, Station Eleven, as part of NEA Big Read programming. Hook the Book workshops incorporate drama-based learning techniques […]
Art at Night JC is excited to celebrate Joe Sulsenti, a Jersey City artist and active member of the LGBTQ community. Festivities for VIP guests will begin at 7:30 pm on Friday, February 15. A film screening of his latest piece will begin at 8:15 pm and is open to the public, followed by face […]
The Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs will be closed today for President's Day.
The George Washington Commemorative Society is proud to host a President's Day Wreath Laying Ceremony on Monday, February 18, 11:00a at the Apple Tree House (298 Academy Street). This event is free and open to the public.
The Educational Arts Team, in partnership with the City of Jersey City, the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs and the Jersey City Free Public Library, will host an engaging art and storytelling workshop based on the novel, Station Eleven, as part of NEA Big Read programming. Hook the Book workshops incorporate drama-based learning techniques […]
Mana Contemporary 888 Newark Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 RSVP Mana Contemporary’s exhibitions director, Rezarta Seferi, presents a workshop on common group hanging techniques including straight-line, grid, and salon style. This is an installment of an ongoing monthly course on art preparator methods. Rezarta Seferi is a multimedia artist based in Jersey City. Following her […]
Studio 438 Mana Contemporary 888 Newark Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 Thursday, February 21, 2019 6PM RSVP Mana Mass presents a special evening featuring Eugenie Tsai, the Brooklyn Museum’s Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, in conversation with writer and curator Sara Raza. Tsai will discuss her rich and lengthy career as an independent curator working […]
Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council and the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs invites Grades 6-8 to attend the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Contest on Friday, February 22, from 3:30 - 6:00 PM.
In partnership with the City of Jersey City, the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs and the Jersey City Free Public Library, the Educational Arts Team encourages readers to get their creative juices flowing! Using art, imagination and storytelling, leaders will guide particpants to create art based on themes of the novel, Station Eleven. Most […]
The Bethune Center of Jersey City celebrates Black History Month by honoring the tradition of Gospel music in the African-American church; and the impact it has had on the fabric of both American and international culture. Our Joyful Noise Gospel Competition will feature a multitude of talent from various local choirs, who will be bringing […]
Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council and the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs invites Grades 3-5 to attend the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Contest on Monday, February 25, from 3:30 - 6:00 PM.
The Educational Arts Team, in partnership with the City of Jersey City, the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs and the Jersey City Free Public Library, will host an engaging art and storytelling workshop based on the novel, Station Eleven, as part of NEA Big Read programming. Hook the Book workshops incorporate drama-based learning techniques […]
Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council and the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs invites participating public schools to attend the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Contest Final Competition on Tuesday, February 26, from 3:30 – 6:00 PM.
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 2/26 ** In partnership with the City of Jersey City, the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs and the Jersey City Free Public Library, the Educational Arts Team encourages readers to get their creative juices flowing! Using art, imagination and storytelling, leaders will guide participants to create art […]
Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, the Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Juan Pablo Duarte Association, presents the Dominican Flag Raising. The flag raising will be held in City Hall Chambers on Wednesday, February 27, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. This event is FREE and open to the public. For additional […]
YOU'RE INVITED! Please join the Big Read team for a Kick-Off Celebration on Thursday, February 28 at 6p in City Hall Chambers. The evening will be an opportunity to meet our partnering organizations, enjoy performances by Speranza Theater Company and No Dominion Theater Co., kick-off a month-long of Big Read events and of course - […]
DT Gallery and artist Nachalie Rodriguez will host an opening reception for "Won Love," a solo exhibition. the exhibition will be on show February 26 - March 3. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the DT 234 Gallery Facebook page.
Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, the Office of Cultural Affairs, cosponsored by the Jersey City St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee presents the Irish Flag Raising. The flag raising will be held in City Hall Chambers on Friday, March 1, from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. This event is FREE and open to […]
The City of Jersey City, Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, the Office of Cultural Affairs were honored to commemorate The Chadian Independence today Friday, August 11, 2023. The Chadian Community of New Jersey has directly contributed to the diversity and positive growth of Jersey City in various fields, including education, entrepreneurship, government as well as all aspects of life throughout the United States and abroad. Today the City of Jersey City and members of the Chadian community commemorate this day August 11, 2023 by proudly displaying the flags of the United States and the Republic of Chad together, high above City Hall in recognition of the socially adopted culture and ethnic diversity of our community of Jersey City.
The Republic of Chad is a landlocked country at the crossroads of North and Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon to the southwest, Nigeria to the to the southwest (at Lake Chad), and Niger to the west. Chad has a population of 16 million, of which 1.6 million live in the capital and largest city N’Djamena.
Beginning in the 7th millennium BC, human populations moved into the Chadian basin in great numbers. By the end of the 1st millennium AD, a series of states and empires had risen and fallen in Chad’s Sahelian strip, each focused on controlling the trans-Saharan trade routes that passed through the region. France conquered the territory by 1920 and incorporated it as part of French Equatorial Africa. In 1960, Chad obtained independence under the leadership of François Tombalbaye. Resentment towards his policies in the Muslim north culminated in the eruption of a long-lasting civil war in 1965. In 1979 the rebels conquered the capital and put an end to the South’s hegemony. The rebel commanders then fought amongst themselves until Hissène Habré defeated his rivals. The Chadian–Libyan conflict erupted in 1978 by the Libyan invasion which stopped in 1987 with a French military intervention (Operation Épervier). Hissène Habré was overthrown in turn in 1990 by his general Idriss Déby. With French support, a modernization of the Chad National Army was initiated in 1991. From 2003, the Darfur crisis in Sudan spilt over the border and destabilized the nation. While many political parties participated in Chad’s legislature, the National Assembly, power laid firmly in the hands of the Patriotic Salvation Movement during the presidency of Idriss Déby. After President Déby was killed by FACT rebels in April 2021, the Transitional Military Council led by his son Mahamat Déby assumed control of the government and dissolved the Assembly. Chad remains plagued by political violence and recurrent attempted coups d’état.
Today’s flag raising reflects the camaraderie built between the United States and Republic of Chad and our enduring love for freedom, liberty and democracy that today the world is still inspired by.
