Elizabeth Renaissance Foundation

09/26/2024

11/13/2023

Local Businesses Give-Back for the Holidays
SANTACON 3.0
Automotive Gathering & Toy Drive 2023

CALLING ALL OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CAR ENTHUSIASTS! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Saturday, November 25, 2023 | 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

GoElizabethNJ • Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce • City of Elizabeth

in association with

RIX Magazine • Elizabeth Parks & Recreation • Elizabeth Artistry Commission • Elizabeth Public Schools • Moving NJ Forward • Elizabeth Avenue Partnership • Historic Midtown Elizabeth SID • Union County • Assemblywoman Annette Quijano • Trinitas Regional Medical Center • Elizabeth Renaissance Foundation

Are teaming up together to bring you a local festive launch to the Holiday Season and the hottest Automotive Gathering Toy Drive of the year!

Santa Con 3.0 will be held at Elizabeth City Hall, Elizabeth, NJ

If you missed last year's Toy Drive, you don't want to miss this one as it will be bigger and better!!!

Holiday-themed dress code and/or holiday-themed vendor booth | car decorations are welcomed!

Free Hot Chocolate & Coffee!
Take pictures with Santa Claus, his Helpers and Mr. Grinch, plus the tri-state's most unique custom cars on display in front of City Hall.

Winter Holiday Themed Vendor Booth Opportunities are available to showcase a sampling of products and promote sales.

Let us know you are attending, or register for a VENDOR BOOTH or FOOD TRUCK at: [email protected] or (908) 906-3713

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DISPLAYING YOUR VEHICLE DURING THE EVENT:
• You must register online at www.RIXMag.com
• Registration to present your vehicle is $10 ONLINE and Bring a Toy (Toys must be new and unwrapped.)

07/20/2023

A big THANK YOU to all who came out to join us yesterday, as and the City of Elizabeth inaugurated the latest street mural by local Elizabeth artist Bree Maejor along with Mario "Teck" Cena. The Street Art Murals are part of an art project that extends throughout the city and celebrates Elizabeth’s rich history and diverse cultural heritage.

This latest mural to the city's landscape was made possible by the support and contributions of: Elizabeth Development Company (EDC), Union County Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Investors Bank Foundation, City of Elizabeth, Elizabeth Renaissance Foundation, and Historic Midtown Elizabeth SID.

Keep an eye out, more to come, as partners to Beautify Elizabeth, one street at a time.

Discover more about this project and others that are part of the Elizabeth Street Art Mural Tour at: www.GoElizabethNJ.com/streetart

05/26/2023

Elizabeth Renaissance Foundation + Elizabeth Tourism + Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce + Elizabeth Artistry Commission, in cooperation with the City of Elizabeth and 21B Group, invites you to view the latest exhibition in celebration of Jewish-American Heritage Month, featuring the diverse and vibrant contributions of artists from our community.

Open to the public
Monday thru Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

KINDLY CALL AHEAD & LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING: (908) 355-7600

02/16/2023

Elizabeth Renaissance Foundation + Elizabeth Tourism + Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce + Elizabeth Artistry Commission, in cooperation with the City of Elizabeth, is putting out a CALL FOR ARTISTS to exhibit their work at the Art Gallery at the Elizabeth Business & Tourism Welcome Center, located in Historic Midtown

The latest exhibition will feature female artists showcasing "The Many Faces of Our Diversity" theme, in tribute to Women's History Month.

The deadline for submitting creative works is Friday, February 24th. Please refer to the details on the posted flyer. For additional details or questions, please e-mail [email protected]

11/30/2022

"We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents." - Bob Ross

Come visit our: Hispanic Heritage Month Artist Exhibition now through January 31st, 2023.

11/20/2022

"May the ancestors walk with us."

Artist: Kervin Andre

Come visit our gallery at 142 Broad St. Elizabeth NJ from Monday - Friday between 9:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m.

10/28/2022

You are cordially invited to attend the launch of the Hispanic Heritage Arts Exhibition at the Art Gallery The Elizabeth Business & Tourism Welcome Center presented by Hispano Unidos, the Elizabeth Renaissance Foundation (ERF), and the Elizabeth Artistry Commission in association with Consulado de Colombia en Newark, Federación Comunitaria Colombo-Americano and Colombia Nos Une. Featuring local artists of Latino descent.
We thank you for your response and look forward to having the privilege to showcase and celebrate local talent.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://conta.cc/3WcfZML

08/31/2022

Elizabeth Renaissance Foundation + Elizabeth Artistry Commision in cooperation with the Business Center & Tourism Welcome Center presents the "Art Exhibition Gallery" inaugural exhibit featuring 20 curated paintings from the personal collection of celebrated artist, Kervin Andre, a native of the . Viewings are available August 24 thru September 12, 2022, Monday thru Friday, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm & 3:00 - 5:00 pm ( For groups of 5 or more, reservations are required, please call ahead (908) 355-7600 ). The Art Exhibition Gallery is located at 142 Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ (corner of Grand St, across from the train station), second floor. Municipal Parking is available within walking distance, half a block, located at 30 West Grand St, Elizabeth, NJ (Parking Lot/Garage No. 5).
ABOUT KERVIN ANDRE:
Birthed amidst the beauty and splendor of the First Black Republic in the Americas, Kervin Andre was born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Kervin is the third-born to his parents. Kervin’s formative years spent in Haiti would become a reoccurring theme in many of his art pieces. Although born gifted, his skills remained dormant except for the occasional canvas for family members and friends. Kervin first started gaining a following under the name after he started posting his art online. Followers can see the growth from his first drawing [The Prayer], to his newest works— testaments of the dedication and time put into every one of his projects and a commitment to growth and learning in his craft.
Self-taught, Kervin has dedicated much of his art to destroying the negative images about Haiti filtered to the general mass via television, magazines, and newspaper articles. This is the Haiti Kervin is sharing through his art, and wants the world to become intimate with.
Discover more at: www.GoElizabethNJ.com/ElizabethRenaissance or www.akomicsart.com

07/20/2022

The City of Elizabeth NJ - City Hall is looking to have a mural at a busy bus stop on East Jersey Street. It is the side of the building of 97 Broad Street. In the heart of Historic Midtown Elizabeth, the committee would like something that reflects as a tourist memento, suitable for selfies. At the same time this vibrant image would exemplify the unique rich historical, architectural, industrial, and strategic significance of the City of Elizabeth.

Seeking experienced artists who have done murals on a multi-story building.

Content should not contain political or religious themes.
• Artist (s) must be 18 years or older to apply.
• This call is open to all artists who legally reside and are eligible to work in the United States. Proof of residency/work permit documentation may be requested.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the actual site before submitting the application. See photo below.

All materials such as paint, brushes, boom lift, transportation, sub-contractors, etc. are the responsibility of the artist. An anti-graffiti seal must be included. Mural shall be all weather paint, requiring minimal maintenance.

There will be a stipend for the artist not to exceed $ 17,000.00.

HOW TO APPLY:
• Cover sheet: Name, address, contact phone #, email address to Apply:
• Cover sheet: Name, address, contact phone #, email address
• Please include a full color rendering in a jpeg or pdf of your design. Scale drawing of proposed project on 8 ½ x 11 paper (in color).
• Include 2-3 previous examples of your outdoor mural work, date completed and location.
• Budget: Proposed budget including an itemized list of all supplies, materials, estimated costs, and commission rate (amount per sq. foot), itemized

Submissions have been extended to Monday, August 8, 2022, no later than 4 pm

Please email proposals to: [email protected]

Questions can be submitted to Phyllis Reich [email protected] or call: (908) 820-4037
Completion of the mural: fall 2022 (Weather permitting)

Submissions are reviewed by a committee. The selected artist will be notified, and a City of Elizabeth contract will be forthcoming.

07/14/2022

The City of Elizabeth NJ - City Hall is looking to have a mural at a busy bus stop on East Jersey Street. It is the side of the building of 97 Broad Street. In the heart of Historic Midtown Elizabeth, the committee would like something that reflects as a tourist memento, suitable for selfies. At the same time this vibrant image would exemplify the unique rich historical, architectural, industrial, and strategic significance of the City of Elizabeth.

Seeking experienced artists who have done murals on a multi-story building.
Content should not contain political or religious themes.
-Artist (s) must be 18 years or older to apply.
-This call is open to all artists who legally reside and are eligible to work in the United States. Proof of residency/work permit documentation may be requested.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the actual site before submitting the application. See photo below.

All materials such as paint, brushes, boom lift, transportation, sub-contractors, etc. are the responsibility of the artist. An anti-graffiti seal must be included. Mural shall be all weather paint, requiring minimal maintenance.

There will be a stipend for the artist not to exceed $ 17,000.00.

How to Apply:
-Cover sheet : Name, address, contact phone #, email address
-Please include a full color rendering in a jpeg or pdf of your design. Scale drawing of proposed project on 8 ½ x 11 paper (in color).
-Include 2-3 previous examples of your outdoor mural work, date completed and location.
-Budget: Proposed budget including an itemized list of all supplies, materials, estimated costs, and commission rate (amount per sq. foot), itemized

Submissions have been extended to Monday, August 8, 2022, no later than 4 pm

Please email proposals to: [email protected]

Questions can be submitted to Phyllis Reich [email protected] or call: (908) 820-4037
Completion of the mural: fall 2022 (Weather permitting)

Submissions are reviewed by a committee. The selected artist will be notified, and a City of Elizabeth contract will be forthcoming.

06/22/2022

A big THANK YOU to all who came out to join us today, as Mayor Chris Bollwage inaugurated the latest street mural by local Elizabeth artist Sara Fernandez sarartmurals located at Mravlag Place. Keep an eye out, more to come, as Elizabeth Renaissance Foundation partners to Beautify Elizabeth, one street at a time.