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ArtYard is an incubator for creative expression and a catalyst for collaborations that reveal the tr

We are an interdisciplinary alternative contemporary art center comprised of an exhibition space, theater, and residency program, dedicated to presenting transformative artwork, fostering unexpected collaborations, and incubating original new work. Located in Frenchtown, NJ, we are about an hour's drive from NYC & Philadelphia.

11/02/2026

Our Halloween sale ends tonight! Get 2-for-1 tickets to Carolina Oliveros' live presentation of Ya Rompimos el Silencio at ArtYard on Friday, Nov. 13.

Join Colombian-born, Brooklyn-based artist Carolina Oliveros for a special presentation of her debut solo album, marking the culmination of her weeklong ArtYard residency.

Known as the voice of Combo Chimbita and the founder of the bullerengue-fusion project Bulla En El Barrio, Oliveros brings together hypnotic percussion, layered vocals, chant, improvisation, and traditional drums in a sound that is both deeply rooted and radically exploratory. Rooted in her Afro-Caribbean heritage and shaped by a unique musical path — from formal opera training to performing in heavy metal bands in Colombia — this album embodies a sound that is mystical and rebellious, ancestral and experimental.

Get your tickets today at artyard.org

11/02/2026

Our galleries are closed this week as we prepare for our Tin Anniversary Gala on Saturday evening. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We are open for our regularly scheduled Creative Movement and Materfamilias embroidery workshops and Drawing Night.

We still have some party tickets available for the gala. The party starts at 8 PM. Learn more at artyard.org

11/02/2026

This November, Colombian-born, Brooklyn-based vocalist and composer Carolina Oliveros () comes to ArtYard to develop a new live performance rooted in the music, rhythms, and traditions that have shaped her.

You may know her as the powerful voice of the experimental band Combo Chimbita or as the founder of the bullerengue-fusion project Bulla En El Barrio. Her musical path has taken her from classical voice training and heavy metal in Colombia to the hypnotic percussion, call-and-response chants, and communal rhythms of Afro-Caribbean music. In her solo work, she brings these influences together in music that explores lineage, spirituality, and resistance through a bold sonic language that lives as powerfully onstage as it does in the recordings.

Oliveros this week released Ya Rompimos el Silencio (We've Broken the Silence), a fierce, politically charged song confronting gender-based violence, abuse, and the systems of fear, shame, and impunity that allow them to persist. The song is the closing title track of Carolina's forthcoming debut solo album, out November 6 via Chulo Records.

Get your tickets now to be among the first to experience this new work in a showing of her new work in Frenchtown, NJ at the link in our bio.

10/31/2026

Stop by this weekend to experience our new fall exhibitions, featuring new work by artists Lonnie Holley, Dean Millien, Jude Tallichet, and National Portrait Beauty Gallery.

Check out photos from our opening last weekend by .

Our gallery is open 11 to 7 on Saturday and Sunday. We are closed Nov. 5 - 8 for our Tin Anniversary Gala.

Learn more at the link in our bio

10/30/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate Julio Torres () as a Culture Bearer at ArtYard’s Tin Anniversary Gala on November 7!

An Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning writer, director, and comedian from El Salvador, Torres has developed a singular creative voice that moves fluidly between comedy, film, television, theater, and visual art. From HBO’s Los Espookys and Fantasmas to his feature-film debut, Problemista, his work combines surreal humor, imaginative worlds, and an unmistakable visual sensibility. His latest one-man show, Color Theories, brings together comedy, theater, and art in an exploration of color, emotion, and identity.

At ArtYard, Torres is expanding that creative practice into the visual arts through CaveTech Ltd., a new collaborative exhibition and installation with artist Sam Doubek. Imagining an alternative Stone Age through a playful mix of sculpture, design, and world-building, the project marks Torres’ visual art debut and reflects the spirit of experimentation and unexpected collaboration at the heart of ArtYard.

Torres’ new book, The Perfect Gift, will be released on November 3, just days before the premiere of CaveTech Ltd., and will be available at ArtYard’s Contrary Art Shop.

We’re honored to recognize Julio as a Culture Bearer and celebrate the imagination, originality, and creative connections he brings to our community.

Join us November 7 for ArtYard’s Tin Anniversary Gala as we celebrate 10 years of art, artists, and unexpected connections!

🎟 Party tickets: $150
Saturday, November 7 | 8-10 PM

Get your tickets at artyard.org/gala and join the party!

10/30/2026

We’re delighted to celebrate Isabella Rossellini () as a Culture Bearer at ArtYard’s Tin Anniversary Gala on November 7!

An acclaimed actor, filmmaker, and lifelong student of the natural world, Rossellini has built an extraordinary creative life across film, theater, and science. From her iconic performances in films like Blue Velvet to her wonderfully inventive short-film series Green P***o, Seduce Me, and Mammas, she brings curiosity, humor, and imagination to everything she does.

Rossellini is also part of ArtYard’s own story. A former artist in residence, she has performed at our McDonnell Theater twice to share her work with our community: first with Darwin’s Smile in 2023, and again with Onward, a new work developed during her 2024 residency with collaborator Andy Bright. Both projects explore the fascinating connections between art, science, and animal behavior.

With a master’s degree in Animal Behavior and Conservation, Rossellini is a distinctive voice for wildlife education and conservation, bringing scientific discovery to life through her creative work.

We’re honored to recognize her as a Culture Bearer and welcome her back as we celebrate 10 years of ArtYard!

🎟 Party tickets: $150
Saturday, November 7 | 8-10 PM

Get your tickets at artyard.org/gala and join the party!

10/30/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at ArtYard?

Join Saxon for the final campus tour of the year this Sunday morning at 11. Experience our Main Building and artist residencies, and maybe even get a sneak peek at the setup for our gala 😉

Let us know you're coming by registering for the free tour at the link in our bio

10/28/2026

🧵 New workshops added! Make something meaningful with us at ArtYard!

Join artist Elsa Mora () for our newly added Materfamilias embroidery workshops. You’ll learn simple stitches and contribute your handiwork to an upcoming ArtYard exhibition exploring motherhood and the often unseen labor of care.

Together, we’ll embroider life-sized punching bag covers with drawings by Elsa, adding thread, stories, and personal touches to an installation. No experience is necessary, all materials are provided, and everyone is welcome.

Whether you’ve cared for a child, a parent, a partner, a friend, or someone in your chosen family, this is an invitation to reflect, connect, and create something together. ❤️

📅 New dates added! Join us Thursdays, 5–7 PM: November 12 & 19; December 3, 10 & 17; and January 7.

📍 ArtYard, Frenchtown, NJ
🔗 Registration is free! RSVP at the link in our bio

Reserve your spot and be part of a collaborative artwork that will live on in an upcoming exhibition.

🔗 Visit artyard.org/events to register.

10/26/2026

Join Saxon for the year's final campus tour to learn about ArtYard’s mission to incubate new work and support transformational art, and get a behind-the-scenes look at where the magic happens.

Visit ArtYard’s four buildings in Frenchtown, including a visit with Studio Route 29 staff. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just curious about the creative process, this tour will spark your creativity.

Campus tours take place on the first Sunday of each month from May through November. Each tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes a short, gentle walk on the rail trail along the Delaware River and into downtown Frenchtown. Some spaces may be off-limits during residencies.

✨ November Campus Tour
📅 Sunday, Nov. 1 at 11 AM
🔗 RSVP at artyard.org/events

Address

13 Front Street
Frenchtown, NJ
08825

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

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+19089965018

Website

http://www.artyard.org/

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