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Friends of Metuchen Arts is a Not for Profit 501(c)(3) organization established to nurture and grow art programs in Metuchen by raising funds for Metuchen Arts Council and other art programs in town.

Join us Sunday, November 1, for a 3D Texture Art Workshop and meet and greet with Featured Artist,  Namrata Sharma, from...
10/30/2026

Join us Sunday, November 1, for a 3D Texture Art Workshop and meet and greet with Featured Artist, Namrata Sharma, from 1 - 3 PM at the Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery, 315A Main Street, Metuchen, as part of our current exhibit, Celebrating the Colors of India.

Namrata works with oils, acrylics, mixed media, texture, and traditional Indian folk-art techniques. Her work is deeply inspired by Indian culture, women, nature, memory, and the vibrant colors and traditions of everyday life.

"For me, art is a meditative and expressive space where culture, memories, emotions, and imagination come together. As an artist, I continue to learn, experiment, and share my love of art while staying connected to the traditions and experiences that have shaped my creative journey."

3D Texture Art Workshop
Discover the creative possibilities of 3D texture art in this hands-on workshop, featuring the technique the artist uses in her paintings to create raised patterns, intricate details, and beautiful dimensional effects.

Using ceramic powder mixed into a paste, participants will learn how to apply and shape the medium on canvas or a wooden board to create decorative patterns and textures. The finished 3D work can be painted with colors to enhance the design or left in its original color for a simple, elegant look.

No previous art experience is required. This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as artists interested in exploring texture and dimensional techniques. Anyone can participate, experiment, and enjoy the process of turning a flat surface into a unique piece of textured art.

TONIGHT!Meet Featured Artist Trupti Mehta from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery, 315A Main Stree...
10/28/2026

TONIGHT!

Meet Featured Artist Trupti Mehta from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery, 315A Main Street, Metuchen.

Trupti is a self-proclaimed mandala artist obsessed with color, symmetry, and precision. Her work reimagines the Indian-origin meditative art form by moving beyond traditional monochromatic palettes and embracing bold color choices and tiny mirror accents. Every piece is built dot by dot, on diverse surfaces including canvas, wood, and clay plates, using dotting tools and acrylic paints — no stencils, no shortcuts. Her techniques and mediums allow each mandala to carry its own texture, warmth, and presence.

"I'm fascinated by how a single repeated gesture can create something complex, mesmerizing, and oddly satisfying to look at. For me, it's where meditative tradition meets modern pop-art energy, and I share this art form through my mandala workshops."

Join us tonight, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, for Drawing Night at the Parlor with model, Kerri Taylor. Bring a sketchbook, drawing m...
10/28/2026

Join us tonight, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, for Drawing Night at the Parlor with model, Kerri Taylor.

Bring a sketchbook, drawing materials, and join us for an evening of drawing, music, and spirits. $20 cash at the door. Drink special will be $5 w**e.

Meet Featured Artist Trupti Mehta on Wednesday, October 28, from 6- 8 p.m. at the Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery, 315A...
10/27/2026

Meet Featured Artist Trupti Mehta on Wednesday, October 28, from 6- 8 p.m. at the Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery, 315A Main Street, Metuchen.
From Trupti: "I'm a mandala artist obsessed with color, symmetry, and precision.
My work reimagines the Indian-origin meditative art form by moving beyond traditional monochromatic palettes and embracing bold color choices and tiny mirror accents. Every piece is built dot by dot using dotting tools and acrylic paints — no stencils, no shortcuts.
I create on diverse surfaces including canvas, wood, and clay plates, which allows each mandala to carry its own texture, warmth, and presence. I'm fascinated by how a single repeated gesture can create something complex, mesmerizing, and oddly satisfying to look at.
For me, it's where meditative tradition meets modern pop-art energy, and I share this art form through my mandala workshops."

TODAY! Live painting demo and meet and greet with featured artists Mamootha Mujeeb Ahmed and Delphine Salzedo, from our ...
10/25/2026

TODAY!

Live painting demo and meet and greet with featured artists Mamootha Mujeeb Ahmed and Delphine Salzedo, from our Celebrating the Colors of India exhibit, from 1-3 pm at the Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery, 315A Main Street, Metuchen.

Mahmootha Mujeeb Ahmed, who will be presenting the live painting demo, is a watercolor artist who finds inspiration in everyday life and diverse cultures. "I love to interact with visitors and share the stories behind my paintings."

Delphine Salzedo is a contemporary artist based in Princeton, New Jersey, whose mixed-media paintings and drawings blend classical techniques with a distinctive contemporary style. Shaped in a multicultural upbringing and avid traveler, she creates portraits and figurative works that explore shared humanity, emotion and stories that connect us.

Free parking in the lot behind the building - the front door faces the Forum Theatre.

Save the date to celebrate the release of MARVELOUS FREAKS OF NATURE, a debut story collection from Alyson Mosquera Dute...
10/23/2026

Save the date to celebrate the release of MARVELOUS FREAKS OF NATURE, a debut story collection from Alyson Mosquera Dutemple!

We'll be living it up at Hailey's Parlor on Nov. 1st from 3pm to 5pm. They will be a book signing, drinks, and many toasts to good reads and good neighbors. There will also be some freak swag and fun giveaways.

This is also a fundraiser for Friends of Metuchen Arts and it's a ticketed event. Get your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/marvelous-freaks-of-nature-book-launch-party-at-haileys-parlor-gztwxk.

"One of the things I love best about Metuchen is how delightfully weird it is. Let's cheers to the weird and support Friends of Metuchen Arts while we're at it." -Alyson Mosquera Dutemple

We are deeply sorry to have to cancel Saturday’s FOMA Halloween party. Throwing a fundraising party outside of our annua...
10/22/2026

We are deeply sorry to have to cancel Saturday’s FOMA Halloween party. Throwing a fundraising party outside of our annual gala was a new event for us, and we were unable to sell the minimum tickets we needed to hold the event.

Your ticket purchase will be refunded in full through Eventbrite. That information will be coming to you shortly.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Friends of Metuchen Arts. Your ticket purchase was a vote of confidence in our future. We value the way people like you continue to show up for FOMA in so many ways!

Meet Featured Artist Delphine Salzedo on Sunday, October 25, from 1-3pm at the Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery, 315A Ma...
10/20/2026

Meet Featured Artist Delphine Salzedo on Sunday, October 25, from 1-3pm at the Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery, 315A Main Street, Metuchen. Free parking in the lot behind the building - the front door faces the Forum Theatre.

Delphine Salzedo is a contemporary artist based in Princeton, New Jersey, whose mixed-media paintings and drawings blend classical techniques with a distinctive contemporary style. Shaped in a multicultural upbringing and avid traveler, she creates portraits and figurative works that explore shared humanity, emotion and stories that connect us.

10/19/2026

Don't forget to grab your tickets for this Saturday's Halloween Dance Party & Fundraiser!

You are invited to a FOMA Halloween Dance Party with DJ, snacks, and a chance to win big! BYOB cash for the raffle and beer/w**e if you choose! The party starts at 7pm on Saturday, October 24 at Studio Ligaya, 16 Jersey Avenue, Metuchen. Get your tickets now before we sell out! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-party-and-foma-fundraiser-tickets-2001222674892

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Metuchen, NJ
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