Catalytic Arts Incubator

09/02/2026

Supporting artists starts long before they become professional artists.
When a young person's interest in art begins shifting from something they enjoy to something they may want to pursue seriously as a career, parents often have a lot of questions.
Catalytic Arts founder Karen Tuveson writes about raising an art kid, the realities of creative careers, and why encouragement, discipline, honest conversations, and taking that creative ambition seriously all matter.

Karen Tuveson | Contributing Columnist When our children are little, we celebrate their creativity. We hang their drawings on the family refrigerator. We enroll them in music lessons, dance classes,…

04/13/2026

CALL FOR ARTISANS & VENDORS!

EVENT: Americana on the Farm
DATE & TIME: June 27th, 11am-4pm
LOCATION: Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpaca Farm, Skillman NJ

JOIN US FOR AN ELEVATED OUTDOOR MARKET EXPERIENCE

Set among blooming lavender fields and a charming alpaca farm, we are seeking a limited number of artisans, makers, and curated vendors whose work reflects the quality, craftsmanship, and the vibrancy of America.

We are looking for handmade goods, including fine arts & crafts, home decor, small batch gourmet foods, and specialty products that will create a beautiful guest experience.

Application is FREE

If accepted, booth fee is: $75

To apply, follow link to google form HERE: https://forms.gle/ijipkMR6nJxtsMey5

12/01/2025

Agridor Farm sits quietly on a tucked-away road—houses on either side, a stretch of preserved land across the way. You might almost miss it, with its beautifully restored barn and home, set back from the road, blending into the trees.

It speaks of another time—a slower pace, a way of life deeply connected to the land. Felipe Bermudez Durana's "Compass Road in Field of Gold" captures the feeling: rooted yet open, honoring the past while pointing toward the future. ✨

View this stunning work at:

👉 110 Skillman Rd., Skillman NJ

As a friendly reminder: this barn quilt is on private property. Please enjoy it from your car, safely pulled over to the side of the road. Respecting the owners keeps the barn quilt trail welcoming for everyone.

11/30/2025

ART MEETS AGRICULTURE…

Discover how local farm (hi)stories meet vibrant design.🌾🎨

Celebrate the inaugural year of the Barn Quilt Trail of Central Jersey—and its six stunning public art installations honoring our agricultural roots. This project blends art, history, tourism, preservation and community pride all stitched together by a creative and dedicated team.

Come hear the stories behind the squares, and meet the people who helped make it happen!

📍 Montgomery Township P***c Library
@ 100 Community Drive, Skillman, NJ
📅 Wednesday, December 3rd
🕒 5:30-7:30 pm

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

11/30/2025

If you start the trail at the northernmost point (for now 😁), you'll see the only commercial location on our Barn Quilt Trail, the Belle Mead Co-Op, a cornerstone of the region’s agricultural life for over a century. It was originally established by local farmers seeking to pool resources and support each other - acting as a hub for feed, grain, and farming supplies across Central Jersey.

Continuing this mission today, the Co-Op has expanded its offerings to also serve as a bustling resource for community gardeners, homeowners and professional landscapers.

Visit today!

📍100 Township Line Rd., Hillsborough NJ

Art by Fiona Clark

11/28/2025

COMMUNITY THREADS...

Hear how heritage barns and modern art stitch together our community (hi)stories. 💛

Join the celebration as we share the journey of the Barn Quilt Trailer Central Jersey - meet owners, artists, committee members, and other community volunteers involved in the project.

📍 Montgomery Township Public Library
@ 100 Community Drive, Skillman NJ
📅 Wednesday, December 3rd
🕒 5:30-7:30 pm
Cost: FREE

This project was made possible by a grant from the Somerset County Culture & Heritage Commission, a partner of the NJ State Council on the Arts, the Blodgett Family, the Wess Family, private donors, and several other community supporters.