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ArtSpace Exhibit: New Botanicals
2025-04-04 - 2025-05-29 | ArtSpace, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ, 07701, United States
New Botanicals showcases paintings by Jeannine Rothenberg and Pat Butynski and composite images by Kevin Hinkle and Ellen Martin. Flowers have long served as a timeless artistic subject, often depicted with meticulous attention to detail, highlighting each blossom with nearly photorealistic precision. The artists featured in this exhibit offer a contemporary take on the subject. They seek to capture essences, not petals.
Pat’s works are vibrant abstract expressionist pieces that radiate energetic intensity and color. Kevin and Ellen’s composite photographs transform Ellen’s representational images into abstract forms. Jeannine’s art offers a minimalist perspective on flowers, adding a thought-provoking yet calming element to the exhibit.
The opening reception takes place on Friday, April 4th from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Gallery visiting hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 12-4 p.m. ArtSpace is free and open to the public.

Wildfair Illustrated Talks
2025-04-06 | Zion Lutheran Church Christian Education Building, 18 Miller Avenue, Oldwick, NJ, 08858, United States
Author and historian, W. Barry Thomson, will present a series of illustrated talks about Wildfair, the site of the 21st Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens Presented by the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center.
The Wildfair estate in Chester Township, New Jersey, has a captivating history going back more than 220 years. Originally the site of an eighteenth- or early nineteenth-century gristmill, sawmill and farm sited along the upper reaches of the Peapack Brook, the original fieldstone house on the property was altered and enlarged in the 1930s to create an elegant country estate. The house was again altered and enlarged to its present size in the mid-1990s.
Mr. Thomson’s illustrated talk will cover the history and design of the Wildfair estate and the families that have called it home.
Details on the dates and locations are as follows:
Sunday, April 6, 2:00 p.m.: Sponsored by the Tewksbury Historical Society with the presentation to be held at Zion Lutheran Church. No pre-registration required.
Thursday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.: Live with pre-registration required at the Chester Library or via Zoom.
Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.: Live with pre-registration required at Mendham Borough Library with presentation to be held at Hilltop House in Mendham Borough.
Thursday, April 24, 12 noon: Admission is $20. Lunch is included. Pre-registration required at WomensForumUSA@gmail.com. Presentation to be held at Clarence Dillon Library in Bedminster.

American Institute of Architects Exhibition
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
In celebration of New Jersey Architecture Week (April 6–12, 2025), AIA Central New Jersey (AIA CNJ) is proud to present a special exhibition showcasing submissions from the 2024 AIA CNJ Design Awards program.
This exhibition highlights the innovative work of AIA CNJ architect members, featuring all architectural project submissions from the inaugural 2024 Design Awards program. Projects span categories such as Social Impact, Historic Preservation, Open, Residential, Sustainability, and Interior Architecture. Distinguished firms on display will include Landau | Zinder Architecture, Clarke Caton Hintz, DIGroupArchitecture, Designs for Life, Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design, Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC, and DRG Architects.
New Jersey Architecture Week (April 6–12, 2025) is a week-long celebration that highlights the vital contributions of architects in shaping communities and enhancing the built environment across the state. It serves to promote a deeper appreciation for the role architecture plays in improving the quality of life and advancing sustainable design practices, while also inspiring future generations of architects and designers.
A reception, open to the public, will be held on April 8, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Arts Council of Princeton, located at 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ. Light refreshments will be provided.

Wildfair Illustrated Talks
2025-04-10 | Chester Library, 250 West Main St., Chester, NJ, 07930, United States
Author and historian, W. Barry Thomson, will present a series of illustrated talks about Wildfair, the site of the 21st Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens Presented by the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center.
The Wildfair estate in Chester Township, New Jersey, has a captivating history going back more than 220 years. Originally the site of an eighteenth- or early nineteenth-century gristmill, sawmill and farm sited along the upper reaches of the Peapack Brook, the original fieldstone house on the property was altered and enlarged in the 1930s to create an elegant country estate. The house was again altered and enlarged to its present size in the mid-1990s.
Mr. Thomson’s illustrated talk will cover the history and design of the Wildfair estate and the families that have called it home.
Details on the remaining dates and locations are as follows:
Thursday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.: Live with pre-registration required at the Chester Library or via Zoom.
Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.: Live with pre-registration required at Mendham Borough Library with presentation to be held at Hilltop House in Mendham Borough.
Thursday, April 24, 12 noon: Admission is $20. Lunch is included. Pre-registration required at WomensForumUSA@gmail.com. Presentation to be held at Clarence Dillon Library in Bedminster.

Wildfair Illustrated Talks
2025-04-16 | Hilltop House, 14 Hilltop Road, Mendham, NJ, 07945, United States
Author and historian, W. Barry Thomson, will present a series of illustrated talks about Wildfair, the site of the 21st Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens Presented by the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center.
The Wildfair estate in Chester Township, New Jersey, has a captivating history going back more than 220 years. Originally the site of an eighteenth- or early nineteenth-century gristmill, sawmill and farm sited along the upper reaches of the Peapack Brook, the original fieldstone house on the property was altered and enlarged in the 1930s to create an elegant country estate. The house was again altered and enlarged to its present size in the mid-1990s.
Mr. Thomson’s illustrated talk will cover the history and design of the Wildfair estate and the families that have called it home.
Details on the remaining dates and locations are as follows:
Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.: Live with pre-registration required at Mendham Borough Library with presentation to be held at Hilltop House in Mendham Borough.
Thursday, April 24, 12 noon: Admission is $20. Lunch is included. Pre-registration required at WomensForumUSA@gmail.com. Presentation to be held at Clarence Dillon Library in Bedminster.

Wildfair Illustrated Talks
2025-04-24 | Clarence Dillon Library, 2339 Lamington Road, Bedminster, NJ, 07921, United States
Author and historian, W. Barry Thomson, will present a series of illustrated talks about Wildfair, the site of the 21st Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens Presented by the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center.
The Wildfair estate in Chester Township, New Jersey, has a captivating history going back more than 220 years. Originally the site of an eighteenth- or early nineteenth-century gristmill, sawmill and farm sited along the upper reaches of the Peapack Brook, the original fieldstone house on the property was altered and enlarged in the 1930s to create an elegant country estate. The house was again altered and enlarged to its present size in the mid-1990s.
Mr. Thomson’s illustrated talk will cover the history and design of the Wildfair estate and the families that have called it home.
Details on the remaining dates and locations are as follows:
Thursday, April 24, 12 noon: Admission is $20. Lunch is included. Pre-registration required at WomensForumUSA@gmail.com. Presentation to be held at Clarence Dillon Library in Bedminster.

Annual Architectural and Real Estate House Tour, Short Hills
2025-04-26 11:00 - 14:00
The Architectural and Real Estate House Tour showcases architecture & design featuring six fabulous, available houses in Short Hills. Listing agents of these well-appointed homes with average prices of $3m open their doors to ticket holders for a glance inside. Upon entering the homes, participants receive a light lunch, treats, and/or giveaways while touring beautiful architectural designs of locally available homes, historic homes, and even some new construction.
Proceeds from this special event will benefit Millburn Township Special Services by providing the opportunity for key district professionals to attend all of the Autism NJ’s conferences. and The Unified Club at MHS and the MHS Job Training Program which helps students attain the necessary skills to become as independent as possible in the workplace.
Tickets purchased before April 24th are $45. After April 24th, tickets are $55.

Mansion in May 2025
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-31 | Wildfair, Chester Township, NJ, United States
Mansion in May, the signature fundraiser for the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC), takes place at Wildfair in Chester Township. Rich in history, Wildfair’s origins extend over 220 years. Initially a thriving farm and the site of a gristmill, sawmill and millstone workshop, the estate was transformed in 1934 into a refined country retreat.
​Proceeds from the show house will support the new Proton Therapy Center at Morristown Medical Center.

Tickets for Mansion in May 2025 will be available online starting December 2024. Advance tickets for group private tours will be available online starting February 1, 2025, with individual private tour tickets following on March 1, 2025. For more information on Mansion in May, visit Mansionmay.org

Little Silver Kitchen Tour
2025-05-09 08:30 - 15:00 | Parker Homestead, 235 Rumson Road, Little Silver, NJ, 07739, United States
The Little Silver Parent Teacher Organization presents the Little Silver Kitchen Tour. The self-guided tour features 11 exceptional kitchens, including a look back in time at one of the oldest kitchens in Monmouth County, located at the historic Parker Homestead. Each home will offer delicious cuisine from top chefs in Monmouth County. Packet pick up on the day of regirstration and shopping at the The Red Barn Boutique will begin at 8:30 am at the Parker Homestead, located adjacent to Sickles Park on Rumson Road. Touring begins at 9:30 am and ends at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $60 per person prior to April 22nd and $65 thereafter.

Tickets can be purchased online at LittleSilverKitchenTour.com in person at Markham School during the evenings of March 16th-18th, Point Road School on March 21 – 22 after school, and Sickles Market on April 23. Please keep your printed receipt to hand in the day of the tour to receive your reference journal, which will serve as your entry to all of the kitchens.
All proceeds go to support the mission of the LSPTO, which is to enhance children’s education, experiences and environment.

Friends of New Jersey Festival Orchestra Tour of Notable Homes
2025-05-10 10:00 - 15:00
The Friends of NJ Festival Orchestra, the fundraising group dedicated to the support of the orchestra’s mission, presents its self-guided Tour of Notable Homes on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance and $55 on the day of the tour. Tickets are available at NJFestivalOrchestra.org or at Baron’s Drug Store at 243 East Broad St. in Westfield.

Beach Haven Heritage Day House Tours/Cocktail Party
2025-05-17 | LBI Historical Museum, 129 Engleside Avenue, Beach Haven, 08008, United States
The charming coastal town of Beach Haven is set to celebrate its storied past with the highly anticipated Beach Haven Heritage Day. This historic event invites visitors and residents alike to explore the town’s beautifully preserved homes, discover its deep-rooted maritime history, and enjoy an evening of culinary delights at the Taste of Beach Haven Cocktail Party.
Taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, this self-guided tour offers a rare glimpse into some of Beach Haven’s most treasured homes and landmarks, showcasing the town’s unique architectural heritage. Participants will have the opportunity to step inside these historic residences and learn about their significance to the community’s development.

Event Schedule:
House Tours & Historical Presentations
Check-in at the LBI Historical Museum (129 Engleside Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ 08008)

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

11:00 AM – House Tours Begin

12:00 PM – Presentation on the History of the Hotels and Bungalows of Beach Haven by local historian Jeanette Lloyd (at the LBI Historical Museum)

3:00 PM – Presentation on Beach Haven’s Maritime History by Deb Whitcraft (at the NJ Maritime Museum)

4:00 PM – House Tours Conclude

Taste of Beach Haven Cocktail Party
Veterans Park (100 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008)

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
After a day of historic exploration, guests are invited to unwind at the Taste of Beach Haven Cocktail Party, where they can indulge in the finest flavors of the region, featuring local food, drinks, and live entertainment from local establishments.
Tickets for historic homes and museums tour only: $40
Tickets for historic homes and museums tour plus cocktail party: $75

The H.O.M.E. Tour of Short Hills
2025-05-30 09:00 - 12:00
Tour includes a wide variety of architectural and interior design styles.

The H.O.M.E. (HELPING OTHERS MOVE EQUITABLY) Tour of Short Hills benefiting The Warehouse NJ celebrates the importance of home through a carefully curated house tour of 5 extraordinary homes in Short Hills. Each featured home will have a unique and interesting story to tell – its history, a renovation, or other meaningful memories that have made the house a home. See historic as well as contemporary architecture and a wide range of interior design styles.
The Warehouse NJ, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports individuals and families as they transition into permanent housing following a time of crisis such as homelessness, abuse, natural disaster, or political asylum. Since 2019, TWNJ has been “helping to create a newbeginning” for these individuals and families by transforming their new housing into a home with furniture and basic household items.
The tour takes place on May 30th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets go on sale May 1st. General admission is $75. Limited VIP tickets are $150 and include a gathering at a bonus 6th house.

Oyster Point Gallery Exhibition: Megan Karlen
2025-07-11 - 2025-09-01 | Oyster Point Gallery, 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank, 07701, United States
The Oyster Point Gallery presents the work of Megan Karlen, with guest curator Kathleen Karlen Keating overseeing this exhibit.
Megan Karlen spent her summers in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, which is known as “The Gallery Town.” Surrounded by the abstract expressionists of the Hans Hofmann school and countless coastal and realism artists, she could not help but be influenced by these masters. The presence of artists and galleries formed the backdrop for a lifetime of summers at the Cape.
In addition to being surrounded by art, Karlen was enveloped by the beauty of the coastal waters, whether it was Cape Cod Bay in Wellfleet (noted for its mile-long tidal change), the ocean, or the numerous freshwater ponds formed by glaciers thousands of years ago. These natural wonders provided an incredible backdrop of beauty that profoundly influenced the young artist. As a young girl, Karlen was shaped by these artistic elements, which established the foundation of her creative career.
As Karlen’s painting evolved into more conceptual work, she frequently exhibited in NYC. She had very successful gallery representation at Beauregard Fine Art in Rumson, NJ, where sales of her work garnered a large following. Her art adorns the homes of many collectors across the nation.
Never resting on her laurels, Karlen explored themes in clay and fiber. She says, “When I sit at a loom, I am painting with thread. I am not applying paint to a surface – I am creating a surface that only exists because of my choices with the material.” We will be showing early oils and images alongside woven abstractions.
The exhibition opens with a cocktail reception on Friday, July 11th, from 6-8 p.m. and runs through September 1, 2025

2025 Annual Seashore House Tour -- Long Beach Island
2025-08-06 10:30 - 16:30 | The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences
Over the course of one day, visit six exquisite homes that capture the essence of LBI and its renowned architects, builders, and interior designers. This beloved LBIF tradition is one for the memory books. Make it a day and come with family and friends.
How To Prepare for the Day:

WRISTBAND AND PACKET PICK UP ON THE DAY OF THE TOUR
Come as early as 9:30am to the LBIF to sign in and pick up your tour packet.

GOT SOCKS? Bring socks or buy them at LBIF for touring.

EVENT IS FOR AGES 13 AND ABOVE (No infants)

CARPOOLING IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED Parking is extremely limited at each house and carpooling also helps with the flow of traffic!

Tickets are $50. Visit the LBI Foundation ticket site to purchase.

Gallery Jupiter Exhibition: Nature (De)Constructed: Deb Jellenik and Beth Sillen
2025-09-12 - 2025-10-07 | Gallery Jupiter, 31 Church Street, Little Silver, 07739, United States
Relic by Deb Jellenik and Small World Series 4 by Beth Sillen
Gallery Jupiter kicks off its exhibition season with a new show featuring works by artists Deb Jellenik and Beth Sillen. Both artists create works on or of paper to produce diverse representations of the natural world. The opening is scheduled for Friday, September 12, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. This event is open to the public. The exhibition runs through October 7.
Ms. Jellenik starts her process by collecting images of flowers, shells, leaves, branches, and other natural elements. She then digitally edits them to achieve a more graphic appearance. “I am fascinated by how the process of combining materials with my photos adds depth, creates tension, and changes the feel of the work,” says Ms. Jellenik.
Ms. Sillen’s work features landscape-inspired torn paper arrangements. It explores themes of abstraction, space, light, color, texture, and improvisation. “I have always sought wonders in everyday life and nature; remaining open, accepting, and recognizing potential in objects (and people) that others might overlook,” says Ms. Sillen.

The Art of the Home Showhouse
2025-09-19 - 2025-10-19 | The Art of the Home, 48 Pleasant Avenue, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 07458, United States
This collaborative showhouse brings design to life, transforming an extraordinary house into a masterpiece. Top designers from both the region and around the world have infused their unique visions into the space. The result is a luxurious estate that delights the senses.
Tickets are $65 for general admission, $55 for senior admission, and $45 for military admission. Tickets can only be purchased in advance. Those tickets can only be used on the day/time that you have selected the house is open.
This event benefits the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and first responder families with young children and builds specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically inured veterans and first responders.

ASID NJ Design Expo
2025-09-30 | Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ, United States
Tickets are now available for the 2025 ASID NJ (American Society of Interior Designers New Jersey Chapter) designXPO. You can join top brands, visionary designers and leading industry pros at Bell Works in Holmdel for a powerful day of inspiration, learning and connection.
Earn CEUS and celebrate the design community with moderator LuAnn Nigara and panelists Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, CID, Jenny Madden Designs and Mimi & Hill, ASID Associate.
HGTV host and designer Noel Gatts will also be featured.
Tickets are $49-$99 for non-members and $19-$79 for members.
This is a trade-only event.
Get tickets here.

Oyster Point Hotel Gallery Exhibition -- Kevin Hinkle/Ellen Martin: Fusions
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-27 | Oyster Point Gallery, 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank, 07701, United States
Ellen Martin and Kevin Hinkle present “Fusions,” an exhibit of their merged photographs, at The Oyster Point Hotel.
Ellen Martin is an iPhone photographer and curator. Kevin Hinkle is a photographer and digital artist. They started working together in 2018, beginning with images inspired by Ms. Martin’s “Abandoned” photographic series. As a curator, Ellen admired Kevin’s photographic fusions and exhibited them in 2018 and 2020. Eventually, she asked Mr. Hinkle if he would like to use her photographs as the basis for his fusion technique. He agreed.
In June 2025, the team created a new series of photographs. Photos of flowers by both Kevin Hinkle and Ellen Martin were layered with geometric shapes. According to the pair, “Governed by laws, nature is filled with countless examples of geometric forms, ranging from snowflake fractals to seashell spirals to the radial symmetry of flowers. Despite this, nature often seems unpredictable. By layering geometric shapes over flowers, we impose form on what appears chaotic while simultaneously drawing attention to the underlying order.”
The exhibit will open with a gala cocktail reception on Friday, October 3rd, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and will run through Monday, October 27th, 2025. Entry is free, and everyone is invited.

The Valerie Fund Show House
2026-04-16 - 2026-05-17 | The Clark Rogers House, 831 Madison Ave., Plainfield, 07060, United States
The Valerie Fund, in partnership with the home’s current owners, presents The Clark Rogers House, A Designer Showhouse Restoration of a historic Plainfield house, to benefit children battling cancer and blood disorders.
Located just steps from Plainfield’s historic Millionaires’ Row, The Clark Rogers House is a remarkable example of Victorian Italianate and Queen Anne-style architecture and stands as a testament to Plainfield’s rise in the 19th century as a commuter haven and cultural hub. Built in the 1860s for retired merchant Clark Rogers, the home, located within the Van Wyck Brooks Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The home showcases signature elements of its time: decorative cross gables, cornices, and finely incised millwork along the frieze. The Victorian “gingerbread” trim highlights the clapboard siding, while segmental-headed windows and a prominent three-bay leaded glass window on the main floor offer striking period detail. Visitors will also admire the double-leaf paneled oak doors set beneath an ornate segmental arch that provides a welcoming entrance from the wraparound porch. The Queen Anne influence is evident in the home’s decorative turret and bay windows.
Self-guided tours of The Clark Rogers House will take place Thursdays through Sundays beginning Thursday, April 16th through Sunday May 17th.
Thursday and Friday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets are $35
For more information, visit TheValerieFund.org/Showhouse.
