Nanette Reynolds Beachner

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts Jersey City presents Story Lines from September 9-30, 2023 at Art150 Gallery. Story Lines explores the inspiration behind works by Nanette Reynolds Beachner, Stephanie Guillen, and PE Pinkman in an intriguing group show that explores volatile societal issues, historical events, and personal journeys in trying times.

Often the trigger behind the creation of a work of art is not always known, even to the artists themselves. However, in the case of the art presented here, each artist was compelled to begin work by specific events. Whether using art to bring attention to society’s flaws, or convey the feelings inspired by a tragic past, or to survive the isolation of COVID, each artist takes a deep dive to tell their tale.  The opportunity to learn what launched the mixed media, photography, sculpture, and paintings presented in Story Lines, allows viewers a chance to engage with the art on a more personal level.  And in doing so, come to understand more about each artist and their art.

BACKROOM Arts welcomes the opportunity to showcase our newly opened cooperative artist gallery in the Art150 exhibition space.  As a newbie amongst the 150 Bay group of artists, our immediate challenge has been for audiences to find us down the meandering corridors.  We hope this exhibition shines some light on our work, and you will take the time to find our flashing B sign at BACKROOM Arts’ Studio 225 in future.

Stephanie Guillen

Participating Artists: Nanette Reynolds Beachner, Stephanie Guillen and PE Pinkman.

There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, September 8 during JCFridays from 5:00pm– 9:00pm at ART150 Gallery.

Art150 Gallery is located at 157A First St., Second Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey. The entrance is on the corner of Provost & 1st. Gallery is wheelchair accessible. Hours: Saturdays and Sunday in September, 1:00pm-4:00pm.

PE Pinkman

Pro Arts Jersey City is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) professional visual arts membership organization dedicated to supporting and promoting artists and their work.  ART150 Gallery is made possible by the generous donation of GFP Real Estate. Our programming is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of the State, a partner agency for the National Endowment for the Arts and by Funds from the National Endowment for the arts, administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Thomas A. DeGise, County Executive, and the Board of Chosen Freeholders.  Other support includes funding from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund, and the funding from the National Endowment for the Arts administered through the Jersey City Arts Council.