Weekly Art Classes at art629 Gallery
Instructed by Brittany James
Painting Classes
Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm
Saturdays 11am-1pm
Oil or Acrylic
*Private Oil Painting Lessons Available*
Mondays 6:00-8:00pm: Figure Drawing
One Friday per month 6:00-8:30pm:
Long Pose Figure Drawing
Current Exhibition:
"Now and Then"
A Selection of Paintings by Brittany James
On Display Through April 9th 2026
Save The Date:
art629 has partnered with Teen Arts NJ Youth Arts Initiative!
Once a month from April- September, we will be offering a FREE figure drawing workshop for teens (ages 12+) and their families.
Students will learn gesture drawing, proportions of the human figure from a live model, and shading with charcoal taught by Brittany James.
Space is limited, registration will be available on the TANJ website soon!
More info: HERE
Save The Date:
art629 presents:
The High School Senior Show
Featured Artists:
Anna Claps
Dean Grilli
Gianna Gavric
Mara Manzella
Remy Serbinenko
Samantha Chiaino
Sydney Jones
Call for artists
Above artwork by Zachary Manning
SEND US YOUR COLORFUL CREATIONS!
This exhibition will examine the expressive and symbolic role of color, ranging from abstract expressionism to contemporary digital art. We are looking for art that explores how colors and hues convey emotion, identity, and cultural meaning. We welcome all submissions of 2D boldly colorful work in all media.
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Submission Deadline: Sunday April 19th, Midnight
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Gallery Exhibition Dates: May 9th- June 21st
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Opening Reception: Saturday May 9th, 7-9pm
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Artwork Delivery Date: Sunday May 3rd, 12-4pm
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Artwork Pick-up Date: Monday June 22nd, 1-6pm
ELIGIBILITY
The show will be curated by Brittany James and is open to all artists working in 2D formats. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution. No AI enhanced works will be accepted. Artwork must be available for sale and should not exceed dimensions of 72” in any direction. All artwork must be properly framed (or have finished, painted edges) and wired for hanging.
SUBMISSIONS, FEES, & INSTRUCTIONS
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A submission fee of $25 for up to 3 images is due by midnight of Sunday April 19th. All fees are non‐refundable
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Please label all images with LastName_Title_Medium_Size_Price
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Please include your website, instagram, and a brief artists statement about the pieces you are submitting if relevant.
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art629 will retain a 50% commission on all sold artwork. Please take this into consideration when pricing your work. Prices must be consistent with pricing on your websites and social media pages.
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Shipping Fees – Artists who cannot deliver their work to the gallery in person are responsible for shipping fees and return labels.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Direct all questions to Brittany James: brittanyjamesart@gmail.com The final selection of art/artists will be emailed by Friday April 24th. If you have not received notification by Friday night, please notify us at the email above. A return confirmation of participation is required by Monday April 27th to hold a spot in the exhibition.