Past Exhibitions
"The Human Form"
Artwork by art629's Life Drawing Class Artists
Featured Artists:
Amy Klein
Anne Paone
Brian Deckhut
Brittany James
Carol Magnatta
Dean Adams
Eileen Monahan
Eric Arolick
Frankie Manieri
Jennifer DiZefalo
Jenny Santamaria
Judi Hull
Marcellino Thompson
Nicole Vaiani
Robert Piersanti
Sandy Taylor
Sean Hughes
Teresa Hetzel
Willow Westwood
Zachary Manning
Summer 2024:
Art629 hosts a Figure Drawing session with a nude model every Monday from 6-8pm. The artists who attend figure drawing on a weekly or monthly basis have a wide range of artistic talents and interests. They work in all types of fields both art and non-art related, but come together over a shared love of figurative art. The thought behind this collection of work is to showcase a variety of styles and mediums depicting the way each artist interprets the human form. This body of work is meant to allow the viewer to experience insight into to stories of both the artist and the figurative model they are working with.
"Floral Muse"
Artwork inspired by Flowers
Spring 2024
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Featured Artists:
Annette Juliano
Brittany James
Carla Valentino
Carol Magnatta
Christine Cittadino
Christopher Evan Taylor
Denise Dmochowski
Emilia Durkin
Eric Miller
George Melton
Heather Brown Cadalzo
Irina Shoyet
Jim Twerell
Judi Hull
Kristen Tanchak
Lea Lumière
Sandy Taylor
Tracy Coon​​
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"A Woman's Impression"
Paintings by American Contemporary Impressionist Elaine Sgambati
Summer 2023
This exhibit was created for
The Elaine Sgambati Scholarship Fund
to give art lessons to students who are unable to study due to financial hardship. The scholarship is open to children and teens ages 5-18 and will go to an Asbury Park student to cover full or partial tuition for a semester at
Inspired Minds Fine Art School in Lincroft.
To nominate someone or apply please email
brittanyjamesart@gmail.com
with examples of the artist’s work in any medium and a sentence or two about why they should receive the scholarship.
"Pride"
13 LGBTQIA+ and Ally Artists
June 2022
In honor of NJ Pride Month and in commemoration of the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, an event which helped spark the LGBTQIA+ rights movement, we showcased art in a variety of media that represents the culture of the LGBTQIA+ community. Some of the art celebrates the love, fun and enjoyment to be found within the community, and some brings awareness to the discrimination they face.
Featured Artists:
Allison Kolarik (AK), Amie Wuchter, Blush Ellis, Carol Magnatta, Dominíck Severino, Ernest Wildenhain, Joe LaMattina, Kevin Jakubowski. Maggie Fischer, Mallory Massara, Michael Pyrdsa, Michelle Renee Bernard, Shaune Pony Heath, Zachary Delacruz
"Women's Work"
13 Artists Honoring Women's History Month
March 2020
This exhibit showcased art in different media from artists across the country. 2020 was the 100-year anniversary of the Suffrage Movement in America. To honor this occasion, most of the art chosen for this exhibit was focused on women’s rights, past and present. This exhibit celebrated women and portrayed gender equality as well as gender stereotypes, bringing awareness to oppression and objectification of women which still exists today.
Featured Artists:
Alexandra Martin, Brittany James, Caitie Kohl, Carol Magnatta, Elaine Shor, Gail Kolflat, Jennifer Levine, Jessica Violetta, Jill Alexander, Kel Mur, Michelle Renee Bernard, Nanci France-Vaz, Natalie Straub
"Little Things"
A Small Works Exhibition
October 2021
The exhibit titled “Little Things” showcased art in different media from New Jersey based artists. All of the art was under 16" in size.
Fetured Artists:
Anette Juliano, Asja Jung , Carla Valentino, Carol Magnatta, Elaine Shor, Emilia Durkin, Gwynneth Green, Jodi Gerbi, Josie Capozzi, Judith Mugrace, Karey Maurice, Kevin Jakubowski, Lee Leonard, Lori Heninger, Lou Storey, Maggie Brown, Mallory Massara, Meagan Impellizzeri, Michelle Renee Bernard, Michelle Soslau, Sandy Taylor
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Curated by: Brittany James
"Home"
12 Local Artists
July 2021
This exhibit focused on artists' interpretations of ideas of the home as a place and as a feeling. Through different media, these artists explored the theme of home in a literal and metaphorical sense, theirs or someone else's, homes of humans and animals, and from inside and outside.
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Featured Artists:
Carla Valentino, Heather Brown Cadalzo, Jill Alexander, Joe La Mattina, Jose Arvelo, Judi Hull, Judith Mugrace, Maryann Vitiello, Michelle Renee Bernard, Scott Lukacs, Brittany James, Patrick Schiavino
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Curated by: Brittany James
"Peace In The Chaos"
Local Artists and Poets
May 2021
This exhibit featured the work of 12 local artists and 4 poets. It was a showcase of art in different media from New York and New Jersey based artists who used the meditative power of creating art to find peace in the chaos during the past year. “Peace In The Chaos” focused specifically on artists who convey their emotions through the creative process. The exhibit displayed a wide range of media from sculpture to painting to poetry.
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artists: Brittany James, Caitlin Kohl, Carol Magnatta, Elizabeth Gregory-Gruen, Ernest Wildenhain, Fermin Mendoza, Jennifer Santa Maria, Jessica Matier, Mallory Massara, Patrick Schiavino, Rupa DasGupta, and Vicki Zilatis Stoeckel. In addition, a book of poetry featuring Chris Rockwell, Mark Brunetti, Solange Claws, and Thomas Fucaloro, was on display and for sale with all proceeds going to Asbury Book Cooperative. The collection of poems chosen for “Peace In The Chaos” were written during National Poetry Month during the social quarantine of 2020.
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Curated by: Brittany James
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"Glow For Joe"
The Art of Joe Harvard
November 2019
A retrospective art exhibition of the work of the late artist, musician, and author Joe “Harvard” (born Joseph Incagnoli), a mainstay of the thriving artists’ community in Asbury Park. Mr. Harvard was honored by Asbury Underground, art629 Gallery, and his many friends in a celebration of his life and spirit. Over 60 black light sculptures were on display at the gallery with the opening celebration done in complete darkness with only the art illuminated by black light. 100% of sales were donated to the Joe Harvard Fund.
The exhibit was a showcase of the artist’s most recent work, which he referred to as, “found object ‘trash art’ and black lit Day-Glo work”
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino and Mallory Massara
"The Locals"
A Group Exhibition of Local
Asbury Underground Artists
October 2018
Featured artists from Asbury Park:
Brittany James, David Rudolph, E.J. Berzola, Guy Stanley Philoche, Harry Kovair, Jim Inzero, Maggie Brown, Marshal Fox, Michelle Renee’ Bernard, Roddy Wildeman, and Tracy Coon.
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This exhibition was curated by Roddy Wildeman who is a multi-media artist and gallerist from Long Branch, NJ.
"Portraits"
Artists Interpretations of the Human Personality
June 2018
Artists’ Interpretations of the Human Personality: Realistic, Surrealistic, Abstract or Conceptual
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Featured artists:
Brittany James, Claire Sheprow, Demetrio Belenky, Jude Harzer, Marcin Szprengiel, MaryAnne Vitiello, Suzanne Anan
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Curated by: Patrick Schiavino
"Recycled"
Artists for a Cleaner World
April 2018
A group exhibition featuring the work by contemporary artists working exclusively with recycled and/or repurposed objects.
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Featured Artists :
Roddy Wildeman, Joe Harvard, Ronald Gonzalez, Michelle Renee Bernard, Amy Puccio, Michael Malpass, Jose’ Arvelo
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Curated by: Patrick Schiavino
"Plays Nicely With Others"
A Group Exhibition curated by
Almechenko and Bonifas Art Advisory
October 2017
Works by contemporary artists Michael Alago, Gary Baseman, Clayton Brothers, ELLE, C. Finley, Camille Rose Garcia, John John Jesse, Jason Newsted, Cleon Peterson, Vic Selbach, Shelter Serra, Swoon, and many more.
The collection of figurative paintings, photographs, works on paper, and wheat paste collages represented, reveal the diverse handling of the human form across artist and medium. The complex interaction between subjects from artwork to artwork and that of the viewer with the varied subjects requires the etiquette of Playing Nicely with Others. The visual dialogue the works are having with one another and the conversations created between onlookers, highlight how works which may be challenging individually take on a playful relationship when viewed as a whole. The physical aspect of playing nicely through collaboration is also essential in this exhibition as most of the artists included do work with one another on creative and humanitarian projects.
"Metamorphis"
Paintings by Patrick Schiavino and Brittany James
September 2017
An exhibition featuring the work of artist and gallery owner, Patrick Schiavino and his partner, artist Brittany James. Both Schiavino and James live and make their art on Cookman Avenue in Downtown Asbury Park. Schiavino has been running art629 Gallery for over 10 years, where he has hosted numerous eclectic art exhibitions and musical events over that period. He is also founder of the Asbury Underground, the very popular art and music festival which brings thousands of visitors to Asbury Park each October. James has been the resident art teacher at art629 since 2015 where she teaches both oil and acrylic painting classes. She also oversees the open studio sessions and life drawing classes hosted by the gallery which are open to the public.
"Beauty Through Radiation"
A Blacklight Art Exhibit
December 2016
A blacklight art exhibit by Joe Harvard with additional works and music by Mark Davis.
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Curated by: Patrick Schiavino
"The Locals"
A Group Exhibition of Local
Asbury Underground Artists
October 2016
Featured artists: Brittany James, Claire Sheprow, Denise Dmcohowski, Doug Fuchs, Maggie Brown, Mallory Massara, Michael Johnson, Patrick Schiavino, Pork Chop, Roddy Wildeman, Steve Forbert, and Suzanne Anan.
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino and presented by Asbury Underground
"Got Wood?"
Sculptures by Roddy Wildeman
September 2015
A solo exhibition featuring the art of Roddy Wildeman
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Highway of Sight II"
Photography by Steve Forbert
June 2015
A Photography exhibition feauturing the work of Steve Forbert with a musical performance
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Rock Seen"
Photogrphy by Bob Gruen
January 2015
A Photography exhibition featuring the work of Bob Gruen for the Light of Day Foundation. Curated by Patrick Schiavino
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"The Locals"
A Group Exhibition of Local
Asbury Underground Artists
October 2014
Featuring Patrick Schiavino, Pork Chop, Doug Fuchs, Denise Dmochowski, Linda Meyers, Brittany James, Maggie Brown, Mallory Massara, and Zachary Westfall. Other local artists included are Roddy Wildeman (Ocean Grove), Suzanne Anan (Belmar), Sarah Langsam (Bradley Beach).
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino and presented by Asbury Underground
"In The Light"
A Group Photography Exhibition
January 2014
Featuring photographers of past Light of Day Events: Danny Clinch, Debra L. Rothenberg, John Cavanaugh, John Posada, Kristen Driscoll, Kyra Kverno, MarkWeiss and Mike Black.
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Radiance"
Paintings by Doris China
October 2013
A Special Memorial Exhibition of Paintings by Asbury Park Artist Doris China
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Ronnie Wood"
Paintings by Ronnie Wood
June 2013
A solo exhibition of art by rock legend Ronnie Wood.
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"The Art of Victoria Hanks"
Paintings by Victoria Hanks
March 2013
A Solo Exhibition of Art by Victoria Hanks
Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Recent Works by
Holly Suzanne Radar"
A Solo Exhibition
August 2012
A Solo Exhibition of Art by Holly Suzanne Radar
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Paintings by Suzanne Anan"
A Solo Exhibition
July 2012
A Solo Exhibition of Art by Suzanna Anan
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Hans and Hans:
Dutch Invasion"
Hans Withoos and Hans Van Bentem
June 2012
A Photography and Sculpture Exhibition by Netherlands artists Hans Withoos and Hans Van Bentem
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Rock Seen"
Photography of Bob Gruen
May 2012
Famous photographs by the world’s foremost Rock & Roll photographer Bob Gruen
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Occupy Asbury Park"
Works by Patrick Schiavino and Shephard Fairey
April 2012
Featuring the work of Shepard Fairey and Patrick Schiavino
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Sica's 8th Annual Juried Exhibition"
A Group Exhibition of Local Artists
September 2011
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Two to Three D"
Art by Jean Johnson
July 2011
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Highway of Sight"
Photgraphy of Steve Forbert
February 2011
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Contemporary Female Photographers"
Photgraphy by Local Artists
December 2010
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FEATURED ARTISTS:
CARLA SIMPSON
MOLLY JOHNSON
KRISTEN DOMENICO
JIRSTEN NUNEZ
KRISTEN DRISCOLL
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Ressurection"
Paintings by Patrick Schiavino
September 2010
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Blitz/Blast"
Art by Bradley Hoffer
August 2010
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Based on Real Life"
Photography by Andi Monick and Gary Dates
July 2010
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Notations"
Works by Adam Murray and Corey Antis
June 2010
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Contemporary Cuban Artist Josignacio"
Paintings by Josignacio
November 2009
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"Men"
Paintings by Suzanne Anan
October 2009
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Curated by Patrick Schiavino
"City By The Sea"
Paintings by Asbury Park Artists
Summer 2023
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Featured Artists:
Dean Adams, Donna Rubin, Eleanor James, Jim Twerell, Jude Harzer, Judi Hull, Kamelia Ani, Lois White, Michelle Renee Bernard, MC OConnor, Quasonna Moore, Robert Piersanti, Rupa Das Gupta, Steve Miller, Tom White
Music by: Mike Noordzy
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This exhibit was created to kick off the Sea Hear Now Festival weekend and showcase an array of artwork that beautifully brings Asbury Park to life, depicting buildings, landmarks, and people through photography, paintings, collages, and more!
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"Passion Projects"
Local Artists
Summer 2024
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Asbury Underground Art and Music Crawl and art629 Gallery Present: "Passion Projects", a locals art exhibit featuring work by eight local artists, curated by Britany James. Artists included are Dean Adams, Eleanor James, Mallory Massara, Meagg E. Moon, Michelle Renee Bernard, Nicole Atkins, Tim Lucas, and Zachary Manning. Brittany will also be showing a few pieces from her passion project, the "Untamed" collection.
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Somewhere between obsession and creativity lies passion. Artists create because they need to share an idea or a felling, and art is their language. Each of the artists chosen for this exhibit has created their art as a way of expressing something important to them through painting or drawing, and will be showing work that is part of a special collection that they are passionate about.
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