Nj.com is calling on all creative New Jersey residents to help them paint a digital picture of New Jersey’s rich art world through the use of social media. We think this is a great idea!
They would like you to use Instagram or Twitter to share a selfie with hashtag .
But this isn’t just for artists. Anyone can post a selfie in front of the public art that inspires their love of the state. We hope you will be inspired by the herd of 68 oxen that will be appearing throughout Hopewell Valley in just a few weeks when the Stampede arrives, and will post your photos with #NJArts AND #Ollyox and #HVArtscouncil tags so everyone can see what inspires you!
When posting to Instagram, be sure to provide the name of the piece and where it was shot. They’ll be using the submissions to create a digital collage on NJ.com! (Note: By submitting the images or video with the hashtag #NJArts, you give NJ.com the right to use the photo on the site.
Public art is not only an inspiration, but it provides fun, excitement and reflection to the community for free! It is a way for people to share a common experience, binding us together and making for a better, more peaceful world. We are fortunate to have many works of art on display around Hopewell Valley that you can appreciate every day. The roads surrounding Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton display large sculptures by many distinguished artists. Search for the "blue bottle trees" that appear from time to time on country roads. The Princeton University campus houses a large collection of sculpture installed throughout the grounds.
This weekend is Jersey Fresh Jam, New Jersey’s premier Hip Hop and graffiti festival. Aerosol artists from far and wide will converge to adorn the walls of Terracycle INC, in Trenton, with their signature masterpieces while local and regionally known emcees, bands and DJs provide the soundtrack. Jersey Fresh Jam is free and open to the public, so come out this Saturday, from noon-6 p.m. to see public art in the making!
On August 15 the Stampede will join these great works of public art. Visit hvartscouncil.org to learn more.
— Hopewell Valley Arts Council