Seeking new artist studio members

_gaia is looking for two new members to join our artist collective and our shared studio space. Studio rent is $350/month with a 1 year commitment. If you are looking for an artist community and an inexpensive artist studio, this may be a good place for you. In addition to participating in the organization’s events (voluntarily) the members of _gaia share a large studio space... Read More

Call for Entries: Wonder Women Artist Residency

Call for Entries: Artist Residency a Wonder Women project at _gaia Wonder Women X Selfie: Us and Them                         “I paint myself because I am often alone and I am the subject I know best” -Frida Kahlo Two hundred years after the invention of photography, digital technologies have given a ubiquitous... Read More

Seeking studio members! Join Us!

_gaia is looking for two new members to join our artist collective and our shared studio space. Studio rent is very inexpensive ($250/month – 1 year commitment.) If you are looking for an artist community and an inexpensive artist studio, this may be a good place for you. In addition to participating in the organization’s events (voluntarily) the members of _gaia share... Read More

Call for Entries: Wonder Women Artist Residency

Wonder Women 9: Superfood“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”- James BeardIn the ninth edition of Wonder Women we will explore Superfood. A generation after the birth of the Kraft cheese single, we turn to the newly fetishized landscape of Superfood. From the notion of a woman’s body producing liquid gold for her nursling, celebrity ancient grains, paleo macrobiotic... Read More

Call for Art – “And that is why I hate love letters”

Call for Art “And that is why I hate love letters” _gaia is accepting submissions for an all woman group art exhibition titled “And that is why I hate love letters” opening November 4th, 2013 at City Hall Jersey City curated by Doris Cacoilo and Lillian Ribeiro. What is an heirloom? Family treasures and stories link generations in a deep and personal way. What do we inherit... Read More

Call for art donations – TEN exhibition at City Hall JC

Please help us continue to serve our cultural community by donating a work of art for this benefit. 100% of the sale of all artworks will go towards _gaia programming. _gaia has been creating programs for artists in the Jersey City community for 10 years. We are celebrating this milestone with our first ever Gala Fundraiser. Your support will allow us to continue to carry out our... Read More

You are invited to join The Colcha Project!

Come to the Walsh Gallery and crochet with us to create a quilt in the gallery during the exhibition. You can join in anytime during gallery hours or join us on special meetings every Sunday. Beginners are highly encouraged to come and learn. Sunday, March 18th 2012 >> Facebook Invitation Sunday,  March 25th 2012 >> Facebook Invitation Sunday,  April 1st 2012 >> ... Read More

_gaia is looking for interns

We are looking for interns!! We are looking for responsible candidates who want to work with artists and activists and demonstrate knowledge, ability and especially strong interest in the arts and advocacy. We have several opportunities to learn and work with visual artists, performance artists and arts administrators. We are especially seeking interns who can contribute to our... Read More

Wonder Women 7: The Learning Agency – Call for Entries

The Learning Agency a Wonder Women project at _gaia “Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rests the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.” —Kofi Annan Women’s equality is a prerequisite for human development. We have the opportunity to redefine the future of global economies by focusing on education,... Read More

Call for Entries – Women: Realizing Perspectives

Women: Realizing Perspectives Exhibit Dates: March 8 – April 2, 2012 Location: NY/NJ area Opening Reception: Thursday, March 8, 7-10pm _gaia is currently accepting submissions from women artists in all media and disciplines from the NY/NJ area for a group show celebrating International Women’s Day in collaboration with the Portuguese Consulate of Newark. Strong Leadership.... Read More