The Hunterdon Art Tour (THAT), a self-guided tour showcasing the studios and exhibition spaces of more than 60 artists living and working in Hunterdon County, is happening on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2.
THAT was founded by a small, dedicated volunteer group of artists and longtime Hunterdon County residents in 2016.
THAT’s artists will be featured in a special exhibition at the Hunterdon Art Museum (HAM) in Clinton, N.J. The artwork is offered for sale benefiting the artists, THAT and HAM.
The festivities kick off from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 30, with a virtual opening live-streamed by Todd Lambrix and Terri Mcnamara, hosts of “The Large Glass,” their weekly show focusing on conversations about artists and art. Connect via Twitch to meet the artists and see their work. Use the exhibition – along with the signature website and printed map – to develop your own tour.
This year, HATS! (Hunterdon Art Teachers & Students) is exhibiting as part of THAT in the River Gallery at HAM. This show celebrates the powerful and important relationship between student and teacher.
“Each of us, informs, grows, and learns from the other. And when it works well, it truly is symbiotic,” said Sarah Ruppert, art teacher at Delaware Valley Regional High School. “We believe that being a good teacher is an art form in and of itself. But each of us is dedicated to being a teaching artist. ... Our art informs our teaching in a way that no textbook can.”
THAT will partner again with Whittemore CCC in Oldwick for the weekend, which will include an exhibit of works by the Tri-county Artists en Plein Air (TAPA); the unveiling of “Skyhook” by local sculptor Jeff Mase on Saturday (rain date is Sunday); and opportunities to engage with Sandy Ross, in-house photographer, about capturing the beauty of the surrounding landscape, and David Horowitz, director and curator The Sculpture Garden, about creating one-of-a-kind environmental works.
Artists’ studios and partner events at more than 30 locations will be open to the public during varying hours on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2.
THAT sponsors and partners include Hunterdon Art Museum, Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, River Union Stage, ArtYard, Whittemore CCC, Printech, Thompson Car & Truck, Flemington Community Partnership (BID), ICON, Makers Alley, River Arts Creatives, Hunterdon Art Teachers & Students (HATS), M Galleries, Prallsville Mills, and Ruth Jourjine.
Visit TheHunterdonArtTour.com for the complete artist and partner directory, interactive map and updates. Masks and social distancing are required at all locations.
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