Two thumbs up to Gallery 51!…read more My cousin took me on a walking tour of Montclair a few weekends ago and we stumbled upon this little place. The vibrant work of Rasika Reddy caught my eye in the window so we went inside. The space was small and intimate and the gallery owner (and assistant) were both gracious and welcoming... Gallery 51 says they showcase a new artist every few months. If you are ever in Montclair and have the time, it is worth passing by to have a look. There is also a lovely flower shop and a very nice beading & craft store a few doors down... a sweet trifecta of aesthetic and creative goodness on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Art Is Bond's owner, Te'Niijah, was wonderful to work with and she was super professional but warm…read moreand caring, with great communication. This venue is beautiful and they offer great packages at reasonable prices as a one-stop shop. Packages include food, drinks and entertainment options. We encountered some personal obstacles during the process of planning our 25th High school Reunion. Te'Niijah was so helpful with helping us figure out solutions which she didn't have to do, which we appreciated so much. This will be my first choice in the future next time I need to throw a party or event.

For me & my husbands 19 year anniversary we had the pleasure of celebrating our journey at Art is…read moreBond, an interactive art gallery based in Montclair NJ. This space was/is in a word Amazing. We entered the space and was greeted by some awesome music & the lovely founder, who gave us a quick review of what to expect while walking through the space. The first interactive feature was the cool red carpet plus step & repeat featuring the name of the space(an ode to the 90's colloquialism "word is bond") Upon entering you can tell the founder was very intentional with the placement of each & every nostalgic piece of black art. It's a beautifully brilliant ode & execution of black culture, our layered nuances, our style, fashions, phrases, beauty & brilliance. This space is a content creation haven filled with endless creative possibilities. Naturally you'd think this was a pop up selfie museum, but it's much more. Not only is this space designed to go down memory lane of the 80's & 90's, you can see and touch some relic gems. You can rent the space for special occasions such as Birthdays, art showcase, book signing, just to name a few, the whole space can be transformed to fit your individual need. From the lovely living room set adorned with animal print wall paper, beautiful black art, quotes, a rotary dial telephone, a cozy couch with colorful throw pillows & last but not least a working record player with plenty of old school vinyl to set the mood. Making your way further inside your met with a wall covered with framed still photos of classic black cinema from the 80's & 90's. As your looking over your fav's, the founder ask's how many of the 24 movies can you name(an absolutely fun prompt). To your left a life size magazine perfectly named "Highly Melanated", to live out your fantasy of being on the cover of a magazine. A nostalgic bedroom scene featuring a wall covered in pictures of black stars from movies, music and iconic tv-shows. A wall covered with books from black authors(it's the intentional thoughtfulness for me). A spot dedicated solely to the one & only Queen Bee Lil Kim, with colorful fur coats, wigs & glasses to perfectly imitate our Queen. Since it's too hard to choose a favorite installation, because each & every one is amazing. I'll share that I absolutely loved the walls honoring black cinema and the opportunity to sit at a cute curated desk & write a letter to your younger self (there's that intentional thoughtfulness)you can leave the sealed letter for someone else to read or take it home! In a nutshell, this colorfully curated establishment is a must to experience & create fond memories that'll last for years to come. PS There's a lot more details, perks & installations I didn't mention 20+ to be exact. Word is bond tell a friend to tell a friend to come skip down memory lane & reminisce about back in the day!

Located on the popular Church St., Clerestory is an art gallery and an event space. This well lit,…read morecontemporary space host visual artist and performers. The gallery is such an asset to Montclair.

Tena and her crew are truly artists. They did three pieces for me, including one very large…read morememorial for my dog who passed away. All my pieces are perfect, but my memorial is especially beautiful. I relied on Tena's expertise, giving her a general idea of what I wanted. I couldn't have imagined it better, it is absolutely stunning. Worth every penny. No way the big box stores could have done it like them. I couldn't recommend the Artist Frame Gallery more.

Multiple framing projects that have all turned out beautifully. They spend a lot of time helping…read moreyou determine how to frame, style, mat etc. We have recommended them several times and others have been happy too.

Montclair Art Musuem is a small, regional museum. Emphasis is on whatever special exhibits they…read morehave on as well as Native American and American art. They have an excellent collection, some of which is always on display, is George Inness, the landscape artist who lives in Montclair. The selection of paintings is well curated and often highlights different themes and techniques in the art work. Drawbacks - It is too small to spend more than an hour, two on the outside, there. Some exhibits do not have exhibit plaques next to the paintings, so you have to use on the the bound books to figure out who painted what. Personally I found this unnecessary cumbersome. Very much worth a visit.

Attended the 20th Anniversary Birthday Bash Tasting celebrating Amanti Vino!…read more Wine tasting was awesome! The food from Turtle and The Wolf restaurant and the Van Hook Cheese & Grocery were delicious! Great accommodations at Museum!!

Even though I've walked by the gallery many times over the years, came here for the first time in…read moreOctober. Went for their "Open Studios" day, where they have all five floors open to the public. The artists are there hanging out and talking to visitors while displaying their art work. I believe they have this twice a year; unsure, don't quote me! Really cool and unique artwork! Awesome art mediums, each so different from the rest. Went again for their "annual art sale" on December 8th. They also have different events throughout the year. I remember a while back, I heard that they hosted yoga classes, not sure if that is still going on. Will ask next time I visit!

The Gallery is located Downtown Newark. The best part I actually work across the street been there…read morea couple of times the Guy at the front was really down to earth .. the section of Newark is changing and the Gallery is a sure sign of it ..I did submit my work for open call who knows maybe i will get it ..but if your in the area should really check out the things the artist are doing here ...feel like your in a Brooklyn gallery's your in Newark..

Decided to check out Akwaaba Gallery for the first time on Saturday for their group exhibition…read morecalled no apologies. It had featured art work from various artists. The open reception was lovely and it was a nice exhibit to check out. The gallery is small but the art was worth going. Not only do you get to enjoy the art but you also can purchase the art as well if you have the moolah for it. The area the gallery is located is a bit hectic with street parking. That is one of the downsides of the location. But what I also thought was cool about this gallery is that you can rent it out for your own events, which is pretty neat. Definitely check out no apologies if you get the chance.

The Akwaaba Gallery is a diamond in the rough, a wonderful location for the art appreciator. In…read moretwi, akwaaba means "welcome" and I am pleased to say it lives up to its namesake. The building is made from an older house but feels very modern and it's renovation would tell otherwise, save for tasteful aged brick. Here for a selection of pieces, particularly Rachel Beck's work, the gallery showcased wonderful manifestations of the human gaze and spirit. The patio behind the building is a wonderful space to socialize in a comfortable, green and airy space. Altogether, the location is fantastic and I would recommend for any art and artist!

Went here for my first tattoo and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Clara was my artist and…read moreshe did a great job and sketched my tattoo the exact way I wanted. I do think it was a little pricy for the sizing of my tattoo but other than that, I enjoyed coming here and would come in the future for more tattoos.

I feel so lucky that I got to be tattooed by Josh today! The shop clearly has a killer line up of…read moreartists and I went with Josh based off his clear examples of clean lines, animals, and his overall artistic vision. I went in not exactly knowing what to expect for my tattoo, but when he showed me the drawing, it was EXACTLY what I had described in my intake form. The shop is beautiful. Wide open space, clean bathrooms, beautiful plants, comfy chairs, and kind people. Josh was quick, helpful, informative, and the tattoo was *relatively* painless compared to my previous ones. He let me lay down, put in headphones, and relax during the process. I couldn't be happier!