Thu, Apr 16
|1 Lackawanna Plaza
Garden State Art Weekend Kickoff Party!
Preview the festival, connect with participants, and celebrate art across New Jersey
Time & Location
Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
1 Lackawanna Plaza, 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA
Attendees
About the Event
Celebrate three years of creative momentum as Garden State Art Weekend returns bigger and bolder than ever, April 17–19! With more counties and over 100 venues joining the movement this year, we're kicking off the 2026 festival at Lackawanna Station in Montclair on Thursday, April 16 (6–8 PM).
Come toast to our third year, grab a drink at the cash bar, and get a preview of this massive three-day statewide art crawl. Art will be on view at RecRoom, Keep Creating Art Wellness Center, the studio of artist-in-residence Charlie Spademan, and throughout the Station. This is your chance to meet the GSAW organizers and participating venues, connect with fellow art lovers, and get the inside scoop before the festival begins. Let’s celebrate the talent and culture that makes the Garden State shine!