Four Days of Art, Open Studios, Exhibitions & Culture Across Jersey City
The 37th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST) returns October 1–4, 2026, bringing four days of art, culture, creativity, and community to neighborhoods across all six wards of Jersey City, New Jersey.
One of the region’s longest-running annual artist open studio tours, JCAST transforms Jersey City into a citywide arts destination, connecting visitors with local artists, open studios, galleries, exhibitions, performances, cultural organizations, and creative spaces throughout the city.
Celebrating 37 Years of Art in Jersey City
For nearly four decades, the Jersey City Art & Studio Tour has created opportunities for the public to experience Jersey City’s creative community firsthand.
Rather than experiencing art in a single location, visitors can explore different neighborhoods, meet artists, enter working studios, discover exhibitions, and experience the cultures and communities that make Jersey City unique.
JCAST brings together artists, collectors, curators, arts professionals, cultural leaders, residents, businesses, and visitors while supporting Jersey City’s broader arts and creative economy.
JCAST 2026: Unbounded Nature
The theme of the 37th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour is “Unbounded Nature.”
The theme invites artists and audiences to explore the relationship between humanity and the natural world — considering nature as something raw, limitless, evolving, and free.
Across four days, visitors can experience visual art alongside performance, music, poetry, film, exhibitions, open studios, and other cultural programming throughout Jersey City.
What to Expect at JCAST 2026
JCAST 2026 is expected to include:
- 150+ venues across Jersey City’s six wards
- 200+ artist open studios
- 5 Signature Exhibitions
- Visual art exhibitions
- Gallery events
- Artist studio visits
- Live performances
- Music
- Poetry
- Film
- Cultural and community programming
- A Kick-Off Event
- The Jersey City Legend Awards
- A celebratory Closing Event
With programming spread throughout Jersey City, visitors can create their own art tour and discover artists, studios, galleries, neighborhoods, and cultural destinations along the way.
Who Should Attend JCAST?
JCAST is designed for everyone — from longtime collectors and arts professionals to people discovering Jersey City’s art scene for the first time.
The tour welcomes art lovers, collectors, buyers, artists, curators, interior designers, architects, real estate professionals, business owners, residents, visitors, families, community members, and anyone interested in art and culture.
You do not need to be an art expert or collector to participate. JCAST is an opportunity to explore Jersey City, meet creative people, experience art firsthand, and discover new artists and spaces.
Explore Art Across Jersey City
One of the defining features of JCAST is its citywide scale.
Programming takes place across all six wards of Jersey City, encouraging visitors to move beyond a single arts district and discover the different neighborhoods, communities, cultures, artists, and creative spaces that shape the city.
From working artist studios and galleries to cultural organizations and public spaces, JCAST offers a unique opportunity to experience Jersey City art where it is actually being created and presented.
JCAST 2026 Event Information
Event: 37th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST)
Theme: Unbounded Nature
Dates: October 1–4, 2026
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Format: Four-day citywide art and studio tour
Coverage: All six wards of Jersey City
About JCAST
The Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST) is an annual citywide celebration connecting thousands of people with artists, studios, exhibitions, galleries, performances, cultural organizations, and neighborhoods throughout Jersey City.
The 37th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour — Unbounded Nature is presented by The Creative Side JC.
JCAST 2026 continues the tour’s longstanding mission of bringing people closer to Jersey City’s artists and creative community while strengthening the city’s position as a regional destination for contemporary art, culture, and creativity.
Contact JCAST
For questions or additional information about the Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST), please contact us:
Email: contact@jerseycityarts.org
Telephone: (201) 677-8230