Isiah Christie 
Hoboken Art Month, a five-week initiative designed to celebrate the arts and culture of the city, kicked off on September 28th. Presented by the City of Hoboken in collaboration with the Hoboken Business Alliance, this event was a major success last year and will continue to enrich the city’s cultural landscape this year. Read on to learn more about Hoboken Art Month and what to expect.
About Hoboken Art Month
Started in 2024, Hoboken Art Month was designed to be a month-long showcase of the city’s culture and personality. With displays from local artists, creative practitioners, and arts-based businesses, it embodied the goal of connecting creatives and businesses to power the city’s cultural heart.
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This year’s edition operates with a similar goal — five weeks of local creativity from September 28th to November 3rd. “This month-long celebration supports local artists and small businesses while reaffirming our commitment to public art and cultural engagement,” said Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla in a press conference. “I encourage residents and visitors to take part in the creativity that defines Hoboken and supports the city’s economy.”
Among the event’s programming are exhibitions, installations, live performances, workshops, and family-friendly activities.
Events to Expect
Hoboken Art Month will feature a wide range of free, accessible events that require registration:
- Storefront Art Walk (Mon, 9/29 – Mon, 11/3): Hoboken businesses will display art on their windows. A docent-led tour will also be available on October 11th.
- Storefront Art Walk Opening Party (Fri, 10/3 from 5–8PM): Participants will be invited to decorate Washington St. with chalk, led by local artists Brittany Vogel, Jamie Pomeranz, and Mike Harold. For more information, click here.
- Storefront Art Walk Docent-Led Tour (Sat, 10/11 at 11AM) : A docent-led art walk tour of the local art, led by Main Street Pops and local artist Brittany Vogel. It begins at 1002 Washington Street and ends at 1316 Washington Street. To register, click here.
- Jazz on the Hudson (Thurs, 10/9 from 7–9PM): A performance led by retro jazz band Fleur Seule at Sinatra Park Amphitheater.
- Ricardo Roig Presents Public Print Event (Sat, 10/11 from 11AM–1PM): A public print event led by Ricardo Roig, a full-time professional local fine artist and owner of Hoboken’s Roig Collection Art Gallery. It will be held at 252 1st Street. To register, click here.
- Little City Storytelling Event (Wed, 10/22 at 7PM): A kid-friendly storytelling event at Little City Books, led by teacher Adam Wade of NYC’s Magnet Theater. It has been advised to preregister due to limited space. To register, click here.
- Storefront Lace Exhibit (Sun, 9/28 – Sun, 11/2): A curated storefront exhibit about the history of embroidery and lace in Hudson County, led by The Stevens Institute of Technology Samuel C. Williams Library.
- Hocus Pocus Screening (Fri, 10/24 at 7PM): Hosted at ResilienCity Park, an outdoor screening of the 1993 fantasy horror comedy film Hocus Pocus. This event will also feature a “Best Pumpkin Art” contest with a gift card prize. Bringing a pre-decorated pumpkin is recommended.
- Hoboken Gallery Tour (Sun, 11/2 from 12PM-PM): A self-guided walking tour of art studios that are not typically open to the public.
For more general information and to pre-register for events, click here.
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