METUCHEN, NJ – Artist Robert Diken is pleased to announce the opening of Basecamp Studio & Gallery, a new artistic space dedicated to fostering creativity and community engagement in the Metuchen Arts District. Located at 315A Main St, Metuchen, NJ, the studio promises to be a vibrant addition to the local arts scene.
Basecamp Studio & Gallery, situated across from the Forum Theater, will offer a diverse range of artistic experiences. The space will function as a gallery for solo and group exhibitions, a retail venue, a workshop space for learning and skill-sharing, an outdoor art market, and a gathering place for community events centered around creative dialogue and expression. www.rdiken.com
Diken's deep ties to the Metuchen arts community are evident in the studio's location. It shares a building with Friends of Metuchen Arts (FOMA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of art in all its forms. Diken, a founding member and former president of FOMA, envisions a strong partnership between the two entities, working together to enrich the Metuchen Arts District and serve as a catalyst for its continued development. www.friendsofmetuchenarts.org
Basecamp Studio & Gallery is conveniently accessible, located one block from the Metuchen NJ Transit station (Northeast Corridor Line) and offering ample free parking.
GRAND OPENING: GARDEN STATE ARTS WEEKEND EXHIBITION
Basecamp Studio & Gallery will celebrate its opening with a group exhibition in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Garden State Arts Weekend a statewide celebration of art in New Jersey. https://www.gardenstateartweekend.org/
Event Schedule:
• Friday, April 25 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Opening Reception (light refreshments)
• Saturday, April 27 at 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Open Studio & Gallery, Outdoor Art Market
The exhibition will feature the works of:
• Linda Vonderschmidt -LaStella www.claysongs.com/about/
• Joseph Castronova www.josephcastronova.com
• Robert Lach www.robertflach.com/
• Robert Diken www.rdiken.com
The public is warmly invited to attend these free events, meet the artists, and experience their diverse artistic styles including ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, photography and graffiti. The exhibition will be open for 30 days, culminating in a closing reception and artist talk on a date to be announced soon. All artwork will be available for purchase unless otherwise specified.
Contact: Robert Diken -Basecamp Studio & Gallery
Basecampstudio67@gmail.com
732-762-5224