Monira Foundation in collaboration with William S. Dutterer Trust presents: William S. Dutterer: Joe Diver Bill is to Joe as Joe is to Bill. “William S. Dutterer: Joe Diver” invites viewers to immerse themselves in a world where art and introspection intertwine. Completed in the...
Join us on September 3 at 12pm EST for the video premiere of Open Book with Jean Wolff. Jean Wolff’s work explores the creation of subtle order through the use of strong patterns, grids and geometries, creating a unique visual language through an ongoing...
C.Editions and The Monira Foundation at MANA Contemporary Chicago is hosting a screening of a truly unique film. Over and Over, Again and Again by Allen Ruppersberg. Made in 2019, the running time for the film is a continuous 12 hours. The subject of the...
Join us for the premiere of Polwin Morton's Studio Visit. Step inside the studios of the Monira Foundation’s artists in residence. Learn about their unique processes during these short, intimate conversations with incredible artists as they talk about their ideas and give you special access...
Join us on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, from 4-6pm for a new presentation of Discovering: Poetry in the Galleries with Jersey City Reads Poems, during Art Crawl Journal Square. Audience members will have the opportunity to participate in a multisensory experience while touring the galleries...
Monira Foundation presents, in partnership with Film Diary NYC presents: Sonnie Wooden Join us Saturday, 10/20, at 6 PM for a screening of 3 films by Sonnie Wooden, including the world premiere of his new feature, Thunder. Wooden will be in attendance, visiting from Chicago....
Oct. 19, 2024, 10AM–5PM Mana Contemporary and Monira Foundation are thrilled to invite you to the Fall Open House Chicago! Join us in celebrating our landmark building as part of Open House Chicago, explore Mana Contemporary artist studios, Monira Foundation artist-in-residence, and visit our exhibitions...
Sigfredo Chacón: Horror Vacui Presented by Monira Foundation at Mana Contemporary 8th fl. 2233 S Throop. Chicago IL 60608 Oct 19, 2024. 10am-5pm CDT Chacón’s Horror Vacui series (1994-2019), shown at Mana as a site-responsive installation along with related drawings, consists of a series...
Oct. 19, 2024, 12 PM Monira Foundation presents Candida Alvarez in conversation with Ysabel Pinyol on the occasion of the exhibition Stretching, Nesting, Reaching, Feeling, Join us in celebrating our landmark building as part of Open House Chicago. Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center hosts...
Monira Foundation presents Discovering Dan Flavin: Listening to the Ether. Sonic Interventions for Dan Flavin’s Light Sculptures on October 20, 2024 in collaboration with TESTU Collective. Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation. Visible light makes up only a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum....
Oct. 20, 2024, 12PM–6PM 🎨 Mana Contemporary and Monira Foundation are thrilled to invite you to the Fall Open House in Jersey City! 🖼️ Join us on October 20 from 12 PM to 6 PM for an exclusive look into our artists' studios in residence...
Monira Foundation In Collaboration with Film Diary NYC presents: B-Roll Zine Bazaar October 20, 12-6pm 1st Floor Cinema, 888 Newark Ave B-Roll Zine Bazaar will feature a curated selection of artists and book-makers offering zines, prints, and ephemera. The bazaar will take place...
Missing Context Long Overdue Presented by Monira Foundation At Mana Contemporary, New Jersey. 888 Newark Ave. NJ 07306 Opening: Oct 20, 2024. 12-6PM Artists Allison Rowe and Nancy Nowacek are tired. The artworks of “Missing Context Long Overdue” explore media portrayals of women and...
The Only Thing Keeping Me Alive Is Dreaming at Mana Contemporary 5th fl. 888 Newark Ave. Jersey City NJ 07306 On view through Dec 30, 2024 Visiting hours: by appointment, please email us to schedule your visit: info@monirafoundation.org Every photo I take is a reflection...
Monira Foundation presents: Discovering Arnulf Rainer. A musical performance in collaboration with two musicians from Con Vivo Music: James Keene (violin) and Ansel Cohen (cello). The Con Vivo Players will perform the first two movements of the Duo for Violin and Cello by Zoltan Kodaly, an intricate,...
Join us for the premiere of Li Wang's Studio Visit. Step inside the studios of the Monira Foundation’s artists in residence. Learn about their unique processes during these short, intimate conversations with incredible artists as they talk about their ideas and give you special access...
Join us in Discovering rapper and artist Idris as he read incredible poetry inside the Arnulf Rainer exhibition at Mana Contemporary as part of the Jersey City Reads Poems program at the Monira Foundation. This dynamic poetry series, part of the Discovering Program at Monira...
Join us in Discovering Writer and Artist Sara Munjack as she reads her incredible poetry inside the Dan Flavin exhibition at Mana Contemporary as part of the Jersey City Reads Poems program at the Monira Foundation. This dynamic poetry series, part of the Discovering Program...
Join us in Discovering Artist Shannon Pulusan as she reads her incredible poetry inside the John Chamberlain exhibition at Mana Contemporary as part of the Jersey City Reads Poems program at the Monira Foundation. This dynamic poetry series, part of the Discovering Program at Monira...
Monira Foundation presents, in collaboration with Chihiro Ito, No World Cinema: New York City Diaries II 1-4 pm: Film screenings by Jonas Mekas, Art Jones, Chihiro Ito, Elle Burchill, Kevin Shea, Yang02, Mica Scalin, Sonic the Hedgehog, Shuta Shinmmyo, Warren Ng, and more! Artist Q&A...
Monira Foundation presents Discovering Dan Flavin in collaboration with TESTU Collective. Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation. Visible light makes up only a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum. There is a huge range of em radiation that human eyes cannot see, radiation that fills the...
Join us in Discovering Artist and Writer Sam Circle reads their incredible poetry inside the Andy Warhol exhibition at Mana Contemporary as part of the Jersey City Reads Poems program at the Monira Foundation. This dynamic poetry series, part of the Discovering Program at Monira...
Monira Foundation presents: Discovering Arnulf Rainer. A musical performance in collaboration with two musicians from Con Vivo Music: James Keene (violin) and Ansel Cohen (cello). The Con Vivo Players will perform the first two movements of the Duo for Violin and Cello by Zoltan Kodaly, an intricate,...
Join us for the premiere of Cy Morgans's Studio Visit. Step inside the studios of the Monira Foundation’s artists in residence. Learn about their unique processes during these short, intimate conversations with incredible artists as they talk about their ideas and give you special access...
Monira Foundation proudly presents the Behind the Joe Diver Series in collaboration with the William Dutterer Trust. The four videos in this series feature Jamie Johnson, Head of the Dutterer Trust. She offers an intimate view into the life and practice of the late William...
Join us for the premiere of Film Diary NYC's Studio Visit. Step inside the studios of the Monira Foundation’s artists in residence. Learn about their unique processes during these short, intimate conversations with incredible artists as they talk about their ideas and give you special...
Jersey Art Book Fair 2025 Starts on Friday, February 21st-23, 2025 888 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07306 Presented by Dense Magazine, and hosted by Monira Foundation and Mana Contemporary, Jersey Art Book (JAB) Fair will feature 200 exhibitors, including publishing houses, artists, designers, collectives,...
Monira Foundation and Mana Contemporary proudly present OPEN BOOK(S). Join us for the exhibition opening on February 22nd, 4-6 PM Location: 1st Floor, Mana Contemporary Books have the power to spread ideas to vast audiences, enabling creators of all disciplines to share their visions and...
Curated by Deric Carner and Ysabel Pinyol Blasi March 8 - April 15, 2025 Opening March 8, 4–6 pm EFA Studios and Monira Foundation proudly present The Reality Principle, featuring EFA Studios and Monira Residency artists. The exhibition focuses on unfinished, rejected, or otherwise...
Tuesday, April 1st at 6pm, please join us for a panel discussion among exhibiting artists from OPEN BOOK(S) exhibition: Ana Paula Cordeiro, Ann Messner, John O'Connor and Jean Wolff moderated by Philip Glahn. The conversation will center around the book as a tool, as a...
Join Monira Foundation Residency Director Anne Muntges via Zoom for an in-depth session on the Special Projects Residency program. Get insights into the application process and see the Gallery space where the residency will take place. Bring your questions and prepare your application with confidence....
By appointment: Saturday 12pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mana-contemporary-jersey-city-tours-tickets-1299332451339 Saturday 3pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mana-contemporary-jersey-city-tours-tickets-1299332461369
Please join us for the opening reception of Purvis Young, in conjunction with Mana Contemporary Chicago Spring Open Studios, Saturday April 26, 4-6PM: Monira Foundation presents: PURVIS YOUNG, an exhibition of over 50 works of art and books (mid 80's to early 90's) by the...
Photo Booth on the 6th fl.
Join us Saturday, April 26th from 2-10pm. 2233 S Throop Street Chicago, IL 60608 Mana Contemporary Chicago and Monira Foundation are pleased to announce our Spring Open Studios. We invite you to tour the current exhibitions, meet our studio artists, and attend our presentations!...
Join us for the opening of Night Car Play by Marzena Abrahamik, Jonathan Michael Castillo and Tom Van Enyde Mana Contemporary Chicago 2233 S. Throop St. Chicago IL 60608 6th fl. Project statement: Marzena Abrahamik - Girl Play Girl Play explores the intersections of...
Join us for the opening of Fledgling by Mickey Alice Kwapis Mana Contemporary Chicago 2233 S. Throop St. Chicago IL 60608 8th fl. Artist statement: I knew of the peregrine falcons at Mana Contemporary long before I actually moved into the building in 2022....
Join us for the opening of FFG by Mike David T Mana Contemporary Chicago 2233 S. Throop St. Chicago IL 60608 9th fl. Mike David T – Filmmaker, Photographer, Cultural Curator Mike David T is a Haitian-American, award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer whose work bridges...
BOOKBINDING FOR ARTISTS : A Workshop Saturday May 3rd, 12-2pm Discover the art of bookbinding—no glue required. This hands-on workshop introduces the beauty of pamphlet binding, where simple techniques and high-quality materials come together to create elegant, handcrafted booklets. Starting with large, uncut sheets,...
DO NOTHING AND PRINT : A Workshop Friday May 9, 12-3pm What happens when we embrace stillness and let the sun do the work? Do Nothing and Print is an invitation to slow down, observe, and engage with cyanotype printing as a meditative practice....
AN AWE-INSPIRING EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS BY THE GIFTED JCARTS STUDENTS! OPENING RECEPTION Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:30 PM DATES May 13-19, 2025 at Monira Foundation Gallery #250 888 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
Spring Open Studios 2025 Meet our five current residents - Cy Morgan, Peter Hoffmeister, Tyler Christopher Brown, Erick Hernandez, and Simon Benjamin. Step into their studios, and ask the questions you've always wanted to ask. We’ll also be screening films in the Monira Cinema...
Monira Foundation Gallery (ste 250) May 22 - 30, 12-4PM 888 Newark Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07306
Open Book(s): ILYSM (I Love You So Much) by Polwin Morton Presented by Monira Foundation and Mana Contemporary Framed in the accessible format of a children’s board book, ILYSM (I Love You So Much) chronicles the collection of unlikely family memorabilia, such as cat hair...
Monira Foundation Gallery ste 250 888 Newark Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07306
The Monira Foundation’s 2025 Special Projects Residency will support performing and movement-based artists in the New Jersey/New York area with dedicated space and time at the Monira Foundation Gallery from June 1 – August 30, 2025. Fin Productions, María Verónica San Martín, and Natanal Hyun...
Open Book(s): pAraDoOx of In Tolerance by John J. O’Connor Presented by Monira Foundation and Mana Contemporary pAraDoOx of In Tolerance, a conceptual and formally intricate artist book by John J. O’Connor. Through an evolving word morph between TOLERANCE and INTOLERANCE, this accordion-style...
Accessibility
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for this event with at least two weeks’ advance notice. Monira is committed to providing equitable access for all visitors. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, ASL interpretation, CART (real-time captioning), and audio description. Please contact us info@monirafoundation.org to make a request. For more details on the building’s accessibility, please visit Monira’s Accessibility page.