AQUALAND

A 150,000 sq. feet active Buy Wise auto parts building served as the canvas for Aqualand a recently finished colossal presentation of art murals sponsored by the city’s Summer Works Arts Program. The Jersey City Mural Arts Program (JCMAP) provides students with a six-week apprenticeship experience where they get to work hand in hand with professional visual artists in the creation of public mural art. It’s an advantageous opportunity where young artists in training can cultivate essential skills and define their artistic aesthetic. Trips to museums, galleries and mural art tours are part of the program’s agenda. 18 talented local art students (Kyla McBride, Lauren McKenzie-Lindo, Chrisonia DeCosta, Klaude DeCastro, Ria Monga, Jennifer Martinez, Tenzin Lhamo, Daniela Coca, David Sami, Hiyasmine Gaskins, Isaiah Parmalec, StarDaysha Santos, Jesika Galvis, Dominque Cunningham, Maya Sanders, Kalen Thomas, Alexander McBride, Maryam Jamal) were enlisted for the 3^rd annual fine arts summer program to work under the guidance of Duda Penteado and Catherine Hart, both residents of Jersey City.

Aqualand is Located on 32 Bishop Street, Jersey City, NJ. Learn More