Disturbing the Surface
Contemporary Printmaking by the American Color Print Society
October 1, 2026 - January 8, 2027
Opening Reception: October 15, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Closing Reception: December 17, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Disturbing the Surface presents a dynamic survey of contemporary printmaking, showcasing work by members of the American Color Print Society (ACPS), a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting original graphic art and advancing the art of printmaking. Featuring both traditional and experimental approaches, the exhibition spans etching, lithography, relief, screenprint, cyanotype, risograph, digital printmaking and artists books. Together, these works demonstrate the extraordinary range of expression the medium makes possible—from bold graphic compositions to delicate, layered impressions. Disturbing the Surface underscores printmaking’s ongoing relevance and adaptability, offering a vivid look at how artists continue to reinvent the medium.
Thank you to Herb Appleson for making this exhibition possible.
The prospectus will be available August 17, 2026. Members can submit two works. Prints and artists books will be included in the show.
Noyes Artist Members Exhibition
October 9, 2026 - January 2, 2027
Society of NJ Artists
October 3 – 24, 2026
October 10, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Pat Grimes
January 16 - March 28, 2027
Opening Reception: January 16, 2025, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
“Painting people has always been my favorite subject. Through portraiture, I strive to reveal how a person’s behaviors, experiences, and spirit can be reflected visually. I work with a variety of media on wood, allowing the surface itself to influence the outcome. My process is both chaotic and calming. I merge memories with reference materials such as books and music, creating a dialogue between intuition and structure. The work unfolds through a cycle of adding and removing, I paint, scrape away, and then apply more paint, repeating this rhythm for hours. Once the image emerges, I refine it with a fine brush, delicately layering details to bring the portrait to life.”
January 16 - March 28, 2027
Opening Reception: January 16, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
This traveling exhibition MORE THAN TOUCH, A CONNECTION will engage the senses, with a focus on visitors who are blind or visually impaired. It will also provide sighted visitors with innovative ways to engage with art, while simultaneously cultivating a greater understanding and empathy towards the experiences of individuals who are visually impaired. This exhibition will be shown at Ocean City Arts Center, Ocean City, NJ (exhibition organizer); Riverfront Renaissance Arts Center, Millville, NJ; and Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, Atlantic City, NJ.
Exhibition & Reception Dates for All Locations
Ocean City Arts Center, 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ
July 1 - July 29, 2026
Reception: Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, Millville, NJ
October 14 - November 13, 2026
Reception: Friday, October 16, 2026. 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, Atlantic City, NJ
January 16 - March 28, 2027
Opening Reception: January 16, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
New Jersey State Teen Arts Traveling Exhibit
June 24 – August 26, 2027
2026 Port Republic Plein Air
October 18 - December 6, 2026
