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The City of Hoboken is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Hoboken Artist Studio Tour with a special public exhibit featuring 16 original posters commemorating the long-running community arts event which will take place on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8. Installed along the main stairway at Hoboken City Hall, the exhibit offers residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the history of the tour through four decades of artwork.

The collection includes the original 1981 poster, designed by artist George Miller, along with 15 additional posters designed by local artist McKevin Shaughnessy. Shaughnessy’s work is also featured in In Retrospect: Selected Works by McKevin Shaughnessy, an exhibition in the upper gallery of the Hoboken Historical Museum at 1301 Hudson St.  

“For 45 years, the Artist Studio Tour has helped showcase the creativity, talent, and spirit that make Hoboken such a special place,” said Mayor Emily B. Jabbour. “This collection of posters offers a wonderful look back at the artists and the history behind this treasured tradition. We invite residents and visitors to stop by City Hall, enjoy the exhibit, and join us in celebrating the artists who continue to make our city a vibrant place to live, work, and create during the Artist Studio Tour.”

The poster exhibit is open to the public at City Hall, at 94 Washington St. The City will host a reception to celebrate the installation on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m.

The anniversary exhibit coincides with the 45th annual Hoboken Artist Studio Tour, taking place Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The free, self-guided, citywide walking tour invites visitors to explore artists’ studios, galleries, and public art installations throughout Hoboken. Tour hours may vary by venue.

This year’s tour features a range of participating venues, including Neumann Leathers, the Monroe Center, Right Angle Framing, Barsky Gallery and its annex, Roig Gallery, Studio & Story, the Hoboken Historical Museum, EDG Gallery, and other community spaces and local businesses.

Three artists participating in this year’s tour, Tim Daly, Fulda, and Richard Kocher, also took part in the inaugural 1981 tour.

As part of the anniversary celebration, the Hoboken Historical Museum will also host a reception on Friday, Nov. 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring opportunities to meet participating artists and a silent art auction. The art auction will run through Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St.  A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit the museum. To register for the museum's reception and art auction, CLICK HERE.

The digital tour map will be online at hobokennj.gov on Nov. 4, with printed maps available on Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6, at the City’s and museum’s receptions.  

For more information about the Artist Studio Tour, participating venues, and event updates, go to https://visithoboken.com/artists-studio-tour/