The 37th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST)

The Creative Side JC presents the 37th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST) — Unbounded Nature

Welcome to JCAST 2026 — one of the most anticipated city-wide arts festivals in the region, now in its 37th year! Running October 1–4, 2026, across all 6 wards of Jersey City, JCAST is a 4-day immersive celebration of creativity, culture, and community.

What is JCAST? JCAST is a city-wide festival featuring:

• 150+ venues spanning all 6 wards of Jersey City
• 200+ artist open studios welcoming the public
• 5 Signature Exhibitions showcasing the best, most diverse, and inclusive works of Jersey City artists
• Visual art, performance, music, poetry, and film
• Art gallery exhibitions and art events throughout the city
• A Kick-Off Event featuring the prestigious Jersey City Legend Awards
• A celebratory Closing Event to wrap up an unforgettable weekend

This Year's Theme: Unbounded Nature invites artists and audiences to explore the relationship between humanity and the natural world — raw, limitless, and free.

Who Should Attend? JCAST is perfect for:

• Art collectors, buyers & appreciators
• Interior designers & real estate developers
• Local and regional business owners & professionals
• Residents, community members & networkers

Event Dates: October 1–4, 2026

Location: Jersey City, NJ (City-Wide, All 6 Wards)

JCAST is sponsored by the City of Jersey City, Office of Cultural Affairs, Educational Arts Team, 902 Brewing Company, Jersey City Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC), Jersey City Arts + Culture Trust Fund, Jersey City Arts Council, and partners with the Jersey City Free Public Library, Liberty State Park, Saint Peter's University, The Bethune Center, Central Avenue Special Improvement District (CASID), Historic Downtown Jersey City Special Improvement District (HDJCSID), Jackson Hill Special Improvement District (JHSID), NJ TRANSIT, and has WBGO, WFMU and WMSC of Montclair State University as radio station media partners, coLAB Arts as a fiscal sponsor and The Creative Side JC as the producer.