Carteret ‘Comic Con’ Showcases NJ & Local Artists

CARTERET, NJ — Cutting-edge comic book and graphic novel artwork is yours to see at the annual Carteret ‘Comic Con’ Exhibit on display at the Central Jersey Arts Council’s “Blazing Star Cultural Arts Center until Oct. 31.

The Blazing Star Cultural Arts Center is at 63 Carteret Ave. in the borough, just off NJ Turnpike exit 12.

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“We are very proud of our annual exhibits at the Central Jersey Arts Council. They’re a great example of how we continue to bring the arts to Carteret,” said Mayor Daniel J. Reiman, citing the cultural importance of the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center .

Elham Hussain, executive director of the Central Jersey Arts Council , said this exhibit gets “bigger every year, from viewing to purchasing comics, collectibles, or artwork to potentially bringing workshops into the mix and meet-and-greets from fellow cosplayers.”

“The limits are endless. The Central Jersey Arts Council looks forward to providing endless options for art, culture and history to Carteret and surrounding communities,” Hussain said.

The exhibit features 15 talented artists, including five from the borough. The artists are:
● Shayna Jones, Carteret
● Edwin Duran, Cartert
● Sarai Ortiz, Carteret
● Maria Mojir, Carteret High School student
● Priya Singh, Carteret High School student
● Jenica Rosenburg, Closter
● Jaylen Perez, Elizabeth
● Jay “Tito” Bautista, Jersey City
● Javier Rodriguez, Linden
● Dino “Commodore” Gravato, Newark
● Michael Paula, Newark
● Soly Pena, Perth Amboy
● Winston Young, Whippany
● Paige Connelly, Woodbridge
● Mi-Jin Park, Queens, NY
The next exhibit at the Blazing Star Cultural Arts Center will open after Thanksgiving to celebrate the holiday season with a “winter wonderland” display featured through Dec. 31.

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