June Gallery Opening Reception, a Phenomenal Success

The opening reception for our June show was a phenomenal success! The Guild was filled with energy, conversation, creativity, and community as members, guests, artists, friends, and supporters gathered to celebrate another wonderful month of art at the OCAG. The reception was extremely well attended, and the atmosphere throughout the afternoon was warm, welcoming, and full of excitement. The music and ambiance fit the mood perfectly, creating just the right backdrop for guests to enjoy the artwork, connect with one another, and celebrate the talent on display. A special congratulations goes to our June Featured Artist, photographer Conni Freestone, whose vision came to life beautifully as guests “took a trip down Route 66,” complete with a fun side of “tourist trap!” Conni’s show captured the nostalgia, color, character, and roadside charm of this iconic American journey, bringing viewers along for a creative and memorable ride. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make the reception such a success, from the artists who shared their work, to the volunteers who helped prepare and welcome guests, to everyone who attended and supported our creative community. Art will remain on display through the end of June, and we encourage everyone to stop by to experience it in person. Thank you again to all who joined us for such a fantastic opening reception!

Happy 89th Birthday to Zenka Sommers

Join us in wishing a very happy 89th birthday to OCAG member Zenka Sommers! Zenka was celebrated in wonderful fashion by the Thursday DYOT class, who marked the occasion on June 7 with cake, balloons, smiles, and plenty of good wishes. Happy Birthday, Zenka! We wish you a beautiful year ahead filled with happiness, creativity, good health, and many more moments surrounded by friends and art.

OCAG Office Closure Notice

Please note that the OCAG office will be closed the week of June 21, 2026. The building will remain open and all classes will continue as scheduled during this time. Normal business hours will resume the week of June 28.

Call for Art: “Summer — A Celebration of the Summer Season” 

We are pleased to announce a special Call for Art for “Summer: A Celebration of the Summer Season,” an upcoming exhibition at Icarus Brewing in Brick, NJ. OCAG artists are invited to submit summer-inspired artwork celebrating the warmth, color, energy, relaxation, and joy of the season. From coastal scenes and beach days to gardens, sunshine, travel, summer memories, and bright seasonal palettes, this show is a wonderful opportunity to share artwork that captures the spirit of summer.

The exhibition will be on display for three months at:

Icarus Brewing
2045 NJ Route 88
Brick, NJ

Artists may submit one piece each, with a maximum of 15 pieces total accepted for the show. Artwork must be no larger than 24″ x 24″.All pieces should be submitted to OCAG to Danielle Archdeacon by July 2, 2026. An opening night celebration will be held at Icarus Brewing on Tuesday, July 7, from 5:00–9:00 PM. Members, friends, family, and the community are invited to come out, enjoy the artwork, and celebrate the summer season together. For questions, please email info@ocartistsguild.org.