PERTH AMBOY ARTWORKS

February 26, 2026February 28, 2026

Sponsor Salsa by the Bay 2026

You are invited to become a 2026 Sponsor of Salsa by the Bay. Perth Amboy Artworks will produce Salsa by the Bay on Saturdays June 27, July 25 and August 22 from 5-8pm on the Perth Amboy Waterfront. It is an amazing community event captured in this brief video. We are offering sponsorship opportunities.

Salsa by the Bay in beautiful Bayview Park is a 3 hour event that features an hour long group Salsa Dance Lesson. Then two hours of Live Salsa and Open Dancing. And Latin Fusion food from a Local Food Truck! It is a treasured community event.

Hundreds show up to each event and enjoy the great music, dancing, beautiful water views, positive community vibes and delicious food. The event is free and all ages.

Sponsorships start at $500. You can review our sponsorship opportunities online here.

February 16, 2026February 28, 2026

Perth Amboy Artworks Awarded Grant for Salsa by the Bay 2026

Perth Amboy Artworks was awarded a $5,000 grant for 2026 to help produce Salsa by the Bay from The Arts Institute of Middlesex County and the Board of County Commissioners. Salsa by the Bay in beautiful Bayview Park features an hour long free group dance lesson by top Latin Dance instructors and then two hours of open dancing to live Salsa by amazing Salsa Bands and a Latin fusion food truck. The three dates are being scheduled now and we look forward to announcing the schedule and lineup and having an amazing time again this summer.

December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

RYC Gallery Exhibit Call for Interest

The first-ever Raritan Yacht Club art show is being planned for March 2026. The club on Water St will be transformed into an art gallery. The group show will feature makers, paintings, drawings, knitted work, photographs, sculpture, or any other creative discipline. Are you a local artist and want to participate? Let Perth Amboy Artworks know! Reach out to Caroline@perthamboyartworks.org. or text 732-877-3800.

November 27, 2025December 2, 2025

The Art of Giving

The reviews are in! What people said about Salsa by the Bay

Christina Aponte Acevedo said “Now this is the people of Perth Amboy!! Love it! It’s nice to see something nice for a change in my hometown. Different cultures coming together and dancing saludos”

Maria Pastrana-Rodgers said “Wonderful time enjoying music and community!! Thank you!!”

Melvin Red Santiago said “It’s awesome to see the community come together and have fun dancing.”

Yvette Ortiz said “Amazing night” Watch video

Salsa by the Bay in Bayview Park featured group Dance Lessons and hours of Live Salsa and Open Dancing. We also featured a Bachata and Merengue Night! And a local Latin Fusion Food Truck! Watch video.

Hundreds enjoyed the music, dancing, beautiful water views and delicious food. We hired local photographers and videographers to capture the events. We were featured in news stories and art publications throughout the State.

Your gift helps to produce projects that bring the community together, enhance quality of life, give artists opportunities, support local businesses and attract visitors to the City.

Donate now.