Celebrating Perth Amboy Through Arts & Culture
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.
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.
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County announced that the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners has approved a 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Grant for Perth Amboy Artworks. Perth Amboy Artworks will develop two murals in Perth Amboy commemorating the ideals of the American Revolution.