2025 Events
May 2025
SIDEWALK GALLERY PRESENTS
Union Chinese School Art
The Union Chinese School’s Annual art competition is on display at the Rialto Sidewalk Gallery again this month. The year of the snake is highlighted by artwork from their oldest age group, along with the themes of Hands, Ancient vs Modern and the Four Seasons.
This program is made possible in part by a 2025 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
April 2025
SIDEWALK GALLERY PRESENTS
3rd Annual
Artists with Autism Exhibit
Celebrate Inclusivity!
April is Autism Awareness Month
This program is made possible in part by a 2025 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
March 2025
SIDEWALK GALLERY PRESENTS
National Youth Art Month
Westfield K-12
Rialto Sidewalk Gallery is proud to host over 125 pieces of
local Westfield public school student youth artist pieces
for Youth Art Month.
This program is made possible in part by a 2025 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
January 2025
SIDEWALK GALLERY PRESENTS
Planet Rialto
by Patrick Marando
"The Ice Planet Rialto "
Setting:
The icy planet Rialto is a distant world in the Frozen Zone of the galaxy. Once an uninhabited expanse of glaciers and perpetual storms, it's now the center of a heated intergalactic deal. At the heart of it lies a magnificent structure of unknown origin, dubbed "Planet Rialto," discovered by prospectors during a global pandemic on planet Earth. Eleven members of the Central Galactic Council's Exploration Board — renowned for their efficiency— have been tasked with turning the planet into a hub for interstellar creativity .
Can you find 3 things that don't belong?
HERE'S YOUR ANSWER!
1 - Basketball
2 - Walkman
3 - Old Suitcase
This program is made possible in part by a 2025 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
PATRICK MARANDO
Patrick Marando is a highly skilled visual artist specializing in decorative plaster, wall coatings, gilding, murals,
and art installations. He also has a passion for fine art oil painting. With over 15 years of experience in the decorative arts industry, Patrick has built a distinguished reputation for transforming spaces with his unique blend of artistry and craftsmanship. Based in Westfield, NJ, his work has taken him into Manhattan, where his client base includes high- profile figures such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Madonna, Nur Khan, Jason Volenec, Serge Becker, as well as real estate moguls Tom Postillio and Mickey Conlon. Patrick’s art has also enhanced renowned venues such as the Dream Hotels in NYC and LA, Tao Group NYC, Chicago and LA, Avra, Marquee Nightclub, Avenue, the Electric Room, and
Vandal to name a few. Passionate about collaborating with designers, architects, and homeowners to create “one of a kind” works of art. Patrick is eager to expand his focus on oil painting commissions, creating custom artworks that bring personalized beauty into local interiors.
2024 Events
December 2024
SIDEWALK GALLERY PRESENTS
Be the "I" in Kind
December Sidewalk Gallery Instagram photo spot!
Be the “I” in Kind at the Rialto Sidewalk Gallery.
Bring your family and friends to the Sidewalk Gallery Instagram photo location and post and tag us in your pictures!
This program is made possible in part by a 2024 HEART
(History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant
from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
November 2024
SIDEWALK GALLERY PRESENTS
Birds & Their Habitat
Patricia Brentano Bramnick
Artist Statement:
We have lost our connection to the natural world. Nature is not neat. We fail to see its authenticity. Birds, bees, butterflies and their habitat are disappearing from the suburban landscape. According to Doug Tallamay in his book Nature’s Best Hope, “whether we like nature or not none of us will be able to live for long in a world without it.”
My work is about seeing and appreciating the authenticity of nature.
Drawings are Graphite, charcoal and pastel, and graphite and vellum.
Aluminum panel is painted aluminum.
Hanging is hand cut shoji paper.
Instagram @PatBrentano
Facebook: Pat Brentano
This program is made possible in part by a 2024 HEART
(History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant
from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
October 2024
SIDEWALK GALLERY PRESENTS
Be Witched!
AddamsFest 2024
The Halloween mural art project was started 2017 as a collaboration between the Optimist Club and the Westfield High School Fine Arts Department. The Optimist Club sponsored Halloween themed murals created by Westfield High School Fine Arts Department students undeer the direction of the Fine Arts teachers. Each impressive artistic creation is six feet by three feet and several students design and paint each mural. All the murals are Halloween themed and many portray elements of the Addams Family.
This program is made possible in part by a 2024 HEART
(History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant
from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
September 2024
SIDEWALK GALLERY PRESENTS
Seward Johnson
Reflections of Ordinary Life
This program is made possible in part by a 2024 HEART
(History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant
from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
July - August 2024
SIDEWALK GALLERY PRESENTS
Summer Reads
by Westfield Authors
Charles Addams
Anthony Ausiello
Judy Blume
Jayne Book Salomon
Barbara Burton
Debbie Chaskin
Wende and Harry Devlin
Rosemary DiBattista
Edward Einhorn
Langston Hughes
Rabbi Charles Kroloff
Irene Latham
Dea Lenihan
Wendy Loggia
Roger Lowenstein
Peter Lyons
Andrew McCarthy
George Melloan
Meaghan B. Murphy
Matt Myklusch
Eva Natiello
Zora Neal Hurston
Peggy Noonan
Ann Ormsby
Robin Rosen Chang
Cecelia Saint-Denis
Albert Tucher
Giao Williams
This program is made possible in part by a 2024 HEART
(History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant
from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
June 2024
SIDEWALK GALLERY PRESENTS
Cassandra Saint-Jean: A Journey Through Time
Artist Bio:
Cassandra Saint-Jean is a self-taught abstract artist based in New Jersey. With a background in photography.
She is known for her vibrant and dynamic paintings inspired by her Caribbean culture and love for color.
Cassandra's artwork often explores themes of freedom, transformation, and inner emotions.
Artist Statement:
A Journey Through Time: An exhibition that encapsulates my artistic journey and the evolution of my creative expression.
This collection unites my earlier works, centered on self-expression, with my newer, emotionally resonant pieces inspired
by everyday life and personal experiences. Together, they narrate my growth from expressive beginnings to a more nuanced present.
I invite you to witness this evolution and find inspiration in the journey of transformation.
All artwork can be viewed at this link.
Pricing information available here.
This program is made possible in part by a 2024 HEART
(History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant
from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
May 2024
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Westfield Then & Now
In celebration of National Preservation Month, the Historic Preservation Commission and
Public Arts Commission have joined forces to present this special exhibit celebrating
Westfield past and present. Vintage photographs sourced from the archives of
the Westfield Historical Society are shown alongside present-day views of the same scene,
in some cases faithfully recreated using the current occupants.
Among the municipal, commercial and residential sites featured are Arcanum Hall, Mindowaskin Park,
and historic neighborhoods such as Boulevard, Stoneleigh Park, and Kimball Avenue.
Viewed from the same vantage points, these landmarks appear strikingly similar to when
they were first built, thanks to the legacy of historic preservation. The resulting display is a
vivid portrait of Westfield's timeless architectural heritage and enduring community spirit.
In conjunction with the exhibition, the public is invited to submit their own
"Then & Now" photographs for an online display by emailing them
to hpc@westfieldnj.gov and tagging the Center for Creativity at the Rialto in social media posts.
Credits: All historic images courtesy of the Westfield Historical Society Archives
Current photos: Margaret Smith, Westfield Public Arts Commission
This program is made possible in part by a 2024 HEART
(History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant
from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
April 2024
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Artists with Autism
The Center for Creativity celebrates Autism Awareness Month
with our 2nd annual “ARTISTS WITH AUTISM” art exhibit
featuring works by autistic artists of all ages from all over New Jersey.
This program is made possible in part by a 2024 HEART
(History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant
from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
March 2024
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National Youth Art Month
Art exhibit by Westfield Public Schools K-12 students
This program is made possible in part by a 2024 HEART
(History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant
from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
February 2024
SIDEWALK GALLERY PRESENTS
Celebrating the Year Of The Dragon
Art by the Union Chinese School.
This program is made possible in part by a 2024 HEART
(History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant
from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
January 2024
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WESTFIELD Art by local artists from the Westfield Art Association.
All artworks are for sale and you can view the show and purchase art here.
This program is made possible in part by a 2024 HEART
(History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant
from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
2023 Events
Meet the artists who designed and painted our holiday windows this winter!
Click on each image to learn more about the artists and their inspiration behind their designs.
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2022 Events
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RICARDO ROIG
Art Retrospective
1983 - Today
Roig Retrospective at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto
is an exhibit of the discovery and development of
Roig’s artistic talent throughout the years.
https://www.roigcollection.com/
Exhibit is also open by Appointment by contacting Roig Collection:
Made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.