Classes and lectures are also
offered by Field Colony. The
schedule is evolving, but cur-
rently includes classes in paint-
ing, drawing, Adobe Suite, en-
trepreneur/business workshops,
wellness workshops, and panel
discussions featuring artists and
experts from a variety of fields.
Field Colony is actively search-
ing for new partners to work
with who are interested in teach-
ing or hosting workshops to ex-
pand their business. They are
primarily focused on adult offer-
ings, but are considering classes
for young adults and are open to
new ideas.
Their first exhibitions were well-
attended by people from Hobo-
ken, Jersey City, and the sur-
rounding areas in Hudson and
Bergen counties. Several pieces
of artwork were sold among the
hundreds of visitors to the gallery.
“Hoboken is not immune to the
changes currently occurring with
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redevelopment and gentrifica-
tion,” continued Boucher. “Two
of the largest industrial build-
ings in Hoboken, the Monroe
Center and Neumann Leathers,
for decades provided affordable
space for a vibrant artist commu-
nity in Hoboken for those who
were priced out of New York
City. Those times ended at the
Monroe Center after a complete
renovation a few years ago re-
sulted with most artists priced
out and unable to renew their
leases. Some of these artists left
in search of affordable studios in
Jersey City while the remaining
moved into the Neumann Leath-
ers building. However, after
years of legal battles, Neumann
Building was recently approved
for a controversial renovation by
the city council that includes an
extensive renovation and the ad-
dition of luxury residences atop
the existing buildings. This will
undoubtedly further displace
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