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Lambertville, NJ

On the banks of the Delaware River, Lambertville, NJ is one of the greatest art towns in the U.S.

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About Lambertville
Lambertville Art Galleries
Galleries without a website
Artist-run Galleries and Studios
Lambertville Restaurants
Lambertville Websites

About Lambertville

Lambertville is the center for art and culture in central New Jersey. The town has may renowned art galleries and artists' studios, as well as many great restaurants, antique shops and B&B's.

Convenient to New York City and Philadelphia, Lambertville sits on the banks of the Delaware River, across from it's sister city, New Hope, Pa.

Lambertville Art Galleries

Art galleries are one of the main attractions in town. Here are a few of them:

Artists Gallery: The region's longest running artists' cooperative! Since its inception in 1996, the high quality and variety of contemporary and traditional artistic styles has earned The Artists' Gallery a solid reputation among discerning collectors, designers and art writers as a showcase for viewing and purchasing original works of art.
Coryell Gallery at the Porkyard: One of the most prestigious art galleries in town is the Coryell Gallery. The address is 8 Coryell St, Lambertville but it's not exactly on Coryell Street, it's down an alleyway near the canal. Look for the 'Porkyard' sign. Well worth seeking out.
DesChamps Gallery: The desChamps Gallery is located just steps from the Lambertville-New Hope Bridge on the banks of the beautiful Delaware River. A spacious gallery in a beautifully restored 19th century historic building. Specializing in original art of Bucks County and the Delaware River Valley by regionally and nationally known artists.
Hrefna Jonsdottir Gallery: A Lambertville institution.
Jims of Lambertville: Specializing in Bucks County Impressionism
Lambertville Gallery of Fine Art: Lambertville Gallery of Fine Art
Riverside Fine Art: Another new gallery, the one just opened summer 2007 and is located at 7 N. Union Street
Rago Arts and Auction Center: 333 North Main Street.
Art appraisers from Rago frequently appear on Antiques Road Show on PBS.

Galleries without a website

Not everyone is online!

Howard Mann Art Center
Fine art by over 100 internationally known artists.
45 N. Main St., Lambertville, NJ
Ph: (609) 397-2300

Jim's of Lambertville
Jim has an impressive collection of Bucks County Impressionists.
6 Bridge Street
(609) 397-7700

Pedersen Gallery
17 N Union St, Lambertville, NJ
(609) 397-1332

RiverRun Gallery
287 S. Main St (Route 29)
In The Laceworks building

The Frame Shop
39 N. Main St.
(609) 397-8939

Union Gallery
4 N. Union Street
(609) 397-2046

Artist-run Galleries and Studios

Lambertville has many artists who run their own gallery or studio/gallery. In some of these, you can often find the artist at work on new paintings:

Robert Beck: 21 Bridge St. 2nd Floor
Lambertville, NJ 08530

Paintings by contemporary artist Robert Beck. Representational works in all genre, in oil.
Valeriy Belenikin: 5 Lambert Lane
Lambertville, NJ 08530

Valeriy Belenikin, Russian Mystic, Romanticism Master
Gordon Haas: 71 Bridge Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530

Lambertville & New Hope artist Gordon Haas, Impressionist Oil Paintings, Pennsylvania impressionism, Landscapes of Bucks County, Italy, France.
Glenn Harren: 22 Church Street
Lambertville, NJ

"I am a painter that responds in color and shapes to the world around me. I seek the extraordinary aspects of everyday life, whether in the color of a landscape or the simple dignity of the human form."
Tony Lasalle: 73 Bridge Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530

La Salle characterizes his paintings as "extremely personal and reflective, the results coming from an unplanned internal journey."
Colette Sexton: 32 Bridge Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530

Street scenes of Lambertville and surrounding towns.
Malcolm Bray Studio and Gallery: 202 N. Union Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530
Robin's Egg Gallery: The Robin's Egg Gallery is located at 24 Church St. Featuring original paintings by Judy Henn.
Pellegrino / Shill Art Gallery: 204 N. Union Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530

The art of Nancy Shill and Charlie Pellegrino.

Lambertville Restaurants

Besides art galleries, food is the other big reason people head to Lambertville.

Bell's Tavern: Bell's Tavern where good friends meet.
Baker's Treat: Cafe & Pastry Shop at 9B Church Street Lambertville, NJ
Anton's at the Swan: Located in the tranquil setting of a historic hotel, just a stone's throw from the Lambertville-New Hope tourist haunts, Anton's at the Swan is a haven for gastronomes
who favor innovative American cookery in tune with nature's bounty.
Hamilton's Grill Room: Hamilton's Grill Room's contemporary Mediterranean cooking features fresh seafood fired on an open grill, a romantic setting, and both indoor and outdoor courtyard dining.
The Lambertville Station: New American cuisine, dining in an 1867 railroad station, near the Delaware River, alfresco dining along the canal
Mitchell's: Mitchell's Cafe is a neighborhood bar with a Country & Western flavor, featuring live Irish music every week.

Lambertville Websites

for more information about the town

Lambertville, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce: Lambertville, NJ - sponsored by the Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce in New Jersey
Lambertville, NJ & New Hope, PA monthly news and community updates, restaurants, B&Bs, stores, antiques, things to do, theater and music: News and informational website for New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ. The site is updated monthly.
City of Lambertville, New Jersey: Lambertville city municipal links and information
Lambertville, New Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Lambertville, New Jersey From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Welcome to ARTSBRIDGE!: Lambertville / New Hope's premier arts organization.
County of Hunterdon - Lambertville City: Demographics from the County website.
The Lambertville Historical Society: LHS sponsors events and activities that promote community awareness and appreciation of Lambertville history and architecture. LHS also collects and preserves items of historical interest and makes them accessible for public research.
Guide To the Best Of Lambertville NJ: From frenchtowner.com, a good resource for all of the Delaware River towns.
The Lambertville Shad Fest: Information, photos and history of the annual Lambertville Shad Fest.
Roxey Ballet Company and the Mill Ballet School of Lambertville NJ: The Mill Ballet School and the Roxey Ballet Company, Lambertville, New Jersey, is dedicated to the highest standards in classical dance and opened to career orientated dance students as well as those dancers who wish to study dance for the pure enjoyment, inherent benefits, and appreciation of the a

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Tipi Nov 2, 2008 @ 10:09 pm | delete

Now, I know a bit about Lambertville. Love to see lenses about different places. 5*'s

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Judy Henn Oct 10, 2008 @ 12:08 pm | delete

You missed my Artist run gallery in Lambertville www.robinsegg.com. The Robin's Egg Gallery is located at 24 Church St. Featuring original paintings by Judy Henn. Thank you in advance for adding me to your list of artist run galleries in Lambertville.

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Jul 15, 2008 @ 12:42 pm | delete

Hi there Joekaz
Have to admit I hadn't heard of Lambertville, will pay a visit when next in USA. Looks very interesting.
Cheers
Heather