Today, John F. Peto is celebrated as a master trompe l’oeil (“fool the eye”) painter. His work is in museums around the world, from Madrid’s Golden Art Triangle to The Museum of Modern Art and The Met. But during his life he was unknown, his work forgotten, and home left to decay. The restoration of … Continued
June 14th, 2026 | Original Article Pictured: John Frederick Peto, Painting Self Portrait with Rack Picture (detail) A story about the John F. Peto Studio Museum will premiere on State of the Arts on Wednesday, June 24 at 8:30 pm, online and on air. The producer, Ilene Dube, writes here about what made her want to learn more about this … Continued
From Old Souvenirs to New Voices Presented by the John F. Peto Studio Museum in partnership with the ÀNI Art AcademiesExhibition Dates: Sunday, April 19, 2026 – Sunday, August 30, 2026 A Diverse Global Exhibition Rooted in “Old Souvenirs” The John F. Peto Studio Museum is proud to present Inspirations: A Global Cascade of Influence … Continued
The John F. Peto Studio Museum was presented with the Excellence in Cultural Access Innovation award on behalf of the Cultural Access Network Project on Thursday, May 29, 2025. This award is in recognition of the Museum’s innovative approach to working with and engaging volunteers to raise funds to expand access to the museum, primarily … Continued
We’re #One! The John F. Peto Studio Museum is proud to announce that our brochure, Discovering Hidden Meanings, has won 1st place in the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey’s Kevin M. Hale Publication Award program. We are proud to be one of the 220 member-organizations of the League, all of whom help to preserve New Jersey history and … Continued
An Enchanting Throwback in Time – The waterfront and the arts scene are top-notch. Things to Do in Island Heights By Jill P. Capuzzo | | August 21, 2023 | Appears in the September 2023 issue We are super proud of the ‘art scene’ in Island Heights! The John F. Peto Studio Museum is highlighted in the latest issue of … Continued
This month, our curator, Harry Bower received the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award. The Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission has created an award category to recognize the extraordinary achievements and contributions of individuals and organizations to the quality of life in Ocean County. Recipients are selected from the distinguished list of Ocean County … Continued
Check us out in this month’s New Jersey Monthly Magazine and Discover NJ Museums: Ultimate Guide to Under-the-Radar Places! “These lesser-known museums are fascinating treasure troves of art, history, wildlife and some of the oddest oddities around.” – NJ Monthly Magazine, March 2022 Link to NJ Magazine here. John F. Peto Studio MuseumIsland Heights The artist John F. … Continued
John F. Peto Studio Museum is pleased to be featured in the March/April 2022 edition of Fine Art Connoisseur. From the website: A letter from Peter Trippi on the transition of empty spaces into sites of creativity, and more, in this preview of the newest issue:As a reminder of how crucial an artist’s studio environment … Continued
The New Criterion magazine mentioned our exhibit Trompe L’oeil Meets Surrealism…Escaping Reality in The Critic’s Notebook section. To view the article click here.
