The Full Story
About
"Where the line between the band and the audience ceases to exist. Jersey City's intimate home for jazz, art, and culture."
Mission
The Statuary fosters an immersive artistic environment where jazz, art, and community converge, breaking the barrier between performers and audiences to celebrate creativity, inclusion, and cultural heritage.
Vision
To expand The Statuary as a vibrant live-work-present space that nurtures artistic collaboration, preserves cultural legacies, and inspires deep connections between artists and audiences.
Values
At The Statuary, we champion Creativity by fostering artistic expression, Collaboration by uniting performers and audiences, Cultural Legacy by honoring the traditions of jazz and immersive artistry, and Community by creating a welcoming space that connects and inspires."
History
The Statuary originated in 1907 as the Jersey Statuary Company of Jersey City, where sculptor and painter Gino DeSanctis established his workshop in a two-story house dedicated to artistic craftsmanship. For decades, the space was used for sculptural and artistic work, reflecting the creative energy of its founder.
In 2007, Walter and Margo Parks transformed the building into an active artist live/work/present space, preserving its legacy as a home for creative expression. Under their care, The Statuary became a hub for artistic collaboration and cultural celebration.
During COVID in 2020, Rachel Ryll and Ted Chubb took ownership of the property, investing over $100K in upgrades and repairs to continue and expand its legacy. Their vision ensures that The Statuary remains a vibrant space where artistic expression, diversity, inclusion, and love through music thrive.
Echoing the mood of the 1970s Jazz Loft scene, The Statuary provides a platform for innovative and culturally significant local, regional, and national musical talent, fostering an ethereal atmosphere where the historic character of the space merges with the energy of live performances.
Our Team
Rachel Ryll and Ted Chubb are a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, blending their expertise in music, community, and creative spaces to shape The Statuary’s vibrant atmosphere. Together, they cultivate an immersive environment where artists and audiences connect in unforgettable, boundary-defying experiences.
OUR STORY
Rachel Ryll and Ted Chubb’s journey is one rooted in dedication—for music, for community, and for the spaces that bring them together.
It all started at The Ohio State University in 2001, where their shared love for creativity and connection sparked a lifelong partnership. Married in 2007, they made their home in Jersey City in 2006, immersing themselves in the city’s vibrant arts and music scene.
In their pursuit of fostering live music and artistic collaboration, they took the helm of The Statuary, purchasing it from Margo and Walter Parks and carrying forward its legacy as a live-work-present space. More than a venue, The Statuary embodies their vision—a place where musicians and audiences blur the lines between performer and listener, creating moments that resonate beyond the stage.
Their mission is simple yet profound: to cultivate an environment where music thrives, creativity flows freely, and every gathering is an experience of pure, unfiltered connection. In Jersey City, Rachel and Ted are not just preserving a legacy—they are actively shaping the next chapter of live music and artistic expression.