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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Step into the Creator's Room to envision success!

 

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Sat, Oct 26 @ 3PM
NJPAC Center for Arts Education
24 Rector St, Newark, NJ


Spend time learning about and creating vision boards that reflect your future self’s goals. This workshop will guide young artists in transforming goals into actionable steps and provide tactics for remaining motivated while keeping self-care at the forefront.

Our panelists include: 

Donniee Barnes (Moderator)
Donniee Barnes is a N.J.-based performer, artist, writer, teaching artist and mental health professional. She travels throughout the state with the Mental Health Players of NJ breaking the stigma of mental health using art as advocacy.

Genaya Palmer (Panelist)
Genaya Palmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Art Therapist with Board Certification (ATR-BC). She is also the Director of Suicide Prevention Services at the Mental Health Association (MHA).

Wanda Coriano (Panelist)
Wanda Coriano has worked at major music labels including Capitol Music Group and Jive Zomba Music Group. As Vice President, Music and Talent for ViacomCBS’ Entertainment & Youth Brands, she leads innovative marketing campaigns and social impact initiatives.

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 newark arts festival 

Newark Arts Festival
Oct 10 – 13
The annual event is back! This year’s theme of Radical Reimagining dives into a world where creativity is at the center of everything we hold dear, informing and impacting all that we do and all that we are. Check out the full lineup and create your schedule today!

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Made in Newark: A Brick City Bop
Thu, Oct 10 @ 6PM
Congregation Ahavas Sholom

Join us for an evening of performances, remarks from exhibiting artists and light refreshments at the opening of “Made in Newark: A Brick City Bop.”

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Building Character
Sat, Oct 12 @ 1PM
NJPAC Center for Arts Education

Dive into the magic of theatrical performance, dabble in clown and theatrical makeup and groove to the rhythm of hip hop dance.

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Between the Lines
Sat, Oct 12 @ 6PM
Akwaaba Gallery

Experience the opening of “Between the Lines,” a cross-cultural exhibit featuring artists from across the diaspora, poetry performances, a DJ and dance party.

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Sun, Oct 13 @ 4PM
NJPAC Center for Arts Education

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with colorful folk dancing performances and festive drinks and snacks! This is a great opportunity to network with organizations and representatives from several countries.

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Undoing Latino Stereotypes in the Media
PSEG True Diversity Film Series

Mon, Oct 21 @ 7PM
Join our virtual panel on reversing negative depictions of Latin Americans across media, and how increased visibility can create opportunities for performers and creators.

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Generous support for Arts Training is provided, in part, by the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, M&T Bank, Merck Foundation, NJ Advance Media, Richmond County Savings Foundation, TD Charitable Foundation, Victoria Foundation, WBGO Jazz 88.3FM, Women@NJPAC, Judith Bernhaut, The Joan and Allen Bildner Family Fund, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., The Office of U.S. Senator Cory Booker, The Arts Education Endowment Fund in honor of Raymond C. Chambers, Jennifer A. Chalsty, Judy and Stewart Colton, Toby and Leon Cooperman, Mimi and Edwin Feliciano, The Izzo Family, Don Katz & Leslie Larson, McCrane Foundation, Inc., care of Margrit McCrane, The MCJ Amelior Foundation, Albert+ and Katharine Merck+, David & Marian Rocker, The Sagner Companies/The Sagner Family Foundation, Turrell Fund and an anonymous donor +
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Hispanic Heritage Celebration is a Community Engagement program co-produced with NJPAC’s Latin Advisory Committee and Las Jardineras, the Latin Employee Resource Group; it is curated in collaboration with the Newark Arts Festival

Generous support provided by ADP, official Community Engagement Partner of NJPAC, and PSEG Foundation





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