Throughout the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to meet and connect with the various studios at Express Newark via an open studios format. Informative and interactive, the open studios will allow participants to connect with diverse art-making processes firsthand, ask questions, and engage with faculty and staff. Select studios will provide opportunities for attendees to experiment with different techniques, encouraging exploration and self-expression.
Designed as a reflective space that will transform Dahlia Elsayed and Andrew Demirjian’s box gallery installation Subtle Centers in to a meditation room that will offer the participants a chance to disconnect and reconnect, coming together every 30min through the evening for 10 minute guided meditation sessions. These sessions will focus on mindfulness and empowerment, encouraging participants to embrace inner calm, communal awareness, and personal strength.
Led by Victoria Fontana, MSc, MA, PCC Mindfulness & Compassion Teacher & Consultant, Executive & Leadership Coach, PCC
A dedicated space for children and families will provide an open, welcoming environment for kids to engage in age-appropriate art-making activities. These sessions will focus on creating empowering visual symbols and objects that reflect personal and cultural rituals. Guided by local teaching artists, this station encourages creativity, self-confidence, and fun through artistic exploration.