The 2024 Integrated Art Circles closed with a showcase of all the projects, samples of the art produced by the circles, presentations by the lead artists, testimonies from participants, and some great group activities! There were eight circles in total this year and each one had a full set of participants. We are so grateful to all the artist who gave their time and their amazing talents to this project which is focused both on the arts and on building cross-racial relationships:

• Ahmondylla Best
• Sandra Charlap
• Clark Johnson
• Sandra Leith
• Roberta Melzl
• Lori Brown Mirabal
• Donna Drew Pack 

Some of the work included public art installations and can be seen around the towns--planter covers along Springfield Avenue, mosaics in South Orange, a painting collage at the Baird. Have a look at some of the work here. And don't forget to check back in early 2025 for the schedules and registrations for the three art circles to be held late winter through early summer: opera. line dancing, and mosaics. Thanks also to the Essex County Local Art Program, a division of the New Jersey Council for the Arts, for their grant that supports our Integration through the Arts programs.