A reception takes place Friday, July 12, at 6:30 p.m. for an indoor art exhibition at Hamilton’s Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) curated by the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) and the Trenton Community A-Team (TCAT).
Titled Philotechnic Transformation, the exhibition spotlights the positive effect that creating art can have on people’s lives. Each piece represents a broad palette of concepts, emotions and inspirations and offers the viewer a glimpse into the individual artist’s life and creative process.
The exhibition is located in GFS’ Education Gallery, which can be found in the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts. To view the exhibition, visitors can purchase tickets on the GFS website at www.groundsforsculpture.org. The show is on view through August 25.
At the free reception, guests can view the exhibit as well as enjoy light refreshments, acoustic music, and poetry readings.
For many years, the creative arts program at TASK has been a connection point for people, enriching lives through visual, written and performing arts. These weekly sessions serve as a vital outlet for self-expression and an opportunity for artists of all experience levels to develop their skills. Every Tuesday, TASK partners with TCAT to provide space and materials for individuals to connect and create.
“We are delighted to feature the work of these talented artists this summer at Grounds For Sculpture,” says Julio Badel, director of education and community engagement at GFS. “Their artwork showcases the importance of self-expression and the transformative power of art, both of which are vital to the artists’ connectedness to themselves and their communities.”
TASK, TCAT and GFS have been partnering together since 2022. With help from the Dina Wind Art Foundation, GFS has offered TASK artists the opportunity to participate in high-level art classes at no cost. This program has given space for the artists to develop their technical skills and creative expression.
“This exhibition is a wonderful opportunity for our artists,” says Frank Lettieri, Jr., creative arts specialist for TASK. “Grounds For Sculpture is a world-class cultural destination that displays works from around the world. We are excited that the TASK and TCAT artists will be able to share their talents in such an inspiring place.”
Adds Tony Cantanese, director of TCAT’s Art Studio, “In the 25 years that TASK and TCAT have been creating and displaying art, our artists are most excited to be a part of such a prestigious exhibition space at Grounds For Sculpture. ”
TASK’s creative arts program is made possible, in part, by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through funding from the Mercer County Board of Chosen Commissioners and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment of the Arts.
