Building on the success of recent creative initiatives like the Trenton Pop Up Market and the Art of Matloc Art Show Fundraiser, Isles, in partnership with Much Better Studios hosts the Trenton Creatives Networking Brunch on Saturday, February 1, from noon to 4 p.m. at 125 South Warren Street in Trenton. This event will highlight the “Trenton Arts in Focus” plan for the Creek to Canal Creative District and continue the momentum of the successful Trenton Pop Up Market series.
The event is free and open to the public and is funded by the Downtown Trenton Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program through the NJ Department of Community Affairs. Registration is required at tinyurl.com/TrentonCreativesBrunch.
The networking brunch will feature panel discussions with local creative entrepreneurs; information about upcoming grant opportunities and pop-up shop initiatives; and vendors showcasing Trenton’s creative community. Catering will be provided by Skil Lit.
The event advances the Trenton Arts in Focus vision of strengthening connections between the city’s arts institutions, practicing artists, creative businesses, and arts advocates while promoting economic development through the arts.
“This will be an impactful event. I was born and raised in Trenton, and I am a local artist and entrepreneur myself. So I am really passionate about this work that I am doing,” says Tyquan Benton, special projects manager at Isles. “My goal is for all the attendees to leave with useful information that will help them find success in whatever business they have and lead them to self-reliance. I want attendees to connect with like-minded individuals and inspire more future collaborations. Another goal is to inspire attendees to want to do more creative events and projects in Trenton and the Downtown area.”
For more information on the Creek to Canal Creative District, visit: www.creektocanalcreative.org.
