Jojo Abenaavi Wright Sacred Movement of the Source
Artist, Curator, Forest Therapy Guide,
Certified YogaSkills Method Kemetic Yoga Instructor
Announcement
Call for New Coats and Toys
🎁✨ Holiday Coat & Toy Drive ✨🎁 Join us on Sunday, December 14th at Branch Brook Skating Rink, Newark NJ for a joyful community event supporting the YMCA of Newark and Vicinities.
Bring new coats and toys to help spread warmth and cheer this holiday season. Together, we can make a difference! 💜
Joy Nexus Newark Arts Festival 2025 THANKYOU ALL THAT ATTEND
Multi-Room Experience
The Joy Nexus offers multiple rooms to explore joy through films, storytelling, and creative play in-person and the metaverse
Film Screenings
Featuring curated films from Khem Animation Film Festival and documentaries, highlighting Black speculative storytelling and culture.
The Joy Lab & Joy Archive Board
Kids, and kids at heart, design imaginative, joyful spaces using various art materials, promoting creativity and self-expression. Additionally, there will be a communal board where attendees can share reflections, affirmations, and joyful memories to foster connection.
Afrofuturism Corner
A space to listen to vinyl, read books, and develop community art. On Friday, the location comes alive with music curated by Abenaavi herself. Showcasing selected artists like Joe Clausell, Ron Trent, Sun Ra, and others identified in King Britt's Blacktronika college course.
Storytelling Time
Dr. James Amemasor shares joyful stories from the NJ Historical Society Archives and his other research. We invite guests to share and record voice messages, contributing to an evolving digital archive.