Mana Contemporary is hosting a public tour, part of its Future Art Leaders Program, which allows high school students in Jersey City Public Schools’ JC Arts program to gain hands-on experience in the art world.
Mana Contemporary, located at 888 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, will host a public tour as part of its Future Art Leaders Program, which provides students with a unique opportunity to explore career paths in the arts. The tour will take place from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on April 16, 2025, and includes access to several exhibitions within the facility.
- The program is designed to help students build leadership skills and prepare for future jobs in the creative field.
- Students meet curators, artists, and gallery staff who teach them how an art center works.
- These students receive feedback and guidance to help them develop their skills.
The tour will give the public a chance to see the results of the program. During the tour, students will share their experiences and lead visitors through parts of the Mana Contemporary facility. The visit runs from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, giving people time to explore the studios and see how the students have been involved.
| Exhibitions | Artist Program |
|---|---|
| WORTHLESSSTUDIOS Photographer in Residence program | Chuck Kelton’s Exhibit “Transformations” and Cheryl Gross’s Exhibition “The Z Factor: The Hybrid Realms of Cheryl Gross” |
| Artist-in-residence Sebastian Ferruzo | Manas current exhibitions and artist programs |
Mana Contemporary is a unique space that was once a tobacco warehouse, transformed into working artist studios, gallery spaces, and areas for public events. Students in the program gain access to these professional spaces, which helps them learn how to plan and present real art projects.
During the tour, visitors will be able to see the results of the WORTHLESSSTUDIOS Photographer in Residence program, which is currently hosting Sebastian Ferruzo, a self-taught photographer who works on long-term photo projects. Ferruzo’s style mixes portraits, landscapes, and still life images in the “lyric documentary” style.
Visitors attending the Future Art Leaders Tour will also be able to see Chuck Kelton’s “Transformations” exhibition, which runs through June 30, 2025. Kelton uses photochemistry to create images called Chemograms, which he compares to alchemy, the old practice of turning metals into gold.
“Transformations” is an exhibition where two different types of objects – the masks and the prints – are used to show connections between the ancient and the modern, between transformation in art and transformation in spirit.
Gross’s Exhibition “The Z Factor: The Hybrid Realms of Cheryl Gross” explores how myth and storytelling help people understand modern life, especially during times of change. She uses visual storytelling to connect personal stories with larger ideas about culture, identity, and change.
This exhibition was curated by Kristin DeAngelis, Senior Director of Strategies and Operations at Mana, and designed by Kele McComsey, Mana’s Director. The exhibit also fits well with the educational goals of the Future Art Leaders Program, giving students a chance to see how complex ideas can be shown through art.
Highlights of the event include the public tour, exhibitions, and artist programs.
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