The Artist's Role [wellness sessions]

images 1–11 by Armando Diaz  ·  images 12–20 by Sir Moore

"The artist's role is to raise the consciousness of the people. To make them understand life, the world and themselves more completely."

― Amiri Baraka

Please join us for our introductory wellness event, THE ARTIST'S ROLE [self-care sessions] on Saturday, October 11th, 1:00–7:00 pm in the heart of Newark's Arts and Education District during Newark Arts Festival.

Event schedule:

1:00 pm   Doors open

1:30–2:30 pm   Chair yoga with Catherine Rogers: great for beginners, seniors, people with limited mobility

3:00–4:00 pm   Gentle yoga and meditation with Nyota: Great for all levels. Beginners welcome.

4:30–5:30 pm   Guided acoustic meditative Soundbath with ByHaze: Combining singing bowls, affirmations, ambient guitar & live vocals

6:00–7:00 pm   Live performances

The event will feature performances by spoken word artist, Tehsuan Glover, singer/songwriter, Euphony, and lyricist/rapper Cyph Two.

Vegan & Plant Based Catering by Garbondzo.

Complimentary 10-minute massage provided by Probody Massage between 2:30 and 6:00 pm.

Copies of "HYCIDE: The Black & White Book" will be available for purchase.

Envisioned as a sanctuary for intentional creative exchange, reflection and collaboration, HYCIDE XPANSE is a curated third space for critical thinking and aligned minds. A testament to a life sharpened by love, loss, and clarity, XPANSE seeks to provide space for visual literacy and dialogue.