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IN THE MORNING A #crankie performance about Hurricane Sandy and Jersey City w/ shadow puppets and live music 7:30 PM, Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @arthouseproductions Made possible by @jerseycityartscouncil and @arthouseproductions A project by Jin Jung @WEREHEREJC

In the Morning 🌎 A Multimedia Performance by Jin Jung Wednesday, May 20th at 7:30pm As part of the Individual Artist Fellowship program offered by the Jersey City Arts Council through the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund, this year-long project was conceived with our city and its people at the center stage. Using a multimedia "crankie" performance, In the Morning will incorporate original illustrations and shadow puppets, photographs, and video footage sourced online and from interviewees. *A crankie is a storytelling device that creates moving pictures in real time when cranked by hand. JC Library card holders can rsvp for free through May 15th. To access those free tickets or to purchase tickets visit the In the Morning event page on arthouseproductions.org (link in bio)

What a day! 🪁✨ We had an amazing time yesterday making and flying kites at #jerseyartbookfair2026 A huge thank you to @itsdense and everyone who came out, got creative, and took to the skies with us! Swipe through to see all these happy faces and some of our favorite moments from the day. 📸👇 @mandattacks @acowstail @azzieartborn @lucyrovetto @annepercoco @mental_intercourse @stephromanoart @epellechs

🪁🪁 Inspired by Journal Square and our human desire to fly like a bird, we will make kites and windsocks that reflect something about Journal Square, drawing from its architecture, history, people, and events. What does a portrait of a place look like? Perhaps it’s the Jackie Robinson statue you saw before walking from the train station, or it’s the giant brick building of Mana that piques your curiosity about its history. The stories we learn will inspire you to make something that carries meaning. Join us Jin Jung @constructed_ephemera & Amanda Thackray @mandattacks for this make-and-fly workshop as a part of Jersey Art Book Fair @itsdense at Mana Contemporary on Sunday, May 3, 2026, 3:30 - 6:30 pm. #jabfair2026 #jerseyartbookfair

Wow. I can’t believe it. There is only 1 month left until the performance at Art House! After a-year-long research and many interviews, I am ready to show-and-tell what I learned. In The Morning | May 20, 2026 7:30 pm at Art House Productions in Jersey City As part of the Individual Artist Fellowship program offered by the Jersey City Arts Council through the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund, this year-long project was conceived with our city and its people at the center stage. Over the past year, I have worked with local librarians, researchers, and neighbors to learn about the lasting impact of Hurricane Sandy on our lives today. As we reflect on the days following the storm, I will weave in and out of audio recordings of residents recollecting their experiences with live music and poetic narration during the presentation. These stories include the memories of flood victims who see their experiences through the lenses of being an artist, activist, historic preservation commissioner, real estate agent, therapist, and caregiver. This project is funded by the Jersey City Arts Council, the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund & Art House Productions, and the Javiera Rodriguez Microgrant Fund. Special Thanks to: John Beekman, Janine Berger, Jaz Graf, Jim Kalbach, Nathalie Kalbach, Yolanda Keahey, Donna Leto, Jack Leto, Lexie Levin, Dana Patton, Tony Sandkamp, Leslie Sheryll, and Augie Ray TICKETS: Free Admission for Jersey City Public Library Card Holders can be RSVPed through May 15th General Admission: $15.00 SUPPORTER General Admission: $25.00 Find the ticket link in the bio. @jcartandculture @wereherejc @jclibrarynj @arthouseproductions @jerseycityartscouncil

New city, new stories. 🗺️✨ I’m incredibly honored to join this amazing cohort as a Public Art Resident for the “Take Me to Art City” initiative. I’m looking forward to learning from the New Brunswick community about care and community building. I’ll be spending the year researching local history and building a temporary installation for the Heartbeat of the City Festival in October. Expect lots of questions from me as I go along on this adventure. Come visit me in the studio at @colabarts for First Fridays starting in May! 👣❤️ And mark your calendars for my solo exhibition this November. #TakeMeToArtCity #HeartbeatOfTheCity #onlyinnewbrunswick

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Jin Jung, "Something Happened Here" "The plaques resemble historical markers, like the ones found in cities to commemorate events or important figures. They mention names and historical moments, such as uprisings, hurricanes, and local histories. Next to them is a map, and in front, a model-like structure with bold text. Visually, the deep blue plaques stand out strongly against the leafy background image on the wall. The piece feels educational but also critical. It references place, community, and history. The phrase “ARE WE WHAT WE DRINK” suggests a connection between environment and identity perhaps referencing water, contamination, or local resources. I think the artist is exploring how geography shapes who we are. The work may also be addressing environmental justice or the way communities are defined by both their history and their infrastructure. My interpretation is that identity is not only personal but also ecological and political. Where we live and what we consume literally becomes part of us." --Jurliany Belandria "Jin Jung’s 'Something Happened Here' resonated most with me, speaking volumes upon first viewing. When approaching the piece, you are presented with a map covering all of Hudson County, with Jersey City as the main focus. On this map, you'll find stars that mark specific points with historical significance. Each star has a tile that describes the event that happened there, such as hate crimes, natural disasters, or achievements. Alongside the tiles and the map is a 3D model of a house that shows what we are depending on what you spin. The importance of this piece lies in remembering where we come from or understanding where we stand. Where we come from shapes our identities and is closely tied to who we are and what we believe." --Lawrence Fuller These are excerpted from exhibition reports submitted to Prof. Yoshimoto's Contemporary Art class. Today is your last chance to view this show! Until 5 p.m.! --- @constructed_ephemera @lucyrovetto

If you haven’t had a chance to check out what our toddler (the best assistant I’ve ever had) has been helping me with all year, join us next Sunday March 1, 2-5 pm at @njcugalleries before HOME HERE closes on March 5. #wereherejc

Professor Jin Jung’s ‘Something Happened Here’ artist talk! You can see her artwork on and in the Visual Arts Building! Home Here Exhibition 🖼️ • Visual Arts Gallery - Visual Arts Building • Feb. 5 - March 5 • Open from 12 pm - 5 pm Video: Leigh Isaac

🚨🚨🚨 New sculpture (fabricated with the help from #paulpolicastro) for the upcoming show HOME HERE curated by @lucyrovetto at @njcugalleries opening Feb 5, 4-7 pm. Hope to see you there! #somethinghappenedhere #wereherejc

In a few hours, we will be in a state of emergency due to a nor’easter this weekend. I can’t help but worry about what it might bring to Jersey City. I remember Superstorm Sandy was right around this time. Before it’s too late, I want to preserve the stories about what happened and encapsulate them into art. I have already heard some amazing stories of friendship, perseverance, and community. If you’d like to share your experience, please reach out to me via DM or through the link in my bio. Stay dry this evening! @jerseycityartscouncil #superstormsandy #jerseycity #socialpractice #socialsculpture