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2026
EVENTS CALENDAR

All events are VIRTUAL, FREE, and OPEN TO ALL AGES unless otherwise indicated.

Rahway Art Crawl and Reception

Sunday, Feb 22 from 1-4 pm

hosted by Windows of Understanding

Art lovers of all ages are welcome at this special tour of sites featuring Windows of Understanding installations representing F.A.C.T., Cosecha, United Way and Bridges Outreach. The crawl will begin at Rahway Public Library then move on to Il Forno a Legna, The World Famous Waiting Room, United Way of Greater Union County, then culminate with reception at Wholly Cow with light refreshments.

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ART CRAWL starts at Rahway Public Library at 1pm

2 City Hall Plaza, Rahway NJ

RECEPTION at Wholly Cow at 3pm

1542 Main Street, Rahway NJ

New Brunswick Student Reception at Mexican Consulate

Wed, Feb 25 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

hosted by Windows of Understanding

Celebrate the artwork of 5th grade student artists from the Blanquita B. Valenti Community School in New Brunswick whose work is on display at the Consulate as part of this season's Windows of Understanding initiative.

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RSVP to: atencionausuariosnub@sre.gob.mx

Consulate of Mexico in New Brunswick

390 George Street, New Brunswick NJ

Eco-Art Workshops 

Sat, Feb 28 and March 15 from 2:30 - 4:00 pm

hosted by the Highland Park Arts Commission

sus·tain·a·ble     /səˈstānəb(ə)l/  : able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

We hear the word sustainable used often, but what does it really mean, how does it relate to our food systems and what does this have to do with art? Join us for an Eco Art workshop centered around sustainable food systems and reducing food waste, where we will dive into these topics and more! Facilitated by local artist Sonya Elefante, this two-part workshop will explore themes of food waste and transformation, providing participants with an opportunity to create art from items that would typically be discarded. Together, we will learn about where our food comes from, how it gets to us, and what happens when we have more than we need. In the first session we will create art individually, which we will combine into a community art piece during our second session. While making art we will discuss ways to support a more equitable food system, one that can ensure people have the food they need, minimize food waste, and be maintained for years to come!

The works created at these events will be included in an exhibition on display at HPPL.

Workshops are recommended to ages +12 up with a capacity of 40 people. 

RSVP HERE


Highland Park Public Library (HPPL)

​31 N. Fifth Ave, Highland Park NJ 

Painting Workshop for Mental Health

Thurs, March 5 from 6:00- 7:30 pm

hosted by New Brunswick Public Library

The New Brunswick Free Public Library presents a FREE painting workshop, led by professional artist Cristina Hoyos, in partnership with Windows Of Understanding. 
Through metaphorical painting ideas, we emphasize the challenges related to health and wellness as we navigate the many pressing social issues that surround us.
All materials for the painting workshop will be provided! 


RSVP required; RSVP HERE  or call 732-745-5108 x2720 or visit the Reference Desk to sign up.

New Brunswick Free Public Library

60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick NJ

Windows of Understanding CLOSING RECEPTION

Thurs, March 26 from 5:00-7:00pm

hosted by Windows of Understanding

All are welcome to this public reception marking the culmination of the 2026 Windows of Understanding Season.  Refreshments will be served.

Highland Park Public Library

31 North 5th Avenue, Highland Park NJ

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