Are you a Black woman writer or cultural worker feeling the world—and your life—out of alignment? Join a free program blending art, cosmic wisdom, and community to craft powerful theatrical works that confront truth and culminate in a community based performance.
coLAB Arts Summer Institute uses the arts as a lens to learn how to fully respond to and influence culture and community. Participants will learn a wide range of skills and techniques to become civic change-makers. Students will work on storytelling, design, music, and movement. Ages 8-18.
Join us for Documenters series "On the Ground" at our space for night of board games and healthy competition!
Join coLAB Arts at the 2025 Natya Darpan Theater Festival for Shiv's Project, a verbatim play written by Dan Swern and directed by Arpita Mukherjee, exploring generational perspectives and mental health challenges in New Jersey’s South Asian community through oral histories with the family, friends, and mentors of 14-year-old Shiv Kulkarni, who died by suicide in 2021.
coLAB Arts is proud to host a free Community Dialogue with Caritas, bringing together artists, educators, and neighbors to foster collaborative conversation around labor and migration in the New Brunswick area. Lunch will be provided!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of drag, joy, and remembrance as we honor the life and spirit of Mendi. This community-centered celebration uplifts queer artistry and mutual care through performance, laughter, and collective love.
coLAB Arts is proud to host a free Community Dialogue with Unity Square, bringing together artists, educators, and neighbors to foster collaborative conversation around labor and migration in the New Brunswick area. Lunch will be provided!
Sound Garden will be a beautiful night of amazing local Jersey artists including Ela Martini, Gabrielle Lea, Bad Blooms. Nobody Anonymous, and Honeybree. Presale is $10 with $15 at the door!
Get ready for Distortion Season— a night of live pop punk and indie rock music in partnership with coLAB Arts.
coLAB Arts is proud to host a free Community Dialogue with Unity Square, bringing together artists, educators, and neighbors to foster collaborative conversation around labor and migration in the New Brunswick area. Lunch will be provided!
Join us Sunday, June 22 at coLAB Arts for a queer, femme, and trans-centered self-defense class! Learn beginner-friendly judo and jiu-jitsu in a safe, supportive space. Suggested donation: $5–$10. Space is limited to 50—come early and wear comfy workout clothes!
Join us to see the work of Jaymes Jorsling who completed his Calabar Gallery Art Residency at coLAB Arts.
Join us for Documenters series "On the Ground" at the Zimmerli Museum, Scavenger Hunt edition!
coLAB Arts is proud to host a free Community Dialogue with Caritas, bringing together artists, educators, and neighbors to foster collaborative conversation around labor and migration in the New Brunswick area. Dinner will be provided!
Train virtually to be a New Brunswick Documenter!
coLAB Arts is proud to host a free Community Dialogue with Unity Square, bringing together artists, educators, and neighbors to foster collaborative conversation around labor and migration in the New Brunswick area. Lunch will be provided!
Join us for the launch of our new Documenters Gathering Series—a welcoming space for current Documenters and curious community members to connect, reflect, and dig deeper into the civic life of New Brunswick and the greater Middlesex area.
coLAB Arts invites high school students from the graduating classes of ‘26, ‘27 and ‘28 to apply for the position of Youth Board Member on the coLAB Arts Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 academic school year. Youth board members will have the opportunity to learn about socially engaged art and the world of nonprofit management.
Join coLAB Arts to create puppets for ArtYard’s Hatch parade—celebrating creativity, community, and joyful artistic expression in New Brunswick!
Join us for a community dialogue to help envision a public monument honoring New Brunswick’s migrant workers. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 6–8 PM | coLAB Arts in partnership with New Brunswick Tomorrow. All are welcome to share ideas and stories. ¡Acompáñanos y haz tu voz escuchada!
Enjoy light refreshments, drinks, and speed networking. New faces are encouraged so please feel free to bring your friends and colleagues.
🌸 Spring Breakers: A La Gatita 🌸 Join La Gatita and coLAB Arts on April 19th for a dazzling drag show! Doors at 7:30 PM, show at 8 PM. Tickets $10 in advanced, $15 at the door. Vendors and community vibes!
Cooking Outside of the Box es una experiencia de cocina en vivo que reúne a chefs, amantes de la gastronomía y narradores culturales para compartir recetas únicas y tradiciones culinarias. // Cooking Outside of the Box is a live-streamed cooking experience that brings chefs, food lovers, and cultural storytellers together to share unique recipes and culinary traditions.
Join our paid training program and become a Documenter with coLAB Arts, where you'll monitor local government and contribute to a communal knowledge pool. Help democratize information and represent diverse, intergenerational communities by sharing vital insights with the community.
stART goes to Zimmerli
Join on April 5th for a Clothing Swap (11 AM - 4 PM) and Trans Blessed and Garden State Equality —Trans Rights Info Session (4 PM). Register now!
Join us for our Pizza & Debrief session on April 2nd at 5 pm at coLAB Arts (9 Bayard St, New Brunswick, NJ)! This event is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about our Documenters program, staying updated, and connecting with other civic-minded individuals.
American Bhoot tells the powerful true story of an Indian immigrant, mother, and survivor of domestic violence. Join us for this free event on March 29 at 3 PM in Yonkers. Registration required.
stART goes to La Picadura / stART va a La Picadura
La Picadura del Escorpión is a devised bilingual verbatim play exploring struggle, healing, and community through oral histories from New Brunswick’s Esperanza neighborhood. Performances March 14th at 7 pm , 15th at 2 pm/7pm and 16th at 2pm/7pm.
Join our paid training program and become a Documenter with coLAB Arts, where you'll monitor local government and contribute to a communal knowledge pool. Help democratize information and represent diverse, intergenerational communities by sharing vital insights with the community.
The Artist Focus Group invites Central Jersey artists to share insights on fostering a thriving arts scene while enjoying light refreshments.
La Gatita’s February 15th show has been CANCELED due to weather.
Teatro Esperanza Workshops | February 9 & 23 from 1-3 PM | Bilingual (Spanish & English) | Join us for community storytelling, movement, and theater—no experience needed! You and your family can attend one or all three workshops as each one will focus on different aspects of theater. Family friendly and lunch provided to all the join. Sign up today!
Join us for our Pizza & Debrief session on Wednesday February 5th, at 5 PM at coLAB Arts (9 Bayard St, New Brunswick, NJ)! This event is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about our Documenters program, staying updated, and connecting with other civic-minded individuals.
