Please join us for the Central Jersey Artist Mingle on Wednesday, October 16 at 5:30pm in New Brunswick, hosted by coLAB Arts. It's an opportunity to meet, network, and socialize with other artists and arts administrators from the community. Artists of all disciplines and professional levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served, so please don't feel rushed to grab a meal before you join us! This evening's networking event will include a featured panel discussion on producing live performance, and breakout sessions to discuss what's needed to support a thriving art scene in Central Jersey.
The Artist Mingle will be hosted by coLAB Arts, located at 9 Bayard Street in New Brunswick. The event space is fully ADA accessible. Metered street parking and local parking decks are available. coLAB Arts is less than a 10-minute walk from the New Brunswick train station. Please visit the location page for additional venue information. We look forward to seeing and speaking with you on 10/16 in New Brunswick!
Agenda and RSVP form below
Evening Agenda:
Wednesday, 10/16 at coLAB Arts (9 Bayard Street)
5:30 - 6pm - Arrival & Refreshments
6pm - Welcome and Introductions
6:15 - 7pm - Producer Panel: Making Live Performance Outside of New York
7 - 8pm - Breakout Sessions and Networking
8 - 9pm - Social Hour
Janine Lee Papio is the visionary founder of Think Big Picture, a strategic partner for creative entities across the arts and entertainment industry. With a passion for amplifying the impact of innovative projects, Janine leads her company in offering comprehensive services that include digital advertising, social media marketing, project management, and business development. Under her leadership, Think Big Picture has helped numerous clients achieve their creative and financial goals by crafting effective strategies for brand growth and audience engagement. Her expertise lies in fostering meaningful collaborations that drive success in today's competitive creative landscape.
Rashad V. Chambers is a Tony Award winning producer, talent manager and lawyer. He is the Founder and President of Esquire Entertainment. Rashad produced the New York premiere of the award winning musical Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical. His Broadway producing credits include American Son, Ain’t Too Proud, Betrayal, The Inheritance, Caroline, or Change, The Music Man, Topdog/Underdog and Fat Ham. Rashad attended Morehouse College where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. He also earned his JD and MBA degrees from The Ohio State University. Rashad is a founding member of The Industry Standard Group as well as a board member of On Broadway Performing Arts Training Program and Houses on the Moon Theater Company.
Bezan Madon, a local concert promoter, musician, and New Jersey native. He has been playing in bands since 2018 and promoting concerts since 2019. He believe that music can bring local communities together for the betterment of society. A thriving music scene is an important place for young people to find themselves and gain acceptance from their peers. Bezan likes to think he provide a space where that can happen. These concerts can also benefit people who are not directly involved in the music community. For example, since 2023, he have worked with coLAB Arts to develop the "Mosh for Charity" concert series, where all proceeds from concerts featuring New Jersey artists go to support the rotating men's shelter of New Brunswick. He’s very proud of this concert series and grateful to coLAB Arts for allowing him to host them.
EVENT REGISTRATION FORM
Please RSVP by Friday, 10/11. Thank you!