Events & Festivals in The Heartland of New Jersey
From Arts & Crafts to Food & Wine and Fun for the Kids, there’s a world of great events, festivals, fairs and fitness events in New Jersey’s Heartland. Here is a listing of all of the upcoming events.
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“Mayan Traje: A Tradition in Transition” at WheatonArts
September 25, 2021 @ 11:00 am - December 31, 2021 @ 4:00 pm EDT
This exhibition features masterpieces of fiber arts created by Guatemalan Maya artists over a hundred years till modern days. These displays of weaving and embroidery encourage a deeper conversation about the preservation of traditions and adaptation of folk arts to the contemporary way of life.
Most displayed artworks are from the collection of the Friends of the Ixchel Museum (FOIM) — our major partner in presenting this rare exhibition to the public. The others are provided by private collectors or created by artists residing in our region.
Exhibit Opening on Saturday, September 25
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Maya Weaving Demonstration: Julia Sánchez
• Meet the Artist: Paula Meninato
• Blessing for a New Beginning: Genaro Jacinto Calel
• Marimba Music: Marimba Maya AWAL
WheatonArts is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.”
Link: https://www.wheatonarts.org/programs/down-jersey-folklife-program/reflections-expressions/mayan-traje/
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