GRAND ARTISTRY INSPIRES

CONNECTION, WELLBEING, AND RESILIENCE
THROUGH THE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Grand Artistry Inspires, envisions equitable access to, and participation in, arts-based events and programs throughout the State of New Jersey for all to achieve their best health. As a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, Grand Artistry Inspires, Inc. harnesses the transformative power of the arts to unlock opportunity for all to improve connection, wellbeing, community, and resilience.  

The mission of Grand Artistry Inspires, Inc. is to: 
1. Confront inequities in arts-based programming to equitably direct resources across communities;                        
                     
2. Activate and transform public spaces into vibrant community hubs for live arts performances and arts education;                            
3.  Address community health needs by connecting individuals to health and social support services                                                            

Grand Artistry Inspires, Inc. is committed to increasing arts engagement and connection to health and social support services within underinvested communities through curated event experiences in festive, creative, and inspiring environments.


  •  05/31/2024 05:38 PM

For the second year in a row, a lineup of remarkably skilled skaters and artists will showcase their unique talent at the Jam N Skate Arts Fest to promote physical activity and creativity. The visionary leader of this one-of-a-kind festival, Esira Castillo, who also has the distinction of being an incredible performing artist believes “all individuals deserve to achieve their best health.”

  •  10/24/2023 05:20 PM

The Jam N' Skate Arts Fest took center stage on Saturday, offering an unforgettable day packed with artistic performances, live music, delectable cuisine, exhilarating skateboarding displays and lessons, and much more. Attendees were treated to an array of event highlights, including captivating live performances that showcased the wealth of local talent. Grooving to the beats of diverse musical acts kept the energy high throughout the day.

JAM N SKATE ARTS FEST JUNE 7, 2025-PLAINFIELD, NJ

JAM N SKATE ARTS FEST JUNE 7, 2025-PLAINFIELD, NJ

We are back for a third time with the high-energy and colorful Jam N Skate Arts Fest. Get ready to experience over 250 stage performers, roller skate competitions, skateboarding and longboarding demonstrations, exhibitors, vendors, and more. Mark your calendars to glide and groove with us at this free and public event, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Madison Ave. Skatepark in Plainfield, NJ, (rain date June 14,2025).

NEW INDOOR FESTIVAL-  NOV 14-16, 2025, PLAINFIELD, NJ

NEW INDOOR FESTIVAL- NOV 14-16, 2025, PLAINFIELD, NJ

COMING TO PLAINFIELD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER featuring Street Styles Dance Battles, Latin Dance Social, Youth-Artist Showcase and More!

JAM N SKATE ARTS FEST 2024-Plainfield, NJ

JAM N SKATE ARTS FEST 2024-Plainfield, NJ

Performances, Live Music, Food, Skateboarding Competitions and More! The Jam N' Skate Arts Fest is an incredibly impactful community event for children, youth and young adults.

GRAND ARTISTRY MASTER CLASSES

GRAND ARTISTRY MASTER CLASSES

Grand Artistry Inspires, Inc. works with high schools to deliver master classes that enhance students' performance skills through hand-on exercises, and exposes students to active professional artists, many who have worked on Broadway, alongside celebrities, or at prestigious events.

JAM N SKATE ARTS FEST 2023 - PATERSON, NJ

JAM N SKATE ARTS FEST 2023 - PATERSON, NJ

Performances, Live Music, Food, Skateboarding Competitions and More! The Jam N' Skate Arts Fest is an incredibly impactful community event for children, youth and young adults.

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  • Aug 22, 2024

Your donation will help individuals that can not afford gear receive their first skate equipment. Alternatively your donated gear may be used to offer free rental gear to skaters who would like to participate at public skate events.

  • Aug 22, 2024

Would you like to own your first pair of skates or enhance your skate gear collection, but do not have the financial means to dos so? You have come to the right place!

VOLUNTEER 
We need your talent!
Programs and public event activities are made possible by the generous contributions of volunteers like you.

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Your contribution matters.  All activities and programs servicing communities are made possible by the generosity of donors. Your donation will help us provide free arts-based education, entertainment, and programming to underinvested and overburndened communities disproportionately composed of African-American and Hispanic or Lanito/a/x populations.  Our placemaking efforts are focused in urban communities, providing opportunities for minority artists and youth to perform in their community and for people of color to enjoy high-caliber arts and culture programs.

We thank you for your time and contribution.

Esira Castillo

Founder & Director

Victoria Vergel

Executive Assistant

Michael Orozco

Multimedia Support Specialist & Outreach Coordinator

Hunter Terborg

Intern (Chief of Possibilites)

Clara Villalona

Theatrical Wardrobe and Costumes Assistant

Korin Jeter

Painting Artist


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