BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Center for Contemporary Art - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Center for Contemporary Art X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ccabedminster.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Center for Contemporary Art REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260812T155758Z CREATED:20260812T152000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T155758Z UID:10000258-1789236000-1792335600@ccabedminster.org SUMMARY:Expressions of Resilience DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Opening: Saturday\, September 12 from 6-8pm \nExpressions of Resilience showcases the transformative power of creativity in personal recovery. This exhibition highlights artistic expression as a vital healing tool\, helping individuals process emotions\, share their journeys\, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Through painting\, sculpture\, photography and more\, participants find strength\, resilience\, and hope. Expressions of Resilience celebrates how creativity fosters personal growth\, reduces stigma\, and unites communities. \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n   \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n One of Community in Connection’s (CiC) guiding principles is to empower individuals on their recovery journey by leveraging the strength of lived experience\, embracing holistic and artistic modalities\, and supporting multiple pathways of recovery. They are dedicated to fostering an inclusive\, compassionate community where every person’s unique path is honored and celebrated. \nCiC’s programs include mutual support meetings representing multiple pathways of recovery\, holistic natural recovery programs\, harm reduction training and supplies\, recovery-friendly activities\, education\, and navigation to resources supporting home\, health\, purpose\, and community. CiC offers a variety of workshops for its participants\, including drawing and ceramics classes at The Center for Contemporary Art. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The artworks presented in this show reflect the personal views\, experiences\, and artistic interpretations of each artist which may vary widely and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the organizers. Please approach these artworks with an open mind. URL:https://ccabedminster.org/event/expressions-of-resilience/ LOCATION:The Center for Contemporary Art\, 2020 Burnt Mills Road\, Bedminster\, NJ\, 07921\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ccabedminster.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Molly-DeSmedt-scaled-e1787249575953.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260827T165955Z CREATED:20260825T180501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T165955Z UID:10000260-1790359200-1796655600@ccabedminster.org SUMMARY:Fired En Masse DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Opening: Friday\, September 25 from 6-8pm \nThe Center for Contemporary Art is pleased to present Fired En Masse\, an exhibition of large-scale ceramic works by eight New Jersey artists. Curated by John Reinking\, the exhibition will be on view September 25 through December 7\, 2026. \nThe public is invited to a free opening reception on Friday\, September 25\, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster. \nFired En Masse features Jennifer Evans Arbo (Green Brook)\, Kaileen Campbell (Bridgewater)\, Keiko Inouye (Bridgewater)\, Sarah Poluszny (Sergeantsville)\, Mike Reed (Milford)\, John Reinking (Pittstown)\, Alicia Ulmes (Dunellen)\, and Kimberly Hardiman Winnicky (Hampton). \nIMAGE CREDIT (From left to right) Kaileen Campbell\, Grandma Sophie\, ceramic. Mike Reed\, Sentinel\, ceramic. Jennifer Evans Arbo\, Corpe Di Medusa\, ceramic. Photograph courtesy of Artists. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curator John Reinking earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts and a Master of Fine Arts from Marywood University. He is the Ceramics Program Director at The Center for Contemporary Art and an adjunct professor at Raritan Valley Community College. He has participated in nearly 150 exhibitions during the past 20 years\, and his work is held in private and public collections. \nPrimarily a wood-fire potter\, Reinking owns and operates The Kilnyard in Pittstown\, New Jersey\, where artists have access to workshops and several firing methods\, including raku\, soda\, and a large anagama wood kiln. URL:https://ccabedminster.org/event/fired-en-masse-exhibit/ LOCATION:The Center for Contemporary Art\, 2020 Burnt Mills Road\, Bedminster\, NJ\, 07921\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ccabedminster.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sentinel-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR