Sage Coalition | NJ Public Art & Mural Projects

Buy a Brother / Sister a Suit Day

Published in PETER Project on December 1, 2015

Join us in an initiative to provide young men and women with the style and know-how to compete in today’s local and global marketplace. In collaboration with the Living Hope Empowerment Center, SAGE is raising money to buy suits and provide business education for people in Trenton’s underprivileged neighborhoods. On the weekend of May 20th-22nd, 2016, we will be driving several limos around the city, picking up interested participants and taking them to receive custom-tailored suits. Fostering a positive self image is just the beginning, though. We will be conducting tours of local businesses and facilitating apprenticeships to help aspiring professionals get the education and resources they need to succeed. Check out the brochure to learn more, or click here to make a donation.

We are also looking for artists in Trenton who are operating small businesses to get involved in the project. If you’d be interested in teaching your artistic skills or business know-how, contact us.

Gandhi Prints for TASK

Published in Uncategorized on November 4, 2015

You know, too many non-profits become soulless, self-preserving entities these days. It’s time to begin the SAGE holiday tradition of fundraising for other non-profits. Our friend Howard Michaels has created these matted and framed prints of SAGE artist Will Kasso painting Gandhi at the Gandhi Garden. He’s selling them for $75 each, with $20 going towards the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.. Which is perfect, cause that’s where I’ve been eating lately! You can buy one by filling out our contact form.

Call for art: submissions for Windows of Soul 2015

Published in events, new jersey, projects, Windows of Soul on September 13, 2015

Calling all artists…

S.A.G.E. Coalition currently seeks art submissions for the fourth annual Windows of Soul in Trenton, New Jersey. Windows of Soul is a 3 day art extravaganza geared at community renewal!

Kicking off Friday,October 16th with a gallery showcase, featuring notable submissions from 6pm-9pm at TrentonWorks Gallery. Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th we install artwork on the panels and doorways of neglected properties, then commence with a Block Party! The weekends festivities will take place on the 100 block of Walnut Ave in East Trenton. Help transform the city! S.A.G.E. members and volunteers will display arts submissions in our signature urban outdoor art gallery — a bold community plan mounting artwork in the windows and doorways of Trenton’s abandoned buildings.

At Windows of Soul, urban infrastructure becomes the community’s public canvas. Art and urban development collide. Dazzling, colorful aesthetics breath life into Trenton, invigorating culture and social progress.

This year, S.A.G.E. aims to paint every inch of the block. We need art.

Grace Trenton’s skyline with your artistic vision. Please, submit paintings, stencils, pastels, stickers and other visual media to:

One Trenton Project
2 Highland Dr.
Yardly, Pa. 19067

Drop off location and time:

Trenton Works Gallery
5 South Broad St.
Trenton, NJ
Oct. 12 – Oct. 15, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

For more information, contact S.A.G.E. Founder, Will “Kasso” Condry:

(609) 222-9334

Email questions to:

sagecoalitionnj@gmail.com

Check out previous Windows of Soul events:

http://sagecoalitionnj.com/windows-of-soul/

Case statement on attaining an art studio in Trenton

Published in Uncategorized on July 31, 2015

Case statement

SAGE white paper

S.A.G.E. Coalition’s case statement details building-acquisition implications within Trenton, N.J. The problems negatively impact our ability to contribute to the Trenton community.

Pork Roll Wars This Saturday!

Published in events, The Gandhi Garden on May 19, 2015

This weekend our very own Gandhi Garden will be hosting the Trenton Vegan Pork Roll Festival! There are actually a bunch of Pork Roll Festivals going on in Trenton on May 23rd, so check them all out. But as far as ours, it will be all about vegan food, potluck style, and everything DIY. “I don’t know what to expect,” says organizer Graham Apgar. “This event is more of a grassroots effort. I want people to bring vegan food, drinks, or things for us to grill and cook and share. One goal I have is to perfect our Vegan Pork Roll recipe. We’ll also have a jam session if people want to bring instruments, and we’ll be making our own T-shirts, so bring your own shirts to print on!” There you have it, folks, all we know for sure is it’s going to be delicious. The official time is 12-5pm, but come earlier if you want to join the Guerrilla Gardening Unit for some harvesting and garden prep (starting at 8am as always) Hope to see you there!

Guerrilla Gardening Begins..

Published in Guerrilla Gardening, projects, The Gandhi Garden, Uncategorized on April 1, 2015

We’ll be doing Guerrilla Gardening sessions all through the Spring and Summer, starting this Saturday, April 4th, from 8-11am, and continuing every Saturday until Nov. 7th. Whether you’re into art, gardening, or civic engagement, come check out the Gandhi Garden, and it’s offspring.. Shaolin, the Merchant St. Lounge, and The Oasis. Over the last few years, we’ve been creating these gardens and parks downtown as a public service and a form of street art. If you need help for redesigning a home garden and outdoor space , you can check this out here! This year will be a little different, as the art studio 219 is no longer a presence on the block. Still, there are many reasons to come back out here (like planting some sh*t!) We welcome anyone who wants to contribute.

The plan for this Saturday is to take an observational tour of the gardens, identify key areas we want to work on, and think about how to make the gardens more self-sustaining, so we can spread out and make even more gardens! After the tour, we can do a little bush-wacking (bring some pruners or clippers if you have em) and other clean up work.. Maybe even have a little bonfire on the block. We’ll see..

Check the flyer for more info.. Learn more about the S.A.G.E Guerrilla Gardening Unit Here »

Permie Alert

Published in events, Guerrilla Gardening, The Gandhi Garden, Uncategorized on March 3, 2015

Graham and Dirk are doing a permaculture film screening and discussion at The Hive on Monday, March 9th. Permaculture is a design process where we work with nature and our community to create efficient systems for living.

Check out the flyer or read more about it over here »

Wutang Wenzday

Published in events on February 2, 2015

WU-WEDNESDAY Comes to Champs Bar starting this January and every First Wednesday of the Month!!! Featuring DJ ITSJUSTAHMAD on the 1s and 2s. Spinning Classic Hip Hop, Funk and Soul, and all things WU! $ 5 cover! Champs is at 931 Chambers Street, Trenton.
On facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/319397044928556/

Time to Evolve

Published in events on January 22, 2015

We have a very special art show coming up. It’s a 12-hour interactive exhibition of recent work by SAGE and other artists. Many of us have been reaching into new territory with our work, and we want to bring it all together to celebrate. This art show will not be one to miss.. it goes down January 31st, 8pm – February 1st, 8am at The Hive. read more about it here »

Honeybees are Coming to the Hive!

Published in events on December 9, 2014

The buzz is.. Bubi2 Gallery and SAGE Coalition are putting on a fashion show to raise money for our HGA tour.. and it’s gonna be like nothing we’ve ever seen. It’s at The Hive Community of Art and Design, 307 N. Clinton Ave, Trenton, known for it’s honeycomb-esque pallet-sculptures. Check out out this Saturday, Dec. 13th from 4-8pm. $10 cover. More info here »