• By Mabel Pais

WHAT: HOPE IS AN ACTION: PHOTOVOICE 2025
WHEN: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6-8 PM
Remarks: 6:30 PM
WHERE: NJPAC, Victoria Theater Lobby, 1 Center Street, Newark
COST: Free

Join NJPAC for the opening reception of ‘Hope is an Action: Photovoice 2025,’ featuring work from participants from The Pride Center and WOWCommuniTEA Center at NJCRI. The free event includes remarks from featured artists.

Photovoice is a program that employs photography, discussion, writing and displaying creative work with the aim of empowering people to advocate through sharing their lived experiences. These photographs will serve as a focal point for discussions about issues of primary concern to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) community.

For more information, contact artsandwellbeing@njpac.org 

RSVP

RSVP is required to attend. RSVP @(njpac.org/event/photovoice-exhibition-opening-reception-2025/#register)

Refreshments will be served.

New Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)             

The New Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare, research, and support services to under-served communities. Founded in 1988, NJCRI specializes in HIV/AIDS care, primary and preventative healthcare, LGBTQ+ services, behavioral health, and harm reduction programs.

With a mission to promote health equity, NJCRI offers free and confidential HIV testing, STI (sexual transmitted infection) screenings, PrEP/PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) access, transgender healthcare, substance use counseling, and housing assistance. Their holistic approach ensures that individuals receive not only medical care but also mental health support, case management, and community resources to improve overall well-being.

Committed to innovation and advocacy, NJCRI continues to expand its services, empowering individuals to take control of their health and live healthier lives.