GRAND ARTISTRY INSPIRES

CONNECTION, WELLBEING, AND RESILIENCE
THROUGH THE ARTS.

ABOUT
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; and,                                                            

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.
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FREE FESTIVAL June 29th, 2024 12:00- 5:00 pm- 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.

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MEET THE FOUNDER
Esira Castillo (Esi) is a versatile, international performing artist with two decades of professional expertise in the performing arts. She was cast in World Disney World, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines musicals, Rite Aid corporate events, and presented in televised ABC news programming. Her remarkable business acumen flourished at Montclair State University where she earned a bachelor's degree and honed skills in event production and fine arts. Esira's artistic experiences, creativity, and drive for excellence, birthed theatrical entertainment company Grand Artistry Productions that delivers stupendous displays of live arts entertainment to private and public events, and non-profit organization, Grand Artistry Inspires, to support and educate the arts communities in urban, underserved communites.

Born in the Dominican Republic, raised in Paterson, New Jersey and now a resident of Chatham, Esi currently lives with her partner Patrick, rescued lop bunny Lola and adopted dog supermutt Howie. 

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