GRAND ARTISTRY INSPIRES

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

FREE PUBLIC FESTIVALS

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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  •  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.

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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.

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