“INNER CITY”: This work by Emery Williams is part of “Philotechnic Transformation,” on view in the Education Gallery at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton through August 25. An opening reception is on Friday, July 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Now through August 25, Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) is featuring an indoor art exhibition curated by the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) and the Trenton Community A-Team (TCAT).

Entitled “Philotechnic Transformation,” the exhibition at GFS spotlights the positive effect that creating art can have on people’s lives. Each piece represents a broad palette of concepts, emotions and inspirations and offers the viewer a glimpse into the individual artist’s life and creative process.

The exhibition is located in GFS’ Education Gallery, which can be found in the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts. To view the exhibition, visitors can purchase tickets on the GFS website at groundsforsculpture.org.

An opening reception for the exhibition will be held this Friday, July 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend the reception. In addition to viewing the exhibition, guests will enjoy light refreshments, acoustic music, and poetry readings.

In addition to serving some 10,000 meals each week, TASK offers a multitude of programs and services aimed at enhancing self-sufficiency and improving quality of life for Trenton area residents. For many years, the creative arts program at TASK has been a connection point for people, enriching lives through visual, written, and performing arts. These weekly sessions serve as a vital outlet for self-expression and an opportunity for artists of all experience levels to develop their skills. Every Tuesday, TASK partners with TCAT to provide space and materials for individuals to connect and create.

“We are delighted to feature the work of these talented artists this summer at Grounds For Sculpture,” said Julio Badel, director of education and community engagement at GFS. “Their artwork showcases the importance of self-expression and the transformative power of art, both of which are vital to the artists’ connectedness to themselves and their communities.”

TASK, TCAT, and GFS have been partnering together since 2022. With help from The Dina Wind Art Foundation, GFS has offered TASK artists the opportunity to participate in high-level art classes at no cost. This program has given space for the artists to develop their technical skills and creative expression.

“This exhibition is a wonderful opportunity for our artists,” says Frank Lettieri, Jr., creative arts specialist for TASK. “Grounds For Sculpture is a world-class cultural destination that displays works from around the world. We are excited that the TASK and TCAT artists will be able to share their talents in such an inspiring place.”

Grounds for Sculpture is located at 80 Sculptors Way in Hamilton. For more information, visit groundsforsculpture.org.