Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express Yourself!, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative exploration taking place on Saturday, May 9, in partnership with the Montclair Literary Festival. Open to students, faculty and the wider community, this celebration invites everyone to explore creative expression in many forms.

Throughout the day, participants can take part in hands-on workshops and interactive experiences led by artists, performers and educators from across the university. Write and refine your work in a poetry workshop, experiment with collage or sculpture in a mixed-media art session, or capture the world through a digital photography workshop guided by a professional photographer. Those interested in movement and performance can join beginner-friendly dance and improvisational theater workshops, while others can experience the rhythms of traditional West African drumming, singing and dancing in an energetic participatory session.

In celebration of Montclair’s commitment to literary and cultural expression, we are proud to co-sponsor Montclair Literary Festival events both on campus and in downtown Montclair. With festival programming taking place throughout the community, attendees will have even more opportunities to connect with authors, artists and thinkers who bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the conversation.

Through words, movement, music and creative practice, Express Yourself! invites us to share experiences, learn new skills and engage with one another in meaningful ways. Join us for a day of creativity, dialogue and discovery!

A list of events and activities for Express Yourself will be shared here soon.