Building community in the Upper Valley of NH and VT through the media arts. | |
Weekly Highlights // December 11, 2024 | |
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Score amazing holiday gifts and self-care experiences while supporting JAM in our 2nd annual JAMmy silent auction fundraiser. Thanks to the generosity of donating local businesses, artists and nonprofits, you can help JAM provide the programs you value in the coming year. New items are added almost daily, so check back often. Visit the auction site to start browsing and bidding today!
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@ JAM Podcasts, Audiobooks & Music
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Celebration of local creativity
Fri, Dec 13 6PM - 10PM
ALL ARE WELCOME! FREE @JAM
In 2022, CATV joined forces with WRIF (White River Indie Films), moved to downtown WRJ, and – with your support – launched JAM, a creative hub for all ages. Celebrate two years as JAM and YOUR creativity! Optional dress code: "paJAMa formal"
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Art and video exhibit
On display Dec 3 - 31 weekdays
FREE @JAM
Paintings by Emily Neidin Fava, for whom the Newberry Arts Space (which houses JAM) is dedicated, will be on display during open hours through December. Her paintings will be accompanied by a video in memoriam created by her father, Roy Fava.
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JAM events are made possible in part by grants from VT Humanities, VT Arts Council, and NH Charitable Foundation and by charitable contributions from community members like you! | |
Climate change
... so far, and where do we go from here? Environmentalist Bill McKibben rallies us all—activists, students, nonprofits, faith leaders, and more—to raise awareness and drive change in our "all hands on deck" moment. From award-winning filmmakers Anne Macksoud and John Ankele.
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Art exhibit
Artist Bhasha Chakrabarti and scholar Aanchal Saraf discuss Afro-Asian intimacies and women-of-color feminisms centered on Chakrabarti’s quilt "It’s a Blue World," now part of the Hood Museum of Art’s Homecoming: Domesticity and Kinship in Global African Art exhibition. Moderated by curator Alexandra Thomas.
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Journalist talk
Erica Heilman’s podcast "Rumble Strip" encourages listeners to fall in love with strangers and to discover how we are often more alike than we are different. The producer for Vermont Public visited the Norwich Library to discuss the making the show and efforts to build community in an increasingly divided society.
Produced by JAM's Jordyn Fitch for Vermont Humanities.
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Pictured: Hartland School Board 12/03/24 | |
This week's civic highlight: The Hartland School Board voted to appoint Emily Hannux as a student representative to the board. Tune into JAM's coverage of your town's government and school board meetings live or pre-recorded @ UVJAM.ORG/WATCH | |
Media project development support
Feb 13, 2025
Now open for submissions
JAM is elated to once again host #PitchFest, a shark-tank style competition where local film and media makers have 5 minutes to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges with the hopes of winning money to bring their vision to life. Thanks to our sponsors, JAM will award from $100 to $1500 to fund winning projects. Space is limited so sign up today! Deadline for registration is Feb. 3, or until all slots fill.
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Filmmaker contest
Feb 13-16, 2025
Now open for submissions
WRIF (now a program of JAM) welcomes submissions for the Emerging Filmmakers Contest at the WRIF 2025 Film Festival February 13-16 at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction, VT. Selected shorts will be screened before feature films, and cash prizes, supported by the Leslie Center for the Humanities at Dartmouth College, Bio X Cell and Stettenheim Foundation will be awarded.
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JAM media education programs are made possible in part by grants from Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation, Jane B. Cook1992 Trust, Adimab Lab, AARP, the Norwich Lions Club, and charitable contributions from community members. | |
JAM community podcast
2 NEW EPISODES! Brian is joined by coworker and friend Caleb to chat about music in the streaming age and with Dena about finally knowing nothing and reminiscing on the time they thought they knew everything. About the series: If you’re looking for a sweet boy who will be your most loyal sidekick, your search is over! Interested in adopting this podcast?
Produced by Brian Barthelmes of Standard Company Tattoo with support from JAM
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JAM community podcast
In this podcast, life coach Jill Fischer talks with women from her everyday life who stand out as inspiring examples of aging with zest about how they do that.
This podcast is made possible in part by the guidance and technical support of JAM. Creator Jill Fischer launched this podcast as a participant in JAM’s Digital Media Creation for Seniors with Bugbee Senior Center.
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"I've really enjoyed my participation with JAM. The other participants have been
enthusiastic and so has the staff. It's been nice to pick up expertise and share my own."
—Cynthia Day, JAM Digital Media Creation for Seniors – Fall 2024
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How does my gift help JAM?
When you make a gift to JAM – Junction Arts & Media, your donation enables JAM to empower all Upper Valley residents to have a voice, actively participate in local government, and find joy and belonging in the Upper Valley community. JAM is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your gift may be tax-deductible.
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