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Building community in the Upper Valley of NH and VT through the media arts.

Happy Holidays from JAM! // December 24, 2024

"Thank you for this vibrant offering of story-telling. I hadn't thought of myself as a story-teller but fell in love with storytelling the minute I moved to Vermont. It's wonderful to be in the presence of you who organize and the people who come, and to feel such acceptance for whatever stories we share. And thank you for all of the hard work it takes to keep offering this gift to us." – Story Jam participant, fall 2024

LOOKING BACK

Relive some of the countless moments YOU created and JAM captured this year – then enjoy a premiere + some of JAM's top 2024 programs below!

JAM 2024 "Sizzle Reel"

Edited by Ana Liu for JAM

THANK YOU for contributing to the Upper Valley media arts community centered at JAM. Here’s to even more local creativity and connection in 2025!

We are 79% of the way to our Annual Fund goal! Your donations enable JAM programming and events to be offered for free or low-cost. All donation amounts are greatly appreciated!

Premiere!

Take Flight

See for yourself... a new airplane taking shape at Lebanon High School! Meet the students, faculty and industry mentors behind "Take Flight" in the first episode of this JAM's ongoing documentation of the momentous undertaking.

In Part 1, we introduce the program's goals and the incredible hands-on learning opportunities in aviation and teamwork it offers.

Produced by Mike Cannon for JAM.

Mediated Lives

TikTok on trial

In 2024 JAM launched "Mediated Lives," a program thread exploring the role of media in shaping our identities, communities and democracy. Anticipating the legal showdown now underway, Lebanon High students adjudicated TikTok's case against the U.S. in a "moot Supreme Court" led by VT Law and Graduate School Pres. Rod Smolla.

Livestream/broadcast produced by JAM Digital Seniors & High School Media Fellows at BOH.

Most listened-to Podcast

Voices of the Voters

In this intimate 5-part audio documentary series, journalist Frances Mize vibe-checked the Upper Valley in advance of the 2024 national election, engaging local residents at the bus stop, BJs, the Tunbridge Fair, and parking lots who were willing to share. The project was more interested in how local people feel about their country today and its future than how they would vote. Produced by Frances Mize, edited by Keslie Hogue for JAM.

...and good tidings from Hanover Parks & Rec Gingerbread Night!

Produced by Rick Russell for JAM

JAM WITH US IN 2025

Interactive performance

"Anonyms" with

Inua Ellams

Mon Jan 6 5:30-7:30PM

ALL ARE WELCOME

FREE @JAM

Do our names shape who we are? Join cross-disciplinary Nigerian-born artist Inua Ellams for "Anonyms," a thought-provoking journey into the stories, meanings, and impacts of our names. Audience members are invited to share the stories behind their own names.

Presented in partnership with the Hop at Dartmouth

Author Talk

Family Historians: Dena Rueb Romero & Richard Neugass

Thurs Jan 16 6:30-8PM

FREE @JAM

Two local authors share family histories touched by the Holocaust, exploring the role of family historians in keeping the archive alive.

This event is part of JAM’s “Mediated Lives” series which aims to explore the roll of our current media landscape in shaping American culture, free speech, and democracy.

Film Festival & Comedy

White River Indie Film Festival 2025

Feb 13-16

& Benefit Comedy Feb 12

ALL ARE WELCOME

SAVE THE DATES for our annual festival of the best new global and local cinema, with film & media maker events and a special WRIF benefit stand-up comedy show – all at JAM and Briggs Opera House in downtown White River Junction. Get a sneak peek at the lineup, with more films and events still coming!

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!

FROM ALL OF US @ JAM

HAPPY NEW YEAR

from the entire crew of JAM staff and board members!

JAM wishes to thank Sean McIntyre for his board service (2022-24) and George Spencer for his great contributions as Programming Director (2020-2024). We welcome new board members Amber Davis Hanna and Jennie Chamberlain; programming committee community members Trish Palao and Signe Taylor; fundraising committee community member Liora Alschuler; and the many volunteers who help JAM serve our mission to build community in the Upper Valley through media arts!

2024 JAMmy Awards performers & audience Dec. 13, 2024

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.

JAM Drip

Winter's here... Stay warm and look cool for a worthy cause! Check out the selection of mugs, hoodies, t-shirts, crop-tops and more available at Strong Rabbit Design. A portion of all proceeds supports JAM's nonprofit work to build community in the Upper Valley through media arts.

JAM – Junction Arts & Media

Contact us at info@uvjam.org