RAHWAY, NJ — The New Brunswick Community Arts Council, Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Highland Park Arts Commission, and ASquared in Rahway, announce the eighth annual Windows of Understanding season, running now through March 31, in various communities throughout Middlesex and Union County. This Sunday, February 22, the event will run in Rahway.
Founded in 2017, Windows of Understanding was born from a vision to transform “main street” spaces into literal windows of understanding. The project serves as a creative, community-building response to negativity and hate often perpetuated in the media.
The initiative creates art installations that address critical social justice issues by pairing select non-profit organizations with artists and youth to bring their missions to life through visual language. Curating that art into storefront windows and local libraries, the project facilitates empathetic, solutions-driven storytelling that invites community participation and cuts across cultural boundaries. In observance of the 50th Anniversary of Mason Gross School of the Arts, all artists featured in New Brunswick are Mason Gross alumni.
This season of “Mobilizing Change” focuses on initiatives mobilizing both literally and figuratively to provide urgent resources to local communities ranging from food to transportation, hygiene products, healthcare, and immigration advocacy. Featured artworks will be on display at venues throughout New Brunswick, Highland Park, Perth Amboy, Rahway, and South Plainfield, NJ, from now until March 31, 2026.
Returning for a third year for the Windows of Understanding project are co-presenters ASquared—a collaborative consisting of Amy Garcia Phillips and Ann Marie Williams, residents of Rahway.
This season in Rahway, four organizations have been featured to illuminate positive strides and resources around housing, immigration, and more. These include Bridges Outreach, F.A.C.T, United Way, and Cosecha.