Sip Sandbox: AI & the Creative Industries
A Free Community Panel & Networking Event at Sip Studios📅 Thursday, June 24 | 6:30PM–9:00PM
Presented with support from the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund
Join us for an open conversation on how AI is reshaping the future of art, storytelling, and cultural production.
This launch event for Sip Sandbox features thought leaders across writing, visual arts, curation, and technology—sharing how creative professionals are integrating AI into their practice and where the future is headed.
🎤 Featured Panelists:
🟡 Jeff Rivera – Writer & ProducerA three-time Telly Award winner, Jeff has landed 22 television development deals and served as Co-Executive Producer of The American Reality Television Awards. A published author with Warner Books, his work bridges scripted entertainment and unscripted innovation.
🟣 Bryant Small – Artist & CuratorAssociate Curator at the Morris Museum (a Smithsonian Affiliate) and Co-Founder of KAAI, Bryant is known for exhibitions that center inclusivity and dialogue. His curatorial style spans disciplines, mediums, and technologies—including AI-enabled creative tools.
🔵 Mika Krimsky – Technology ArtistMika blends code, form, and conceptual storytelling through her work as a technology-based artist, exploring the boundaries between digital creation and human intuition.
🎙️ Hosted by:
Jordan Martins – Artist, Curator & Founder of Pop-Up Art FairA multidisciplinary creator whose work spans poetry, photography, broadcast, and education. Jordan is a three-time recipient of the Jersey City Arts Program Award and has built community platforms and cultural curriculums through his ventures Screens Shift Culture and MR2®.
🕕 Schedule
- Doors Open – 6:30 PM
- Panel Discussion – 7:00 PM
- Networking Hour – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Sip Studios, 140 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
♿ Accessibility
This event is free and open to all. For access accommodations, please email:contact@sipstudiosjc.com
💡 Why Attend?
- Hear firsthand how AI tools are transforming creative work
- Learn from leaders across art, media, and tech
- Discover new collaborations and opportunities
- Be part of building a more inclusive creative ecosystem in Jersey City
🎟️ Free with RSVP. Limited space – reserve your spot today!
