Casa Cultura Soft Opening Brings Art, Music, and Community Together

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This past Saturday, September 20th, Casa Cultura opened its doors for a very special moment, the soft opening during Trenton’s Art All Day celebration hosted by Artworks Trenton. It was not just about showing off a building, it was about offering our community a preview of what is to come. Casa Cultura is re-emerging as a Latino arts and culture center, and this open house gave neighbors, friends, and visitors a chance to see our vision in motion, a space that celebrates creativity, heritage, and belonging.

Throughout the day, dozens of visitors stepped inside and experienced artwork from Latino artists representing the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Colombia, and Venezuela. The exhibit showcased talent from Jazmyn Jones, Jose Bustamante, Mateo Nazario, Gabriel Ramos, Stephanie Rodriguez, and Delcita. Their work reflected the richness and depth of Latino culture, sparking conversations and inspiring guests.

Andrez Muñoz and Delcita captivating the room with their performance

The day was not only about art on the walls, it was also about music that filled the air. On stage, audiences enjoyed live performances by Gabriel Muñoz, Delcita, and Andrez Muñoz, who brought contagious energy to the celebration. Their music had people clapping, singing, and dancing, filling the neighborhood with rhythm and joy.

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Performance by Gabriel Muñoz on El Cuatro Puertorriqueño, the national instrument of Puerto Rico.

Outside, the atmosphere was just as vibrant. Students from The College of New Jersey Bonner Community Scholars led activities with children, sparking creativity and fun for the youngest visitors. Families, neighbors from the predominantly Latino neighborhood. The block was alive with laughter, conversation, and a genuine sense of welcome.

Reflecting on the day, Casa Cultura’s Founder and Director, Samuel Kanig, shared: “It was a beautiful and energetic day with an outpour of love and support from everyone who came.” Saturday was only the beginning. The soft opening showed us what Casa Cultura can be, a living, breathing hub of art, music, and community connection. We are grateful to every artist, musician, volunteer, visitor, and supporter who made the day unforgettable. As renovations continue and the vision grows, we invite the community to stay connected and continue this journey with us. Casa Cultura is back, and together, we are building something extraordinary.

We count on your support:

If you would like to contribute to the mission of Casa Cultura, please consider making a donation. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us continue renovating the space and creating programming that engages our community through the arts and civic participation. Donate here!

One of our key fundraising efforts is the Founders Project, a special opportunity to be recognized as a cornerstone of Casa Cultura’s revival. Donors who contribute at one of the four levels will have their names honored permanently on the walls of Casa Cultura, a living tribute to those who believe in our mission and choose to invest in its future

Become a "Founder" Click in the link and learn more about the levels.