Sojourner Truth Play Feb. 15 At Barron Arts Center, And More

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Upcoming events at the Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge:

The Barron Arts Center hosts “Ain’t I a Woman?” Dr. Daisy Century Portrays
Sojourner Truth presented by the American Historical Theatre
February 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm
For reservations call 732-634-0413

Born Isabella Baumfree, the slave from a small town north of New York City changed hands several times, sold by one brutal owner to another just as harsh. In 1826, having been promised freedom, but then cruelly denied emancipation, she walked away and emancipated herself. She had an epiphany, became a devout Christian, and renamed herself Sojourner Truth, after which she began her travels as a preacher. In 1850, Sojourner began speaking on women’s suffrage, believing the causes of abolition and women’s rights to be intertwined and equally important.

Dr. Daisy Century gives a commanding performance of Ms. Truth, bringing to life a woman who overcame incredible obstacles to take her rightful place among the leading figures of her day, including Susan B. Anthony, Abraham Lincoln, and Ulysses S. Grant.

The Barron Arts Center hosts “Ain’t I a Woman?” Dr. Daisy Century Portrays Sojourner Truth presented by the American Historical Theatre

February 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm

For reservations call 732-634-0413

The Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge will host a juried arts exhibition this May. The exhibit is called "Art That Tracks: Visual Artists Explore Trains & Locomotives."

The Barron Arts Center is calling for artists and craftsmen to submit art using the themes of trains and locomotives. All artists 18 years or older are eligible to enter. The exhibition is multi-media and open to 2D and 3D media.

The entry deadline March 25. The exhibition will run from May 3-31 at the Barron Arts Center.

For submission information call (732)634-0413 To obtain a paper copy prospectus please contact the Center by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling the staff of the center at 732-634-0413.

The Barron Arts Center is located at 582 Rahway Avenue in Woodbridge, NJ. This exhibit is sponsored by The Woodbridge Township Cultural Arts Commission chaired by Dr. Dolores Capraro Gioffre with support from Mayor John E. McCormac. With the support of the Woodbridge Township Cultural Arts Commission and under the direction of Cynthia Knight, the Barron Arts Center offers programming to the public free of charge.