The Spirit of Sustainability
Featuring Art by Andrea Fernandez
Curated by Ina Rusin

In a world where change is often contingent upon profits, climate change has become a disastrous byproduct of greed, consumption, and waste. In response, some artists have begun to reflect upon their own art practices and connection to the Earth in order to adapt a more mindful approach to their creations. This exhibition seeks to reimagine the marketplace as environmentally conscious and centered around the needs of the earth, the voice of the artist, and their communities.

Andrea Fernandez is an artist and environmentalist that examines the interconnections of life through the relationship between artist and sustainability. Her mixed media work beautifully utilizes biodegradable and ethically sourced organic materials to teach us the value in knowing we are not outside of nature but rather an extension of it. Andrea is deeply tied to her ancestral and spiritual practices, allowing it to flow seamlessly into her art. Her pieces challenge the viewer, other artists, and herself to explore new methods of sustainability and envision a more healing reality for us as a collective.

Opening Reception
Friday, October 11th
6 – 9 PM
Fern & Fossil Cafe

The opening reception for The Spirit of Sustainability will feature art by Andrea Fernandez, earth-friendly activities*, light refreshments and an artist & curatorial talk on mindfulness and sustainability.

To kick off the reception, Fern & Fossil will be hosting a mini Plant & Sip workshop at 6:00 PM. Learn all you need to know to build and care for your own succulent terrarium! This workshop is perfect for fans of indoor gardening and beginner friendly thanks to hands on, step-by-step instructions. Each 4” bubble terrarium includes 1 succulent plant, a crystal ornament, and colorful moss to decorate with. Plant care is a wonderful meditative exercise that helps one reconnect with the natural world. Bring back a little greenery to experience the benefits of nature in the comforts of your own home.

Afterwards, the featuring artist will host a Manifestation Wand Workshop at 7:30 PM. Follow along with Andrea Fernandez as she guides you through harnessing your own powerful energy and crafting a personalized tool for manifestation. Tap into your inner child in an inviting, safe space and get creative! Learn more about the different spiritual properties of minerals and how to tap into their natural energies. This workshop offers a glimpse into the artistic and spiritual practices of Andrea Fernandez, and emmerses participants deeper within the exhibit as one becomes more interconnected with the art.

To close out the night, there will be an artist & curatorial talk with Andrea Fernandez and Ina Rusin to open up discussions on the role of mindfulness and sustainability within the arts world and beyond. Be part of the discussion on how artists can introduce more sustainable practices to their work and influence others to act more mindfully in a world consumed by excessive waste.

*Tickets for activities are sold separately, please read descriptions carefully and check if you are selecting the correct options when purchasing*

Purchase tickets HERE.

The Second Annual MAPSO Funk Fest returns this year on Saturday August 27th! Fern & Fossil will be there with Terrarium Kits, Plants, and handmade items!

Method Market- a local/community driven creator market for handcrafted goods, services, art, and beyond. Come support incredible makers and buy a cool thing!

Intro to bundle dyeing with plant matter. Using everyday items, we will learn how to dye and print on fabric. We will be exploring the various techniques used in natural dyeing so you can have a better understanding on how to reuse food scraps and other items.

Create your own beautiful silk scarf!

Lead by Nelise Charles Bey, as she teaches you a unique way to yield color from common natural ingredients- from demo to completing your very own silk masterpiece. Students will also learn how to properly prep their silk so the color lasts.

COST: $115 (includes supplies & materials)

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

ARTIST BIO

Nelise Charles Bey is a textile designer and artist living and creating in Newark, NJ. Born in Saint George’s, Grenada, raised in Brooklyn, New York her aesthetic is colorful and pattern-filled, a play on her Caribbean roots. Working primarily with silk and natural fabric, which she dyes and silkscreens. She has been a work exchange member and has taught many printmaking classes at the Newark Print Shop.

Instagram: @NeliseNasheida

A Fern & Fossil and All Points West Distillery collaboration:

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your partner, lover, or best pal at All Points West Distillery! We've partnered with Fern & Fossil for a special Plant & Sip experience, including two expertly crafted cocktails using our premium All Points West spirits.

Valentine's Terrarium includes:
5" Hanging Glassware
+1 succulent
+1 heart shaped rose quartz stone
+dusty rose and purple moss
+everything needed to make a beautiful custom terrarium!

Per City of Newark Executive Order, proof of vaccination is required.

PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE

Join us at the Deep Inn on February 5th for a Special Plant & Sip Brunch!

Drink specials available! 🍹

🎫Advance tickets are required. 🎫
Contact Marianne at the Deep Inn to register:

Deep Inn
60 Pulaski St
Newark, NJ
☎️ 973 943 8008

A Fern & Fossil and All Points West Distillery collaboration:

Join Fern & Fossil for a special Plant & Sip event at All Point West Distillery! Sip expertly crafted cocktails using premium All Points West spirits while creating a beautiful custom terrarium in a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Come make a Succulent Terrarium, Tour a Distillery, Drink Cocktails, and complete all your over 21 holiday shopping in 1 stop!

Included:

• 1 Welcome Cocktail

• 1 Additional Cocktail of your choice

• Terrarium Planting Instruction

• 5" Hanging Glassware

• Crystal Ornament

• 1 Succulent

PURCHASE TICKETS VIA EVENTBRITE

Winter Market at MAM

December 11, 2021, 4 p.m.–8 p.m.

Mark your calendar for ART Uncorked & Winter Market at MAM—an evening of art, champagne, and music to benefit the Museum!

ART Uncorked will feature a silent auction of high quality affordable art works, a winter market of gift vendors, champagne tasting, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and music played by a notable DJ.

We hope you will join us for a special evening to eat, drink, mingle and let loose with friends!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Join Im So Yoga Newark and Fern & Fossil for a special terrarium event! Enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed environment, while we create macramé holders for our potted plants. Come “DIY WITH OUR VIBE”!

PURCHASE TICKETS BY CLICKING HERE

All supplies are included. Participants will leave with a completed project.

Saturday, October 9  
Community Night: Block Party, 6-9pm 
Location: Washington Park 
Free 

Join us to celebrate the debut of Three Half Lozenges, a site-specific light installation by Philip K. Smith III at the Museum’s Washington Street façade. Dance to the beats of DJ Shell Spin, as you experience a night of pure fluorescent fun! Peruse tables from Newark vendors featuring goods and delicious food, enjoy live demonstrations from Glassroots or take in a fashion show by Marco Hall, and so much more. This event will be a stop in the Newark Arts Festival. You don’t want to miss this party! 

Grab a bite to eat from Walla Burger or stop by the Newark Public Library’s Library Lounge in their courtyard for s’mores and firepits!  

REGISTER HERE

Vendors Include: 
Walla Burger 
Fern & Fossil  
Urban Glo 
NMOA Shop

Timeline:  

6pm Event begins, Food, Music, and Artmaking begins 

6:45pm Remarks by Mayor Baraka and Artist Philip K. Smith III 

7pm Debut of Three Half Lozenges installation 

7:30pm Marco Hall Fashion Show 

Join us on Sept. 18 & Oct. 9 for Branch Brook Park Fest! Fitness, Music, Arts, Food, Vendors, Crafts, and so much more!

Join us for the Grand Opening of our Fern & Fossil Shop! It’s been a labor of love, and we’re excited to share our new brick and mortar space with our community.

Shop Terrarium Kits, Handmade Jewelry, Candles, Artworks and more.

This event is free and open to the public. The first 25 to register will receive a free gift!

Artworks on view:

Crystal, a solo exhibition, featuring artwork by Trinidadian-American conceptual artist, Asha Ganpat .

Grow, a group exhibition, featuring works by Sally Helmi, Samantha Katehis, Monifa Kincaid, Cali Smith, & Vázquez.

This event is free and open to the public:
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

This event coincides with the 2021 Newark Arts Festival, Oct 6-10.
Visit newarkartsfestival.com for more info.

Join us for the Grand Opening of our Fern & Fossil Shop, and plant themed group exhibition “Grow”. This exhibition coincides with the 2021 Newark Arts Festival, Oct 6-10.

Grow
Emerging through the cracks of adversity is an endeavor all on its own for an artist, even before the work begins. As plants adapt to the environment of concrete, so do the artists of Newark. Collectively—they all tell a story about how resilient the spirit is and how beautiful it shines through time of darkness. 

They showcase the unwavering strength over hardship and emerge to illustrate the inspirational metamorphosis of the city, flora is the chosen theme of this show as it serves to represent the parallels of artists and growth in an urban setting. As growth continues, not only do artists survive, artists thrive. 

Featuring works by:

Sally Helmi
Samantha Katehis
Monifa Kincaid
Cali Smith
Amanda Thackray
Vázquez

Also on view is solo exhibition, Crystal, featuring artwork by Trinidadian-American conceptual artist, Asha Ganpat.

Visit newarkartsfestival.com for info on special events and opening receptions.

Create your own hanging garden! Personalize your favorite space with a green touch by crafting an elegant and simple handmade terrarium and macramé holder.

With everything you need in one convenient package, you can build these all-inclusive habitats that allow plants to thrive.

Purchase kits by July 12 to receive your supplies in time for the workshop.

Each kit includes:

• 4.5” Bubble Bowl

• DIY Macramé Hanger

• 1 Succulent

• Moss

• Tree Bark

• Clay Pebble Packet

• Grow Medium

• Paint Brush

• Wooden Spoon

• Care Tag

Four Corners Public Arts and Urban Agriculture Cooperative are thrilled to announce a free pilot community program titled Murals | Market | Music. This program will take place on Treat Place in Newark, NJ on Saturday, July 10th from 10 am - 5pm.

The partnering organizations, artists, and participating vendors all create with the community in mind. From food justice to urban farming, to social justice-focused arts organizations and musicians, this cohort of collaborators seeks to bring a program that is driven by intention and service.

For more info visit: @Urban_Ag_Coop

Four Corners Public Arts and Urban Agriculture Cooperative are thrilled to announce a free pilot community program titled Murals | Market | Music. This program will take place on Treat Place in Newark, NJ on Saturday, June 5th, and Saturday, July 10th from 9 am - 4pm.

The partnering organizations, artists, and participating vendors all create with the community in mind. From food justice to urban farming, to social justice-focused arts organizations and musicians, this cohort of collaborators seeks to bring a program that is driven by intention and service.

For more info visit: @Urban_Ag_Coop

Join us for a special Terrarium Building Workshop during our Holiday Party & Pop Up Shop closing event! Enjoy specially crafted holiday refreshments and snacks while you build a custom terrarium with Fern & Fossil!

🌱 What's included with your Classic Hanging Terrarium: 🌱

- 2 Succulents

- Choice of 1 ornament

🌱Kids 12 yrs and under:🌱

- Small Bubble Bowl

- 1 Succulent

- 1 Ornament

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Terrarium Workshop: 6-7pm

Holiday Party & Shop Closing: 5-9pm

Join us for our annual Fall Pop Up Shop at INDEX ART CENTER featuring artworks, Fern & Fossil terraria, and products by THE NORK PROJECT.

OPENING RECEPTION: SEPT 14 , 7-11PM
SHOP CLOSING: NOV 8

Join Fern & Fossil in our new studio space in Newark for a special Plant & Sip event. We've moved to a larger showroom, to accommodate workshops and private events. Come see what we're working on for 2019 and build your very own custom terrarium for a special discounted price of $25.

Kids can build their own Mini sized Terrarium for just $10.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Join Fern & Fossil at Index Art Center for a special Valentine's Plant & Sip event!

Build your very own custom terrarium with your favorite lover, partner, family member or best friend!

***Refreshments provided.***

GET TICKETS HERE

Do some last minute holiday shopping at our Holiday Closing Party! Enjoy drinks and snacks while shopping our collection of handmade artisan goods and Fern & Fossil terrariums.

We’ve got…

• Small Affordable Artworks

• Terrariums of all shapes and sizes

• All Natural Soaps and Aromatherapy Oils

• Handmade Artisan Goods

• Fern & Fossil Gift Sets

• Stocking Stuffers

• Home Decor

Holiday Terrarium Workshop 4-6pm

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Shopping/Holiday Closing Party 6-9pm

Call us to get your tickets! 908.322.4224

$45 includes:
terrarium, wine, and snacks : ]

There are 2 time slots available:

12pm-2pm

3pm-5pm

Come build your own terrarium, drink wine and have a good time! This two hour class hosted by Fern and Fossil is unlike any other. You'll not only learn something new, but you also get to keep your creation! Trinity Oaks Wines is featured for every bottle of their wine that is sold, they will plant a tree!

Enjoy an artfully crafted cocktail while building a beautiful bespoke terrarium at All Points West Distillery!

Your experience includes:

• All the supplies necessary to build your own Terrarium

• 1 Signature Cocktail crafted with spirits from All Points West Distillery

• All Points West Distillery Tour

ADVANCED TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.

Join us at Wine & Dreams for a 2 hour Plant & Sip. Refreshments included with price of ticket.

To reserve your spot contact Wine & Dreams. (732) 893-5999

Celebrate with Fern & Fossil at the Opening Reception for our 2018 Fall Pop-Up Shop at Index Art Center! 

Shop custom terrariums, handmade soaps, and oils by Fern & Fossil. 

Handmade goods and artworks under $100 for sale.