Revolutionary Acts:
Ceremony for Revolutionary Seeds
Revolutionary Acts is a Monument Lab performance and public art series for 2026 that explores the histories of the American Revolution through contemporary forms of commemoration, asking: What revolutionary stories shape who we are today? Rooted in New Jersey, and following a statewide open call for artists, Idlewild Experiential and Nandi Jordan were selected to produce Ceremony for Revolutionary Seeds, a traveling installation and participatory ritual series presented at the William Trent House in Trenton (September 19), the Johnson Cemetery Memorial Park in Camden (September 26), and the Fort Lee Historic Park in Fort Lee (October 3). The project centers the often-overlooked contributions of Black women in Revolutionary-era New Jersey through a sculptural ceremonial structure, guided tea rituals, site-based performances, and hands-on art-making workshops. Each activation runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a thirty minute performance beginning at 12:00 p.m. By activating historic locations across the state, Ceremony for Revolutionary Seeds invites residents and visitors to reflect on memory, resilience, and the stories that continue to shape civic life.
Nandi Jordan is a multi-disciplinary artist interested in exposing the complexities and contradictions in her everyday Black life. Trained as a sociologist and self-taught as an artist, Nandi’s work weaves the personal with the cultural and historical, creating thought-provoking juxtapositions of image and text.
Anika Grant is the Founder and CEO of New Jersey-based Idlewild Experiential, launched in 2018 to create impactful live events and experiences for diverse audiences. Anika brings nearly 20 years of experience in brand marketing and sponsorship, with roles at ESSENCE Festival, Madison Square Garden, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and New York City Ballet.
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