Description
The artists of the Trenton Community A-Team show how creativity can foster resilience and self-expression. After connecting at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, these committed painters have been making, showing, and selling their work as part of the “A-Team,” which celebrated 25 years in 2025. Interviews with artists include Deborah Kinsela, Bruce Chessman, Carol Johnson, Gary “Solo” Johnson, Charles Smith, Brook Beatty, Lisa Lewis, and Dolores Frails.
Produced by Susan Wallner for State of the Arts. Director of Photography, Joe Conlon; Camera, Jack Stawowczyk; Production Intern, Gregory Schultz.
Special thanks to: Jaime Parker , Michelle Wexler, Studio 51, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Artworks Trenton, Trenton Free Public Library.
