Monuments to Migration and Labor: Interventions, Legacies, and Futures

October 15-16, 2026, New Brunswick, NJ
October 17, 2026, Paterson, NJ

Registration for the conference, tickets for Friday night’s dinner and performances, and the full program of conference speakers will be available in mid-September. The draft conference program, and panel titles, can be found here.

About NJMML

NJ Monuments To Migration And Labor is a three-year initiative honoring immigrants’ contributions to the state. Through public events, and monument installations, it celebrates their resilience, hard work, and cultural impact, blending art, history, and storytelling to inspire reflection and appreciation. The Noyes Museum of Art is the South Jersey Curatorial Lead for this project.