ABOUT US
Cultivating intuitive thinking towards innovation, our mission is to use art, design and wellness to prototype new ideas.
GG & POP INSTITUTE was founded by artist Jessica Ann Peavy in 2022 after the release of an artist book for kids series she co-created in 2021 with artist Mimi Moffie. The GG & POP INSTITUTE art, design and wellness studio opened its doors in East Harlem in spring of 2023.
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Cultivating intuitive thinking towards innovation, our mission is to use art, design and wellness to prototype new ideas. We foster intergenerational connections, provide inclusive spaces, and aim to create experiences that transcend boundaries and uplift communities. Through collaborative projects, educational programs, performances and curated exhibitions, we ignite passion and promote iterative processes that encourage lifelong learning and self-expression. GG & POP Institute envisions a future where art and design serve as cornerstones for free-thinking to grow unconventional concepts.
Founder
Jessica Ann Peavy
As an artist and filmmaker, Jessica Ann Peavy has exhibited across the US and abroad. Her work has been featured in Artforum, Time Out New York, The New Yorker and Afterimage | The Journal of Media and Cultural Criticism. Peavy is passionate about art and believes in its power to initiate meaningful conversation, encourage action, and be a catalyst for change. For 20 years, Peavy has also worked closely with several of NYC’s cultural institutions to lead arts and education programming. She has initiated, developed, and implemented partnerships with local, national and international institutions to create career launching opportunities for fellow artists and filmmakers.
Co-Creator
Mimi Moffie (Nina Alberg)
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