Welcome to the Newark Arts Festival, the ultimate celebration of creativity, culture, and community in the city!

A cornerstone of Newark’s thriving arts scene, this powerhouse event brings together hundreds of artists across multiple disciplines over five unforgettable days, drawing thousands of attendees and generating significant economic impact while igniting cultural pride.

Relive the Radical Reimagining that took place at the
NEWARK ARTS FESTIVAL 2024

The Newark Arts Festival 2024 embraced the transformative theme of Radical Reimagining, inspiring artists, attendees, and the city itself to rethink possibilities through the lens of creativity.

From reimagining open spaces to exploring legacy and community, the festival highlighted the power of art to challenge norms, spark dialogue, and shape a vibrant future for Newark.

Across five dynamic days, this theme connected innovative programming, diverse voices, and bold ideas, showcasing Newark as a cultural hub on the rise.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

The Pink Ball

Radical Reimagining @ The Newark Museum of Art, Sponsored by Prudential

Radical Reimagining @ Newark ArtSpace, Sponsored by Vermella

Radical Reimagining @ 33 Washington, Sponsored by Audible

HYCIDE @ NMOA

Theater

Following Harry Screening

Next Up Newark

Don’t Touch My Hair

Brick City Run Club

Lyrics Matter

Night Market

The Newark Arts Festival is for anyone who believes in the transformative power of creativity.

FOR ARTISTS

It’s for artists seeking a platform to share their vision, art lovers eager to experience groundbreaking works, and community members looking to connect and celebrate Newark’s vibrant culture.

FOR EVERYONE

For families and students to business leaders and tourists, the festival offers something for everyone, uniting people from all walks of life through the universal language of art.

FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY

Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the arts or discovering Newark for the first time, this festival is your invitation to be inspired, engaged, and part of a thriving creative community.

The Newark Arts Festival is for anyone who believes in the transformative power of creativity.

FOR ARTISTS

It’s for artists seeking a platform to share their vision, art lovers eager to experience groundbreaking works, and community members looking to connect and celebrate Newark’s vibrant culture.

FOR EVERYONE

For families and students to business leaders and tourists, the festival offers something for everyone, uniting people from all walks of life through the universal language of art.

FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY

Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the arts or discovering Newark for the first time, this festival is your invitation to be inspired, engaged, and part of a thriving creative community.

During these surreal times that we are living in, festivals like the Newark Arts Festival are imperative. I can speak as an artist, I leave inspired to create and exist in this world & hopefully make it better for all of us in the process.

Janetza Miranda

Artist

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