





What’s your JOY?
At Newark Arts Festival 2025, we’re embracing JOY as a bold, creative force that sustains, uplifts, and sparks transformation. We invite artists to channel the power of joy to foster strength, harmony, and revolutionary change. Through art and ideas, we center JOY – the golden state of being that connects us to our humanity.
Looking for Inspiration?
We curated an eclectic playlist that captures JOY in all its forms. From quiet moments of peace to bold bursts of celebration, from revolutionary anthems to soft, reflective melodies—this is joy, in every shade and sound. Press play and let it inspire you. Updates bi-weekly.
Newark Arts Festival 2025 (NAF 2025) will turn the city into a canvas for art, music, and culture. We’re bringing JOY to life through bold exhibitions, live performances, thought-provoking talks, family friendly programming, and much more.
Whether you’re deep in the arts or simply curious, NAF2025 invites you to experience Newark in living color.
NAF 2025 will include:
Newark Arts Honors
The Gold Ball
Solo Exhibition at Newark ArtSpace @ Vermella Broad Street
NAF 2025 Group Exhibitions
Intimate Conversation + Performance with a Grammy-Nominated Artist
Art Night Out
NAF Kids 2025
Newark Arts Festival 2025 (NAF 2025) will turn the city into a canvas for art, music, and culture. We’re bringing JOY to life through bold exhibitions, live performances, thought-provoking talks, family friendly programming, and much more.
Whether you’re deep in the arts or simply curious, NAF2025 invites you to experience Newark in living color.
NAF 2025 will include:
…and so much more throughout the city.
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Your donation to Newark Arts helps us bring our mission—“Powering the Arts to Transform Lives”—to fruition in powerful ways. The Newark Arts Festival is a prime example of how the arts fuel economic growth, foster cultural pride, and bring our community together. By supporting us, you play a vital role in shaping Newark’s future as a thriving cultural hub—join us in creating lasting impact through the transformative power of the arts!
Photos by KB Visualz Studios