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#ResiliArt Angola: An International Exchange of Art & Culture

In-person

Hosted by ResiliArt Angola

Curated by Andrece Brady

FRI 29 | 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Join us for a night of cultural exchange through Angolan art featuring an artist talk with Andrece Brady and live performance by Janetza Miranda at Newark City Hall.

2023 Fall Aferro Open Doors Studio Tour

In-person

Hosted by Gallery Aferro

SUN 1 | 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm

This is a once-a-year chance to meet, observe and chat with each of our incredible studio residents *in* their studios, as well as enjoy our five new exhibitions and free refreshments.

Featured Artists: Ken Weathersby, Jo-El Lopez, Anne Dushanko Dobek, Noelle Lorraine Williams, Tonya Johnson, Ian King, Lisette Morel, Amanda Thackray, kara lynch, Jaz Graf, Hasnat Mehmood, Juno Zago, Bleriot Thompson, Steve Rossi, troizel, Michael K. Taylor.

2023 Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception

In-person

Hosted by Gallery Aferro

FRI 29 | 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Gallery Aferro presents *five* new extraordinary exhibitions celebrating connection in the form of music, poetry, photography, mixed media and sculpture.

Featured Artists: Bleriot Thompson, Anjali Benjamin-Webb, Amy Becker, Lynnée Denise

A Creative Start

In-person

Hosted by Artfront Galleries & Studio Institute

Curated by Studio Institute

THU 28 | 04:00 pm - 06:00 pm

Celebrate the creativity of young artists from Newark & East Orange, New Jersey!
Opening reception September 28th from 4pm-6pm.

A Night of Music: Presented by Grounded Music Education at BlkBoxNwk

In-person

Hosted by Grounded Music Education x BlkBoxNwk

Curated by Grounded Music Education

THU 28 | 06:00 pm - 12:00 am

Get ready for a night of great music, brought to you by Grounded Music Education at BlkBoxNwk during Newark Arts Festival!

A Night on the Mic with Peter Collins & Friends

In-person

Hosted by Newark Symphony Hall

FRI 29 | 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Don't miss Newark Native and Arts High School Alum, Peter Collins, perform live at Newark Symphony Hall to launch "A Night on the Mic" in our newly renovated Terrace Ballroom!

Featured Artists: Peter Collins, Sheldon Steele and Briyon Brinson

A Point of View, a Newark Arts Festival Exhibition

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

THU 28 | 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm

FRI 29 | 10:00 am - 06:00 pm

SAT 30 | 10:00 am - 06:00 pm

SUN 1 | 10:00 am - 06:00 pm

Step into this vibrant exhibition "A Point of View," on display at the Newark Arts Festival Headquarters.

Featured Artists: Artist credit of photo: New School Rappers, 2022; Shannon Starr.
Featured artists: Tanisha Best, John Futrell, Emily Konopinski, Veronica Spruill, Oluwademilade Omoregie, Dejah Monai Johnson, Shannon Thomas, Ashanti Haley, Elaine Wladyga, Leroy White, Ghislaine Sabiti, Jeffrey Cobbold, George Brandon, Anysha Hyppolite, Jamarr Neyland, Steven Levine, Sunae Long & Dante Laughlin, Angel Souto, David DeVose, Michael Dal Cerro, Hank Smith, Pamela Lopez-Cruz, Dinka Creator, Dana Jackson, Alexander Guzman, Lisandra Wieters, Michelle Alexander, Carole Moore, Kaila Boulware Sykes, Alexis Barnes, NiChelle Williams, and Antonio Arroyo.

FRI 29 | 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Get ready to groove to the electrifying beats of Afro Vibrations, a mind-blowing event in collaboration with Newark City Parks and Afro Taco.

SUN 1 | 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Newark Artist and ceramicist Anker West studio tour

Art Exhibition By Graffiti Artist Raffa "MAL" Invencível

In-person

Hosted by Newark Print Shop

Curated by Janetza Miranda

FRI 29 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am

Art Exhibition By Angolan artist, Raffa "MAL" Invencível curated by Janetza Miranda at the Newark Print Shop.

Featured Artists: Janetza Miranda, MANUEL ANDRÉ PEDRO, Raffa "MAL" Invencível, Newark Print Shop

BIG and small: Arts High School Exhibition

In-person

Hosted by Arts High School

Curated by Robert Richardson

THU 28 | 03:00 pm - 06:00 pm

A visual art exhibition of BIG and small artworks

Brick City Comedy Revue

In-person

Hosted by Brick City Comedy Revue

FRI 29 | 08:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Newark's premier comedy showcase is part of the Newark Arts Festival! Hosted by Justin Williams and DJ Gonzalo Silva.

Brick City Comedy Revue

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts Festival

Curated by Newark Arts Festival

FRI 29 | 08:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Brick City Comedy Revue

Brilliant Gallery Happy Hour

In-person

Hosted by Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Curated by Dr Suffiyah Webb

THU 28 | 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Open Gallery to view over 20 works including originals, sculpture and prints.

Featured Artists: Scott Harbison, Bisa Butler, Courtney Collins, Kayla Mahaffey, Hebru Brantley, Harmonia Rosales, Genesis Tramaine, Lyle Owerko, Faile, Banksy, Naturale, Rebessa Crouch, Nathan Adley, Brittsense, Kevin Darmanie, Nina Chanel, RaeBK

SAT 30 | 03:00 pm - 04:30 pm

An afternoon of performances and reflections honoring dancer, educator and artist, Ronnie Carney.

Cross Cultural Perspectives

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts & The Newark Museum Of Art

Curated by Adrienne Wheeler & Atteqa Ali

THU 28 | 11:00 am - 05:00 pm

FRI 29 | 11:00 am - 05:00 pm

SAT 30 | 11:00 am - 05:00 pm

SUN 1 | 11:00 am - 05:00 pm

Cross Cultural Perspectives will be on view across several galleries of the Museum from September 27 through October 29 and feature a remarkable roster of 90+ visual artists from Newark, and beyond.

Featured Artists: Cecilia Martinez, Marina Carreira, Doune Clermont, Allison Capel, Nette Forné Thomas, Timothy Simmons, Sherwin Banfield, Theda Sandiford, Antoinette Ellis-Wiliams, Anonda Bell, Cathleen McCoy Bristol, France Garrido, Kervin Andre, Fausto Sevila, Ida Ochoteco, Gregg Banks, Beau McCall, Kathleen Heron, Patricia Dahlman, Kirk Maynard, PaulA Neves, Aubrey J. Kauffman, Sandra Charlap, M.Malcolm King, Ife' East, Ameerah Shabazz, Sue Eldridge Ward, Martryce Roach, Joseph Eze, Simone Bailey Campbell, Caren King Choi, K. Eleven Muldrow, Melisa Gerecci, M’nard Derosena, Ron EA Powell, Beth Heit, Kay Reese, K Brown, Maria Estela, Dionne Jackson, Josephine Barreiro, Nathan Williams, Fatou Ridgird, Anthony Akanbi, Manman Huang, Terry Boddie, Armisey Smith, Kween Moore, Eric Valosin, Tiara Fitch, Ricardo Osmondo Francis, Malik Whitaker, Rachel Fawn Alban, Serron Green, David James, Yvonne Onque, Teena Soni, Suliman Onque, Anibal Padilla, Samad Onque, Denise Toney, Dawn Tighe, Jazlyne Wooden, Gwen Charles, Darryl Dwayne, Samantha Treadwell, Emanuele Cacciatore, Devin Alexander, Amira Rogers, Rebecca Goyette, Kortez Artist, Cali Smith, Elizabeth Menzie, Devynity Wray, Judyann Affronti, Linda Street, Terence Grimsley aka Alkhem Eternal, Anniyah Bilal, Stephen B. Ellis, Dominique Duroseau, Maimouna Sow, Anker West, Luisa Fernanda Pinzon Romero, Mashell Black, Heather Williams, Ziui Chen Vance, Anne Dushenko Dobek, Frank Soto, Patricia Andrea Patzi, David Christopher Orrell, Kilolo Kumanyika, Dennis Chima Dike, Vazquez, Diana Candelejo, Pam Owens, Juan Giraldo, Dominant Dansby, Danielle Scott, Yasmine Barboza, and Anindita Dutta.

Culture Creators: High School Visual Arts Academy Student Exhibition, "Bridging Borders: Embracing Cross-Cultural Perspectives"

In-person

Hosted by Newark Board of Education Office of Visual and Performing Arts

THU 28 | 11:00 am - 05:00 pm

FRI 29 | 11:00 am - 05:00 pm

SAT 30 | 11:00 am - 05:00 pm

SUN 1 | 11:00 am - 05:00 pm

Join Newark Board of Education's Office of Visual and Performing Arts Teen Exhibition, Bridging Borders: Embracing Cross-Cultural Perspectives, in the Program Hall on the Mezzanine level.

Cultures Collide In and Beyond the Classroom

In-person

Curated by Michelle R. Alexander and Ameerah Shabazz- Bilal

SAT 30 | 11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Cultures Collide is an exhibit showcasing a visual story from educators alongside their student/mentee artists of how culture and hip-hop influences our space.

Featured Artists: Artist Educators include Michelle R. Alexander, Ameerah Shabazz-Bilal, Rochelle D. Alexander, Yvonne Onque, Shakeila Tabman and Malik Whitaker. Student and Mentee Artists include Alisa F., Bryanna N., Sarai S., Stalin C., Rachel B., Giovanna D., Eva C., Empathy W., Kindred W., Haniyyah A., Ty Jordan O. and Madeleigha P.

DAYLIGHT: An Exhibition of Paintings by Kwesi Abbensetts

In-person

Curated by Kwesi Abbensetts / Christopher Watson

SAT 30 | 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm

DAYLIGHT: A solo exhibition of paintings by artist Kwesi Abbensetts, September 30, 2023, Newark, New Jersey.

Despite the Spoils: In Conversation Curator Armisey Smith & Artist Krystle Lemonias

In-person

Hosted by PAUL ROBESON GALLERIES, ROBESON CAMPUS CENTER GALLERY

Curated by ARMISEY SMITH

THU 28 | 02:30 pm - 03:30 pm

In Conversation Curator Armisey Smith & Artist Krystle Lemonias

Featured Artists: Eleven, Pam Cooper, Monifa Kincaid, Krystle Lemonias & Theda Sandiford.

EMERGE

In-person

Hosted by Akwaaba Gallery

Curated by Laura Bonas Palmer

FRI 29 | 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm

EMERGE: Opening Reception

Featured Artists: Mashell Black, Sandra Charlap, Stanwyck Cromwell, Jocelyn Fine, Suzan Globus, Dionne Jackson, Ellen Martin, Andrea McKenna, German Pitre, Jazlyne Sabree, Moses Salihou, Madge Scott, Tamara Torres, Mark Walters

Eternal City: FREE Dinner & Play

In-person

Hosted by NJPAC/ CHCA / BlkBoxNwk

Curated by Celeste Bateman

FREE screening of Independent Film: Gone Too Soon: the Life, Legacy and Loss of Newark’s cultural Icons

Produced & Directed by:
Celeste Bateman

Featured Artists: FREE screening of Independent Film:
Gone Too Soon: the Life, Legacy and Loss of Newark’s cultural Icons

Produced & Directed by:
Celeste Bateman

curated by: Celeste Bateman & Associates LLC Blue Butterfly Arts & Media

co-Sponsored by:
NJPAC / CHCA

@BlkBoxNwk @theGant-Gilbert

EXITentialism

In-person

Hosted by Artfront Galleries

Curated by Ms. Susan O'Rourke and Dr. Joseph Putrino

THU 28 | 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm

EXITentialism is a existential departure from an expected reality to an authentic experience.

Featured Artists: Judy Ann Affronti, Michelle Alexander, Amy Cheng, Jerry Gant, Stanley Gavida, Laurie Harden, Alice Harrison, Kim Kassnove, Cecilia Martinez, Janet Morgan, Anna Muniz, Sylvia Padilla, Joseph Putrino, Michael Teters, Sammi Treadwell.

Fall into Arts Ed

In-person

Hosted by Arts Ed Newark

Curated by Arts Ed Newark & Newark Arts

SAT 30 | 10:00 am - 01:00 pm

A fun + free Saturday of interactive, outdoor learning and art-making experiences in a safe community space for families/all ages!

Featured Artists: Chiffani Brands, Grounded Music Education, Sheikia "Purple" Norris, Chef Afi, Rachel Fawn Alban, Para Kids!, Newark Board of Education students

Family Fun Maker's day

In-person

Hosted by GlassRoots

SUN 1 | 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Join GlassRoots for a free family day of making glass art. Explore glass etching, mosaics art, and flameworking along with live glassblowing demonstrations.

FLAVA IN FASHION: 50 & Beyond

In-person

Hosted by Newark Public Library, Chiffani Brands Unlimited

Curated by Tiffany Salas

SAT 30 | 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm

A pop up exhibition & panel honoring some of New Jersey's pioneers in Hip Hop Fashion; exploring its global impact and connection to the diaspora.

Featured Artists: Tiffany Salas, Willie Esco, Pink Dragon Artist Syndicate, Jerry Gant, Empress Madinah Ali, Sheikia Purple Norris, The Artist Recreates The World, Roc & The Collective, Chiffani Brands Unlimited, The Gold Standard Productions, Marco Hall, Eugenia Boateng, Third & Walnut Co.

Gospel Beyond Borders

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

SUN 1 | 04:00 pm - 06:00 pm

A global gospel music extravaganza.

GreatFULLness: An Art Extravaganza

In-person

Hosted by 3 the Art Way / BlkBoxNwk

Curated by Akiba Ismail / Suliman Onque / John Murray

SAT 30 | 04:00 pm - 09:00 pm

📣📣Calling All ART LOVERS.. Join us for GreatFULLness!! 💫Saturday, September 30th...at the Gant-Gilbert Arts Collective in Newark. SCAN the QR code on the flyer to RSVP. Stay tuned for more details

Halsey Sessions

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

SAT 30 | 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Get ready for an electrifying night of art, music, and soulful vibes at our Halsey Sessions event.

Featured Artists: Vero Verano, Joe Alloco, Destiny Tucker, Rhiana Young, Alexis Green, Purple Haze, Diamonds in Jupiter, 29, Mia X, Mewill Orr, and Kuf Knots.

HipHop Supahiros

In-person

Hosted by BlkBoxNwk

Curated by @the_gata_negrra @peaceman73 @blkboxnwk

FRI 29 | 07:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Join us for the inaugural Hip-Hop Supahiros-- a concept nerdcore and fringe hip-hop showcase!
Performances from Newark natives and area artists.

Featured Artists: Wrek P., Awesomus Prime, Heroes 4 Hire, SerotoninChaser, The Real Mike Wilson, MicFamiliar, ThaGataNegrra

Index Open Doors at Teachers Village.

In-person

Hosted by Index Art Center

SAT 30 | 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Index Art Center invites you to join us for the Newark Arts Festival as we exhibit a select group of painters, sculptors, and multimedia artists producing work that is unique,exciting, and challenging

Featured Artists: Gianluca Bianchino, Kevin Darmanie, Sunil Garg, Matthew Gosser, Serron Green, Rita Jimenez, Eleven K. Muldrow, William Oliwa, Luisa Pinzon Romero, Charlee Swanson, Amanda Thackray, Peter Tuomey, and Kati Vilim

Index Open Studios

In-person

Hosted by Index Art Center

SUN 1 | 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Index Studio Tour

Featured Artists: Giovana Rusin, Colin Shields, Gonzolo Silva, and Dana Johnson

LADY DAY at Emerson's Bar & Grill

In-person

Hosted by Arts High School and Progressive Theater

FRI 29 | 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm

SAT 30 | 02:00 pm - 03:30 pm

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" is a riveting portrayal of Billie Holiday's final concert, intertwining her mesmerizing music with poignant reminiscences.

Featured Artists: The Star: Zahra Saud's Mesmerizing Portrayal

Zahra Saud, a talented Arts High School senior, will embody the enigmatic Billie Holiday. Her performance is nothing short of extraordinary, capturing the essence and haunting beauty of Holiday's voice and spirit. Zara recently wowed audiences at Newark Symphony Hall's Benefit, prompting President and CEO Talia Young to declare, "By 2024, you will see this young lady's name on Newark Symphony Hall's Marquee." Don't miss the chance to witness this rising star in action.

SUN 1 | 11:00 am - 02:00 pm

On Sundays we brunch! Join us for a bubbly occasion.

Light Fractures: NORTHSTAR (Virtual Poetry Workshop)

Virtual

Hosted by EvoluCulture Ventures

Curated by Attorious Renee

THU 28 | 07:00 pm - 08:40 pm

EvoluCulture goes virtual with our first poetry workshop in the Light Fractures Series, focusing on Rhyme and Reason. Instructed by Attroious Renee

*Zoom Link available only after ticket purchase*

Featured Artists: Instructor: Attorious Renee

Lincoln Park Jazzy Soul Series starring NASIR DICKERSON and poet MIA X

In-person

Hosted by Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District

FRI 29 | 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Influenced by founding board member Amiri Baraka’s love of jazz, this year the Lincoln Park Jazzy Soul Series’ Newark Arts Festival edition stars multi-instrumentalist NASIR DICKERSON and poet MIA X.

Featured Artists: Nasir Dickerson, MIA X, J-Read

LIVE ART BATTLE! @ The Krueger Mansion

In-person

Hosted by CryOut Cave

Curated by Nicole Fowler/Creating Peace Collective

FRI 29 | 07:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Come celebrate the Artist’s in our community and connect with people and Art that ignites and energize us!

8 Artists - 3 Rounds - 30 minutes each (10 min sketch grace period)

Madison Street Market

In-person

Hosted by ODR Studios

SAT 30 | 11:00 am - 07:00 pm

SUN 1 | 12:00 pm - 06:00 pm

a meet-up in studio to buy, sell and peruse vintage clothing, art and more from vendors of all varieties.

Featured Artists: Denny Balmaceda, Studiolo Artale Ceramics, & more

Many Hands to Make a Masterpiece

In-person

Hosted by Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Curated by Dr Suffiyah Webb

SAT 30 | 11:00 am - 02:00 pm

The event begins with an empty 5ftx6ft canvas. With ample supplies and tools provided by Dr. Webb, visitors can create art on the canvas for it to be displayed in the gallery/office over the next year

Featured Artists: Scott Harbison, Bisa Butler, Courtney Collins, Kayla Mahaffey, Hebru Brantley, Harmonia Rosales, Genesis Tramaine, Lyle Owerko, Faile, Banksy, Naturel, Rebecca Crouch, Nathan Adley, Brittsense, Kevin Darmanie, Nina Chanel, RaeBK

THU 28 | 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Celebrate the opening of NAF 2023’s Headquarters. Art, music, and more!

Featured Artists: Tanisha Best, John Futrell, Emily Konopinski, Veronica Spruill, Oluwademilade Omoregie, Dejah Monai Johnson, Shannon Thomas, Ashanti Haley, Elaine Wladyga, Leroy White, Ghislaine Sabiti, Jeffrey Cobbold, George Brandon, Anysha Hyppolite, Jamarr Neyland, Steven Levine, Sunae Long & Dante Laughlin, Angel Souto, David DeVose, Michael Dal Cerro, Hank Smith, Pamela Lopez-Cruz, Dinka Creator, Dana Jackson, Alexander Guzman, Lisandra Wieters, Michelle Alexander, Carole Moore, Kaila Boulware Sykes, Alexis Barnes, NiChelle Williams, and Antonio Arroyo.

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Employee Art & Photography Show

Virtual

Hosted by Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey

Curated by Patricia MItrano

THU 28 | Available on demand at any time.

FRI 29 | Available on demand at any time.

SAT 30 | Available on demand at any time.

SUN 1 | Available on demand at any time.

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Employee Art & Photography Show

Featured Artists: Rashmi Aggarwal, Kim Alexander-Cook, Patrick Anderson, Tara Chowaniec, Jagat Daliya, Myra Doukrou, Sarah Graham, Dwayne Jones, Patricia Mitrano, Marsha McMillian, Patricia Policastro, Peter C. Richter, Carole A. Robinson, John Roper, Denise Saul, Victoria Solon, Fred Warburton, Ana L. Vega, Karen Wallace, Lanice C. Williams.

Newark Board of Education: Summer Visual and Performing Arts Academy Student Art Exhibition, "Unlocking Our Potential"

In-person

Hosted by Newark Board of Education Office of Visual and Performing Arts

THU 28 | 09:00 am - 03:00 pm

FRI 29 | 09:00 am - 03:00 pm

SAT 30 | 10:00 am - 01:00 pm

Join Newark Board of Education’s Office of Visual and Performing Arts for the Summer Visual and Performing Arts Academy Student Art Exhibition, "Unlocking Our Potential."

Next Up Newark: Performing Arts Showcase

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

SUN 1 | 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

A must-see talent showcase featuring some of Newark's newest generation of great artists.

Featured Artists: Aisha Truth, Division X, CBL Kev, Chris Gill, Jami Lockett, God Body/Zaki Muhammad, 777/Yaya Productions, CBL, Miguel Garrets/7PM Unfamous, Evan Griffin, Anthony Hip Love, Ralph Ugo, Tobias Timberson, Vartika, Devynity Wray, Bonnie The Poet, Trey Perry, Pim Comedy, and Nene Queen.

THU 28 | 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Get ready for a vibrant and bustling Night Market, happening on where you can indulge in live arts and lots of food!

Featured Artists: The Izm, Roky's Reign, Danielle McKenzie, Arrow the Symbol, Debra Fogo, Positive Gunter, and Angel Suerno.

NJPAC Jazz Restaurant Crawl

In-person

Hosted by New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Curated by New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Arts, Invest Newark

SUN 1 | 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Five restaurants in downtown Newark host live jazz sets of various genres on the hour starting at 12PM.

Featured Artists: George Brandon's Blue Unity, MPACK, Jamale Davis and Yard Work, Carlos Frias and Circulo Social & More

Obscura Darkroom Photography Exhibitions

In-person

Hosted by Obscura Darkroom

SUN 1 | 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm

As part of this year's NAF 2023, Obscura Darkroom presents TWO exhibits opening Sunday, October 1st from 1 pm - 5 pm during PES annual Fall Open Studios.

Featured Artists: Vasquez Arts, Luisa f. Pinzon Romero, Stafford Woods, and many more!

Open Doors Bus Tours

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

SUN 1 | 12:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Free shuttle buses for Newark's Open Doors Studio Tours.

Open Doors Kids

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

SAT 30 | 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm

Join us for a family friendly outdoor arts event catered to our youth.

Open Doors Studio Tour

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

SUN 1 | 11:00 am - 05:00 pm

Get ready to explore the creative world like never before at the Open Doors Studio Tour taking place all around Newark, NJ.

Passing Down, a work-in-progress by Camille Upshaw

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

FRI 29 | 08:00 pm - 09:30 pm

A new solo performance piece that asks the question how do we nurture young black girls? How do we nurture black women?

Paul Robeson Galleries

In-person

Hosted by Paul Robeson Galleries

Curated by Armisey Smith

THU 28 | 02:30 pm - 03:30 pm

FRI 29 | 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm

SAT 30 | 12:30 pm - 03:30 pm

Paul Robeson Galleries presents exhibition “Despite the Spoils: A Woman’s Perspective” + 2 programs

Featured Artists: Monifa Kincaid, Krystle Lemonias, Theda Sandiford, Pam Cooper, Eleven Muldrow, LAYQA NUNA YAWAR, Armisey Smith, Jill Sigman

PES STUDIOS: 2023 FALL OPEN STUDIOS

In-person

Hosted by Project for Empty Space

SUN 1 | 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Join PES STUDIOS on Sunday, October 1st from 1 pm - 5 pm for our annual Fall Open Studios. Guests will have the opportunity to tour 30,000 square feet of artist studios and community workshop spaces.

Public art guided tour in Forest Hill area

In-person

Hosted by Eirini Linardaki and Melanie Levick Parkin

SUN 1 | 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm

Guided tour of public artworks suspended in Forest Hill area in Newark

Featured Artists: Eirini Linardaki, Melanie Levick-Parkin

Public Art Self-Guided Tour

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

THU 28 | -

FRI 29 | -

SAT 30 | -

SUN 1 | -

Join us for a city-wide adventure exploring the captivating public art pieces at your own pace on our self-guided tour.

Re-Seeding: Live Process Performance With Artist in Residence Jill Sigman

In-person

Hosted by PAUL ROBESON GALLERIES, ROBESON CAMPUS CENTER GALLERY

Curated by JILL SIGMAN

SAT 30 | 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm

A rare opportunity for viewers to encounter Jill Sigman as she provides access to the creative process, through the presentation of a work in progress. 

Featured Artists: JILL SIGMAN

Remembering the Purple One: A Tribute to Prince Rogers Nelson

In-person

Hosted by MENTOR Newark

Curated by Arts High School + Newark High School Mentees and David Byer-Tyre (Artist-Mentor) + Jesse Jenkins (Mentor)

THU 28 | 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm

FRI 29 | 11:00 am - 08:00 pm

SAT 30 | 11:00 am - 08:00 pm

Celebrate the life/artistry of Prince Rogers Nelson in an exhibit co-curated by Newark high school student mentees and their mentors.

Featured Artists: The Life Music and Legacy of Prince Rogers Nelson.

Sensory Friendly Tour

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

SAT 30 | 09:00 am - 11:00 am

Our Sensory Friendly Tour is a private tour catered to our youth and adults with Special Needs and those who are sensory sensitive.

Stairway of Friendship

In-person

Hosted by Newark City Parks Foundation

Curated by Maude Lemaire

SAT 30 | 01:30 pm - 02:00 pm

The unveiling of the "Stairway of Friendship" art installation at Newark Riverfront Park.

Featured Artists: Maude Lemaire

Strange Fruit Redux by Afrika Brown

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

FRI 29 | 06:00 pm - 07:30 pm

Strange Fruit Redux by Afrika Brown is a one-act play composed of spoken word monologues.

Strings & Stanzas After Party, presented by Audible

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

SAT 30 | 10:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Join us for an epic night continuing our celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop at the Strings and Stanzas After Party.

SAT 30 | 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm

An unforgettable evening of music celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.

Featured Artists: Rah Digga, Rhino, D. Cross, Madison Star, Rokafella and Cent.

Sweet Daddy Grace - Podcast

Virtual

Hosted by FORSA Media Group x iHeart Podcasts

Curated by Marcy DePina

THU 28 | Available on demand at any time.

FRI 29 | Available on demand at any time.

SAT 30 | Available on demand at any time.

SUN 1 | Available on demand at any time.

Bishop Charles Manuel “Sweet Daddy” Grace was once one of the richest Black men in America. But not many people know about him today. 6 decades after his death, his descendants grapple with his legacy

Featured Artists: Marcy DePina, Daryl Stewart, Councilwoman Reverend Louise Scott-Rountree, Dr. Marie Dallum, Dr. Jibreel Khazan, Lovett Hines, Dr. Hasan Jeffries, Dr. Marilyn Halter, Bishop Talbert Swan, Dr. Terza Lima-Neves, Alicedes Vincente, Simone Spencer, Dr. James Fisher, Xavier Sivels, Marlene V. Grace Tavares, Marilyn "Fufi" Gonsalves, Jonathan DePina, Judith DePina Mifflin, Jonathan Mifflin,

The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop the Fashion and Soul Food Edition

In-person

Curated by Channel 97 Television Streaming Networks

FRI 29 | 01:00 pm - 08:00 pm

SAT 30 | 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm

SUN 1 | 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Come and celebrate The History of Hip Hop's Dominating Influence in Fashion with a curated interactive Fashion Experience by Former Celebrity stylist Shakira creator of Channel 97!

Featured Artists: James Jones former recording artist for Desert Storm Records, Renowned Erotic stories Author, and owner of Anamal House Tv Networks, will be giving Fashion Advice and telling stories of the fashion Rules and Fashion Faux Paus of NY Fashion. He will also be available for pics on the red carpet.

The Art of Culture

In-person

Hosted by Femme Curator Arts

Curated by Femme Curator Arts

THU 28 | 11:00 am - 07:00 pm

FRI 29 | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

SAT 30 | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

SUN 1 | 04:30 pm - 11:00 pm

“The Art of Culture”, a radical response of creative expression through visual and performing arts.

Featured Artists: Alexis Green , Ameerah Shabazz, Antoinette Ellis Williams , Cecilia Martinez, Charise Virgo, Cory Ford, Dayanna Poulard, Denise Toney,Dennis Dike, Dionne Jackson, Emoni Bullock, Eva Cordero, Fee Splash, Fernando Roman, Hui Tan, Imani Starr, Isis. A. N. Kenney, Jadeley Louis-Jean, Jennica Washington, Jonte Silver, Josie Barreiro, K. Brown, Kervin Andre, Kween Moore, Layqa Nuna Yawar, Leandro Comrie, Lillian Ribeiro, Linda Mickens, Maria Estrela, Mark Rosaldo, Michaela Lozada, Michelle Alexander, Mohammed Awudu , Monben Mayon, Nuovi by Najah, Ron Powell, Shemamphorash Andre, Spencer Charles, Stephen B. Ellis, Talitha Patton, Gavy Castro, Gannon Crutcher

The Art of Drag

In-person

Curated by Kween Moore

THU 28 | 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Live Immersive Photo Exhibition Popup Ft. LIVE Performances by Princess Brittany (NYC LEGEND) and Elizabeth New Jersey (New Brunswick Trailblazer) featuring photography by Ashley Brody.

Featured Artists: Ashley Brody
Princess Brittany
Elizabeth New Jersey

SUN 1 | 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

The play, the morés, is a new Afrikan folktale about a now-extinct ancient breed of hare.

The Nork Project's Photo Fest

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

THU 28 | 06:00 pm -

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SAT 30 | -

SUN 1 | -

Get ready to capture stunning moments at The Nork Project's Photo Fest, where photography enthusiasts gather to celebrate their passion.

The People's Poetry

In-person

Hosted by Gamma Xi Phi (Gamma Chapter)

Curated by Dontae T Muse

SUN 1 | 07:00 pm - 09:30 pm

Live spoken word performances to raise funds for Gamma Xi Phi (Gamma Chapter) Professional artist fraternity. Featured poets and open mic!

The Window Sessions @ Halsey: TIMING

In-person

Hosted by Marco Hall & Chiffani Brands Unlimited

Curated by Marco Hall, Tiffany Salas

SAT 30 | 08:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Join us for The Window Sessions at Halsey for a 1-hour special presentation from Legendary Designer Marco Hall & the cosmic ROKY'S REIGN!

Featured Artists: Marco Hall, Roky's Reign, Tiffany Salas, Vernon Freeland, Gary Campbell

Thursday Night Gallery Crawl

In-person

Hosted by Newark Arts

THU 28 | 05:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Join us for the ultimate Thursday night experience. Newark Arts will be hosting a Gallery Crawl where art, culture, and good vibes collide.

Your Life is a Masterpiece: Collage and Scrapbooking Workshop

In-person

Hosted by The Hayati Agency

Curated by Raziya Tucker

THU 28 | 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Scrapbooking and Collage Workshop! Come add a creative touch to your favorite memories!

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