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Gallery Aferro’s Studio Residency program has been the creative home of inspirational and aspirational artists working, polishing and branding their craft in the heart of downtown Newark for 17 years. Within the walls of this 20,000 sq. ft. building, singular talents have brought to life everything from paper art to sculptures to interactive installations to photography to theatrical productions for the stage.

And here is your chance to meet, observe and chat with each of our incredible studio residents during the 2023 Newark Arts Festival’s Open Doors Studio Tour event taking place on Sunday, October 1st from 12pm - 5 pm. Connect with art and ideas while enjoying free coffee, tea and bagels as you wander the corridors of this 19th-century building in New Jersey’s largest city.

When you’re not waxing poetic with one of our 18 resident artists including two new Fellowship recipients, take a moment to savor our five amazing new art exhibitions; our Community Book Room containing over 2,000 books, magazines, and journals; or a classic board game from our all-ages games cabinet.