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'Do You See/Do You Hear?' by Hprizm (Anti-pop Consortium), Jeff Snyder + PLOrk
Newark Rhythms
Hill Hall ramps, Rutgers University-Newark, 360 Dr M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Newark, NJ 07103
Saturday, October 12 | 7PM-8PM
Curated by: Newark Rhythms
Featured Artist(s): Hprizm (Anti-pop Consortium), Jeff Snyder, PLOrk
Do You See/Do You Hear? is a site-specific piece that uses projection and improvisational audio to react to the architecture of Hill Hall.
"Being Gladys"
Griot Storyteller Media and New Jersey Film Makers' Lab
Essex County Donald Payne Sr. School of Technology 498-544 West Market Street Newark, NJ 07107
Saturday, October 12 | 10AM-12PM
Featured Artist(s): Gladys Grauer, Ralph Patterson, Zelda Patterson
Despite racism and sexism, Gladys Barker Grauer has modeled what it means to be true to your craft and left a mark on the Newark art scene.
"When did we start fearing water? Brenda Moryck's Black Girl Magic
Headquarters Spotlight
1180 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | TBA
Friday, October 11 | TBA
Saturday, October 12 | TBA
Sunday, October 13 | TBA
Featured Artist(s): Noelle Lorraine Williams
Featured Artist(s): #LoveDimension, Las CoLLLitas.
Join us for a Sunday brunch in the #LoveDimension filled with improv, music performances and conversation.
A Call to Peace
New Arts Justice and Monument Lab
Military Park, 51 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 12PM-1PM
Friday, October 11 | 12PM
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 3, 4PM-6PM
Closing Reception: Monday, November 11
Curated by: New Arts Justice and Monument Lab
Featured Artist(s): Chakaia Booker, Manuel Acevedo, Jamel Shabazz, Sonya Clark
New Arts Justice presents A Call To Peace, held in Newark’s Military Park, opening October 3rd, and running through Veterans Day on November 11th.
A New Domestics: East Coast/West Coast
Hillier College of Architecture and Design Gallery, NJIT campus
373 MLK jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102
Friday, October 11 | 6PM-9PM
Opening Reception: Monday, October 7, 6PM-9PM with live entertainment
Closing Reception: Sunday, November 17 from 1PM-4PM with artist talk
Curated by: M. Gosser and Gail Enns
Featured Artist(s): Pamela Becker, Elizabeth Kuny, Lisa Sanders, Wonju Seo, Geri Hahn, Diane Savona, Susan Abbott Martin, Maria Porges, Judy Shintani, Lisa Soloman, the Temple Sisters and Victoria May. Storefront artist: Amanda Thackray
An exhibition of artwork by twelve women (six East Coast and six West Coast) that explores the theme of domesticity in subject matter and technique.
A People to Heal
The Museum of Red
Mary Mike Music House 18 Poinier Street Newark, NJ 07114
Thursday, October 10 | 6PM-10PM
Friday, October 11 | 5PM-10PM
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-10PM
Sunday, October 13 | 12PM-8PM
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 10, 5PM-10PM
Closing Reception: Thursday, October 31, 5PM-8PM
Curated by: Davynte Pannell
Featured Artist(s): Red
A People to Heal will showcase artworks culminating 2 years of phenomenological research of healing the Afrikan psyche, family, and community.
A Tribute to Jerry Gant
Greater Newark Conservancy
32 Prince Street, Newark, NJ 07103
Thursday, October 10 | 6PM-8PM
Friday, October 11 | 6PM-8PM
Saturday, October 12 | 2PM-8PM
Sunday, October 13 | 12PM-4PM
Opening Reception: 6PM-8PM
Curated by: Linda N. Street, Chief Chick, Pink Dragon Artist Syndicate LLC and Tiffany Salas, Chiffani PR
Featured Artist(s): Jerry Gant
Take a stroll through the Conservancy's gardens where you will be treated to a selection of Jerry's art, including mobiles, sculptures, and paintings
Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 9, 6pm-8pm
Curated by: Andrew Binger; reg e gaines
Yendor Theatre Company presents a workshop production of Tiers, a gripping new play by Tony winning writer, reg e gaines; directed by Andrew Binger.
Abortion Is Normal
Project for Empty Space
2 Gateway Center, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 11AM-6PM
Friday, October 11 | 11AM-6PM
Sunday, October 13 | 11AM-3PM
Featured Artist(s): Christen Clifford, Dominique Duroseau, Shout Your Abortion, Viva Ruiz, Yvetter Molina
Exhibition includes artists countering with their personal response to abortion access in order to create an inclusive, empathetic conversation.
About Face: An Abstract Expression of Emotion
Headquarters Spotlight
1180 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | TBA
Friday, October 11 | TBA
Saturday, October 12 | TBA
Sunday, October 13 | TBA
Featured Artist(s): Natalie Alleyne
Curated by: Poet On Watch - Newark Women In Film
Featured Artist(s): Afronuts 14min - by Frances Bodomo a Ghanaian Filmmaker, Pumzi 21.50min - by Kenyan science fiction writer and director Wanuri Kahiu,
Join Newark Women In Film for a showcase and discussion of Afrofuturistic films. Reimagine justice arts, science and technology through a black lens.
Showcasing new and previous ceramic pieces in stoneware, terracotta and ceramics by Newark artist Anker West.
AOP Poetry: Adapt or Perish
EvoluCulture
Express Newark, 54 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ, 07102
Friday, October 11 | 7PM-11PM
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-3PM
Curated by: EvoluCulture
New Jersey's best and brightest of the written and spoken word, presented by EvoluCulture
Featured Artist(s): Andrece Brady
Artists' Book Launch and Photography Exhibition
Shine Portrait Studio
54 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Shine Portrait Studio 319 in Express Newark
Friday, October 11 | 6PM-8PM
Opening Reception: Opening Reception: 6PM-8PM
Curated by: Nick Kline
Featured Artist(s): Anthony Alvarez, Dominique Duroseau, Colleen Gutwein, Scheherazade Tillet
A book launch event and photography exhibition featuring five newly published publications by Shine Portrait Studio Press.
Curated by: Robert Richardson
This location will offer student artwork on display, live music, and spoken work poetry, by Arts High School students and alumni.
Black & Brown: An Unparalleled Truth
Femme Curator Arts
744 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 8PM-12AM
Friday, October 11 | 5PM-12PM
Saturday, October 12 | 10AM-12AM
Sunday, October 13 | 12PM-6PM
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 8PM-12AM
Closing Reception: Sunday, October 13, 12PM-7PM
Curated by: Kween Moore, Tiffany Bradford, Dayana Poulard, Dana Jackson
Featured Artist(s): Michelle Alexander, Kervin Andre, Josephine Barreiro, Diane Bladecki, La’Sonja Miller-Blakey, Tiffany Bradford, Harry D Bradford, Curtis Grayson, Vaishnavi Kaipilyawar, Monifa Kincaid, Natural Langdon, Elton Leonard, Kween Moore, Kayla Muldrow, Sunah Nash, Amrisa Niranjan, Suliman Onque, Yvonne Onque, Dayana Poulard, Erica Puckett-, Rebecca Radzinski, Roshena Richards, Denise Toney, Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Melanie Winstead, Devynity Wray.
Femme Curator Arts, rated one of the top 5 exhibitions, and experiences during the Newark Arts Festival.
Black Media Story Summit-NJ
Black Public Media/Dodge Foundation/Newark Arts Festival
NJIT Student Ballroom, 150 Bleeker St #1982, Newark, NJ 07102
Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | 10AM - 5PM
Curated by: Black Public Media
Celebrating its 40th anniversary Black Public Media will host those committed to developing, producing, and distributing media of the black experience
Official Black P*ssy Power pop-up shop. Art of Convo gallery with Chris Miss and sounds by Miss Robinson.
Opening Reception: Friday, October 11 | 6PM-10PM
Featured Artist(s): Andrece Brady
The opening reception of Black Pussy Power takes place October 11, 2019, 6PM - 10PM.
Opening Reception: Opening Reception October 11, 2019 7PM-9PM
Curated by: Onnie Strother and Nettie Forné Thomas
Featured Artist(s): Eleta Caldwell, Nette Thomas, Janet Pickett, Bisa Washington, Lula Blockton, Margret Slade Kelly, Viki Craig, Kaaren Patterson, Marietta Mayes, Russell Murray and others. We honor Gladys Barker Grauer founder of the Arrd gallery and the Black Woman in Visual Perspective Group.
Experience the creativity of the pioneer women artists, educators, gallerists and curators who laid the ground work for Newark's art community.
Opening Reception: Friday, October 11, 8PM-12AM
Curated by: RyArMo Photography Studio
Featured Artist(s): Najee Anglin @NMAateampromo, Marquis Taylor @SketchEffect, Monty Draper @HalfPastFull, Preston Fletcher @Eternity_Lifestyle088, Rashid Gaines @ArtByRashid, Ryan Arnez Monroe @RyMoThePhotoGuy
Black Women Are…A Mixed Media Experience curated by black men who love black women.
Curated by: RyArMo Photography Studio
Featured Artist(s): Najee Anglin @NMAateampromo, Marquis Taylor @SketchEffect, Monty Draper @HalfPastFull, Preston Fletcher @Eternity_Lifestyle088, Rashid Gaines @ArtByRashid, Ryan Arnez Monroe @RyMoThePhotoGuy
Black Women Are…A dedication to Black Women in Artistic Form
Curated by: Newark Women In Film
A day of skill-building workshops for film and media artists. Craft your skills to make the media you want to see in the world.
Brick City Collective & Friends: Poetry Celebration!
Brick City Collective
Express Newark, Paul Robeson Galleries, 54 Halsey Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Saturday, October 12 | 3PM-6PM
Opening Reception: Friday, October 11, 5PM-7PM
Featured Artist(s): Dimitri Reyes, Ysabel Y. Gonzalez, Kat Martini, Sami Miranda, Rachelle Parker, Celsea Palermo, Telena Lachelle Queen, Nora Luongo, Rich Villar, reg e gaines, Posha Taylor Sheffield, Grisel Acosta, Tina Zafreen Alam, Danny Shot, Tamar Samuel- Siegel, Vincent Toro, Catalina Adragna, David Crews, Paul Rabinowitz, Jessyln Janei, Danny Shot... and more!
Oct 12, 3-6PM-- Brick City Collective & their Friends will put on a performance with over 20+ performers! Paul Robeson Galleries, 54 Halsey Street.
Brick City Collective & Friends: Poetry Showcase & Open Mic
Brick City Collective
54 Halsey Street, 2nd Floor, Lecture Hall Room 213, Newark, NJ 07102
Friday, October 11 | 5PM-7PM
Featured Artist(s): Dimitri Reyes, paulA neves, Marina Carriera, Cindy Goncalves, Roberto Carlos Garcia, Positive Gunter, Tamar Samuel- Siegel, David Nazario, Stacey Williams (Concerned Conviction)
A poetry event where audiences experience Newark-love. Some of Newark's premiere voices in performance, publishing, activism, and literary advocacy.
Brick City Collective Presents: CavanKerry Press - A "Floetry" Reading
Brick City Collective | CavanKerry Press
Barnes and Noble, Rutgers University - Newark 2nd Floor, 42 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-2PM
Curated by: Dimitri Reyes
Featured Artist(s): Tina Kelley, Harriet Levin Millan, Danny Shot, paulA neves, Dimitri Reyes
Brick City Collective shares a space with popular NJ- based publisher, CavanKerry Press. Poets from both groups will read together in a "flow reading"
Brown Girls Art Crawl
Brown Girls Bar Crawl
Hahne's Building, 46 Halsey Street, Newark NJ 07102
Friday, October 11 | 6PM-10PM
Curated by: Lauren Craig
Brown Girls Art Crawl is a guided gallery tour/bar crawl of Newark Arts Festival's hottest spots.
Art Mixer at Burger Walla, exhibit, live performance, food and fun (BYOB)
by waters
Nene Aïssatou Diallo
1180 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 |
Friday, October 11 |
Saturday, October 12 | 2PM-5PM
Sunday, October 13 |
Curated by: Adrienne Wheeler
Featured Artist(s): Nene Aïssatou Diallo
by waters is an exhibition of photographs that documents the reminders of home that immigrants carry with them.
Opening Reception: Friday, October 11, 7PM-8PM
Curated by: Newark Women In Film
Featured Artist(s): Alicia Reap, Poet On Watch, Nimi Hendrix, Damani Bollow, Khoelife Soap & Oil Farm, Indigo Providence, Rabbit Hole Farm Newark &
The Urban Agriculture Cooperative
Join us for an evening of art and activism. Love - for the planet and one another
Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice
Humanities Action Lab
54 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 08AM-9PM
Friday, October 11 | 08AM-9PM
Saturday, October 12 | 08AM-9PM
Sunday, October 13 | 08AM-9PM
Curated by: Humanities Action Lab
Featured Artist(s): The Humanities Action Lab (HAL) is a coalition of universities, issue organizations, and public spaces in 22 cities, and growing, led from Rutgers University-Newark, that collaborate to produce community-curated public humanities projects on urgent social issues.
Follow students and advocates in Newark & more than 20 cities as they uncover the layers of history behind environmental justice in their communities.
Opening Reception: Friday, October 11, 6PM-9PM
Closing Reception: Sunday, October 13, 3PM-5PM
Curated by: Anne Dushanko Dobek
Featured Artist(s): Anne Dushanko Dobek
Anne Dushanko Dobek is a conceptual artist whose work focuses on environmental and immigration issues. Collateral Damage is part of her larger series "Perilous Journeys," which reference the crossing of borders by immigrants, migrants and refugees. Her work is often installed in remote, challenging and non-traditional sites such as oceans, forests and fields, that invite closer examination of images that provoke lively conversations about the content.
Collateral Damage is a sight-specific installation commenting on the caging of children in detention centers in the United States.
DROP DJ dance party
Blissedout Beats + DJ Butta
The Noodle Shop, 218 Market Street, Newark, NJ
Friday, October 11 | 9PM-12AM
Curated by: Blissedout Beats + DJ Butta
Featured Artist(s): Blissedout Beats, DJ Butta
DROP DJ dance party with Blissedout Beats and DJ Butta spinning an energetic and fun mix of R&B, soul, funk and house.
Curated by: Leslie Hernandez
Featured Artist(s): Juanita Martin
This exhibition will take you through the thorough process of cleansing stagnant energy from handmade pieces.
Expressive Creative Soul
91 Halsey Street, Newark NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 4PM-6:30PM
Friday, October 11 | 6PM-10PM
Saturday, October 12 | 11AM-10PM
Sunday, October 13 | 12PM-6PM
Opening Reception: Friday, October 11, 6PM-10PM
Closing Reception: Sunday, October 13, 12PM-6PM
Featured Artist(s): Kervin Andre, Lara Arbore, Catrice Austin, Yasmine Barboza, Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Heidi Heleniak, Kirk Maynard, Cathleen McCoy Bristol, Paula Neves, Davynte Pannell, Jang Soon Im, Shalia Story, Orchid Sylvester
The “Expressive Creative Soul” group exhibition reflects the beautifully complicated world through the eyes of the artist.
For the Love of Women in House
Ubiquity Soul
Cement Gallery, 6 Crawford St, Newark, NJ 07102
Friday, October 11 | 5PM-10PM
Saturday, October 12 | 2PM-10PM
Sunday, October 13 | 1PM-6PM
Opening Reception: Friday, October 11, 6PM-9PM
Curated by: Jojo Abenaavi Wright
Featured Artist(s): Jojo Abenaavi Wright, Shanã Webb, Angela Williams, Jamara Wakefield, Jonathan Collins, R. Anthony Morrison, Micelle A. Brady, YoRel Da Mediaographer, Koffee Paige TheFloetress, Mark Francis, Montana Monti (Spirits in Motion), Nadeeah Eshe (Spirits in Motion), Tim Wise
For Love of Women in House is an interactive showcase curated by Jojo Wright (Ubiquity Soul), 11 - 13 Oct @ Cement Gallery, 6 Crawford St Newark, NJ.
A self-guided tour of art exhibits and galleries in Newark.
Featured Artist(s): Andrece Brady
A workshop on Self-Esteem and Sex for teenage and adolescent girls.
Girls, Culture & Resistance
Headquarters Spotlight
1180 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 10AM-8PM
Friday, October 11 | 10AM-8PM
Saturday, October 12 | 10AM-8PM
Sunday, October 13 | 10AM-2PM
Curated by: Adrienne Wheeler
Featured Artist(s): Antoinette Ellis-Williams
Girls, Culture & Resistance includes digital collages and mixed media pieces to explore the connection to race, gender, capitalism & resistance.
GlassRoots at Prudential
GlassRoots, Inc.
Intersection of New Street and Halsey Street, 38 New Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 24HRS
Friday, October 11 | 24HRS
Saturday, October 12 | 24HRS
Sunday, October 13 | 24HRS
GlassRoots window display at Prudential.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 12, 1PM-4PM
Curated by: Mary A. Valverde
Featured Artist(s): William Cordova, Esperanza Cortes, Oasa Duverney, Shawn Mathis Gooden, Carol Pereira, Ronny Quevedo, Chloe Reison, Juan Sanchez, Sarah Tortora, and NAF Spotlight Artists; Cynthia Alvarez, Gregg Bautista, Theda Sandiford, Rebecca Shapass.
Join us for a PANEL & PREVIEW PARTY for the "gravity[tional]" exhibiton of interdisciplinary artworks & NAF spotlight artists.
The official start to NAF2019 is the Festival Headquarters Grand Opening & Street Fair!
Headquarters Special Events
Newark Arts
1180 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
Friday, October 11 | 4PM-6PM
Saturday, October 12 | 1PM-3PM
Sunday, October 13 | 11AM-3PM
Be sure to visit our NAF2019 Headquarters to experience unique activations and activities for all ages.
Hear Her Roar: An Evening of Performance Art
Daryl Stewart Productions in collaboration with Newark Symphony Hall*
1020 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Saturday, October 12 | 7PM
Opening Reception: N/A
Closing Reception: N/A
Curated by: Daryl L. Stewart, Executive Producer/Director
Featured Artist(s): FEATURING:
Lynn Irby, Actress/Speaker
Porche Hardy, Singer/Actress
Erika Hicks, Singer/Actress
Rhyan Faith, Singer/Actress
Maxine Lyle, Dance/Choreographer
Bianca Arielle, Poet/Singer/Writer
Shelly, DJ/Performance Artist
Positive, Poet/Actress
Nikkia Tyrie, Dancer/Educator
Purple Haze, Host/MC
With Narration by MJ Rodriguez, Actress/Singer
*Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.
Hear Her Roar: An Evening of Performance Art will feature theatre, dance & music performances by a colorful and accomplished all female ensemble.
Her Body
Come Unity
Ink Junkies, 9 Warren St. Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 6PM-9PM
Friday, October 11 | 7PM-10PM
Saturday, October 12 | 2PM-3PM
Curated by: Come Unity
Featured Artist(s): Come Unity Team - @1comeunity, Ayana Kareem - @ayanakareemart, Laura Cole - @Sundaze_moonrays_ , Ryessa Grant - @cupsceo, Eleven - @11realizedcouches, Suliman Onque - @slimsuliart_world, Jay Doune - @jay_doune_12, Artists Supporting Artists -@asa.nwk, Keiona Josey - @freakquencee, Madeline Pugh - @bymaddz, Matthew Desheilds- @yotopshot
Her Mind Body & Soul is a multi-tiered event seeking to highlight the beauty, experience, & expansive power of a woman in all her glory.
Her Grace
Akwaaba Gallery
509 S. ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK NJ 07103
Thursday, October 10 | 12PM-9PM
Friday, October 11 | 12PM-8PM
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-3PM | 6PM-11PM
Sunday, October 13 | 10AM-6PM
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 12, 6PM-11PM
Curated by: Laura Bonas Palmer
Featured Artist(s): Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Curtis Grayson, Dawn Stringer, Jo-El Lopez, Kortez, Lavett Ballard, Martryce Roach, Red, Reynolds, Stephen Ellis, Steve Green and Yazmine Graham.
"HER GRACE" is a tribute to resilient and tenacious women who epitomize grace in every aspect of their lives.
Her Mind
Come Unity
Pop Up Print Shop, 83 Halsey St 2nd floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 6PM-9PM
Friday, October 11 | 4PM-5PM
Saturday, October 12 | 4PM-6PM
Sunday, October 13 | 3PM-5PM
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 10 | 6PM-9PM
Curated by: Come Unity
Featured Artist(s): Come Unity Team - @1comeunity, Ayana Kareem - @ayanakareemart, Laura Cole - @Sundaze_moonrays_ , Ryessa Grant - @cupsceo, Eleven - @11realizedcouches, Suliman Onque - @slimsuliart_world, Jay Doune - @jay_doune_12, Artists Supporting Artists -@asa.nwk, Keiona Josey - @freakquencee, Madeline Pugh - @bymaddz, Matthew Desheilds- @yotopshot
Her Mind Body & Soul is a multi-tiered event seeking to highlight the beauty, experience, & expansive power of a woman in all her glory.
Her Soul
Come Unity
Kelcher Hubb, 260 Washington St. Suite 201, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 6PM-9PM
Friday, October 11 | 6PM-8PM
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-10PM
Sunday, October 13 | 11AM-7:30PM
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 10, 6PM-9PM
Curated by: Come Unity
Featured Artist(s): Come Unity Team - @1comeunity, Ayana Kareem - @ayanakareemart, Laura Cole - @Sundaze_moonrays_ , Ryessa Grant - @cupsceo, Eleven - @11realizedcouches, Suliman Onque - @slimsuliart_world, Jay Doune - @jay_doune_12, Artists Supporting Artists -@asa.nwk, Keiona Josey - @freakquencee, Madeline Pugh - @bymaddz, Matthew Desheilds- @yotopshot
Her Mind Body & Soul is a multi-tiered event seeking to highlight the beauty, experience, & expansive power of a woman in all her glory.
HYBRID: An Interactive Experience Fusing the Arts
Greater Newark Conservancy/ Chiffani PR, a Chiffani Brand
Greater Newark Conservancy, 32 Prince St, Newark, NJ 07103
Thursday, October 10 | 6PM-8PM
Friday, October 11 | 6PM-8PM
Saturday, October 12 | 2PM-8PM
Sunday, October 13 | 12PM-4PM
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 10, 6pm-8pm
Closing Reception: N/A
Curated by: Tiffany Salas, Christyna Gordon, Dolo Foto, Dwayne Wilkins
Featured Artist(s): Art, Photography, Fashion, & Music exhibitions & moderated panel discussions with celebrated artists of Newark, national & international.
Highlights works of Artists in various creative industries raising awareness for the Arts, Breast Cancer & Mental Health. HybridNAF2019.eventbrite.com
Ignition
Hetrick-Martin Institute: New Jersey
Launch Pad, 625 Broad Street, Suite 240, Newark, NJ 07102
Friday, October 11 | 5PM-8PM
Saturday, October 12 | TBA
Sunday, October 13 | TBA
Opening Reception: Friday, October 11, 5PM-8PM
Experimental work in self-portraiture from the Queer Youth Art Collective of the Hetrick-Martin Insitute, NJ.
International Music and Culture Festival
Newark School of the Arts
Newark School of the Arts, 89 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102
Saturday, October 12 | 11AM-3PM
Curated by: Show Me Your Heart Foundation
Featured Artist(s): Various
First International Music and Culture Festival featuring live performance, food, crafts, and vendors. FREE and open to the public!
Interrogations: Artists at Work
Newark Arts
33 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
Friday, October 11 | 6PM-10PM
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-8PM
Sunday, October 13 | 12PM-4PM
Opening Reception: Friday, October 11, 6PM-10PM
Closing Reception: Sunday, October 13, 12PM-4PM
Curated by: Adrienne Wheeler
Featured Artist(s): Felipe Costales, Anne Dushanko Dobek, Bridget Beenanti, Theresa Gooby, Desmond Grant, T. Jackson, Kerry Kolenut, Luiza Pinzon, Haley Potter, Philip A. Robinson Jr., Maya Shae, Kelly Villalba, Susan Ward, Kiendy E. Yancy
Interrogations...is an exhibition of 14 artists working in multiple media including installation, painting, performance, video and photography.
Korean-Inspired Student Art Exhibition
Newark School of the Arts
89 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 10AM - 7PM
Friday, October 11 | 10AM - 5PM
Saturday, October 12 | 10AM - 5PM
Closing Reception: 11AM - 3PM
Curated by: Show Me Your Heart Foundation
Featured Artist(s): Various
Korean-inspired art showcase that brings together the works of students and professional artists for a week-long display.
Latino Fashion: From Folkloric to Future Fusion
Newark Latino Artist Collective and UHEMU Black & Brown Storytellers
Newark Museum, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
Saturday, October 12 | 1PM-4PM
Curated by: Queen Mother Imakhu
Featured Artist(s): Aollani Wilkinson, CHOZIN Designs, LOVARI, Queen Mother Imakhu, Gabriel De Los Santos, Torch Fuego, Mama Rejectz, House of Rejectz/Rejectz Radio Latino, Khadijah Costello, Luz Milagros Robles, Reynita Camila De Los Santos.
An elegantly edgy fall fashion show exploring Latino influence on mainstream fashion past & present. Celebrating the collections of local designers.
Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 8th, 6PM-8:30PM
Featured Artist(s): Laz Alonso, former Wall Street investment banker turned leading Hollywood actor; Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms; Financial Educator Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche; and Motivational Speaker Lisa Nichols. It also features Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., the founder of the dfree® Financial Freedom Movement, a Prudential partner that offers a wealth-building system whose mission is to heal the wounds of the past and create new paths to financial freedom.
One Solution and Prudential Documentary Highlights New Pathways to Financial Freedom and Financial Wellness for Creatives of Color.
Featured Artist(s): FEATURED POETS: RADI, The Euphony
SLAMMERS: Mia X, Mikumari, Vocab, Savage Writer, Tigga, Lady Brion, ChyKonic, James C Ellerbe, Ashley The Poet, Uninvited
VISUAL ARTISTS: Andrece Brady, Jay Golding, Rushelle Peterkin
Hosted by Prof. Sean Battle
Live Music by Roc & The Collective
EvoluCulture presents a three round poetry competition where poets perform with a live band, the winner receiving $500.
Curated by: American Cancer Society
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 12, 6PM
Curated by: Akiba Ismail
Featured Artist(s): Yvonne Onque, samad onque , Suliman onque, faiza Onque, Nafeesa Onque, Kamryn Onque, Renee Onque, Sharifa Leggett, Rahhiem Ervin, Rudy Martin, Mansa k Musa , Banks Photography , Ameerah Shabazz Bilal, Denise L Toney , Diane Bennett, Janice Anderson , Armando Diaz , Nia Robinson , Kendred and Emmy , Carol Cleveland, Dwight Washington , Mary Lou Onque , Galen Faison
MatureLineal : A Family’s Art Evolution, Come Evolve with us.
Mostly Created/ Guard d Avant
The Honors Program
Newark Public Library, 5 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07101
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-2AM
Opening Reception: Saturday, Oct 12 | 12PM
Curated by: The Honors Program
Featured Artist(s): Peter Hadar & many more
Presented to The Honors Program llc.The Mostly Creative conference will provide a full schedule of panels talks and music performances & presentations
Multi Stage Fall 2019
Cultural Integration and Arts Association
Multi Arts Academy, 86 Monroe Street 2nd Fl, Newark, NJ 07105
Saturday, October 12 | 3:30PM-7:30PM
Sunday, October 13 | 2PM-7:30PM
Curated by: Luana Magalhaes
Featured Artist(s): Silas Rosa, Daniel Rofer, Samuel Hast, Luisa Diaz, Brian Munos, Craig Walker, Diego Neira, Joppa Velozo,
Amazing evening of youth performances by music students and their teachers.
Murals and Mojitos Public Art Tour
Newark Arts
One Theater Square Pop Up, 2 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM–3PM
Annual VIP Bus Tour of Newark’s Public Art & Historic Neighborhoods featuring stunning public art, conversations with the muralists, reception at Nico
Museum study
91 Halsey street, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 12PM-5PM
Friday, October 11 | 10AM-5PM
Saturday, October 12 | 10AM-5PM
Sunday, October 13 | 10AM-5PM
Featured Artist(s): Jang soon Im
The works in exhibition repeat viewers' experiences of visiting Asian art museum in US.
Curated by: Carmen Santos
Featured Artist(s): Carmen Santos
Sing, Play and Explore the joys of music with your little one as you have fun with Miss Carmen in this interactive class of sound and movement.
Opening Reception: Sunday October 13, 12PM- 4PM
Closing Reception: Saturday, October 12, 1PM-4PM
Curated by: Susan Lazzari
Featured Artist(s): Mya Pacheco Reyes
Art made by the artist Mya Pacheco Reyes will be displayed and sold.
Celebrate the official end of NAF2019 at the Festival Wrap-Party!
Newark Latino Film Festival Opening Ceremony & Short Film Awards
Newark Latino Film Festival
The Latin Flavor Restaurant & Lounge, 870 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104
Friday, October 11 | 6PM-10PM
Curated by: Ramon G. Nazario, Founder & Director of Newark Latino Film Festival
Featured Artist(s): TONANZIN Folkloric Dance Ensemble, Salsa dancer Yoselyn Sanchez, vocalists Gustavo Arce, Gabriel De Los Santos, and Michelle Galvis. DJ and multimedia by Rejectz Radio Latino. Red carpet interviews by Michelle Narvaez. Multimedia by NYC Indie Film Collective.
Join Newark Latino Film Festival's 2nd Annual Opening Ceremony, including the first annual Newark Latino Short Film Awards.
Newark Museum
Newark Museum
Newark Museum, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
Friday, October 11 | 4PM-6PM
Saturday, October 12 | 10AM-12PM
Sunday, October 13 | 12PM-5PM
Curated by: The Newark Museum
Featured Artist(s): Koshin Paley Ellison, Zen teacher, author and psychotherapist, Linda Harrison, CEO & Executive Director and more.
Curated by: Newark Public Library
Featured Artist(s): Maya Pacheco Reyes, Amanda Leemis, Opeyemi Owa
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 12th 11AM-12PM
Curated by: Newark Public Library
Featured Artist(s): Janhavi Firke, Dalia Berlin, Eva Kitok, Donelda Lyizoba
Programing for families and children to explore art making, music and dance.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 12, 11:30AM
Curated by: Matt DV WIlliams
Featured Artist(s): Artist Malik Whittaker, Actor Michael K Williams, Actor Tobias Truvillion
The Newark Short Film Awards was founded by filmmaker Matt Williams to serve dual purposes. The first was to empower up and coming filmmakers, actors.
NEXT STOP ART | Creative Community Pop-Up
Urban Essex Coalition for Smart Growth & Pink Dragon Artist Syndicate
Newark Broad Street Train Station
Saturday, October 12 | 1PM-5PM
Curated by: Linda Street
Featured Artist(s): Steve Green, Elijah Minton, Jerry Gant
Public art and community engagement event to activate traditionally non-creative public spaces. Live painting, screen printing and more!
NJPAC Author Expo Weekend
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Friday, October 11 | 6PM-8:30PM
Saturday, October 12 | 10AM-2PM
Curated by: New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Featured Artist(s): Mikki Taylor, Rekesha Pittman, Lori Brown Mirabal
Learn how to self-publish with excellence at the FREE NJPAC Author Expo Weekend.
Age appropriate and kid friendly art festival fun!
Gain exclusive access to private artists’ studios and experience art-in-action during this FREE self-guided event.
Featured Artist(s): Adebumni Gbadebo, Amy Khoshbin, Angel Soltero, Anna Cone, Ceaphas Stubbs, Daniela Puliti, Harvey Chan, Jennifer Watson, Kambui Olujimi, Katherine Toukhy, Lisa Sanders, PEL NYC, Phoebe King, Ricardo Osmondo Francis, Shoshanna Weinberger, Vaughn Spann, Victoria Udondian, Wolfgang Gil (Honk Tweet), Yvette Molina
Featured Artist(s): Patricia Cazorla and Nancy Saleme, Nene Diallo, Dominique Duroseau, Anne Dushanko Dobek, Matilda Forsberg, Jazmine Graf, Gilbert Hsiao, Hal Laessig, Jo-El Lopez, Masakhane Center (organization-in-residence), John Matturri, Lisette Morel, Doreen Oliver (current Sustainable Arts Foundation fellow), Yoland Skeete, Michael K. Taylor, Amanda Thackray, Bisa Washington (current Lynn and John Kearney Fellowship for Equity fellow), Ken Weathersby, and Juno Zago.
Aferro Studios offers 20 DIY residency spaces designed to uplift artists and encourage large, ambitious or complex work.
Our Crowns Touched the Heavens : Dhukus to Durags
Pfoklor (pronounced Folklore)
33 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
Friday, October 11 | 6PM-10PM
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-8PM
Sunday, October 13 | 12PM-4PM
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 10, 6PM-8PM
Closing Reception: Sunday, October 13, 12PM-4PM
Curated by: Pfoklor Collective (Deyior & Adeniyi Omisore)
“Our Crowns Touched the Heavens” exhibit contextualizes the cultural significance of head wraps through interactive media, photographic images, murals
Paul Robeson Galleries
Paul Robeson Galleries
Paul Robeson Galleries at Express Newark, 54 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Thursday, October 10 | 12PM-8PM
Friday, October 11 | 12PM-5PM
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-5PM
Established in 1979, the mission embodies Paul Robeson’s life-long commitment to unfettered artistic freedom, cultural democracy, and transnationalism
Phenomenology
Black Swan Espresso, 93 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 07AM-5PM
Friday, October 11 | 07AM-8PM
Saturday, October 12 | 09AM-4PM
Opening Reception: Friday, October 11, 4PM-8PM
Curated by: Laura Mashtaler
Featured Artist(s): Sharon Adarlo
Sharon Adarlo, local Newark artist and writer, will be showing a small collection of realistic paintings, drawings and sculptures.
Poorkingzart Show & Sale
Poorkingz
10 Commerce St, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | TBA
Friday, October 11 | TBA
Saturday, October 12 | 6PM
Opening Reception: Saturday October 12, 6PM
Curated by: Gallery Aferro
Featured Artist(s): Ibrahim Ahmed III, Kevin Durkin, Anne Q. McKeown, Gladys Barker Grauer, Marsha Goldberg, Stephen Flemisher, Reginald K. Gee, Floyd Newsom Jr. E.J. Montgomery, L. Gluck
Raw Umber is the inaugural exhibit that launches a new partnership between Newark’s artist-run Gallery Aferro and NJPAC.
Featured Artist(s): Jasmine Mans
Live poetry hosted by Jasmine Mans with Mayor Was J. Baraka
Opening Reception: Friday, October 11, 7PM-9PM
Curated by: Terry Boddie
Featured Artist(s): Ron Freeman, Amalia Mallard, Eddie Shellman
Site-specific installation art by Ron Freeman, Amalia Mallard and Eddie Shellman.
Curated by: Lynette Lashawn
Featured Artist(s): Braid Artists: Jorina Slocum-Parsons, Singer/Songwriter: Alicia J
An experiential exhibit designed to celebrate the beauty of black women through artistic fashion and hair.
SAGA 85th Members Print Exhibition
Newark Public Library
5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 09AM-8:15PM
Friday, October 11 | 09AM-5:15PM
Saturday, October 12 | 09AM-5:15PM
Curated by: Nadine Sergejeff, organizer
91 prints by members of the Society of American Graphic Artists will be on display which will demonstrate a variety of printmaking techniques.
Scott, Garner, Gray, says Jimmy Baldwin a chamber opera
Trilogy an opera Company/ Bethany Baptist Church
Bethany Baptist Church, 275 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07103
Saturday, October 12 | 7PM-9PM
Curated by: Kevin Maynor
Featured Artist(s): Raemond Martin, Darnell White, Everett Suttle, Kevin Maynor, walker Jackson, Dante Harrell
A live acted, and sung, spoken word, performance in costume with orchestra !
Curated by: Greater Newark Conservancy Inc.
This hands-on activity gives children and caregivers a chance to experiment, discover, create and play together with nature as inspiration.
Closing Reception: Sunday, October 13, 4PM-7PM
Curated by: Armisey Smith
Featured Artist(s): Sybil Archibald, Anonda Bell, Caren King Choi, Joan Cummings, Maria Luis Estrella, Donna Conklin King, Sarah Langsam, Beverly A. McCutcheon, Ruth Neustadter, Nell Painter, Luisa F. Pinzon Romero, Theda Sandiford, Danielle Scott, Ameerah Shabazz, Mary Young.
Last chance to meet the artists behind the exhibition!
Opening Reception: Friday, October 11, 6PM-11PM
Closing Reception: Sunday, October 13, 4PM-7PM
Curated by: Armisey Smith
Featured Artist(s): Sybil Archibald, Anonda Bell, Caren King Choi, Joan Cummings, Maria Luis Estrela, Donna Conklin King, Sarah Langsam, Beverly A. McCutcheon, Ruth Neustadter, Nell Painter, Luisa F. Pinzon Romero, Theda Sandiford, Danielle Scott, Ameerah Shabazz, April Tracey, Mary Young.
The exhibition looks at the works of women artists via a spectrum of realistic and abstract fine art.
Still Living Out Loud
Gallery Aferro
73 Market St., Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 12PM-6PM
Friday, October 11 | 12PM-6PM
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-6PM
Curated by: Evonne M. Davis
Featured Artist(s): Geri Hahn
Still Living Out Loud represents three basic categories of pattern recognition - sounds, words and emotions - reflecting Hahn's life as a synesthete.
The 5th Element: Next Generation Graffiti Banner Exhibit
NJPAC, Center for Arts Education
NJPAC's Center for Arts Education, 24 Rector St. Newark, NJ 07102
Saturday, October 12 | 10AM-5PM
Curated by: Purple S. Norris
Featured Artist(s): Over 25 young artist citizens who have participated in.
An authentic Hip Hop experience & celebration of expression with 5 yrs of NJPAC's young artist citizen's collaborative Graffiti Banners!
Visit the Animodule family at One Gallery at Gateway One. The Animodules will be on display and serving brunch to all!
The Animodules will be on display at 91 Halsey Street!
The Faces of Link
Link Education Partners and Link Community Charter School
23 Pennsylvania Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114
Thursday, October 10 | 4:30PM-6:30PM
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 10, 4:30PM-6:30PM
Curated by: Ms. Gwen Howard, artist and Link’s arts educator
Featured Artist(s): Selection of students from Link's, class of 2019, class of 2020, class of 2022, and class of 2023
"The Faces of Link” celebrates Link's 50th by showcasing artwork by current students and alumni that represent the diversity of Link.
Curated by: Carter "Roc" Mangan Jr., Theresa Desir, Coobee Darcelin,
Featured Artist(s): Poets: Eleven, Qua, Fajr, More TBA.
Performances: Euphony, 99 Trip, Bonez, More TBA.
Live poetry, music and art auction featuring works from Newark's local creatives.
The Laugh of the Black Medusa
The Laughing Archive
The Hahnes Building, Express Newark, 54 Halsey Street, Room 312, Newark, NJ 07102
Saturday, October 12 | 11AM-12PM
Curated by: Amalia Mallard
Laughter-in-song helps us to consider how the “female trickster” has been constructed, revealed and reviled in recorded music.
The Newarkive Launch
The Newarkive
Express Newark - Shine Portrait Studio 54 Halsey Street, 3FL, Newark NJ
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-6PM
Closing Reception: Saturday, October 12, 4PM-6PM
Curated by: LeRon Lee & Yvonne Michelle Shirley
Featured Artist(s): The Newarkive is a multimedia archive inviting Newarkers to share the personal narratives and images that illustrate the richness and complexity of the lives we make and communities we build.
The Newarkive is a multimedia archive inviting Newarkers to share our images and our stories with each other.
The Social Justice Collaboration Quilts Project featuring the Quilts of Angola Prison
Gallery Aferro
73 Market St., Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 12PM-6PM
Friday, October 11 | 12PM-6PM
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-6PM
Curated by: Maureen Kelleher
Featured Artist(s): Etienne, Maureen Kelleher, Kenya, Ramsey Orta, Dr. Mutulu Shakur, Sharif, Teresa, Zulu
Gallery Aferro's fall exhibition will spotlight the crossroads of textile, sound and social justice with the Quilts of Angola Prison.
Featured Artist(s): Resident DJ Kevin Darmanie under persona Kev Dot Galaxy
Resident DJ Kevin Darmanie under his persona Kev Dot Galaxy spins funk & disco on vinyl with guest DJs.
Curated by: Newark Rhythms and The Honk-Tweet
Featured Artist(s): Wolfgang Gil
Aural Fields Zero and Resonant Bodies I are two sound installations by Wolfgang Gil running simultaneously at The Honk-Tweet.
Women's Narratives: Brick City Blues Curated by Atim Annette Oton
46 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Thursday, October 10 | 7PM-9PM
Friday, October 11 | 7PM-9PM
Saturday, October 12 | 7PM-9PM
Sunday, October 13 | 4PM-5PM
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 10, 7PM-9PM
Closing Reception: Sunday, October 13, 4PM-5PM
Curated by: Atim Annette Oton
Featured Artist(s): Alvaro Franco, Jacqueline Hernandez, Kelley Prevard, Amrisa Niranjan, LAS COLLLITAS, Aminah Keith, Bithika Adhikary, Chase Walker, David James, Tiffany Williams, Simone Bailey Campbell, Kern Bruce, Sean Jamar, B. Curtis Grayson, III, Akil Roper, Anthony Gartmond, Cali Smith, Camila Crivelenti, Siona Benjamin, Elaine Shor, Danielle Richardson, Donchellee Fulwood, Kay Reese, Irene Christensen, Lawrence Ciarallo, Brynissa N. Francis, Ray Johnson, Redens Desrosiers, Margaret Rose Vendryes, Shoshana Weinberger, Steve Green, Theda Sandiford, Joshua Fennell, Heather Williams and Beverley McCutcheon.
Women's Narratives: Brick City Blues is an ode to, a celebration, a challenge and a questioning of women's narratives and an exhibition.
Curated by: Armisey Smith
Featured Artist(s): Sybil Archibald, Anonda Bell, Caren King Choi, Joan Cummings, Maria Luis Estrella, Donna Conklin King, Ellen Lambert, Sarah Langsam, Beverly A. McCutcheon, Ruth Neustadter, Nell Painter, Luisa F. Pinzon Romero, Theda Sandiford, Danielle Scott, Ameerah Shabazz, April Tracey, Mary Young
Newark Arts Festival and the Women's Association of NJPAC present a Wonder Woman Champagne Brunch in celebration of Spread Spectrum.
Year of The Woman
Walls of Life
Fire Station Art Gallery, 56 Prospect St, Newark, NJ 07105
Thursday, October 10 | 3PM-10PM
Friday, October 11 | 3PM-10PM
Saturday, October 12 | 12PM-10PM
Sunday, October 13 | 12PM-6PM
Curated by: Gregg Banks and Co-Curator Tanganyika Zinzani
Featured Artist(s): Bryant Small, Judy Gomez, Allison Capel, Nicole Gibson ,Nupur Nishith, Kevin McKinney, Gregg Banks, Spartacus Beals, Kahlif, Malcom Sweet, Noreen, Mary Diaz, Fernando, Suna Nash, Toni, and Dana and Karen, Abdul Skahur
Youth Poetry Slam Ages 13-20 Cash Prize
The Loud Project
Ketcher Hub, 260 Washington St Suite 201, Newark, NJ 07102
Saturday, October 12 | 1PM-4PM
Curated by: Come Unity
Featured Artist(s): The 2019 NJ Slam Team competed at the international poetry slam Brave New Voices and got 4th in the world. These amazing writers will be showcasing their work as featured performers.
Come out and support the NJ Youth Poetry Movement by joining us for the Youth Poetry Ages 13-20 Slam Cash Prize and artist package slam.
SPONSORS
Supported in part by a grant from NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.
SPONSORS
Supported in part by a grant from NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.
