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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
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
11:00 am - 05:00 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
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.
EXITentialism
In-person
Hosted by Artfront Galleries
Curated by Ms. Susan O'Rourke and Dr. Joseph Putrino
05:00 pm - 08:00 pm
538 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102
EXITentialism is being held at Newark Local Beer. Guests will enjoy an engaging visual art experience within the backdrop of Newark's premier local brewery and a free drink on Artfront!
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
09:00 am - 03:00 pm
32 Prince Street, Newark, NJ 07103
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." Artwork on view from 9am-3pm.
BIG and small: Arts High School Exhibition
In-person
Hosted by Arts High School
Curated by Robert Richardson
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Eleta J. Caldwell Gallery, Arts High School, 550 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
Arts High School Student Art Exhibit, Live Music, and Spoken Word
Public Art Self-Guided Tour
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
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Join us for a city-wide adventure exploring the captivating public art pieces at your own pace on our self-guided tour.
A Point of View, a Newark Arts Festival Exhibition
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Newark Arts Festival Headquarters (Onyx Lounge, Suite C204), 100 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07102
Step into this vibrant exhibition "A Point of View," on display at the Newark Arts Festival Headquarters.
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
06:00 pm - 12:00 am
Gant-Gilbert Arts Collective, 505 Clinton Ave, 07108
Brilliant Gallery Happy Hour
In-person
Hosted by Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Curated by Dr Suffiyah Webb
05:00 pm - 08:00 pm
237 Halsey St. Newark, NJ 07102
Art on View
Signature Cocktail
Refreshments
A Creative Start
In-person
Hosted by Artfront Galleries & Studio Institute
Curated by Studio Institute
04:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Art showcase of young Newark and East Orange artists!
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)
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Hahne Building, 609 Broad Street, Newark New Jersey 07102 (In the Atrium next door to Kite & Key)
Come out and celebrate the opening of the Newark Art Festival with MENTOR Newark.
At 6:00pm participate in a guided tour by the incredible student co-curator mentees and their mentors.!
Your Life is a Masterpiece: Collage and Scrapbooking Workshop
In-person
Hosted by The Hayati Agency
Curated by Raziya Tucker
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
100 Mulberry Street, Suite 204 Onyx Lounge: Gateway Two
Scrapbooking and Collage Workshop! Come add a creative touch to your favorite memories!
The Art of Culture
In-person
Hosted by Femme Curator Arts
Curated by Femme Curator Arts
11:00 am - 07:00 pm
*Open Studio Tour 11-2 pm,
*Artist Opening reception, 5-7pm
*”The Art of Drag” Immersive Exhibition Ashley Brody, Performance- 7-9pm
*Night Studio tour 9-11pm
The Nork Project's Photo Fest
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
06:00 pm -
Mulberry Commons, Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Get ready to capture stunning moments at The Nork Project's Photo Fest, where photography enthusiasts gather to celebrate their passion.
Paul Robeson Galleries
In-person
Hosted by Paul Robeson Galleries
Curated by Armisey Smith
02:30 pm - 03:30 pm
Paul Robeson Campus Center Gallery at 350 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
DESPITE THE SPOILS: IN CONVERSATION CURATOR ARMISEY SMITH & ARTIST KRYSTLE LEMONIAS
Gallery is open 12pm to 5pm. Curator talk is 2:30-3:30pm
https://live-ru-prg.pantheonsite.io/
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
02:30 pm - 03:30 pm
ROBESON CAMPUS CENTER GALLERY, 350 DR MLK BLVD, NEWARK, NJ 07102
Armisey Smith, curator of the exhibition, Despite the Spoils, will be in conversation with artist Krystle Lemonias. They will be discussing their individual creative practices.
The Art of Drag
In-person
Curated by Kween Moore
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
17 Academy St. Newark, NJ 07102
5-7 opening reception
7-9 “the art of drag”
11pm event closes
Cross Cultural Perspectives
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts & The Newark Museum Of Art
Curated by Adrienne Wheeler & Atteqa Ali
11:00 am - 05:00 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07102
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.
Thursday Night Gallery Crawl
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
05:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Newark Arts Festival Headquarters (Onyx Lounge, Suite C204), 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Join us for the ultimate Thursday night experience. Newark Arts will be hosting a Gallery Crawl where art, culture, and good vibes collide.
Night Market, in collaboration with Newark City Parks
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Mulberry Commons, Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07102
Get ready for a vibrant and bustling Night Market, happening on where you can indulge in live arts and lots of food!
Newark Arts Festival HQ Opening Reception: A Point of View
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Newark Arts Festival Headquarters (Onyx Lounge, Suite C204), 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Celebrate the opening of NAF 2023’s Headquarters. Art, music, and more!
Light Fractures: NORTHSTAR (Virtual Poetry Workshop)
Virtual
Hosted by EvoluCulture Ventures
Curated by Attorious Renee
07:00 pm - 08:40 pm
EvoluCulture debuts its virtual poetry workshop series, instructed and curated by it Educational Development Director Attorious Renee.
*Zoom available only to those who purchase their ticket*
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
Available on demand at any time.
The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Employee Art & Photography Show features 43 pieces created by security officers, nurses, physicians, therapists, medical assistants, from across our medical cente
Sweet Daddy Grace - Podcast
Virtual
Hosted by FORSA Media Group x iHeart Podcasts
Curated by Marcy DePina
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
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
#ResiliArt Angola: An International Exchange of Art & Culture
In-person
Hosted by ResiliArt Angola
Curated by Andrece Brady
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
A Night on the Mic with Peter Collins & Friends
In-person
Hosted by Newark Symphony Hall
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
1020 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Newark Symphony Hall will be hosting the launch of open mic night in the newly renovated Terrace Ballroom, featuring local and up and coming artists.
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
11:00 am - 05:00 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
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.
LADY DAY at Emerson's Bar & Grill
In-person
Hosted by Arts High School and Progressive Theater
07:30 pm - 09:00 pm
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
09:00 am - 03:00 pm
32 Prince Street, Newark, NJ 07103
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." Artwork on view from 9am-3pm.
HipHop Supahiros
In-person
Hosted by BlkBoxNwk
Curated by @the_gata_negrra @peaceman73 @blkboxnwk
07:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Gant-Gilbert Arts Collective, 505 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
Join us for the inaugural Hip-Hop Supahiros-- a concept nerdcore and fringe hip-hop showcase!
Performances from Newark natives and area artists.
2023 Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception
In-person
Hosted by Gallery Aferro
06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Gallery Aferro, 73 Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Gallery Aferro visitors will enjoy 5 soul-stirring creative feasts from 6-9pm during our opening reception helmed by incredibly talented established, emerging and unsung artists.
Public Art Self-Guided Tour
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
-
Join us for a city-wide adventure exploring the captivating public art pieces at your own pace on our self-guided tour.
A Point of View, a Newark Arts Festival Exhibition
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Newark Arts Festival Headquarters (Onyx Lounge, Suite C204), 100 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07102
Step into this vibrant exhibition "A Point of View," on display at the Newark Arts Festival Headquarters.
The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop the Fashion and Soul Food Edition
In-person
Curated by Channel 97 Television Streaming Networks
01:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Just Fish Cafe, 27 Halsey St, Newark NJ 07102
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!
LIVE ART BATTLE! @ The Krueger Mansion
In-person
Hosted by CryOut Cave
Curated by Nicole Fowler/Creating Peace Collective
07:30 pm - 11:30 pm
601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Newark NJ 07102
An evening of Live Paintings from a multitude of artists, of all skill sets, techniques, and styles!
⁃ Format: 3 rounds, 30 minutes each; and we let the people decide (onlookers/art enthusiasts/our p
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)
11:00 am - 08:00 pm
Hahne Building, 609 Broad Street, Newark New Jersey 07102 (In the Atrium next door to Kite & Key)
Open for public and private showings.
*We encourage you to come after 3:30pm so you can be guided by the incredible student co-curators!
The Art of Culture
In-person
Hosted by Femme Curator Arts
Curated by Femme Curator Arts
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
*Day Gallery Tour (Volunteer or Curator) 11-2pm
*Night Gallery Tour - 5-7pm
Brick City Comedy Revue
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts Festival
Curated by Newark Arts Festival
08:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Art Exhibition By Graffiti Artist Raffa "MAL" Invencível
In-person
Hosted by Newark Print Shop
Curated by Janetza Miranda
10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Art exhibition and after party featuring music by DJs and performing artists.
The Nork Project's Photo Fest
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
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Mulberry Commons, Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Get ready to capture stunning moments at The Nork Project's Photo Fest, where photography enthusiasts gather to celebrate their passion.
Lincoln Park Jazzy Soul Series starring NASIR DICKERSON and poet MIA X
In-person
Hosted by Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Tin June, 494 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
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.
Paul Robeson Galleries
In-person
Hosted by Paul Robeson Galleries
Curated by Armisey Smith
12:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Paul Robeson Campus Center Gallery at 350 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Paul Robeson Campus Center Gallery is open 12pm to 5pm.
Cross Cultural Perspectives
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts & The Newark Museum Of Art
Curated by Adrienne Wheeler & Atteqa Ali
11:00 am - 05:00 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07102
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.
Strange Fruit Redux by Afrika Brown
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
06:00 pm - 07:30 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark NJ 07102
Strange Fruit Redux by Afrika Brown is a one-act play composed of spoken word monologues.
Passing Down, a work-in-progress by Camille Upshaw
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
08:00 pm - 09:30 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
A new solo performance piece that asks the question how do we nurture young black girls? How do we nurture black women?
Afro Vibrations, in collaboration with Newark City Parks and Afro Taco
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Newark Local Beer, 538 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Get ready to groove to the electrifying beats of Afro Vibrations, a mind-blowing event in collaboration with Newark City Parks and Afro Taco.
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
Available on demand at any time.
The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Employee Art & Photography Show features 43 pieces created by security officers, nurses, physicians, therapists, medical assistants, from across our medical cente
Sweet Daddy Grace - Podcast
Virtual
Hosted by FORSA Media Group x iHeart Podcasts
Curated by Marcy DePina
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
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Fall into Arts Ed
In-person
Hosted by Arts Ed Newark
Curated by Arts Ed Newark & Newark Arts
10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Greater Newark Conservancy, 32 Prince St, Newark, NJ 07103
A fun + free Saturday of interactive, outdoor learning and art-making experiences in a safe community space for families/all ages!
DAYLIGHT: An Exhibition of Paintings by Kwesi Abbensetts
In-person
Curated by Kwesi Abbensetts / Christopher Watson
04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
It will be an exhibition of paintings in a private apartment salon. Wine and refreshments will be served.
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
11:00 am - 05:00 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
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.
LADY DAY at Emerson's Bar & Grill
In-person
Hosted by Arts High School and Progressive Theater
02:00 pm - 03:30 pm
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
10:00 am - 01:00 pm
32 Prince Street, Newark, NJ 07103
Join NBOE’s Office of Visual and Performing Arts for the Summer Visual and Performing Arts Academy Student Art Exhibition, "Unlocking Our Potential." Opening 9/30 on view with Open Doors Kids.
Sensory Friendly Tour
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
09:00 am - 11:00 am
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
Our Sensory Friendly Tour is a private tour catered to our youth and adults with Special Needs and those who are sensory sensitive.
GreatFULLness: An Art Extravaganza
In-person
Hosted by 3 the Art Way / BlkBoxNwk
Curated by Akiba Ismail / Suliman Onque / John Murray
04:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Gant-Gilbert Arts Collective, 505 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
Public Art Self-Guided Tour
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
-
Join us for a city-wide adventure exploring the captivating public art pieces at your own pace on our self-guided tour.
A Point of View, a Newark Arts Festival Exhibition
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Newark Arts Festival Headquarters (Onyx Lounge, Suite C204), 100 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07102
Step into this vibrant exhibition "A Point of View," on display at the Newark Arts Festival Headquarters.
The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop the Fashion and Soul Food Edition
In-person
Curated by Channel 97 Television Streaming Networks
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Just Fish Cafe, 27 Halsey St, Newark NJ 07102
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!
Many Hands to Make a Masterpiece
In-person
Hosted by Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Curated by Dr Suffiyah Webb
11:00 am - 02:00 pm
237 Halsey St. Newark, NJ 07102
Community Canvas to paint
Signature Cocktail
Refreshments
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)
11:00 am - 08:00 pm
Hahne Building, 609 Broad Street, Newark New Jersey 07102 (In the Atrium next door to Kite & Key)
Open for public and private showings.
The Art of Culture
In-person
Hosted by Femme Curator Arts
Curated by Femme Curator Arts
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
* Day Gallery Tour- 12pm - 4:30, Day Party
(The Newark Times)
*5-11 pm: The Art of Culture Artist Q&A Panel
FLAVA IN FASHION: 50 & Beyond
In-person
Hosted by Newark Public Library, Chiffani Brands Unlimited
Curated by Tiffany Salas
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Newark Public Library, JBAAR, 2nd Fl., 5 Washington St. Newark, NJ 07102
1pm- Doors open
1:15-2pm- Live Entertainment w/Roc & The Collective
2pm- Panel begins
4pm- Event end
Bubbles sponsored by Le Kool Champagne
Small bites sponsored by Swahili Village.
The Window Sessions @ Halsey: TIMING
In-person
Hosted by Marco Hall & Chiffani Brands Unlimited
Curated by Marco Hall, Tiffany Salas
08:00 pm - 09:00 pm
MH302- Marco Hall Boutique, 29 Halsey St., Newark, NJ 07102
This fashion and music presentation presented by Designer Marco Hall & Musician Roky's Reign is for ONE HOUR ONLY.
Cultures Collide In and Beyond the Classroom
In-person
Curated by Michelle R. Alexander and Ameerah Shabazz- Bilal
11:00 am - 04:00 pm
45 Commerce Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Opening Reception/Gallery Walk: 11am to 4pm
Artist Talk: 11am
Performance by EO Campus' Dance Ensemble instructed by Ms. Tiara Knox: 12pm
The Nork Project's Photo Fest
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
-
Mulberry Commons, Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Get ready to capture stunning moments at The Nork Project's Photo Fest, where photography enthusiasts gather to celebrate their passion.
Paul Robeson Galleries
In-person
Hosted by Paul Robeson Galleries
Curated by Armisey Smith
12:30 pm - 03:30 pm
Paul Robeson Campus Center Gallery at 350 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Re-Seeding: Live Process Performance With Artist in Residence Jill Sigman
Gallery open 12pm to 5pm
https://live-ru-prg.pantheonsite.io/event/re-seeding-live-process-performance-with-artist
Stairway of Friendship
In-person
Hosted by Newark City Parks Foundation
Curated by Maude Lemaire
01:30 pm - 02:00 pm
Newark Riverfront Park, 709 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07105 (Orange Sticks area)
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
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
ROBESON CAMPUS CENTER 350 DR MLK BLVD, NEWARK NJ 07102
Sigman states, “Re-Seeding is a multi-modal project that includes performance, clay work, tea sharing, and reflection about the histories of this land."
Cross Cultural Perspectives
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts & The Newark Museum Of Art
Curated by Adrienne Wheeler & Atteqa Ali
11:00 am - 05:00 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07102
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.
Open Doors Kids
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Newark Arts Festival Headquarters, 100 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07102
Join us for a family friendly outdoor arts event catered to our youth.
Halsey Sessions
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Marcus B&P, 56 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102
Get ready for an electrifying night of art, music, and soulful vibes at our Halsey Sessions event.
Strings & Stanzas After Party, presented by Audible
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
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.
Celebrating Carney: An Afternoon of Dance honoring Ronnie Carney
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
03:00 pm - 04:30 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
An afternoon of performances and reflections honoring dancer, educator and artist, Ronnie Carney.
Strings & Stanzas: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop, presented by Audible
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
08:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
An unforgettable evening of music celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.
Madison Street Market
In-person
Hosted by ODR Studios
11:00 am - 07:00 pm
ODR Studios, 89 Madison St, Newark, NJ 07105
a meet-up in studio to buy, sell and peruse vintage clothing, art and more from vendors of all varieties.
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
Available on demand at any time.
The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Employee Art & Photography Show features 43 pieces created by security officers, nurses, physicians, therapists, medical assistants, from across our medical cente
Sweet Daddy Grace - Podcast
Virtual
Hosted by FORSA Media Group x iHeart Podcasts
Curated by Marcy DePina
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
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
Public art guided tour in Forest Hill area
In-person
Hosted by Eirini Linardaki and Melanie Levick Parkin
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
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
11:00 am - 05:00 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
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.
Family Fun Maker's day
In-person
Hosted by GlassRoots
12:00 pm - 04:00 pm
10 Bleeker St, Newark NJ 07102
Join GlassRoots for a free family day of making glass art. Explore glass etching and mosaics art, and play with fire, live glassblowing demonstrations will also take place in “ our Hot Shop”
Anker West studio visit /Art in a Hard Place exhibit space
In-person
12:00 pm - 05:00 pm
60 Union Street, Newark, NJ 07105
Visit Anker West studio on October 1st from 12-5pm. Anker West is a painter, sculptor and ceramicist working in Newark since the 1980's. Adjacent to his studio is exhibit space Art in a Hard Place.
2023 Fall Aferro Open Doors Studio Tour
In-person
Hosted by Gallery Aferro
12:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Gallery Aferro, 73 Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102
At Gallery Aferro's Open Studios, 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.
Public Art Self-Guided Tour
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
-
Join us for a city-wide adventure exploring the captivating public art pieces at your own pace on our self-guided tour.
A Point of View, a Newark Arts Festival Exhibition
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Newark Arts Festival Headquarters (Onyx Lounge, Suite C204), 100 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07102
Step into this vibrant exhibition "A Point of View," on display at the Newark Arts Festival Headquarters.
The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop the Fashion and Soul Food Edition
In-person
Curated by Channel 97 Television Streaming Networks
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Just Fish Cafe, 27 Halsey St, Newark NJ 07102
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!
The Art of Culture
In-person
Hosted by Femme Curator Arts
Curated by Femme Curator Arts
04:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Closing Reception - 4 pm- 10pm
* Mayor J. Baraka’s (Mayors Open Mic Experience) ‘Down In The Ro’, Live performances with music
The People's Poetry
In-person
Hosted by Gamma Xi Phi (Gamma Chapter)
Curated by Dontae T Muse
07:00 pm - 09:30 pm
NJPAC Jazz Restaurant Crawl
In-person
Hosted by New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Curated by New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Arts, Invest Newark
12:00 pm - 05:00 pm
12PM - Dutch’s Restaurant
1PM - Just Fish Bar & Grill
2PM - The Yard
3PM - Tinjune Downtown
4PM - Medallion Steakhouse & Seafood
Obscura Darkroom Photography Exhibitions
In-person
Hosted by Obscura Darkroom
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Project for Empty Space, 800 Broad Street
come to our opening reception during PES open studio. See art, meet artists and curators!
The Nork Project's Photo Fest
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
-
Mulberry Commons, Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Get ready to capture stunning moments at The Nork Project's Photo Fest, where photography enthusiasts gather to celebrate their passion.
Open Doors Bus Tours
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
12:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
Free shuttle buses for Newark's Open Doors Studio Tours.
Cross Cultural Perspectives
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts & The Newark Museum Of Art
Curated by Adrienne Wheeler & Atteqa Ali
11:00 am - 05:00 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07102
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.
Open Doors Studio Tour
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
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.
Le Kool Champagne Brunch, in partnership with Chiffani PR
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Dutch's Restaurant, 24 East Park St, Newark, NJ 07102
On Sundays we brunch! Join us for a bubbly occasion.
the morés, A New Afrikan Folktale for Our Warring Souls
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
The play, the morés, is a new Afrikan folktale about a now-extinct ancient breed of hare.
Next Up Newark: Performing Arts Showcase
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Newark Symphony Hall, 1020 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
A must-see talent showcase featuring some of Newark's newest generation of great artists.
Gospel Beyond Borders
In-person
Hosted by Newark Arts
04:00 pm - 06:00 pm
The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
A global gospel music extravaganza.
Madison Street Market
In-person
Hosted by ODR Studios
12:00 pm - 06:00 pm
ODR Studios, 89 Madison St, Newark, NJ 07105
a meet-up in studio to buy, sell and peruse vintage clothing, art and more from vendors of all varieties.
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
Available on demand at any time.
The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Employee Art & Photography Show features 43 pieces created by security officers, nurses, physicians, therapists, medical assistants, from across our medical cente
Sweet Daddy Grace - Podcast
Virtual
Hosted by FORSA Media Group x iHeart Podcasts
Curated by Marcy DePina
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
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