Newark Arts Festival Opening Night

You’re invited to a special opening reception kicking off Newark Arts Festival 2023 and celebrating the Festival’s signature exhibition. Titled Cross Cultural Perspectives, this compelling group exhibition featuring a remarkable roster of 90+ visual artists from Newark and beyond occupies the Special Exhibition Gallery plus expansive spaces on the first floor.

This not-to-be-missed opening night will connect all sectors of Newark’s vibrant arts and culture community and dazzle you with unforgettable performances by Janetza Miranda, Hezekiah “Hez” Crockett, Trezure Empire, Snazzy Jazzy and DJ Fade, celebrating both Cross Cultural Perspectives and the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop. At the same time, attendees can enjoy the Newark Public Schools Teen Exhibition, Bridging Borders: Embracing Cross-Cultural Perspectives, on the 2nd floor Program Hall.

And there’s more! Be sure to arrive on time for a dazzling unveiling beginning at 6 pm on the Museum’s front steps. The Museum will officially unveil a recently acquired pair of marble sculptures by renowned artist Sanford Biggers, which will grace the NMOA entrance.

Registered guests of the Newark Arts Festival will receive free entry to the exhibition and the entire Museum during the four-day run of the Festival.

For more information including the full listing of festival events, please visit newarkartsfestival.com

This is a partnership between The Newark Museum of Art and Newark Arts Festival.