PARTICIPANTS
Dear NAF2026 Selected Participant,
Congratulations again on being selected to participate in Newark Arts Festival 2026: 25 Years. On Purpose., taking place October 7–11, 2026. We are thrilled to showcase your creativity as part of New Jersey’s largest arts festival.
To support your participation, we’ve created an Artist Intake Orientation for you to learn all about NAF2026.
This recorded virtual session will cover essential information about festival logistics, marketing tools, and participation requirements. Please note that attendance is required in order to remain in the festival lineup.
Thank you for being part of this year’s theme, On Purpose. Together, we are building an unforgettable week of art, culture, and community.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you in October.
Warmly,
The Newark Arts Team
PARTICIPANT INTAKE FORM
Visual artists, performers and programmers need to submit this form by August 31st, 2026.
ARTIST INSURANCE FAQ
PERFORMING ARTISTS PLACEMENT
FEATURED EVENTS POSTERS
CANVA TEMPLATES
TEMPLATE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Click on link.
- Log in with Canva or Register for a free account.
- Upload a photo of your art or an action shot of you making art, into Canva.
- Drag & drop your photo on top of the image frame to update it.
- The frame is 1:1 ratio or square photo.
- Add your name and other details.
- Download as JPG & share on social media.
- Make sure to tag @newarkarts and #NAF2026
TEMPLATE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Click on link.
- Log in with Canva or Register for a free account.
- Upload a headshot or an action shot of a performance, into Canva.
- Drag & drop your photo on top of the image frame to update it.
- The frame is 1:1 ratio or square photo.
- Add your name and other details.
- Download as JPG & share on social media.
- Make sure to tag @newarkarts and #NAF2026
TEMPLATE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Click on link.
- Log in with Canva or Register for a free account.
- Upload your event poster into Canva.
- Drag & drop your photo on top of the image frame to update it.
- The frame is 1:1 ratio or square photo.
- Add your event name and other details.
- Download as JPG & share your post on social media.
- Make sure to tag @newarkarts and #NAF2026
NAF2026 LOGOS
BLACK TYPE LOGO
NAF participants are welcome and encouraged to use the Festival logo on their event graphics and collateral.
Newark Arts Festival 2026: 25 Years. On Purpose. – logo black
WHITE TYPE LOGO
For dark backgrounds.
Newark Arts Festival 2026: 25 Years. On Purpose. – logo white
