NORKcomedy afternoon BRUNCH at Akwaaba Gallery

Oct 5, 2026

Come join in on Newark’s best-kept comedy secret! NORKcomedy has been doing shows at the stunning AKWAABA GALLERY at 509 S. Orange Ave for ONE YEAR and we are going all out to mark this big milestone. Headlining: the incredible MONIQUE LATISE, as seen on the...

THE OTHER SIDE OF FEAR IS FREEDOM

Oct 2, 2026

Please join us for the opening of THE OTHER SIDE OF FEAR IS FREEDOM on Friday, October 9th, 6-9pm as a part of the 25th annual Newark Arts Festival in the heart of Newark’s Arts and Education District. On view: a 20+ year retrospective exhibition of images from...

Below, the Love: An experiential poetic odyssey

Sep 11, 2026

Below, the Love is an experiential poetic odyssey that explores how love survives within the Black body. Written, directed, and performed by spoken word artists Vee & Dee, Below, the Love blends original poetry, sound, and visual media to examine what lies beneath...

The Set List

Aug 31, 2026

See Event Program   Discover what’s next at The Set List, an intimate live music showcase featuring 10 emerging and independent artists at Newark Arts Festival The Set List brings a curated group of emerging and independent artists together for an intimate live...

2026 Festival Kickoff

Aug 31, 2026

This is where 25 years meets what’s next. Newark Arts Council and Express Newark invite you to the official kickoff of the 25th Annual Newark Arts Festival and opening reception of On Purpose., the festival’s signature group exhibition. For one night, all three floors...