Artists and attendees at the Newark Arts Festival 2022 Opening Reception at the Newark Museum of Art. Photo by Mouna Moussa
(Newark, NJ) — Newark Arts Festival (NAF)Operated by Prudential Financial and produced by Newark Arts.Holding September 27-October 1, 2023, this four-day, free arts and culture celebration spans all five Newark boroughs. , kicks off on Wednesday, September 27th with a not-to-be-missed opening event at the Newark Museum. of art.
Voted New Jersey’s favorite visual arts festival, NAF 2023 proudly showcases the ‘cross-cultural perspective’ of Newark’s diverse and vibrant arts community and national and international voices in the arts. A unique aspect of this year’s festival is the spotlight on his pioneering contributions to hip-hop in the Newark area in honor of his 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
Led by local and national curators, the festival features dynamic art from Newark’s creative community, including pop-up art installations, performance and poetry experiences, the Open Doors Kids Festival, film and media events, nightlife and panels. Works are held daily. Artists and curators are encouraged to apply to the Call for Artists, which opens on April 17th and ends on June 1st.
“This is a celebration of the people and a love letter from Newark Arts to Newark. We hope the Newark Arts Festival will become a fall destination for our patrons around the world.Incorporating a hip-hop extravaganza will be the icing on the cake,” said Newark. said Felicia Swoop, Executive Director of Ark Arts.
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“We are thrilled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop at the 2023 Newark Arts Festival, and to celebrate the Newark artists who have made a significant contribution to this unique American art form that has unexpectedly stood the test of time. “We are thrilled to pay tribute to Newark’s West Ward Alderman Duprée “Doitor” Kelly and a founding member of rap group Lords of the Underground, said.
Best known for its must-see exhibitions that spark impassioned conversations about timely social issues, NAF builds on its success with the ‘Cross Cultural Perspectives’ group exhibition in partnership with the Newark Museum of Art . A poignant visual arts exhibition enhances the cultural experience of each attendee by providing a wealth of diverse perspectives, artistic mediums and valuable voices.
“We are excited to enter our third year of partnership with Newark Arts to host the Newark Arts Festival exhibition. We are delighted to be able to celebrate and support this unknown artistic talent, and our team welcomes the opportunity to work with NAF’s dynamic staff to nurture the Newark Art Museum community,” said NMOA’s collection. and Katherine Evans, Deputy Director of Curatorial Strategy.
Newark Arts will host a NAF 2023 informational meeting for artists interested in submitting on April 17, 2023. NewarkArtsFestival.com to register.
Nicole K. Butler, vice president of inclusive solutions at Prudential Financial, said: “Incorporating cross-cultural perspectives provides an opportunity for innovative conversations that tackle Newark’s rich tapestry of cultures, voices and perspectives.”
the mission of newark arts Giving the power of art to change lives. Founded in 1981 as the Newark Arts Council, the organization’s vision is to be a catalyst for promoting the collective power of the arts in Newark City and in urban America. Newark Arts is the producer of Newark Arts Festival and Newark Creates. Newark Creates is a community-driven, city-wide cultural plan created in partnership with the City of Newark. Key initiatives include Arts Education Newark (AEN) and the ArtStart community grant program. Newark Arts is represented by Prudential Financial, City of Newark, M&T Bank, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Victoria Foundation, Turrell Foundation, Bank of America, New Jersey Arts Council, New Jersey Arts and Cultural Revitalization Fund, National Endowment for the Arts, Verizon , Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Hanini Group, TD Bank, Panasonic, PSEG, and individuals, companies and institutions.
Founded in 1909, Newark Museum of Art (NMOA) is New Jersey’s largest museum, with more than 130,000 works of art and significant holdings of science and natural history, and ranks 12th in the nation for collection size. NMOA addresses the values of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion by responding to the evolving needs and interests of a diverse audience through participation, visitor experience, and community engagement.
From the ancient world to contemporary art, the museum boasts a renowned collection of exceptional quality and depth, concentrating on the world’s African art. Arts of Global Asia with Tibetan Buddhist altars. art of the Americas; American art with a particular emphasis on Native American art; decorative arts; ancient Mediterranean art; and science.
With a focus on welcoming everyone with an inclusive experience that sparks curiosity and nurtures community, NMOA features groundbreaking exhibitions, engaging programming, a 60,000-book research library, and a paid We offer internships, impactful local and global partnerships. The 4-acre campus is home to Ballantine House (1885), a National Historic Landmark. Ward Carriage House (1860). Old Stone School House (1784). Alice Ransom Dreyfus Memorial Garden. and Horizon Plaza. Under the leadership of Director and CEO Linda C. Harrison, NMOA has initiated an era of transformation to create engaged citizens by reimagining the role of museums in her 21st century.
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