ABOUT NEWARK ARTS

The Newark Arts Council was created to advance and expand the artistic and cultural resources of the City of Newark, New Jersey.

Our Mission is to bring the transformative power of the arts into the lives of those who live in, work in, and visit Newark through programs, advocacy, promotion, education, and coordination.

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October means the Open Doors Citywide Arts Festival!

by Lauren Craig | Sep 16, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

BLOG < BACK TO BLOG October means the Open Doors Citywide Arts Festival! Newark Arts takes pride in the fact that the Open Doors Citywide Arts Festival continues to be a free and inclusive event for its 10,000 patrons and guests, providing complimentary access to...

Wow! Over 300 Responses to Five Open Doors Open Calls

by Lauren Craig | Sep 8, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

BLOG < BACK TO BLOG The 15th Annual Open Doors Citywide Arts Festival kicks off in less than two months, and it’s already shaping up to be the best one yet! How do we know? In response to five open calls for artists, events, pop-ups and galleries, Newark Arts and...

How to make a big splash during Newark’s Open Doors Citywide Arts Festival!

by Lauren Craig | Jun 29, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

Hundreds of artists. Dozens of exhibits. One great city. Planning is officially underway for Open Doors Citywide Arts Festival 2016, the Newark Arts Council’s signature celebration of the arts, taking place from October 19-23, 2016. Over four inspiring days, Newark’s...

Ever wondered, “What exactly does the Newark Arts Council do?” Find out at our 2016 Annual Meeting and Reception!

by Lauren Craig | May 27, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

BLOG < BACK TO BLOG Have you ever thought to yourself, “I love the Newark Arts Council! Now what exactly is it that they do again?” If so, our upcoming Annual Meeting and Reception is just the event for you. The Prudential Center will host the affair on Tuesday,...

Why You Should Apply (Today!) For An ArtStart Grant

by Lauren Craig | Apr 15, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

Here at the Newark Arts Council, we don’t believe in starving artists…or starving art programs! That’s why, since 2001, our signature grants program, ArtStart, has been providing critical funding for arts and cultural activities in the state’s largest city. Earmarked...

If Not For Clem

by Lauren Craig | Mar 2, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

BLOG < BACK TO BLOG Just over a year after his sudden passing, the Newark Arts Council will honor Dr. Clement Alexander Price with the prestigious 2016 Medal of the Arts at its upcoming Gala Fundraiser, “If Not For Clem”, on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 6 pm to 10...