Change a life today through art.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Hi there! And thank you so much for your continued support of the work we do here at Newark Arts.
As a long-standing, changemaking non-profit here in New Jersey’s largest city, we run on the steady contributions of dedicated donors like you and we are honored to have you by our side. Your donations help us to continue in the fight to
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- Expand transformative public art projects that not only beautify our city but also drive economic growth.
- Ensure comprehensive arts education reaches underserved students in every neighborhood
- Empower local artists with grants, jobs and professional development, enabling them to thrive as the creative forces that shape Newark’s vibrant culture and
- Strengthen the city as a whole, fostering equity, access, and creative opportunity for everyone.
I am proud to say that Newark Arts has recently been named one of the top five nonprofit organizations to donate to in the city. So when you give to Newark Arts, you’re not just supporting creative expression—you’re transforming lives, celebrating diversity, and DRIVING the cultural and economic impact that is vital for everyone who calls Newark home.
Every contribution—no matter the size, be it a lump sum or a smaller, monthly gift—makes a meaningful difference. To find out more, click the Donate link and thank you for believing in the power of the arts.
Onward,
Lauren LeBeaux Craig
Executive Director
NEWARK ARTS – Powering the arts to transform lives
DONATE TO NEWARK ARTS HERE
CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS
Matching Gifts: The easiest way to increase the impact of your support of Newark Arts!
What if you could double or triple the amount of your support Newark Arts in less than 10 minutes and do so at no additional cost to you?
Today more and more corporations such as Prudential, ExxonMobil, IBM, Pfizer, PSEG, Verizon, American Express and Chubb are supporting causes their employees care about through the use of matching gifts.
These businesses and many others participate in philanthropic giving by matching employees’ contributions at a 1:1 dollars ratio.
Matching gifts are unrestricted in nature and are in most cases used to help offset the cost of day to day operations. It doesn’t matter if you’re working in the U.S. or abroad – if your company has a Matching Gifts program, your contributions to the station regardless of where they are made will most likely eligible.
Matching gift forms are normally available from your HR representative though some companies will ask that you take to a few minutes to complete an on-line application.
Your matching gift requests will then be submitted directly through your HR department who will contact us for verification or you’ll be advised to mail it to Newark Arts. Once we confirm that a donation has been paid, a check is sent to Newark Arts that matches your contribution based on payment guidelines.
In just a few minutes you can easily turn $25 into $50; $100 to $200 and a $1200 contribution into $2,400 or more!
And remember – many corporations also match gifts made by retirees and spouses of employees!