Newark Arts has announced the return of its award-winning Newark Arts Festival, powered by Prudential Financial and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). Calls for participation are now open for the annual five-day celebration throughout Newark, scheduled to take place from October 9th to 13th, 2024. This year’s theme is “Radical Reimagining,” inviting creatives from the ‘City of the Arts’ and the Greater Newark region to audition, submit work, and propose activations and exhibitions that reimagine a world where art, culture, and connectedness are the foundation of all that we do and all that we are.
Alongside the signature group exhibition at The Newark Museum of Art and fresh gallery offerings around Newark, Newark Arts Festival 2024 will feature diversified art and performance programming in vacant retail and public spaces, showcasing both nationally recognized and emerging creatives. Attendees will have the opportunity to shop and purchase the work of 500+ artists in open studios, artisan shops, and galleries.
In addition to a multi-gallery viewing experience, this year’s festival includes exciting events such as The Pink Ball at The Newark Museum of Art, Night Market in collaboration with Newark City Parks Foundation, a Sensory Friendly Art Tour, Next Up Newark Talent Showcase at Newark Symphony Hall, and a morning run with Brick City Run Club.
The Festival Open Calls will accept submissions through June 6, 2024. A Festival Info Session will take place virtually on May 9th, 2024 at 5:30 pm. Performing Arts Auditions will be held at Newark Symphony Hall on Saturday, May 18th.
To RSVP and learn more about what’s in store for the 2024 Newark Arts Festival, please visit newarkartsfestival.com.
Newark Arts will be holding a virtual info session on May 9 to give prospective participants more information and to answer all of your questions. If interested, please RSVP at NAF 2024 Virtual Info Session.
In-person auditions for performing artists will be held on May 18. Please RSVP at NAF 2024 In-Person Auditions.
