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The Newark Arts Council was created to advance and expand the artistic and cultural resources of the City of Newark, New Jersey. Our website features a directory of Newark-area artists, a daily calendar of arts-related events, press releases from galleries and other arts organizations, and information on Newark Arts Council's programs and events. We also provide resources for artists—open calls, available art space, and job openings—in our Opportunities section.


Announcement: Newark Art Walk Makes Its Way to the Ironbound

NJ) – The Newark Arts Council continues the Newark Art Walk, on Saturday, August 28th, highlighting galleries, restaurants and cafes in the Ironbound. The program, introduced earlier this year, takes place on the fourth Saturday of each month, April through October, and highlights a cluster of Newark’s art- focused spaces, typically within walking distance of each other. Previous monthly walks have centered on Halsey Street Village, Lincoln Park Arts District and the Market Street Corridor, each featuring visual, media and live performance art.



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Announcement: Join NAC'S Teaching Artist Directory!



Download the application for inclusion in the Teaching Artist Directory.


Announcement: Local Artist Larry Dell on the Montclair Art Museum's Engaging with Nature: American and Native American Artists 1200 A.D. – 2004

It's rare that one museum exhibition can credibly include the works of major artists like Mark Rothko, Hans Hoffmann, Charles Burchfield, Dennis Oppenheim, and Philip Pearlstein and other lesser known talents under one theme. But that's exactly what the Montclair Art Museum's "Engaging with Nature: American and Native American Artists 1200 A.D. – 2004" does with both style and intelligence.

Read the full article HERE.

Announcement: Open Doors 2010: Intern Positions, Open Call for Curators, and Gallery & Artist Paricipation Form

Get the details on the Internship Positions HERE and Open Call for Curators HERE.

Raw space is available for independent shows and performances. Get the submission form HERE.


Announcement: Be Included in Newark Arts Council's Email Newsletter

Have an event you want broadcasted to the Newark arts community? Download and fill out the Inclusion Request form and be part of Newark Arts Council's e-newsletter.

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