Community Night: Block Party

49 Washington St,Newark NJ 07102

09 October, 2021

Description

Reserve your free ticket. Join us to celebrate the debut of Three Half Lozenges, a site-specific light installation by Philip K. Smith III at the Museum’s Washington Street façade. Dance to the beats of DJ Shell Spin, as you experience a night of pure fluorescent fun! Peruse tables from Newark vendors featuring goods and delicious food, enjoy live demonstrations from Glassroots or take in a fashion show by Marco Hall, and so much more. This event will be a stop in the Newark Arts Festival. You don’t want to miss this party! Grab a bite to eat from Walla Burger or stop by the Newark Public Library’s Library Lounge in their courtyard for s’mores and firepits! Vendors Include: Walla Burger Fern & Fossil Urban Glo NMOA Shop Timeline 6pm Event begins, Food, Music, and Artmaking begins 6:45pm Remarks by Mayor Baraka and Artist Philip K. Smith III 7pm Debut of Three Half Lozenges installation 7:30pm Marco Hall Fashion Show Restrooms Restrooms will be available in the Museum for attendees who present a copy of vaccination card or photo or show a negative Covid-19 test from the last 72 hours. Portable restrooms will be stationed in Washington Park. Parking Parking is available next to the Museum for a $10 fee, with entrances located on Washington Street and Central Avenue. Payment is through Pay by App and Text to Pay. Follow payment instructions displayed on-site. Community Days are presented by Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.  The Newark Museum of Art is a not-for-profit museum of art, science and education in Newark, New Jersey. Open Thursdays - Sundays 10am - 5pm. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, New Years Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and December 25. We welcome everyone with inclusive experiences that spark curiosity and foster community.