RU-N Graphic Design Seniors dedicate their capstone exhibition to im/migrant's voice at Project for Empty Space Gallery in Newark. Rutgers University-Newark Graphic Design students present: "I Stood at the Border: Im/Migrant Voices & Stories Retold," an exhibition which examines conversations surrounding im/migration. The exhibition will open with a reception Saturday, April 27th, 2019 from 5pm-8pm
"A Mother's Cry" is a document-series focusing on the process of grieving after a mother loses her child to gun and street violence. Written and directed by Catherine C. Taylor who is a Rutgers-Newark graduate with a B.A. in Journalism and International Affairs. Catherine is also a member of Express Newark's Community Media Center.
Join our community partner, Artistic Passion & Purpose, for a Dancercise class this Saturday, May 25th, at 10am! Meet Dance instructor Fiona Andrea and Fitness & Wellness Instructor Michelle Andrews- White, who will be leading the class. The Artistic Passion & Purpose Dancercise class is all about women’s empowerment and body positivity. Pull out your
The NEWARKIFF would like to invite you to the first annual 24-hour film competition. Teams from around the Tri-State area will compete for the chance to brag about being the best film crew around. Teams will pick up instructions on June 7th and will have 24 hours 1 day, to shoot a short film of
The exhibition, Stitches of Strength, is a collaboration between the Paul Robeson Galleries and the Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance. The squares that constitute the quilt on view are part of the Clothesline Project on the Rutgers University – Newark campus. The colorful t-shirt material and denim squares represent sexual violence and intimate partner violence
Join Artistic Passion & Purpose on Saturday, June 15th, for a Clothing Construction Workshop! Attendees can look forward to clothing creation insights and solutions from expert Instructor Jameel Moore of Black & White Him. Join the 10am beginners class or, the 12pm intermediate class. Either way get ready for some interactive fashion fun. The classes
This year marks the 8th year of the Newark River Day. There will be arts, crafts, live music, and performances. Express Newark Partner, Newest Americans, will participate with PoemQuest - a walking tour and an interactive game of discovery. You can find out more about this event at here.
Please join Rutgers-Newark Professor Ned Drew, the Founding Director of the Design Consortium at Express Newark, and the Special Collections Division of the Newark Public Library to learn more about letterpress printing and to use blocks from the Library’s incredible and historic collection. Participants will print bookmarks. For any questions or to make a reservation,
Come out and get makeup and skincare tips from Instructor Tanika Green. This small intimate class is geared towards (beginners) the person who desires a clean smooth finished look but has no clue of where to start. Bring your makeup kit( brushes/ foundation/ concealer/ liners/ lashes/ eyebrow pencils/ lipsticks/ mascara/ eye shadows/ makeup remover/ etc)....notebooks
This event is sponsored by Newark Makerhoods. Making a living doing what you love is the dream. But getting to that place of financial independence through your art is a challenge – to say the least. Newark Arts has partnered with Makerhoods to bring you “How to Make a Living as an Artist.” In this
YOUNG BLACK CREATIVES POP UP SHOP & PANEL EXPERIENCE aims to attract the Newark Community into Express Newark and introduce the community to local creatives and provide a space to support and engage with them. Get to know each designer through a short panel discussion moderated by Express Newark's Community Partner, De'von Michael, Director of
Come and kick it at Curlpalooza 2.0 on Saturday, August 10, 2019, 1pm to 5pm Express Newark. Get at it with Natural Hair Classes, a mega shopping experience, a live DJ and an entertainment stage. Experience an amazing mix of talent. For more information visit the Curlpalooza website.
