Express Newark’s 2024-2025 annual theme Ritual is a series of exhibitions and events that explore the relationship between Islamic spiritual practices, rituals, and art—featuring experimentations in photography, film, sound art, and textiles.
Artist Nzingah Oyo presents “Woven Prayers,” a series of large-scale portraits staged in front of hand-sewn prayer rugs that contemplate the complexities of faith, hope, and connection in a world yearning for meaning. Activating Express Newark's Lobby, Oyo’s images build from her “Dreams and Prayers” series to spotlight members of Newark’s local Muslim community —families,
Curated by Anthony Alvarez and Dahlia Elsayed Prayer rugs hold deep cultural significance and serve as mediums for contemplation. Adorned with symbols of hope and faith, they inspire resilience and remind us of light in times of darkness. These spaces, often woven with stories of struggle and perseverance, illustrate how beauty can emerge from adversity.
Join us on Saturday June 28th for Muslim Voices of Newark, a symposium of film, art and talks centering stories of the Muslim experience here in Newark and throughout the history of America. The day-long event will feature film screenings, lunch, panel discussions, a reception, and access to Express Newark's 2025 art exhibition, Powers of the Unseen. The films
Express Newark’s 2025-2026 annual theme, Rhythm Changes, embraces improvisation and courageously dances with the inevitable rhythm of change. As a community, we seek flow, choose joy in uncertainty, and create unity in the rhythm of people's hearts. Through art, design, digital storytelling, music, and performance, we’ll explore how rhythm helps us move together through change.
Hosted by Stefon Harris, Alicia Olatuja, & the Harmony Lab at Express Newark 4th Floor of Express Newark July 13th–17th, 2026 10AM–4PM We are extremely excited to offer this week-long ear training, theory, vocal, and improvisation intensive free of charge as a service to our wonderful community of artists, educators, and students. This workshop is
Hosted by Stefon Harris, Alicia Olatuja, & the Harmony Lab at Express Newark 4th Floor of Express Newark July 13th–17th, 2026 10AM–4PM We are extremely excited to offer this week-long ear training, theory, vocal, and improvisation intensive free of charge as a service to our wonderful community of artists, educators, and students. This workshop is
Hosted by Stefon Harris, Alicia Olatuja, & the Harmony Lab at Express Newark 4th Floor of Express Newark July 13th–17th, 2026 10AM–4PM We are extremely excited to offer this week-long ear training, theory, vocal, and improvisation intensive free of charge as a service to our wonderful community of artists, educators, and students. This workshop is
Hosted by Stefon Harris, Alicia Olatuja, & the Harmony Lab at Express Newark 4th Floor of Express Newark July 13th–17th, 2026 10AM–4PM We are extremely excited to offer this week-long ear training, theory, vocal, and improvisation intensive free of charge as a service to our wonderful community of artists, educators, and students. This workshop is
Hosted by Stefon Harris, Alicia Olatuja, & the Harmony Lab at Express Newark 4th Floor of Express Newark July 13th–17th, 2026 10AM–4PM We are extremely excited to offer this week-long ear training, theory, vocal, and improvisation intensive free of charge as a service to our wonderful community of artists, educators, and students. This workshop is
