The Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs serves as the catalyst for participation, education, collaboration, and development to encourage and support excellence in the arts within the City of Newark. This division oversees the city's arts initiatives, supports community engagement in arts and cultural programming, provides organizational support to existing and evolving art institutions, oversees a world-class public art program, and encourages collaborative partnerships and investment in the city's artists and arts and cultural organizations. It supports the creation of a more sustainable, equitable, inclusive, and creative economy in Newark that enlivens our neighborhoods and ignites the imaginations of our children.
The City of Newark Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs is inviting building owners, developers, and stakeholders to contribute to the city’s public art program. You can support public art by donating space, funding projects, or providing other in-kind resources as part of your development.
Your participation helps bring inspiring, accessible art to communities across Newark while enhancing your property and development projects. Contributions of any size are welcome, and donations may be eligible for tax benefits. Please complete this form to indicate your interest and share details about how you’d like to contribute.