Open Doors 2015 Top Picks
The annual celebration of Arts in Newark, Open Doors 2015, is this week from October 15-18. It coincides with the kickoff of Newark's 350th Celebration and we're glad to see it all coming together. Here are just some of the highlights for this year's Open Doors - visit NewarkArts.org for all.
THURSDAY: OCTOBER 15
- 6-9pm: Evolution Open Mic @ Burger Walla
$5 cover or canned food/clothing item
Canvas of Resource (CORE) showcasing the paintings and collages created by those who have attended previous shows leading up to the opening. -
6-9pm: Rooftop Party @ Hotel Indigo:
$40 includes beer/wine
Office party and fundraiser for Newark Arts Council with drinks, light food, music and more.
FRIDAY: OCTOBER 16
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6-9pm: Gallery Crawl at participating venus
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Printers in Residence III @ Newark Print Shop
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Integration Art 101: Where Art Meets Fashion @ 56 Prospect Street
Quilted Pieces of art based on the lives of African American people meets ultimate fashion collaborative -
Performance by Ventiko @ The Gateway Project
Ventiko is a critically acclaimed artist/community builder working predominantly in photography and performance art.
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9pm-12am: After-Party @ Index Art Center
SATURDAY: OCTOBER 17
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11am: Creation Nation Peace Parade
The Animodules will be parading downtown ending with Newark 350 Festivities at Military Park -
11am-5pm: Newark 350 Family Fun Festival @ Military Park
Family Festival with tons of activities, performers and more to kick off the 350th Celebration for the City of Newark -
3-6pm: Magnitude and Bond Forum @ Gateway Project
Moderated by Fayemi Shakur -
5:30-11:30pm: Poetry Night @ Index Art Center
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6-8pm: 125th Anniversary of Dietz Building @ 60 Union Street
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12-9pm: Festival of Light & Color @ Newark Museum
Kids activities during the day, demonstrations and workshop followed by after-hours sip and paint for adults and more
SUNDAY: OCTOBER 18
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12-6pm: Open Studios Brunch @ The Gateway Project
Tour 60 onsite artists studios, galleries and small businesses. Brunch will be provided -
2-6pm: Meet the Muralist | Newark Muralist @ 765 Broad St, 5th Floor
10th Anniversary of Newark's Mural Program -
5-10pm: Life Lane @ Semper 45 Halsey - $20
An amalgamation of dope art, music and inspiration. Live Painting, drinks, food, music and more -
6-9pm: Open Doors Closing Party @ 765 Broad Street
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12-6pm - Open Studios of Luisa Pinzon Photography (972 Broad Street) and Nell Painter Studio (60 Union St)
