"A building launch with a ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held for The Art of Newark, with celebrity chef Chef Kelvin Fernandez and local vendors, such as DJ Bunker, in attendance. An art exhibition, curated by multi-disciplinary artist Melida Rodas, was also featured at the launch to showcase local talent."
Special Guests :
The Honorable
Mayor Ras J. Baraka,
Council President
LaMonica McIver
The art exhibition was part of The Art of Newark’s initiative to support local artists through displaying their artwork throughout the building.
Featured local artists, poets and educators:
Danielle Scott
Anthony Boone
Scott Harbison
Sarah Mueller
Cecilia Martinez
Buttered Roll
Raul Garcia
Robert Sinclair
Raul Garcia
Luisa Fernanda Pinzon-Romero
Bryant Small
Jay Neyland
Marina Carreira