Find Some Of Newark’s Best Public Art With This Digital Map

NEWARK, NJ — It’s almost impossible to keep track of all the amazing public art in New Jersey’s largest city. But thanks to a Newark nonprofit, you don’t have to.

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Newark Arts has launched an ambitious, mobile-friendly “Public Art Map” that lists the locations of monuments, sculptures and murals across the city. See the map here.

The best part? All of them are free to visit.

“Not only will the digital map enable people from all over the world to experience Newark’s richly colorful and diverse public art, but visitors and residents alike will be able to explore individual murals and free public art in every corner of our great city,” said Regina Barboza, the nonprofit’s interim executive director.

Newark Arts noted that the map is sponsored by the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau in collaboration with the City of Newark, Four Corners Public Arts and multiple local artists and collaborators.

One of Newark’s latest murals – “uncanny” by Boris Bernard – was unveiled during an official launch event on July 31, which was also part of the city’s Summer Fun in the Park events.

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“Public art continues to be an important way to celebrate the vibrancy and creative expression that fuels our city and shares stories of our resiliency, history and culture,” Newark Arts and Cultural Affairs Director fayemi shakur said.

“This interactive Newark Public Art Map is proof that creativity exists throughout the city,” agreed Ricardo Salazar, acting president/CEO of the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“These public displays of artistic expression add to the cultural, social, and economic value of a city by bringing residents and visitors together, encouraging dialogue, and strengthening a sense of community and place,” Salazar said. “The arts boost tourism in cities such as Newark, and we are proud to play our part by putting Newark art on the map – literally and figuratively.”

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