Newark First Fridays’ 8th Season is Here – Save the Dates!

Newark, NJ, 26 February 2024 – Newark First Fridays announced today the dates of the monthly festivals’ inaugural season. We're thrilled to share exciting news – we've joined forces with Express Newark for our eighth Newark First Fridays season indoors, starting March 1st!

Our signature programming will continue come rain or shine, with the addition of a new Members Lounge exclusively for select Patreon subscribers, fresh Official Stops, and an extended season – now running through December!

Festival Hours: Friday, 1 March, Opening Day | 5pm – 9pm

Art Market Location: Express Newark, 54 Halsey Street, Second Floor of the Hahne's Building

FRIDAY, MAR 1 | WOMEN’S HERSTORY MONTH​

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 | SPRING AGAIN

FRIDAY, MAY 3 | 8TH BIRTHDAY

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 | OUTDOORS-INSIDE

FRIDAY, JULY 5 | INDEPENDENTS DAY

Full lineup of artists, vendors, activities, and official stops to be listed: at NewarkFirstFridays.com. Looking to participate? It’s not too late. Artists, vendors, and volunteers are needed, visit the Newark First Fridays website to see a full list of volunteer opportunities and apply to join the festival team.

Newark First Fridays is powered by GalleryRetail, a Newark-based prosocial creative service agency. Newark First Fridays is an independent all-inclusive platform for emerging artists, makers, artisan food vendors, musicians, and uniquely talented performers. Seeking to empower equitable business and expose Newark and Jersey as a complete destination.

Website: www.newarkfirstfridays.com

Eventbrite: Direct Link

Please RSVP via Eventbrite or POSH, no charge for registration.

Express Newark

Express Newark is a center for socially engaged art and design where people can create art together, learn collaboratively, and build coalitions to advocate for change. Express Newark honors our city's historical legacy as an epicenter of art and activism by being a thirdspace that bridges the campus and community and supports contemporary artists dedicated to social justice in Newark and beyond.

For more information contact: 

Zay, Isaiah Little, Creative Director

Newark First Fridays / GalleryRetail