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Office of Arts & Culture
Activating public space, preserving Newark's cultural history, and investing in creative talent.
Office Responsibilities
The Office of Arts & Culture advances arts, cultural expression, public-space activation, creative entrepreneurship, and the preservation of community history. The office supports opportunities for artists, musicians, cultural workers, historians, and creative organizations to contribute to Urban Seeds Grow's programming and the development of vibrant community spaces.
Current responsibilities include:
Developing partnerships with artists, cultural institutions, musicians, historians, media professionals, and creative organizations.
Supporting performances, exhibitions, recording projects, cultural events, and community-centered creative programming.
Integrating public art, design, storytelling, and creative placemaking into Urban Seeds Grow sites and neighborhood initiatives.
Supporting oral histories, archives, documentation, and public media that preserve Newark's cultural knowledge and community experiences.
Identifying grants, sponsorships, and earned-revenue opportunities that support artists and cultural programming.
Tracking creative outputs, participation, partnerships, and the use of cultural spaces.
LEADERSHIP OFFICE
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Role
Officer — volunteer governance and advisory opportunity
Serving
Newark, New Jersey
Signature Programs
Public Art: Paradise in The City
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Key Performance Indicators
Artists, cultural workers, and organizations engaged.
Public spaces activated through arts and creative placemaking.
Attendance, audience engagement, and community participation.
Performances, exhibitions, recordings, and cultural programs supported.
Archival, oral-history, and public-media projects developed.
Funding secured and opportunities created for artist compensation.
Signature Programs
Public Art: Paradise in The City
Who We Are Seeking
We are seeking an Officer with experience in arts administration, music, performance, recording arts, public art, design, cultural preservation, archives, communications, or media production. Candidates should value Newark's cultural identity and understand how creative work can strengthen community connection, education, public space, and economic opportunity.