CURRENT EXHIBITION
Wards of Newark: Manuel Acevedo is a citywide public art exhibition featuring black-and-white photographs of Newark, taken from 1982 to 1987, by the multidisciplinary artist and Newark native Manuel Acevedo. Curated by Salamishah Tillet, Director of New Arts at Rutgers University—Newark, “Wards of Newark” is located across the five wards, West, South, Central, North, and East, and offers a new map of the city’s past vitality and current diversity.
Hosted as a partnership between Rutgers University—Newark and the City of Newark, “Wards of Newark” features large-scale billboards and murals at key sites in the city:
West Ward: Former Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery, 588 South Orange Ave
South Ward: Soundstage Park, 450 Clinton Ave
Central Ward: Rutgers University/Halsey Street, 5 Linden Street
North Ward: Essex County Branch Brook Park (Near the Roller Skating Rink)
East Ward: Riverfront Park, 709 Raymond Blvd
On Tuesday, May 12, join us at the Central Ward site, located at 5 Linden Street, to celebrate the opening of this historic exhibition and the vibrant stories it brings to life across Newark. After brief remarks, guests will embark on a guided tour of installations throughout the city’s five wards, with transportation provided. Light refreshments will be available as we celebrate together.
