Following last year’s Gold Ball, we’re turning the museum silver—and you are part of the art. Show up in your unique expression of SILVER: think polished chromes, metallic textures, bedazzled fits, or subtle shine. Bring your intentional style, your perspective, and your energy.The Evening’s Flow:

6:00 PM | Newark Arts Honors: A commemorative auditorium program celebrating 25 years of Newark Arts Festival, featuring remarks from leadership and honoring the visionaries who make our city shine.

7:30 PM | The Party & Vibes: The celebration moves to the court with live instrumental and vocal performances from local favorites, transitioning seamlessly into high-energy sets from the area’s hottest DJs through the final beat.

Dress Code: Express Yourself in SILVER or silver accents.

This annual event is a party with a purpose—bringing together art lovers, patrons, creators, and community leaders. 25 years brought us here. Step into the light and help us write the next chapter.

The 25th Newark Arts Festival is powered by Newark Arts Council and supported by: Prudential, New Jersey State Council on the Arts, City of Newark, Newark Arts and Education District, Newark Alliance, Hanini Group, Express Newark, The Newark Museum of Art, NJPAC, Russo Development, Edison Properties, Newark City Parks Foundation, Arts Ed Newark and Newark Public Schools.

For more information and the full NAF2026 lineup, visit NewarkArtsFestival.com