originally published: 07/19/2018



(NEWARK, NJ) -- Express Newark is accepting applications from arts organizations, operating in the city of Newark, that are interested in collaborating with an existing Express Newark university partner to activate a prime downtown location with exciting arts activities designed to engage the entire community for a one-year residency renewable for a second year. The successful Third Space resident partner will be housed in the Hahne & Co. building inside the footprint of the 50,000-square foot thriving Express Newark arts community.



Features of the residency include the following:



Operating funds and project support up to $30,000



Rent-free occupancy includes utilities, security, technical support, marketing, telephone, mailroom, maintenance costs, access to exhibition space, lecture hall, classrooms, and conference rooms



Access to Express Newark’s lobby, located on the second floor of the Hahne & Co. building, with windows looking into a shared atrium with City National Bank, Launch Pad and New Jersey Citizen Action on the second floor, plus Kite & Key computer store, Marcus Samuelson’s Marcus B&P restaurant, Petco and Whole Foods on the first floor



Opportunities to collaborate with all Express Newark’s partners including letterpress printing, 3D printing, graphic design, photography and video



Information sessions for interested organizations will be held at: Express Newark, 54 Halsey Street, 2nd Floor, Room 213, Newark, NJ 07102 on Wednesday, July 25, and Thursday July 26 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Organizations who would like more information, including application guidelines and criteria for selection, can also send requests via email to: expressnewarkarts@gmail.com.

Photo: Third floor of Express Newark. Photo by KSS Architects





