The Newark Museum of Art

08/06/2026

Did you know we host Yoga in the galleries? Join us for our next session on Sat, August 15 at 11 am. Experience yoga in a setting like no other with our instructors from Newarkyoga_movement

🧘🏽‍♀️ You can buy a ticket at the link in our bio.

Make time to unwind. Save the date for our other sessions 📅
Sat, Sept 12
Sat, Oct 24
Sat, Nov 14
Sat, Dec 12

08/01/2026

In a box that originally contained altar candles, Saar has placed personal artifacts that pay homage to the fine values handed down from one generation to the next. While some of the objects are from her own family, the photographs are not.

Saar explained:
There has been an apparent thread in my art that weaves from early prints of the 1960 ‘s through later collages and assemblages and ties into the current installations. That thread is a curiosity about the mystical.
I am intrigued with combining the remnant of memories, fragments of relics and ordinary objects, with the components of technology. It’s a wave of delving into the past and reaching into the future simultaneously. The art itself becomes the bridge.

Betye Saar, Shield of Quality, 1974
Mixed media assemblage, 4 1/8 x 14 3/4 x 18 1/8 in.
Purchase 1998 The Members’ Fund 98.37
© Betye Saar

07/29/2026

The Newark Museum of Art mourns the passing of Arthur F. Ryan, a visionary business leader, generous philanthropist, and steadfast champion of Newark and its cultural institutions.

Under his leadership at Prudential , the company became an extraordinary partner to the Museum, strengthening its mission through transformative philanthropy, civic leadership, and enduring investments that continue to shape the institution today. Art and his wife, Pat, shared a deep commitment to the Museum and to art’s power to connect people across cultures. Their vision helped inspire what is now The Pat and Art Ryan Global Asia Gallery, a lasting reflection of their generosity and engagement with the Museum’s collections and the stories they tell.

On behalf of everyone at The Newark Museum of Art, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Pat, their family, and all who were fortunate enough to know Art. His legacy lives on in this Museum, in the city he loved, and in the generations of visitors who will continue to be inspired by his vision.

07/29/2026

How much have you changed since the day you were born?

Chitra Ganesh’s Adventures of the White Beryl, inspired by a Tibetan Buddhist manuscript, follows a shapeshifting protagonist who transforms throughout the video. Ganesh often includes q***r and female characters who enthusiastically shape their future. Like them, we change every day and can alter into who we want to be. Let’s celebrate the change!

Chitra Ganesh, Adventures of the White Beryl, 2018
Digital animation with sound, single-channel video, 2:10
Purchase 2024 Newark Museum of Art Bequest Acquisition Fund 2024.11
© Courtesy of the artist and Gallery Wendi Norris, San Francisco

07/28/2026

Join us every Wednesday this July 29 through August 12 ✨ for engaging programs designed to promote wellness, creativity, learning, and social connection.🙌🏽

Whether you’re looking to stay active, learn a new skill, or simply enjoy time with others, there’s something for everyone of all ages, especially for our seniors!🎉

Because wellness is more than exercise, it’s creativity, connection, learning, and joy.👏

📆Dates:

⭐️July 29th: Painting with Acrylics
Unleash your creativity and explore the vibrant world of acrylic painting. Participants will learn fundamental techniques while creating their own works of art. No prior painting experience is required—just a willingness to have fun and express yourself.🎨✨

⭐️Aug. 5th: Scrapbooking: The Basics!
Preserve your cherished memories while learning the art of scrapbooking. This hands-on class introduces layout design, journaling, embellishments, and creative techniques that transform photographs and keepsakes into lasting treasures.✂️📚

⭐️Aug. 12th: Easy Jewelry Making
Create beautiful, wearable works of art in this fun and interactive workshop. Learn simple jewelry-making techniques using beads, charms, and other materials to design necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that reflect your personal style.💎🪩

See you Wednesday!

07/24/2026

07/21/2026

Did you know that the moon drifts further and further away from earth every year? Here are artistic representations of the moon from our collection.


Hodaka Yoshida, Moon, 1952
Print, 10 7/8 in. x 15 7/8 in.
Purchase 1956 56.272

Yoshinobu Masuda, Cranes in the Moonlight, 1954
Print, 17 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.
Purchase 1956 56.275

Unrecorded maker, Netsuke, 19th century
Japan
Ivory, 1 5/8 x 3/4 in.
Herman A. E. and Paul C. Jaehne Collection. Purchase and gift, 1938 38.681/5300.31

Charles Reed Gardner, Design, ca. 1935
Wood engraving on cream laid paper, 4 15/16 x 5 15/16 in. 
Allocated by the U. S. Government, 1943. Commissioned through the New Deal art projects  43.444


Fred Rothenbusch of Rockwood Pottery, Vase with a Landscape, 1909
Molded white earthenware, 10 ¾ x 4 ¼ in.
Purchase 1914 14.449

07/18/2026

✨⚽️✨ Join us Sunday July 19th for the World Cup Finals & your chance to win an official autographed FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York/New Jersey poster by acclaimed artist/designer Rich Tu , creator of the official FIFA World Cup 2026™

Dress in your team’s colors and cheer on your favorite soccer teams at our one-of-a-kind museum watch party. Enjoy crafts, tours, and fun for the whole family. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

The game will be screened in our Billy Johnson Auditorium with closed captioning. Enjoy a huge screen and air conditioning as you celebrate the finals with us.

This event is free with general admission.

07/17/2026

Contribute to our quilt!🙌

Join us for Family Saturdays from 1-4pm✨

🧣Make a drawing or write a story ✍️on a piece of fabric. Appropriate for ages 5+

🧣This activity is part of Chronicles in Cloth:
Siddi Quilting, an innovative installation and community project in collaboration with Siddi women quilters and artist Anitha Reddy ✨

🧣The Siddi of Karnataka province in India are descendants of African migrants. Quilting has long existed as a home-based practice within the community. 🏘️

🧣Now through a collaborative process with Reddy, it has become a platform for artistic expression.🎊

See you Saturday!