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Luisa Pinzon and Malik Whitaker, Brick City Urban Watercolor Scapes (BCUWS) at Catas

On Sunday, October 15th, we close out Open Doors in the Gateway/Ironbound Cluster!

Newark, NJ, October 10, 2017 – Where better to end our four-day Festival than in /Gateway Cluster? This year, each day of the Open Doors Citywide Arts Festival features one walkable “Cluster” filled to the brim with artistic spaces, pop-ups, and galleries. On Sunday, October 15th, meet us in the Gateway/Ironbound Cluster to view, purchase and experience an array of art exhibitions, plus plenty of additional amenities such as eateries, boutiques and musical performances. On Sunday, October 15, head to the following not-to-be missed events for a full day of fun:

A Luisa Pinzon and Malik Whitaker Collaboration Brick City Urban Watercolor Scapes (BCUWS) Thursday, October 12th – Sunday, October 15th, 2017 Catas, 538 Market Street, Newark, NJ

Barat Foundation Creation Nation Animodules™ Thursday, October 12th – Sunday, October 15th, 2017 One Gallery and Gateway Center Hallways One Gateway Center, Newark, NJ Wine and Dine with the Animodules Brunch, Sunday, October 15th, 2017 12:00PM-3:00PM Van Buren Public Library Butterfly Mobile Community Art Project GlassBook Project: Brick by Brick, The Ironbound Oral History Collection by Paula Neves and Adrienne Wheeler. Thursday, October 12th – Sunday, October 15th, 2017 Van Buren Public Library 140 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ

Van Buren Public Library Group Show Thursday, October 12th – Sunday, October 15th, 2017 Van Buren Public Library POP UP Galleries 140 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ

5th Ironbound Multicultural Festival – IN BLACK AND WHITE Saturday, October 7th – Sunday, November 5th, 2017 Shiman Gallery 113 Monroe Street, Newark, NJ Presented by East Ward Councilman Augusto Amador and Ironbound Business Improvement District

The Dietze Building Group Show Curated by Anker West Sunday, October 15th, 2017 12PM-6PM The Dietze Building 60-64 Union Street, Newark, NJ

Anker West, Ceramics Sunday, October 15th, 2017 12PM-6PM The Dietze Building 60-64 Union Street, Newark, NJ

Nell Painter, Open Studio Sunday, October 15th, 2017 12PM-6PM The Dietze Building 60-64 Union Street, Newark, NJ

Ironbound UNBOUND No. 9 Thursday, October 12th – Sunday, October 15th, 2017 Prospect Firestation Gallery 56 Prospect Street, Newark, NJ Reception: Sunday, October 15th, 2017 5:00PM-9:00PM

Wardell Milan, PERSONA at Project for Empty Space

Wardell Milan PERSONA at Project For Empty Space 2 Gateway Center, Newark, NJ

WHO IS THE RENAISSANCE FOR? {LIPS}: Living Incubator Performance Space Sunday, October 15th, 2017 12PM-6PM Gateway Project Spaces, Two Gateway Center, Newark, NJ Co-curated by Lillian Ribeiro and Daniel Joseph Wiley

Malik Whitaker, Solo Exhibition Historical Society 52 Park Place, Newark, NJ

When A Church Dies v2.0 Curated by M.Gosser. Opening Reception Sunday, October 15, 2017, 6PM-9PM Art & Artifacts of Newark, 270 Central Ave, Newark

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra ZHANG CONDUCTS BEETHOVAN NJPAC, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ October 15th, 2017 3PM For tickets: http://www.njpac.org/events/detail/zhang-conducts-beethoven

Threading the Needle: A Celebration of Jews and Immigrants in the Tailoring Trade Co-curated by M.Gosser and Joanne Leone Jewish Museum of New Jersey, 145 Broadway, Newark, NJ Opening Reception, Sunday, October 15 from 1-5pm

A Tribute to James Moody Sunday, October 15 2-4PM Jewish Museum of New Jersey, 145 Broadway, Newark, NJ

Plus, don’t miss the annual Open Doors Open Studios Tour on Sunday, October 15th from noon to 5 pm. Gain exclusive access to over 100 private artists’ studios and experience art-in- action during this FREE self-guided event. Visit these exciting arts incubators around the city:

Dietze Building 60-64 Union Street, Newark, NJ Express Newark, 54 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ Gallery Aferro, 73 Market Street, Newark, NJ Gateway Project Spaces, 2 Gateway Center, Newark, NJ Index Art Center, 233 – 237 Washington Street, Newark, NJ Solo’s Project House, 972 Broad Street, Newark, NJ

For a full schedule of events, and all listings by Cluster, please visit newarkarts.org/ opendoors.

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About Open Doors Citywide Arts Festival (Open Doors): Newark Arts’ signature celebration of the arts, Open Doors 16th season is October 12-15, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. Over four inspiring days, the city’s bustling arts scene will explode with an awe-inspiring array of exhibits, screenings, workshops, artist talks, performances, open studios and more! Visit newarkarts.org/opendoors for a complete schedule of events and follow Newark Arts at: Facebook.com/newarkarts, Twitter: @newark_arts and IG: @newarkarts.

About Newark Arts (formerly Newark Arts Council): Newark Arts’ mission is to power the arts to transform the lives of those who work, live and play in the great city of Newark, New Jersey. Established in 1981, Newark Arts advances and expands the resources and offerings of arts and cultural organizations in the great city of Newark, New Jersey. Newark Arts provides leadership, direction, and technical assistance through partnerships with artists, arts administrators, community organizations, community development corporations, planning groups, economic development agencies, and government agencies as well as the general public. For more information, visit www.newarkarts.org.