# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wards of Newark: Manuel Acevedo Public Art Exhibition Opening - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: New Arts at Rutgers University-Newark Opens Citywide Public Art Exhibition: Wards of Newark: Manuel AcevedoAbout this EventOn Tuesday, May 12th, New Arts will host the opening program for Wards of Newark: Manuel Acevedo, a citywide public art exhibition featuring archival photographs of Newark, taken from 1982 to 1987, by the multidisciplinary artist Manuel Acevedo. Located across the five wards, Central, North, East, West, and South, the images reflect the city’s past vitality and current diversity, inviting viewers to remember Newark as a place of home, community, and cosmopolitanism.Hosted as a partnership between Rutgers University-Newark and the City of Newark and curated by Professor Salamishah Tillet, Director of New Arts at Express Newark, “Wards of Newark” draws from an archive of over 3,200 black and white images by Acevedo, most of which have never been shared with the public, and features large-scale billboards and murals at key sites in the city: Branch Brook Park, Riverfront Park on Raymond’s Boulevard, Halsey Street/Rutgers University—Newark, South Stage Park at Clinton Avenue, and South Orange Avenue. The exhibition is a culmination of Acevedo’s residency with New Arts hosted at Express Newark. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d6999430-421d-11f1-a3eb-e990c4005cdf-rimg-w1115-h740-dc797979-gmir.png Manuel Acevedo, BMX Crew (after the Puerto Rican Day Parade), 1986.Join us at the Central Ward site, exhibited 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.Installation SitesCentral Ward: 5 Linden Street, Newark, NJ 07102North Ward: Branch Brook Park (Near the Roller-Skating Rink) Newark, NJ 07104, East Ward: 709 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07105West Ward: 588 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07106South Ward: 450 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ 07112Wards of Newark is curated by Dr. Salamishah Tillet, Distinguished Professor and New Arts Faculty Director, and features works by Manuel Acevedo, New Arts Artist-in-Residence at Express Newark. Additional support is provided by fayemi shakur, Director of Newark’s Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs, and Rebecca Jampol, Public Arts Manager and Co-Director of Project for Empty Space.The exhibition is presented by Rutgers University—Newark, in partnership with Newark’s Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs. Additionally, the Ford Foundation, Emerson Collective, and A Long Walk Home have provided generous support for this exhibition.We extend our sincere gratitude to the many partners, collaborators, and community members whose expertise, care, and dedication made Wards of Newark possible, including:Branch Brook Park AllianceThe Chancellor’s Office, Rutgers—NewarkCrown BankEssex County Department of ParksThe Hanini GroupThe Honors Living-Learning Community at Rutgers—NewarkNewark City Parks Foundation, Inc.Newark’s Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior ServicesOak Ridge LLCSchool of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers—NewarkAbout New ArtsFounded by faculty member Dr. Salamishah Tillet in 2018, New Arts is a public art studio in Express Newark dedicated to art and social practice. New Arts collaborates with community, university, and municipal partners to create public projects powered by art’s relationship to place, social justice, and civic engagement in Newark and beyond.About Manuel AcevedoAcevedo, Bronx-based multidisciplinary artist, began his career as a street photographer in Newark. His work combines photo-based imagery, conceptual graffiti ciphers, and architectonic visualizations that reflect the ever-shifting boundaries of diasporic communities within the urban landscape. Acevedo’s public art projects and site-based installations address the contested histories of shared spaces. His work is built on over forty years of practice, inspired by urban experiences in the United States and by city lore as a first-generation Puerto Rican artist.About Rutgers University—NewarkRutgers University–Newark is one of three regional campuses of Rutgers University, New Jersey's State University. It is a remarkably diverse, urban, public research university that is not just in Newark but of Newark—an anchor institution of our home city. We think of anchor institutions as place-based organizations that persist in their communities over generations, even in the face of substantial capital flight, serving as social glue, economic engines, or both.There is no admission fee to enter Express Newark. All exhibitions in the Paul Robeson Galleries and public areas are free. Light refreshments will also be served free of charge.Directions and ParkingThe event is happening on Linden Street, between Halsey and Washington Street. Accessible by public transportation:Bus stops: University Ave at Warren St + Broad St at New StMilitary Park light rail stationNJ Transit Hubs (20< min walk from Broad and Newark Penn Stations) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/wards-of-newark-manuel-acevedo-public-art-exhibition-opening/100001988100339634 - **Event Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, Sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Newark - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: 5 Linden St - **lat**: 40.73978 - **long**: -74.171965 - **full address**: 5 Linden St, 5 Linden Street, Newark, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wards of Newark: Manuel Acevedo Public Art Exhibition Opening - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ca3c4a5279dbe0fd261b8454b85af58daec0eb3756a46a40e4b7b1d526480e21-rimg-w1200-h600-dcdeac39-gmir.jpg?v=1777283154 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wards of Newark: Manuel Acevedo Public Art Exhibition Opening being held? - **A:** Wards of Newark: Manuel Acevedo Public Art Exhibition Opening takes place on Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 5 Linden St, 5 Linden Street, Newark, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Wards of Newark: Manuel Acevedo Public Art Exhibition Opening? - **A:** Wards of Newark: Manuel Acevedo Public Art Exhibition Opening is organized by New Arts Justice Initiative. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wards of Newark: Manuel Acevedo Public Art Exhibition Opening is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newark, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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