The PLACE Team seeks to deepen existing partnerships and create new connections through engagement with elected officials, arts organizations and social service agencies to foster community well-being.
Partnerships with Community Organizations
- In response to the crisis level of food insecurity in Newark as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Newark Museum of Art has partnered with MEND (Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity) to provide groceries to nine food pantries throughout the city. Click here to learn more about MEND.
- Are you an artist in need of COVID-related assistance? Click here to view Newark Art’s comprehensive listing of resources.
Acknowledging our Neighbors for their Good Works During the Pandemic
- PSEG and Foundation Arm Announces $1M Commitment to Fight Racial Inequality [Read More]
- Newark Restaurants La Cocina and Robert’s Pizza [NY Times]
- All Points West Distillery manufactured hand sanitizer [Read More]
Legislation
The Newark Museum of Art wishes to thank our local officials and State legislators for all they are doing on behalf of its citizens by introducing legislation to assist those affected financially, medically, educationally and nutritionally by the pandemic.
- Mayor Baraka’s moment of poetry [People Magazine]
- Mayor Ras Baraka Drops Timely Spoken Word Video, "What We Want" [Rolling Stone]
Community Engagement Initiatives
- Newark Downtown District
NDD From the Heart Campaign
Aiding businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Click here to donate.
Important Resources and Links
- Newark Arts
- Newark Artists Roundtable
- Mayor's Webinar on the Creative Catalyst Fund
- New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund - More than $37 million raised so far (July 16, 2020)