Newark Arts Festival To Hold ‘Interactive Family Learning Experience’

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On Saturday, October 8, the Newark Arts Festival will feature a Spotlight Event, Open Doors Kids: Fall Into S.T.E.A.M at Greater Newark Conservancy, located at 32 Prince Street in Newark, New Jersey. From noon to 4 p.m., the conservancy will transform into a free, interactive outdoor learning experience and safe community space for youth of all ages and their families.

Open Doors Kids: Fall Into S.T.E.A.M. is a collaborative event presented by Arts Ed Newark, STEAM URBAN, Greater Newark Conservancy, and a host of community partners. Participants and their families will experience live performances, student artwork on display, a fresh Farmer’s Market with produce bag giveaways, indoor/outdoor mixed-learning environments, and arts ed activities that stimulate all five senses in alignment with the Festival’s “Artful Healing” theme.

“Arts Ed Newark is thrilled to be able to showcase: the work of Newark’s young artists, the wondrous space the Conservancy offers, as well as allow families to come together around art-making, an inherently healing practice in itself. Our partners have curated something special this year,” notes Arts Ed Newark Director Lauren G. Meehan.

“STEAM URBAN is honored to join forces with these dynamic organizations to bring an intentional safe space, creative healing program, and free interactive educational experience to the beautiful families of the Greater Newark community. We are thankful for the community we continue to build and look forward to an amazing festival!” said Fallon Davis, STEAM URBAN CEO/President.

“The Greater Newark Conservancy is excited to welcome children and families to our outdoor learning center as they immerse themselves in the healing properties of nature. During Open Doors Kids participants will engage in artful healing activities designed to nurture their mind, body and spirit as they reconnect with the natural environment. We are truly thankful to our partners for making this shared vision come to life,” said Natasha S. Dyer, Greater Newark Conservancy, Executive Director.

For more information and to register for Open Doors Kids, visit newarkarts.eventbrite.com.

For more information about the Newark Arts Festival, visit NewarkArtsFestival.com. The Newark Arts Festival is sponsored by Prudential, City of Newark, Bloomberg Philanthropies, McCarter & English, Newark Museum of Art and Hanini Group.

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