Andrea Chung: “The Ocean Doesn’t Recognize Tears”
The Ocean Doesn’t Recognize Tears is a solo exhibition by 2022 Artist In Residence Andrea Chung, presented at the Project for Empty Space Ironside Newark location from May 6 to August 17, 2025.
Helina Metaferia: “When Civilizations Heal”
When Civilizations Heal is a solo exhibition by 2024–2025 Artist In Residence Helina Metaferia, on view at the Project for Empty Space 800 Broad Street location from May 6 through August 17, 2025.
Badass Art Woman Awards
Project for Empty Space (PES) is turning fifteen! To celebrate this milestone, the organization is excited to host its annual fête, the Badass Art Woman Awards, in splendid form with a theme of La Resilience. This year’s soiree will be held Monday, September 29, 2025, from 7 - 10 pm at the Angel Orensanz Foundation in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
North to Shore Presents Newark Grounds NIGHT FEST
Project for Empty Space is thrilled to announce Newark Grounds NIGHT FEST, a biannual mini-festival presented by the North to Shore Festival in partnership with the Newark City Parks Foundation.
Newark Grounds NIGHT FEST Public Art Tour with Have You Met Newark
Join Have You Met Newark for a special art and history tour during Newark Grounds NIGHT FEST. The tour will offer attendees a unique opportunity to explore the cultural and artistic landmarks within the Newark Grounds footprint.
"Sonic Womb: on atmospherics by Jesús Hilario-Reyes” Curated by Alyssa Alexander
Project for Empty Space’s Feminist FUTURES Fellow Alyssa Alexander proudly presents Sonic Womb: Leaving Gender on the Dance Floor, a two-part exhibition series at PES FUTURES (128 Baxter Street, New York, NY) in Chinatown. A reception will be held June 25th from 6 PM EST to 8 PM EST for the unveiling of Part Two: on atmospherics by Jesús Hilario-Reyes.
Helina Metaferia | By Way of Revolution Workshop
Join Project for Empty Space for By Way of Revolution, a performance art workshop led by artist Helina Metaferia and designed for women-identifying BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color).
Brunch Reception | Andrea Chung In Conversation With Tao Leigh Goffe
Join Project for Empty Space for a Spring brunch and artist talk featuring 2022 Artist In Residence Andrea Chung in conversation with award-winning writer, theorist, and interdisciplinary artist Tao Leigh Goffe.
AIR Exhibitions Featuring Andrea Chung and Helina Metaferia!
Project for Empty Space is thrilled to present two new Artist In Residence exhibitions opening in Newark on Saturday, May 17, with a dual opening celebration from 4–7 PM.
“Sonic Womb: Our Fêtes by Billy” Curated by Alyssa Alexander | Opening Reception
Project for Empty Space’s Feminist FUTURES Fellow Alyssa Alexander proudly presents “Sonic Womb: Leaving Gender on the Dance Floor,” a two-part exhibition series at PES FUTURES. Join us for the unveiling of Part One: Our Fêtes by Billy!
Newark Grounds | Request for Proposals | Virtual Community Meeting
Join us for a virtual community meeting as we explore the first phase of opportunities with Newark Grounds. During the session, we’ll introduce the initiative, discuss current opportunities and applications, and highlight similar projects.
Garden State Art Weekend
Visit our gallery spaces at 800 Broad St. and 110 Edison Pl. during Garden State Art Weekend, a statewide celebration of art in New Jersey!
COMMON GROUND: Pespectives on Freedom
Join us for the opening reception of the Rutgers University-Newark 2025 Senior Graphic Design Exhibition, COMMON GROUND: Perspectives on Freedom!
“Fragile Intangibilities” Artist Talk + Art Book Release Party
Join us for the official Fragile Intangibilities book release party, which will include a conversation with the artist Daphne Arthur and fellow Artist in Residence Layqa Nuna Yawar!
Body Freedom For Every(Body) Mobile Exhibition @ Smith College
Visit the Body Freedom Mobile Exhibition when it comes to Smith College! BODY FREEDOM FOR EVERY(BODY) is an ongoing celebration of intersecting issues pertaining to bodily autonomy, such as reproductive justice, queer liberation, and trans joy.
Body Freedom Activity Day
On the final day of the Body Freedom For Every(Body) 2024 Tour Exhibition, join us for an Activity Day, featuring interactive workshops led by artists Christen Clifford and Damien Davis!