Project for Empty Space at 800 Broad Street is our Flagship Newark space. It’s home to our administrative offices, PES STUDIOS, our Artist In Residence Program, and our 4,000-square-foot gallery, which opened in 2024. The gallery hosts four exhibitions each year, along with various public programs. 

In the coming year, the ground floor will have a dedicated education and community space that hosts exhibition-inspired intergenerational programs (serving ages 3 - 100+) and a gathering area for other community organizations.

Formerly a technical school, this PES building was ideally suited for private artist studios. Creative practitioners occupy studios ranging from 200 to 500 square feet. On the Ground Floor, the PES administrative offices manage many Newark-based programs, including professional development, artist project grants, and public art initiatives.

800 Broad has served many purposes over the past century. In the 1930s, it was the City Investment Building and home to the Newsreel Theatre on the ground floor. Remnants of its history, like its projector and the original hardwood floors, can still be found in the galleries. The rich history of this building permeates through its walls, and we are honored to be a part of the ongoing story.