Shoshanna Weinberger: "The Space Between Light"
PES FUTURES is delighted to present the solo exhibition The Space Between Light by Shoshanna Weinberger, on view through January 18, 2026.
Jake Troyli: "Fine Line"
Fine Line is a solo exhibition by 2025 Artist In Residence Jake Troyli, on view through January 18, 2026.
Layqa Nuna Yawar: "La Voz del Anonimato (The Voice of Anonymity)"
La Voz del Anonimato (The Voice of Anonymity) is a solo exhibition by 2025 Artist In Residence Layqa Nuna Yawar, on view through January 18, 2026.
Minga & Memory Session 5 | Andean Herbalism and La Horchata Circle
“Minga & Memory” is a free, public, educational program focused on Andean philosophy, visual language, and immigrant movement-building. Join us for Session 5: “Andean Herbalism and La Horchata Circle” on Friday, January 16th.
Assemble Your Creative Portfolio with Kandace Creel Falcón
Explore the essential elements of a polished artist package: an authentic and compelling artist statement, an effective artistic resume, and work samples that shine. Whether you’re applying for grants, work, auditions, or building your online presence, thetimeyou invest now will streamline your efforts and help you present your work with confidence.
Leverage Big Career Opportunities
How does an artist leverage a major, career-defining opportunity into future opportunities? Featuring a panel of artists from varied artistic disciplines and career stages, this session helps you prepare for success before (or as) it arrives. Discussion topics include building a foundation for visibility, planning ahead for the financial and emotional possibilities, and strategies to sustain momentum after receiving a fellowship, exhibit, award, or other significant opportunity.
Artists Working in Community
Whether you are an artist who already works in community or who wants to start, this workshop will introduce you to methods to clarify your own goals, techniques to ensure successful outcomes for you and your community collaborators, and how to reach out to community organizations and businesses to expand your artistic practice and income sources. This workshop will use resources from Springboard’s A Handbook for Artists Working in Community.
Preserve Your Artistic Legacy
Featuring a panel of artists and legal professionals, this session will cover practical guidance and tools for organizing, protecting, and sustaining your artistic legacy. Topics include documenting and archiving your work, understanding copyright and intellectual property rights, and making informed decisions around estate planning and long-term stewardship.
Minga & Memory Session 4 | Andean Philosophy: Social Movements and Feminist History
“Minga & Memory” is a free, public, educational program focused on Andean philosophy, visual language, and immigrant movement-building. Join us for Session 4: “Andean Philosophy: Social Movements and Feminist History” on Friday, November 21st.
By Way of Revolution Mural Celebration
Join the City of Newark Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs and Project for Empty Space on Monday, November 17th, at 2 PM, for the unveiling of TWO new murals by interdisciplinary artist Helina Metaferia!
Minga & Memory Session 3 | Andean Philosophy: The Land & Buen Vivir
“Minga & Memory” is a free, public, educational program focused on Andean philosophy, visual language, and immigrant movement-building. Join us for Session 3: “Andean Philosophy: The Land & Buen Vivir” on Friday, November 7th.
Fall Open Studios
Join PES STUDIOS on Saturday, October 25, from 1–5 PM at 800 Broad Street in Newark for our Annual Fall Open Studios. Guests are invited to explore four floors of artist studios, community workshop spaces, and exhibitions while connecting with our creative community over brunch and breakfast cocktails.
Fall Newark Grounds NIGHT FEST
Newark Grounds NIGHT FEST returns on Friday, October 10, 2025, in conjunction with the Newark Arts Festival.
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.
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.
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.
“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!