Media Contacts:
Lena Corbo, Impact Consulting, lcorbo@eimpactconsulting.com, 973-220-0048, Cheryl McCants, Impact Consulting, cmccants@eimpactconsulting.com, 646-872-2377, Noelle Frieson, Newark Downtown District, noelle@downtownnewark.com, 917-597-8084
Mayor Ras J. Baraka and the Newark Downtown District Announce “Gateways to Newark: Portraits”
Longest Mural on the East Coast and Second Longest Mural in the Nation
1.39 mile project along Newark’s Route 21 welcomes visitors, residents and commuters
WHO: Mayor Ras J. Baraka, City of Newark
Deputy Mayor Baye Adofo-Wilson, Dept. of Economic & Housing Development
Scott Blow, Acting President and CEO Newark Community EDC
Anthony McMillan, CEO Newark Downtown District
Rebecca Pauline Jampol, Curator Portraits
Nine Newark-Based Artists
Eight Artists from across the U.S., Peru, Mexico and Brazil
Newark City Council Members
WHAT: Kickoff for longest mural on the East Coast
High res renderings for murals available for media
Artists and Curator available for interviews
WHEN: Thursday, May 12, 2016 11 a.m.
WHERE: City Hall
Press Room
920 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
MEDIA NOTE: Media parking is available on nearby streets and lots
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