CALENDAR OF EVENTS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities act, the Newark School of the Arts is committed to serving all patrons. If you need special arrangements, please call the office at 973-642-0133 two weeks in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you. Most events and performances are free and open to the public.

NSA Masterclass with Ena Bronstein-Barton
Your presence is welcomed and requested at the MASTER CLASS with Ena Bronstein-Barton on March 22nd, 2025 at Newark School of the Arts (89 Lincoln Park, Newark NJ 07102) from 11:00am - 1:00pm.
Born in Santiago, Chile, pianist Ena Bronstein Barton began her career in South America, touring her native continent. After winning a national piano competition she traveled to New York to study with Claudio Arrau and Rafael de Silva. Her New York debut at Town Hall was received with critical acclaim. Since then, Ms. Barton’s career has taken her across the United States, back to South America, to Europe, the Near and Far East, Australia and New Zealand. Among her engagements abroad was an extended tour of Israel and Europe, highlighted by performances as soloist with orchestras in Jerusalem, Luxembourg and Rome.
Ms. Barton has received many honors throughout her career, including an invitation to attend the Casals Festival, a 1976 Martha Baird Rockefeller Grant which resulted in a solo recital at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, and the 1996 Distinguished Artists Piano Award by Artists International. Her chamber music performances have included appearances with violinist Jaime Laredo and the Guarneri Quartet.
Ms. Barton taught at California State University-Fresno for 13 years. She was artist-in-residence at Monterey Peninsula College in California and has conducted master classes at the University of Veracruz in Xalapa, Mexico, and in Santiago.
Recently she gave a recital and master class as part of the centennial celebration of Claudio Arrau’s birthday being held in New York City at the Greenwich House Music School.
Currently, Ms. Barton is head of the piano department at the Westminster Conservatory of Music, the college’s community music school. She is also a member of the piano faculty of Westminster Choir College of Rider University.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS: MLK DAY IS JANUARY 20, 2025
We will be closed Monday, January 20th in honor and in celebration of MLK Day!!! We will re-open on Tuesday, January 21st for our regularly scheduled classes!
Newark School of the Arts Music Department Presents: A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert
Join us Saturday, January 18th at 12:15pm in NSA’s New Hall for a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert featuring performances by students, faculty, and alumni.
FREE TRIAL CLASS
Grab your mats and join us for a free TRIAL CLASS! Sculpt, Tone and Renew your body in this SPECIAL FREE TRIAL CLASS just for NSA Parents & Adult Students. Take advantage of special discounts if you enroll in the regular Saturday 9am class. Mats are NOT provided, please remember to bring your own! Pilates has many benefits, including:
Improved posture
Increased flexibility
Reduced stress
Improve energy levels
Suitable for all abilities
Develops core strength
Spring Semester Open House
Join us for Spring Open House at Newark School of the Arts! Meet our teachers for some of our newer classes! Enjoy Early Bird Registration & Reduced Class Rates!
SCHOOL CLOSING
We will be closed for the Holiday Break from December 22nd through January 1st. We will resume our regular class schedule on January 2nd. Have a Happy Holiday Season!
NSA's Music Department Presents: REJOICE! A Holiday Celebration - Saturday, December 14th 12:15PM @ Link Community Charter School
Experience the excitement of the holidays during this music and dance extravaganza, featuring performances by faculty and students.
$10 for adults
$5 for children
*Scan the QR Code to purchase tickets in advance
Location - Link Community Charter School
Doors Open at 12:00PM
Show Begins at 12:15PM
SCHOOL CLOSINGS: Thanksgiving Break is November 28th through November 30th
We Will Be CLOSED from Thursday, November 28th through Saturday, November 30th.
We will reopen on Monday, December 2nd for our regularly scheduled classes. We wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving Break!
The Newark School of the Arts Presents: 2024 Fall Concert, A Thanksgiving Celebration
Enjoy an afternoon of musical performances from Staff and Students as we welcome in this season of thanks. Saturday, November 23rd NSA New Hall.
Music From Around the World in Celebration of UN Day at NSA
Join us on Saturday, October 26th at 12:15pm in the New Hall for a musical celebration in honor of UN Day featuring Music From Around the World. To promote United Nations Day and the work that the UN is doing, there are several international events organized across the world, meetings and conferences where the achievements and goals of the UN are discussed, and exhibitions are shown to highlight the work that has been done since 1945. Schools around the globe are encouraged to host cultural celebrations of the diversity in the student and staff bodies. You can celebrate United Nations Day by getting inspired by their work and taking action yourself. Find a cause that you are passionate about, such as Arts Education at Newark School of the Arts; check out our website for more ways to donate and/or, if you can, volunteer.
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
PERSIST, CAN YOU SEE? - An afternoon with Allison Loggins-Hull | New Jersey Symphony, hosted by NSA Alumni Association
Join the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players for a free afternoon of chamber music as part of the final day of the 2024 Newark Arts Festival. Allison Loggins-Hull, the Symphony’s new Resident Artistic Partner, joins The Players in a program featuring her own music, plus works by Jessie Montgomery and Claude Debussy. Don’t miss this inspiring afternoon of music! This event is hosted by Newark School of the Arts Alumni Association.
THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED https://www.njsymphony.org/events/detail/an-afternoon-with-allison-loggins-hull
Cantos de Quisqueya
Cantos de Quisqueya is a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, showcasing the rich musical traditions of the Dominican Republic. Featuring performances by renowned Dominican Alumni of the Newark School of the Arts, Gabriel de los Santos, and Patricio Molina, this event will take audiences on a journey through the rhythms and melodies of merengue, bachata, and other Dominican dances. Highlighting works by classical Dominican composers, the concert will blend the energy of folkloric dance with classical music, paying tribute to the cultural heritage of Quisqueya, the Taíno name for the island of Hispañiola. This unforgettable performance honors the essence of Dominican identity.
FALL OPEN HOUSE AT NSA
Join us for Fall Open House on Saturday, September 7th from 11am to 2pm. Grab a bite, enjoy class demos from our world renowned faculty, in person registration and tour our building in celebration of Fall Semester at Newark School of the Arts.
SAVE BIG on artistic fun for the entire family with our Early Bird Registration Discount !!!
Fall Registration at NSA is NOW OPEN!!! Save with over 40% off creative experiences for all ages! NSA has something for everyone from babies as young as 3 months with their adults through our Early Childhood Music & Movement Classes to Creative Aging for Senior Citizens ages 55+

Summer Program Classes Begin
Summer At NSA
For Info Call 973.642.0133
Experience a summer of creativity and fun at the Newark School of the Arts! Our vibrant programs in music, dance, theater, and visual arts are designed to ignite your passion and unleash your talents. With expert instructors and exciting workshops, you'll make new friends, enjoy inspiring performances, and express yourself like never before. Dive into the arts this summer and create unforgettable memories!

Carollo Calabrese Music Scholarship Recital
Students of classical and jazz of all instruments and and voice types perform at NJPAC in collaboration with the Newark School of the Arts.
Reception at 3pm
Concert starts at 4pm
RSVP required. To RSVP please contact pmolina@newarkschoolofthearts.org

Conservatory Gala (student led)
Escape the ordinary and explore your creativity at Newark School of the Arts with the student led gala at Grace Church. This Saturday at 1PM with a reception to follow.

School Closure - Memorial Day 2024
The school will be closed from Saturday, May 25th to Monday May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday May 28th.

NSA's 7th Annual Ursuleen A. Scott Musicale
2024 Newark School of the Arts ~ Ursuleen A. Scott Musicale
SPECIAL INVITATION
7th ANNUAL URSULEEN A. SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP MUSICALE
Please join us!!
June 2nd, 2024 @ 2pm
for the 7th Annual Ursuleen A. Scott Scholarship Musicale
at Newark School of the Arts!
This is a Livestream event where attendance will be virtual and in person.
Feel free to donate and contribute to this special annual event!
The Ursuleen A. Scott Scholarship Annual Musicale will feature
performances by Newark School of the Arts Students Scholarship Recipients.
All the proceeds from this event will provide scholarships
for students from Newark who wish to learn to play
piano, violin, cello, and voice.
In honor of the memory of
Ursuleen A. Scott
REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS EVENT
RSVP by using the suggested donation or general donation options below to contribute to this event.

Jeffrey Carollo and Frank Calabrese music scholarship Auditions
Use this link to submit your application.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wVnQzFI_ChK_WLchrt1mehHnaCiSlT6Kz8ATqRrBklw/prefill

Peace and Love - LARA DOWNES and NSA students and Alumni
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the musical collaboration with Lara Downes and our talented students and alumni. Reserve your seats now and be part of a night to remember!

Black History Month Program
Featuring African American composers, writers, and performers who have made an impact on our lives. Both students and faculty will perform. This event is free and open to the public.
Don Hunstein Photo Exhibit: Saturday, February 24th at NSA's New Hall
Dear Friends,
I’m so excited to announce that through the generosity of Deeanne Hunstein we will be exhibiting some of her husband’s, the late great Don Hunstein’s photos during our Black
History Month Concert. As many of you know, Don was the in house photographer for over 30 years for Columbia Masterworks during the Golden Years. Not only did Don shoot the album covers of some of the greatest artists ever, he also photographed the recording sessions. From Miles Davis, to Billy Holiday, Bernstein, Stravinsky, Horowitz, Dylan, Coltrane, Monk, Streisand and more. Don’s photos are moving, storytelling, and iconic. Deeanne will be with us to speak about Don’s relationship with many of the great artists he photographed. Please stop by early so you can enjoy these incredible photos!
Thank you,
Nadine
Quilts That Speak in the Storytelling Tradition: The Quilts of Faith Ringgold
Please join us for this very special lecture “Quilts That Speak in the Storytelling Tradition: The Quilts of Faith Ringgold”, given by artist and our art instructor Mr. Ray Horner Jr. This is going to be an inspiring and informative experience.
Hope to see you there as we learn about one of the great African American Women Artists of our time.
Visit to NSA by the legendary singer, Capathia Jenkins’ made possible by our partners at New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.
Capathia Jenkins can definitely act but all those who know her also know that this diva can blow and blow and blow you right off this planet. This woman who grappling with two dueling passions each with a strong grip: acting and music, yet she refuses to pick one because they both represent her soul. Capathia approaches a song the same way she approaches a script, like an artist. She looks for the nuances, the secret hidden within the notes or text. She seeks the melody, harmony and rhythm. She asks herself: what am I trying to say? What do I want my audience to experience with me? She wants to take her audience on a journey.
Drama Department: Winter Presentation
Enjoy presentations by students from our Drama Department as they perform scenes, monologues, and songs that they have been working on during their Fall Semester here at Newark School of the Arts.
Event Date: January 20th
Event Time: 1:00 pm
Event Location: NSA, New Hall
Mid Year Conservatory Concert
Experience the musical talent of conservatory students. This special event features NJPAC Carollo and Nurturing Program students performing classical masterpieces for piano, voice, flute, viola, and cello. Reception to follow Date: January 20, 2024
Time: 11am - 12:30pm
Venue: New Hall at Newark School of the Arts
FREE TO THE COMMUNITY *Reception Provided by The Nadine Herman Foundation for Voice.
In Remembrance
Newark School of the Arts will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024. We will reopen for classes on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.