THE GOLD BALL : The Alchemy of Joy

Inspired by last year’s sold-out Pink Ball, The Gold Ball returns as the official kickoff of Newark Arts Festival 2025: JOY, New Jersey’s largest celebration of arts and culture happening citywide from October 8th – 12th.

For one night, The Newark Museum of Art will transform into a sanctuary of JOY. Newark Arts, together with visionary designer Bailey Li and fashion artist Erika Hicks, invites you into a luminescent world where art, style, and celebration intertwine. Step into a realm of possibility, an atmosphere designed to spark excitement, honor community, and share JOY in its purest form.

From your first step inside to the final beat of the afterparty, expect joy and jubilation in a not to be missed party with a purpose.

One Night. One Space. All JOY.

DETAILS: Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Time: 6–9 PM (Afterparty 9–11 PM) Location: The Newark Museum of Art Dress Code: Dress to impress. Gold-inspired glamour is highly encouraged.

Participating NAF Artists Bailey Li, Ericka Hicks, Jeroboam Bozeman, 6 – Visual Artists, Gail Renee Campbell, Rieky di Truffe, Yaddie ft. Sir Vader, Charissa the Violin Diva, Paul Con Queso + Mia X

Thank you to our sponsors Prudential, NJEDA, NJSCA, Discover Jersey Arts, City of Newark, Arts & Ed District, FUN, NMOA

This event is a collaboration with our partners NMOA, Johnnie Walker, Bailey Li