Art Ball 2026: Dreamtime in Newark

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Wednesday October 14

6:00 PM  –  11:00 PM

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Event Highlights

Please join us for an evening to remember! Under the leadership of Lisa Funderburke, Director and CEO, this year’s Art Ball honors three transformative leaders in the visual arts and celebrates the opening of Dreamtime in Newark: Aljira and the Making of Global Contemporary Art.

Artistic Impact Award recipients:

Carl Hazelwood and Victor Davson, Co-founders of Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art.
 
Beatrice Winser Award recipient:
 
Aisha Glover, Global Head of Urban Innovation, Audible
 
The evening's festivities include:
  • 6pm: Cocktails & Special Exhibit tours
  • 7:15pm: Seated Dinner & Award Ceremony
  • 9pm: Dessert Reception
A preview of NMOA's new exhibit Dreamtime in Newark: Aljira and the Making of Global Contemporary Art, which will open Thursday, October 15.