GATEWAYS TO NEWARK

by by Talking Eyes, DreamPlay Media and Newest Americans

In the summer of 2016, the Newark Downtown District commissioned 18 artists to paint the longest mural on the East Coast. Stretching 1.4 miles along a retaining wall in Newark, New Jersey, the “Portraits" mural runs the equivalent length of 25 football fields. With vibrancy and grace, this mural is part of a citywide effort to reclaim public spaces and celebrate the resilience of Newark’s residents. Learn more here: www. gatewaystonewark.com