Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation
  • Why PRWeb
  • How It Works
  • Who Uses It
  • Pricing
  • Login
  • GDPR
  • Create a Free Account
Return to PRWeb homepage
  • News
  • Resources
  • Contact
When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type.

Searching for your content...

No results found. Please change your search terms and try again.
  • News in Focus
      • Browse News Releases

      • All News Releases
      • Multimedia Gallery

      • All Multimedia
      • All Photos
      • All Videos
  • Business & Money
      • Auto & Transportation

      • Aerospace, Defense
      • Air Freight
      • Airlines & Aviation
      • Automotive
      • Maritime & Shipbuilding
      • Railroads and Intermodal Transportation
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Transportation, Trucking & Railroad
      • Travel
      • Trucking and Road Transportation
      • View All Auto & Transportation

      • Business Technology

      • Blockchain
      • Broadcast Tech
      • Computer & Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Components
      • Electronic Design Automation
      • Financial Technology
      • High Tech Security
      • Internet Technology
      • Nanotechnology
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Semiconductors
      • View All Business Technology

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Financial Services & Investing

      • Accounting News & Issues
      • Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers
      • Banking & Financial Services
      • Bankruptcy
      • Bond & Stock Ratings
      • Conference Call Announcements
      • Contracts
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Dividends
      • Earnings
      • Earnings Forecasts & Projections
      • Financing Agreements
      • Insurance
      • Investments Opinions
      • Joint Ventures
      • Mutual Funds
      • Private Placement
      • Real Estate
      • Restructuring & Recapitalization
      • Sales Reports
      • Shareholder Activism
      • Shareholder Meetings
      • Stock Offering
      • Stock Split
      • Venture Capital
      • View All Financial Services & Investing

      • General Business

      • Awards
      • Commercial Real Estate
      • Corporate Expansion
      • Earnings
      • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
      • Human Resource & Workforce Management
      • Licensing
      • New Products & Services
      • Obituaries
      • Outsourcing Businesses
      • Overseas Real Estate (non-US)
      • Personnel Announcements
      • Real Estate Transactions
      • Residential Real Estate
      • Small Business Services
      • Socially Responsible Investing
      • Surveys, Polls and Research
      • Trade Show News
      • View All General Business

  • Science & Tech
      • Consumer Technology

      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Blockchain
      • Cloud Computing/Internet of Things
      • Computer Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Consumer Electronics
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Gaming
      • Financial Technology
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Multimedia & Internet
      • Peripherals
      • Social Media
      • STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math)
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Wireless Communications
      • View All Consumer Technology

      • Energy & Natural Resources

      • Alternative Energies
      • Chemical
      • Electrical Utilities
      • Gas
      • General Manufacturing
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Oil & Energy
      • Oil and Gas Discoveries
      • Utilities
      • Water Utilities
      • View All Energy & Natural Resources

      • Environ­ment

      • Conservation & Recycling
      • Environmental Issues
      • Environmental Policy
      • Environmental Products & Services
      • Green Technology
      • Natural Disasters
      • View All Environ­ment

      • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • Aerospace & Defense
      • Agriculture
      • Chemical
      • Construction & Building
      • General Manufacturing
      • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning)
      • Machinery
      • Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Paper, Forest Products & Containers
      • Precious Metals
      • Textiles
      • Tobacco
      • View All Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • Telecomm­unications

      • Carriers and Services
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Telecommunications Equipment
      • Telecommunications Industry
      • VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
      • Wireless Communications
      • View All Telecomm­unications

  • Lifestyle & Health
      • Consumer Products & Retail

      • Animals & Pets
      • Beers, Wines and Spirits
      • Beverages
      • Bridal Services
      • Cannabis
      • Cosmetics and Personal Care
      • Fashion
      • Food & Beverages
      • Furniture and Furnishings
      • Home Improvement
      • Household, Consumer & Cosmetics
      • Household Products
      • Jewelry
      • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
      • Office Products
      • Organic Food
      • Product Recalls
      • Restaurants
      • Retail
      • Supermarkets
      • Toys
      • View All Consumer Products & Retail

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Health

      • Biometrics
      • Biotechnology
      • Clinical Trials & Medical Discoveries
      • Dentistry
      • FDA Approval
      • Fitness/Wellness
      • Health Care & Hospitals
      • Health Insurance
      • Infection Control
      • International Medical Approval
      • Medical Equipment
      • Medical Pharmaceuticals
      • Mental Health
      • Pharmaceuticals
      • Supplementary Medicine
      • View All Health

      • Sports

      • General Sports
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Sporting Events
      • Sports Equipment & Accessories
      • View All Sports

      • Travel

      • Amusement Parks and Tourist Attractions
      • Gambling & Casinos
      • Hotels and Resorts
      • Leisure & Tourism
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Passenger Aviation
      • Travel Industry
      • View All Travel

  • Policy & Public Interest
      • Policy & Public Interest

      • Advocacy Group Opinion
      • Animal Welfare
      • Congressional & Presidential Campaigns
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
      • Domestic Policy
      • Economic News, Trends, Analysis
      • Education
      • Environmental
      • European Government
      • FDA Approval
      • Federal and State Legislation
      • Federal Executive Branch & Agency
      • Foreign Policy & International Affairs
      • Homeland Security
      • Labor & Union
      • Legal Issues
      • Natural Disasters
      • Not For Profit
      • Patent Law
      • Public Safety
      • Trade Policy
      • U.S. State Policy
      • View All Policy & Public Interest

  • People & Culture
      • People & Culture

      • Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American
      • African American
      • Asian American
      • Children
      • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
      • Hispanic
      • Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual
      • Men's Interest
      • People with Disabilities
      • Religion
      • Senior Citizens
      • Veterans
      • Women
      • View All People & Culture

  • Hamburger menu
  • Cision PRWeb provides efficient communication tools to continuously engage with target audiences across multiple online channels
  • Create a Free Account
    • ALL CONTACT INFO
    • Contact Us


      11AM ET Sunday – 8PM ET Friday

  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR
  • News in Focus
    • Browse All News
    • Multimedia Gallery
  • Business & Money
    • Auto & Transportation
    • Business Technology
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Financial Services & Investing
    • General Business
  • Science & Tech
    • Consumer Technology
    • Energy & Natural Resources
    • Environ­ment
    • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing
    • Telecomm­unications
  • Lifestyle & Health
    • Consumer Products & Retail
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Health
    • Sports
    • Travel
  • Policy & Public Interest
  • People & Culture
    • People & Culture
  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR
  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR
  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR

Newark Symphony Hall Presents the Black Creative Economy Summit, Empowering Black Artists and Entrepreneurs


News provided by

Newark Symphony Hall

Jun 06, 2023, 10:38 ET

Share this article

Share toX

Share this article

Share toX

The three-day event aims to foster investment opportunities for artists in technology, film, media and performing arts, while promoting the power of the Black creative economy.
The three-day event aims to foster investment opportunities for artists in technology, film, media and performing arts, while promoting the power of the Black creative economy.

Three-day conference to foster investment, equity and cultural ownership for Black and Brown creators

MONTCLAIR, N.J., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall, New Jersey's largest and oldest Black arts institution, is proud to announce that it will host the city's first-ever Black Creative Economy Summit from June 20-22, as part of the state's North to Shore Conference. The three-day event aims to foster investment opportunities for artists in technology, film, media and performing arts, while promoting the power of the Black creative economy.

The Black Creative Economy Summit, hosted in partnership with Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, Newark Arts and City of Newark Division of Arts & Cultural Affairs, will feature a diverse lineup of sessions and events designed to empower and inspire creatives at every stage of their careers. The schedule includes the following:

“The Black Creative Economy Summit is designed to acknowledge the financial impact of artists and promote ownership while celebrating the rich heritage and contributions of Black creators in Newark, throughout New Jersey and beyond,” said Talia L. Young, president and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall.

Post this

Day 1, June 20: Convene – The summit kicks off with the grand opening reception of the newly restored Terrace Ballroom, an exclusive event bringing artists, industry leaders and investors together to network in the venue once filled with legendary performers.

Day 2, June 21: Collaborate – Attendees will enjoy a free concert presented by The Other Side of Newark, as well as discover and engage in insightful sessions led by local and industry leaders, propelling creativity and collaboration.

  • Know Your Stage – Networking breakfast.
  • Lifting Voices Through the Power of Art & Storytelling – Panel moderated by Aisha Glover, vice president of urban innovation at Audible.
  • Thriving in the Arts – Fireside chat led by Newark Symphony Hall.
  • Developing While Black (DWB): Creative Placemaking for the Culture - Fireside chat led by Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District.
  • Own the Culture – Keynote address by David Banner, Grammy Award-winning rapper, record producer and philanthropist.
  • Revolutionizing Content Consumption – Featuring the founders of Polaris, the first Black-owned, free-ad supporting streaming channel.
  • Straight to the Money – Fireside chat led by Newark Arts.
  • Funder's Speed Dating – 1:1 sessions with regional art investors.

Day 3, June 22: Connect – A night of networking, creativity and humor to close out the Black Creative Economy Summit experience.

  • Behind the Scenes & Artist Mixer – music, cocktails courtesy of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey & private tour of Newark Symphony Hall's production ability.
  • Bob Sumner Comedy Tour Show - a Newark International Film Festival feature.

"The Black Creative Economy Summit is designed to acknowledge the financial impact of artists and promote ownership while celebrating the rich heritage and contributions of Black creators in Newark, throughout New Jersey and beyond," shares Talia L. Young, president and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall. "The event will provide a platform for artists, industry professionals and investors to come together, exchange ideas and drive positive change within creative industries."

The Summit will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers from diverse career backgrounds, including:

  • The Honorable Mayor Ras J. Baraka, City of Newark, NJ
  • Andrew Binger, artistic director, Yendor Theatre Company.
  • David Banner, Grammy Award-winning rapper, record producer and philanthropist
  • David Byer-Tyre, scholar, professional artist and educator
  • Jean Pierre Brutus, senior counsel, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
  • Lyvan Munlyn, charge scenic artist, Creative Producer
  • Jeffrey Page, Emmy-nominated director and choreographer
  • Marjorie Perry, president and CEO, MZM Construction & Management Company, Inc.
  • Sharnita C. Johnson, vice president of strategy, impact and communication, Victoria Foundation
  • Shaheem Reid, author, journalist and co-founder of Polaris
  • Anthony Smith, executive director, Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
  • Alysia Souder, executive director of the Institute of Music for Children in Elizabeth NJ
  • Sway, American journalist, radio personality and executive producer
  • Lenny The Barber, film, concert and event producer
  • Chris Watson, director of planning and development services, Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP
  • Talia Young, president and CEO, Newark Symphony Hall

Proudly sponsored by United Airlines, Newark Arts, Audible, NJEDA, Prudential, Newark Alliance, City of Newark Division of Arts & Cultural Affairs, North to Shore and Newark Happenings, the Black Creative Economy Summit will celebrate the vibrant and diverse talent of Black creators.

To purchase tickets and for more information on the Black Creative Economy Summit, please visit newarksymphonyhall.org/events/black-creative-economy/.

About Newark Symphony Hall
Born in 1925, Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) has been the home of almost a century of arts and culture in what is now one of New Jersey's oldest and largest arts and entertainment venues. NSH remains as committed as ever to providing an artistically rich experience for art lovers of all ages, while creating career pathways for people of color from around the world – and bettering both its community and the Greater Newark region. The venue recently began production on "The Soul of Newark Symphony Hall," its celebration of "Black Newark" developed by scholar and composer Guthrie Ramsey, told through narration, reenactments, music and cinematic and photographic montage. Its "Symphony of Survival," a creative project led by Newark poet Jasmine Mans as part of the venue's #EmbraceNewark initiative, features writings, footage and photos by 10 talented local Black artists documenting their pandemic experience.

For more information about Newark Symphony Hall visit NewarkSymphonyHall.org and follow @NewarkSymphonyHall on Instagram and Facebook and @NwkSymphonyHall on Twitter.

About Newark Arts
Newark Arts' mission is to power the arts to transform lives. Established in 1981 as the Newark Arts Council, the organization's vision is to become a nationally recognized catalyst for the collaborative power of the arts in the City of Newark and urban America. Newark Arts is the producer of Newark Creates, a community-led citywide cultural plan, created in partnership with the City of Newark. Newark Arts' key initiatives include Arts Education Newark, the ArtStart community grantmaking program, and the Newark Arts Festival. Newark Arts is generously supported by Prudential Financial, the City of Newark, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Victoria Foundation, Turrell Fund, Bank of America, New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, Mellon Foundation, Hanini Group, TD Bank, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Panasonic, M&T Bank, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, PSEG, and individuals, businesses and institutions.

To keep up-to-date on all the latest news from Newark Arts, sign up for our newsletter at newarkarts.org and follow @Newark_Arts on Twitter and @NewarkArts on Facebook and Instagram.

About Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
The Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, Inc. (LPCCD) is a non-profit organization actively engaged in the practice of economic development through Creative Placemaking. Its mission to plan, design and develop a comprehensive arts and cultural district in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of downtown Newark. Once dominated by dilapidated buildings and vacant lots, the neighborhood is being transformed through LPCCD's efforts into a "sustainable" arts and cultural district. This redevelopment includes "green" mixed-income housing, an annual music festival and historic preservation projects. LPCCD has completed more than 100 units of housing, and has provided new housing and employment opportunities for a diverse population. LPCCD is well on its way to creating a fully productive, mixed-use neighborhood. LPCCD's main arts & culture programs are the annual Lincoln Park Music Festival; Lincoln Park Music Speaks citywide humanities initiative; the Lincoln Park Jazzy Soul music series; the Lincoln Park Youth Arts Collective arts education program; its Lincoln Park Gallery Without Walls public art mobile outdoor gallery; and the Lincoln Park Sustainable Living Community Podcast.

For more information about Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, connect with @LincolnParkCoastCulturalDistrict on Facebook; follow @LPCCD on IG; and @LPCCD on Twitter or visit: lpccd.org.

Media Contact

Claudia Velasquez, Violet PR, 8627039202, [email protected]

SOURCE Newark Symphony Hall

Modal title

Born in 1925, Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) has been the home of almost a century of arts and culture in what is now one of New Jersey’s oldest and largest arts and entertainment venues.
Born in 1925, Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) has been the home of almost a century of arts and culture in what is now one of New Jersey’s oldest and largest arts and entertainment venues.
NSH remains as committed as ever to providing an artistically rich experience for art lovers of all ages, while creating career pathways for people of color from around the world.
NSH remains as committed as ever to providing an artistically rich experience for art lovers of all ages, while creating career pathways for people of color from around the world.
Born in 1925, Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) has been the home of almost a century of arts and culture in what is now one of New Jersey’s oldest and largest arts and entertainment venues. NSH remains as committed as ever to providing an artistically rich experience for art lovers of all ages, while creating career pathways for people of color from around the world.

Contact PRWeb

  • 11AM ET Sunday – 8PM ET Friday
  • Contact Us

About PRWeb

  • About PRWeb
  • Partners
  • Partnership Programs
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Resources

Why PRWeb

  • Why PRWeb
  • How It Works
  • Who Uses It
  • Pricing

Accounts

  • Create a Free Account
  • Log in
  • Contact Us

Do not sell or share my personal information:

  • Submit via [email protected] 
  • Call Privacy toll-free: 877-297-8921

Contact Cision

Products

About

My Services
  • All News Releases
  • Online Member Center
  • ProfNet
Cision Distribution Helpline
888-776-0942
  • Legal
  • Site Map
  • RSS
  • Cookie Settings
Copyright © 2025 Cision US Inc.