Virtual
KwanzaaFestival
Celebrate culture, community and creative expression at NJPAC’s annual Kwanzaa Festival and Marketplace!
This year’s virtual festival runs through December 31, featuring online programs inspired by the seven principles of Kwanzaa (unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith). Don’t miss out on any of the fun! Tune in for a panel discussion about storytelling with the elders, social justice or Black theater. Take an online class to explore West African dance, stepping, Zumba, drumming, capoeira, Bebop Graffiti Arts or Afrobeats. Or stop by the community marketplace for some online shopping.
The seven principles (nguzo saba) of Kwanzaa
imani (faith)
virtual • conversations
tribute to the elders stories featuring amina baraka, stanley terrell and councilwoman mildred crump
Dec 19 @ 11:30AM | Kwanzaa • meet the elders • online festival
umoja (unity)
virtual • conversations
social justice through the lens of the divine 9
Dec 19 @ 1PM | Kwanzaa • conversations • online festival
ujima (collective work and responsibility)
virtual • conversations
the strength of black theater
Dec 19 @ 3PM | Kwanzaa • conversations • online festival
nia (purpose)
virtual • dance
virtual kwanzaa movement classes
Dec 19 @ 5PM | Kwanzaa • learn something • online festival
kuumba (creativity)
virtual • variety
virtual arts & crafts
on-demand now | creativity • learn something • online festival
kujichagulia (self-determination)
virtual • dance
step afrika
Dec 19 on-demand | dance • learn something • online festival
We are dancing, jamming, reading, talking and connecting to the arts from our hearts to yours.
ujamaa (cooperative economics) | Artisan Marketplace
NJPAC’s annual community marketplace is now available online! And every purchase lifts up our local makers and creators. Explore custom and cultural clothing, handcrafted jewelry, designer hats, bath & body products, candles, books, art and so much more. It’s one-stop shopping for all your holiday needs—and don’t forget to pick out something for yourself.
African Cultural Art
handmade Crafts from Kenya
AnnaTeiko Designs
West African inspired modern clothing
Ashanti Fields
West African clothing and accessories
Black Purl Knittery
purveyor of hand knit accessories
Cathy’s Design
Contemporary Afrocentric Garments
Clutch N Colors
Handpainted clutches & accessories
Clymer Metal Crafts
Handcrafted fine jewelry and accessories
Framiati
Natural Bath and Beauty Supplies
Jewelry & Clay Works
art inspired jewelry for today’s women
Lady Dy Impressions
fashion jewelry and accessories
M8E Design Studio
hand-paint pottery, canvas and glasses
NJ Arts World
African American art and Custom framing
Puzzles For Us
cultural-educational material and resources
Off the Hanger
Newark Apparel, Unique Fashion, and Home Decor
Stanhope Africa
African Jewelry, clothing and accessories
Suzette Art Couture
Handcrafted hats, scarves, socks, and jewelry
The Pour Artist
original artwork, coloring books and accessories
Woodcrafts by Obanion
Handcrafted wooden products and Kinaras
Sponsored By:
NJPAC’s Kwanzaa Festival and Marketplace are made possible through the generosity of Leon and Toby Cooperman.
Presented in partnership with the City of Newark