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We actively cultivate a dynamic, open, and welcoming space for artists, students, and the community through our programming, classes, residencies, and exhibitions.</p> <div class="display-programs container px-0"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-4 mb-3"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> <a href="https://www.expressnewark.org/exhibitions/"> <div class="ratio-image-wrapper ratio ratio-1x1"> <img decoding="async" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://www.expressnewark.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/240220_BluesPeople100-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://www.expressnewark.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/240220_BluesPeople100-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.expressnewark.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/240220_BluesPeople100-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.expressnewark.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/240220_BluesPeople100-1024x683.jpg 1024w, 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