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info@aljira.org. Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Friday, 12–6pm Saturday, 11am–4pm
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Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art, fosters excellence in...
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Nearly 25 years and hundreds of artists later, Aljira is the...
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Combining the mythical and fantastic, these artists compel...
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Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art was an artist-centered space in Newark, New Jersey, United States founded in 1983, designated a Major Arts Organization by New Jersey's State Council on the Arts. Aljira displayed the work of both established and emerging or under-represented artists.
- Dexter Wimberly
- 591 Broad St., Newark 07102
- c. 1991
- Contemporary art
Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art, Newark, New Jersey. 7,838 likes · 3 talking about this · 1,118 were here. "More than a repository of objects or...
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Combining the mythical and fantastic, these artists compel us to look beyond contemporary notions of race, gender, sexuality, cultural rituals, and even art itself. Like the half-human subjects that have inspired them, these new speculative art forms may well point the way to the future of art and culture.
Jan 8, 2016 · Aljira as a word comes from the Australian Aboriginal word for dreamtime, and it is a place dedicated to making artistic dreams come to life. Emerging and under-represented artists are showcased, while public understanding is strengthened through community-based educational programming.
Nov 13, 2014 · Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art fosters excellence in the visual arts through exhibitions and educational programs that serve as catalysts for inclusiveness and diversity, promote cross ...
