Art After Dark: 5th Annual Pride Ball

Art After Dark: 5th Annual Pride Ball

Our annual Pride Ball is back!

Date and time

Thursday, July 25 · 7 - 11pm EDT

Location

The Newark Museum of Art

49 Washington St Newark, NJ 07102

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

Your Favorite Jersey Pride Ball is Back!

Calling all houses, this is your time to shine. Come out, collect your 10’s, and avoid being chopped as guests compete to win trophies in an array of categories.

Host: Havoc 007 aka Hall of Fame Voice of NJ & Master of Sounds the Legendary Belinda

Special performanc by ByHaze!

Prize: House with the most points wins $1,000 (Sponsored by the NJ Hall of Fame Board)

Theme: For every category, create a head-to-toe look inspired by past NMOA PRIDE BALL themes. Your look can be inspired by:

  • NMOA Art Displays NMOA
  • Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden
  • NMOA Planetarium

Categories & Points:

  • COM vs COM MINI GRAND A: 100 Points
  • Twerk Off: 50 Points
  • Hair Affair: 50 Points
  • Best Dress Spectator: 50 Points
  • Runway MINI GRAND B: 100 Points
  • Male Figure – Face: 75 Points
  • Female Figure – Face: 75 Points
  • Male Figure – Realness: 75 Points
  • Female Figure – Realness: 75 Points
  • Urban Street Wear: 50 Points
  • Master of My Element: 50 PointsPERFORMANCE GRAND PRIZE:
  • Virgins: 120 Points
  • Vogue Fem: 120 Points
  • Female Figure Performance: 120 Points
  • Realness with a Twist: 120 Points
  • Legendary Performance: 120 Points

New to Ballroom? Try these categories:

  • Virgins Performance
  • Twerk Off
  • Best Dressed Spectator
  • Runway
  • Urban Street Wear

Come celebrate, compete, and make history at the 5th Anniversary of NMOA LGBTQIA PRIDE BALL!


Traveling to the Museum

We anticipate a large turnout for this event. We encourage you to take public transportation to the Museum. You will find more information below:

Public Transportation

You can easily get to the Museum using the Newark Light Rail, getting off at the Harriet Tubman Square stop or the Washington Street stop. You can also arrive via NJ Transit heavy rail, as we are three blocks from Broad Street Station.

Driving

The Museum has a parking lot with limited space. It is $10 to park. Downtown Newark has ample on-street parking. We also recommend going to http://Parking.com and searching using the Museum's Address, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ to find available parking.

Uber/Lyft

The Museum is located at 49 Washington Street. You will enter through our main entrance which faces Washington Street.


Frequently asked questions

Can anyone walk?

Yes, most categories are open to all, however, if you are new to ballroom we recommend walking in the following categories: Virgins Performance, Twerk Off, Open to All Runway, BEST DRESSED SPECTATOR, or Urban Street Wear.

Organized by

 The Newark Museum of Art is a not-for-profit museum of art, science and education in Newark, New Jersey. Open Thursdays - Sundays 10am - 5pm.

Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, New Years Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and December 25.

We welcome everyone with inclusive experiences that spark curiosity and foster community.

$10 – $13