Celebrate JOY with the official $199 VIP credential for Newark Arts Festival 2025: JOY. The JOY PASS is your all-access key to priority entry, limited-capacity artist moments, luxurious festival lounges, and curated cultural experiences — plus a keepsake to remember the weekend. Every JOY PASS sale supports Newark creatives and community programs.
What your JOY PASS includes
- VIP badge — complimentary entry to ALL NAF2025 events
- Priority entry to The Gold Ball (Oct 8) — skip the line at the festival’s glamorous opening night at the Newark Museum of Art.
- Access to The Griffith Penthouse Suite (Oct 9–12) — House Blend: Joy at Home, a four-day cultural residency curated by FORSA La Familia: tea & coffee ceremonies, DJ listening rooms, art installations, rooftop views, and an elevated hospitality experience across two levels.
- Exclusive Art Buyers Tour during Art Night Out — a limited-capacity, curator-led tour during NAF2025 prior to the public opening.
- An Evening with Avery Wilson (Oct 11) — VIP seating for the performance plus a limited-capacity VIP Meet & Greet with Avery Wilson.
- NAF Sponsor/VIP Penthouse Lounge — dedicated lounge with refreshments, comfortable seating, phone charging, and a calm place to recharge between events.
- Exclusive VIP offers & sponsor benefits — special partner perks and discounts.
- Keepsake from festival makers — a curated memento to take home.
- Impact — Every JOY PASS helps fund Newark Arts’ community programs and supports local creatives.
Important details Limited quantity available. Benefits apply only to the festival dates indicated on your ticket. JOY PASS is single-use and non-transferable.
