Past Contests
Past events in the Bloomfield Avenue/Lower Broadway Business Improvement District.
Looking Back: 2023 Pedestrian & Traffic Safety Banner Project
We extend our deepest gratitude to:
- Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. for his ongoing support
- Prudential Financial for generously funding the project
- Our talented local artists for bringing this vision to life
With support from the City of Newark, NJ – City Hall, Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, Invest Newark, Downtown New Jersey, International Downtown Association, and the State of New Jersey, this initiative is just one example of how public art and placemaking can shape safer, stronger, and more connected communities.
Winners: 1st Place: Jacqueline Ortiz • 2nd Place: Jasmine White • 3rd Place: Gabriel Ribeiro • 4th Place: Melissa Marshall • 5th Place: Pedro Mieles
Photography by: German Rafalovich
Swipe through or click to enlarge the winning artworks. Photography by: German Rafalovic
BALBA Banner Art Contest
We were thrilled to host the Bloomfield Avenue/Lower Broadway Alliance Banner Art Contest winners on Friday, October 20th, 2023! 
A prominent intersection for vehicular and pedestrian traffic in Newark, Bloomfield Avenue and N. 8th Street is home to St. Francis Church, Newark Schools Stadium, Calabro Square and two active bus stops. This project procured artwork from Newark artists that promotes traffic and pedestrian safety–to be displayed on street pole banners at and around the intersection
THANK YOU to Prudential Financial for the Community Grant that provided the funds to make this project possible and a special thank you to Councilman Anibal Ramos for his support.
1st Place -Jacqueline Ortiz • 2nd Place – Jasmine White • 3rd Place – Gabriel Ribeiro
4th Place – Melissa Marshall • 5th Place – Pedro Mieles