Newark Story Bus

Newark today is defined by immigration and the Great Migration—by the movement of people from across the globe and around the country who have sought opportunity here and left their imprints in return. 

The Newark Story Bus is a mobile hub for sharing and collecting the rich stories that make Newark a global city. The bus, a refurbished Econoline Cutaway, contains a sound booth and portrait studio designed to gather audiovisual histories from residents and workers in the city. The exterior of the bus, created by local artists Geraluz and Werc, draws attention when it rolls into schools, street fairs, churches and community centers. The design evokes our mixed cultural heritages and celebrates the vibrancy of Newark. The interior space, created and built by Evonne Davis, doubles as a mixed-use media lab to help teach local residents storytelling skills.

*Painted at Gardenship