Public Art Consultation.
YENDOR is an arts organization that has established itself as an entity with a community of artists who lead in the production, installation, design, education and management of public art projects. YENDOR structures every level of the public art process through stakeholder, artist and community engagement which creates meaningful opportunities for all participants. Using national and regional analytics to calculate the long and short term effects of arts as a cornerstone in economic development and prosperity.
Mulberry Commons
Mulberry Commons is three acres of open land, located between Mulberry Street and McCarter Highway, over the Northeast Corridor, down to Peter Francisco Park, with direct connections to Newark Penn Station. Curating iconic public art in Mulberry Commons aims to reshape the scope of public parks in the city of Newark, taking note of the cities rich history while also looking unto its brighter future. Mulberry Commons is a city-funded park proving the city of Newark will enhance the quality of life for its residents through creative place making. YENDOR, the lead public art Advisor for Mulberry Commons, is an arts organization in the city of Newark, dedicated to bringing the arts to the people. Serving individuals within diverse communities, and focusing on underserved populations to foster hope and healing through the access of arts-integrated, cross-cultural programs and performances.
Newark Riverfront
Newark Riverfront Park is a park and promenade being developed in phases along the Passaic River in Newark, New Jersey, United States. YENDOR is an advisor and co-developer with James Corner Field Operations for the design and acquisition of public art to revitalize the park’s overall connectivity. The park, expected to be 3 miles (4.8 km) long and encompass 30.5 acres (12.3 ha) will follow the river between the Ironbound section along Raymond Boulevard and Downtown Newark along McCarter Highway. Announced in 1999, a groundbreaking took place in 2008, and the first phase of the park opened in 2012. It was the first time residents of the largest city in New Jersey have ever had public access to the river. Other segments of the park have subsequently opened, while others are being developed. The East Coast Greenway uses paths and roads along the park.