Situated on NJPAC’s campus in Downtown Newark at Center and Mulberry Streets, the three floor, 58,000sf Cooperman Center will feature classrooms, student lounges, a reading room, a black box studio, rehearsal spaces with sound studios, breakout rooms, changing suites, private restrooms with showers, and storage areas.
Opening in 2027, the Center represents a major investment in Newark’s cultural and educational landscape. By connecting local students and community members with renowned and emerging artists, it strengthens NJPAC’s performing arts education program and inspires creativity across all ages.
Designed for flexibility and innovation, the building’s open facades and double-height windows frame views of NJPAC and Mulberry Street. This state-of-the-art facility fosters collaboration and community engagement, offering spaces for learning, rehearsal, and artistic creation. “It’s rewarding to see this vision come to life for Newark,” says Ken Burke, Structure Tone senior project
manager. “NJPAC’s master plan aimed to create a vibrant hub in the heart of the city, and we’re proud to help make that happen.”
The Cooperman Family Arts Education and Community Center will also drive economic growth as part of NJPAC’s three-year downtown redevelopment, which includes 350 mixed-income residential units, retail spaces, and outdoor gathering areas.
This initiative will not only provide housing and commercial spaces, but also create vibrant cultural and educational opportunities that will enrich the lives of Newark residents for generations to come,” SAID FORMER NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR PHIL MURPHY IN AN EXTERNAL PRESS RELEASE FROM SEPTEMBER 18, 2024.