Lauren LeBeaux

10/30/2026

A few of my favorite shots from a festival that wears me out and fills my cup all at the same time 😆✨

Leading Newark Arts Council through the 25th anniversary Newark Arts Festival, while navigating such a dire time in the non-profit sector, was a labor of love and a true test of faith. Finally seeing the participating artists, NAC team, partners and community bring “On Purpose” to life made it all worth it. So much talent. So much joy. So much culture. It’s truly one big Newark Arts family reunion. 🤎

There’s more to experience! Visit newarkartsfestival.com to find photo galleries, share your feedback through our surveys, check gallery hours for exhibitions still on view, including Bisa Butler Presents, and shop available artwork.

Thank you to everyone who made this milestone so special. These are just a few of the moments I’m holding onto. 🥂

📸 KB | NJ Wedding Photographer + Video ZakeyDesigns by Zakey Peterson Sir.Moore (((+))) Summer Shower Productions

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

IYKYK how much this moment meant to me. ❤️

Ten years ago, Jeremy Johnson accepted the role of Executive Director of Newark Arts Council and asked for my help with marketing. I don’t think either of us knew what we were getting ourselves into.

I had no formal marketing background. But we had served together on the NAC Board, and he knew my online presence, my family’s roots in the arts, and my general audacity to dive in and DO.

Together, alongside incredible staff and Board members, we worked to build Newark Arts into the powerhouse that it is today. And whew… it was a grind. Countless meetings and pow wows, late nights and working weekends, events upon events, rebrands and strategic plans, tears and laughs and lunches, pivots and problem-solving. I learned SO much.

Through it all, Jeremy had my back in rooms I wasn’t in, stayed open to my crazy ideas and supported me building a personal brand alongside the Newark Arts one.

When he relocated to Cleveland for a new position, I was so distraught lol. I knew I was in for a major change but had no clue I would soon follow in his footsteps as ED.

Now, I’m just incredibly grateful to Jeremy for seeing something in me that I had yet to see in myself, and for continuing to support me and Newark Arts as we step into an exciting new chapter.

This week, we celebrate 25 years of Newark Arts Festival. On Purpose.

And we’re just getting started. 🚀

newarkartsfestival.com

📷: kitab.

09/26/2026

I know what I know before I know it 🔮

09/25/2026

Your Saturday night, stop by stop. ✨ Swipe for the full **Brown Girls Bar Crawl: The Fashion Edit** lineup, from welcome sips and beauty giveaways at Techture Blōbar to fashion, music and cocktails at Marco Hall to our final stop for Newark Fashion Night Out’s Creative Mixer at TRYP Hotel 🍹

Sat, September 26 | 5–9 PM | Downtown Newark

The crawl is moving forward **rain or shine** so dress warm and cozy, and come ready for rain! ☔️ If the weather requires any emergency changes, we’ll text ticket buyers directly.

Tix still avail at link in bio!

https://posh.vip/g/brown-girls-bar-crawl 🥂

09/17/2026

Ya’ll know how it goes. Cute cocktails, new friends, and a whole lot of “NO, I LOVE YOUUU!” by stop three. 😂🥂

Brown Girls Bar Crawl: The Fashion Edit is stomping thru Newark during Newark Fashion Night Out. 👠

💋 4 stops through Downtown Newark
💋 Saturday, September 26 | 5–9PM
💋 Ending at TRYP Hotel for the official NFNO In The Mix: Creative Mixer

Grab your girls, pick the fit + get your ticket at the link in bio, newarkfashionnightout.com or Posh.vip! 🎟️

09/01/2026

Brown Girls is baaaaack. And this time it’s for the love of fashion! 👠🥂

On Saturday, September 26, we’re hitting Downtown Newark for **Brown Girls Bar Crawl: The Fashion Edit**, an Official Premier Event of Newark Fashion Night Out.

Cute cocktails, fly people, street style, local spots, fun fashion moments and a few surprises as we make our way through the city.

Basically, that outfit you’ve been waiting for somewhere to wear? This is somewhere. 😏

📍 Downtown Newark
📅 Saturday, September 26
🥂 4 curated stops
📸 Street-style photography
👠 Fashion + nightlife + surprises

The full route is under wraps for now. You just need to secure your spot and figure out what you’re wearing.

Newark is the runway 😉

Tickets are live. Link in bio, babe!

08/01/2026

Goodbye July👋🏽 This summer season has brought so much joy. I’m rediscovering myself as a multidimensional being…no day looks the same, and I love that for me 🥰

An auntie, a sister/friend, a teacher, a guide, a producer, a cheerleader, a turn-up queen and everything in between…she’s all in me

Catch me at The Sacred Sit every first Sunday and HealHaus each Wednesday. Wishing you a blessed Black August, family 🤎

06/27/2026

The best part about being an auntie is becoming a safe space for unfiltered conversation.

06/23/2026

I’m not saying I’m in training for Brown Girls Bar Crawl™ ... I’m just saying every day seems to start with a T lately. 🍸😂

Join us July 4th for Brown Girls Bar Crawl: Reunion Edition. 🥂 Good drinks. Good music. Great vibes. The kind of night where everybody is your favorite cousin 🤎✨

Tickets on sale in bio and on Posh

See you there, cousin!