2026 UCP Paul Robeson Arts Festival
Sat, Apr 11
|Somerville Middle School Gymnasium
Enjoy an inspiring afternoon of music and poetry, arts and crafts, alongside a pop-up museum that highlights both local history and the enduring impact of Paul Robeson through exhibits and storytelling and more.
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2026, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Somerville Middle School Gymnasium , 51 W Cliff St, Somerville, NJ 08876, USA
Guests
About the event
Our arts festival honors one of Somerville’s most famous graduates, Paul Robeson, Somerville High School Class of 1915. All are welcome!
Current Line Up:
Poetry by Herrin, The Young Picassos, Christine Dixon as Harriet Tubman, Quilts by Christine,
Artist discussion and local artist features with fine artist, Veronica Spruill, AAHGS New Jersey Chapter and more.
Use the Davenport or High St. entrance to reach the blacktop — the gymnasium entrance will be on your left. A handicap-accessible side entrance is also available.
The Paul Robeson Arts Festival was made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey Council on the Arts.