The Order of 

Abstract geometric illustration of a mountain scene with a large orange sun, purple peaks, and a blue river on a pale yellow background.

New Arts

ONA, meaning "art" or "way" in Yoruba, is committed to forging paths for artistic expression that place material culture as a vital way of understanding the world. We unite the public in dialogue with creatives, curators, and scholars to activate our mission through exhibitions, residencies, and educational programming. Grounded in the belief that humanity’s shared histories and migrations connect us all, ONA carves out a new way forward, fostering creative growth and critical reflection on what it means to be human.

The Order of New Arts a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

OUR MISSION IS to collect and support creativity and scholarship that empowers the public’s understanding of what it means to be a human.