PlusOne, presented by the Wooden Walls Public Art Project, is a new public art festival coming to Asbury Park in Fall 2026. Inspired by Asbury’s storied amusement and music legacy, PlusOne will transform the city into an open creative studio where art becomes a living, shared public festival.

PlusOne will collaborate with the Color & Light Festival from July 17-18 with a dynamic preview event showcasing large-scale video and projection art on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. This lead-up event will set the stage for the main PlusOne festival slated to run over three weekends in September-October 2026. Bringing together nationally and internationally recognized artists across disciplines, PlusOne will feature the creation of large-scale murals, installations, immersive experiences, and a lineup of artist talks, tours, and workshops.

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The festival’s name draws inspiration from Asbury Park’s legendary music culture and the tradition of the guest list “plus one” — an invitation to bring someone along. Through a unique “+1” curatorial model, each participating artist nominates another artist, creating a chain of creative collaboration and amplification. Audiences are similarly invited to explore, connect, and share the experience with others, extending the festival’s impact beyond the artwork itself.

PlusOne is made possible through funding from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (A.R.T.) – Phase II Grant Program. NJEDA works in partnership with a diverse range of stakeholders to implement programs and initiatives that improve quality of life, enhance economic vitality, and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness. Click here to learn more.