was created with a simple belief: art and music are not luxuries, but the essence of life. Developed by the Smaldone family—local business operators who have long worked at the crossroads of invention, design, and culture—The National exists to bring creativity out of the museum and into the streets, where it belongs to everyone.

More than a building, The National is a living canvas: a place where street art meets live performance, where a restaurant hums with energy beside working studios, and where tenants contribute to a shared vision of vibrancy. Both a destination and a community hub, The National seeks to push boundaries and spark inspiration, turning Rahway into a city alive with possibility.