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Saturday, November 12, 2022

Arts Matters: Upcoming Arts Events in the Morris Area

 

 

 

ARTS IN EDUCATION FEATURE

 

CAROLYN WARD RESIDENCY GRANT

Mural Unveiling

In October 2022, the inaugural Carolyn Ward Arts in Education Residency project was completed. The grant was awarded to Dover Middle School who selected artist Dan Fenelon for a mural residency and the students and staff could not have been more grateful for this opportunity.

 

group of students taking a selfie with their art teacher in front of the completed mural

 

 

DANCE CONNECTIONS UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

 

The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey

THE AMIABLE CONSORT

World Premiere

NOVEMBER 13 | 2PM | $5 – $40

Annunciation Center at Dolan Hall on the campus of Saint Elizabeth University

Robert W. Butts — The Amiable Consort, in collaboration with internationally renowned choreographer Kimani Fowlin, Director of Drew University’s Dance Department and Chloe Martins, Drew Dance Alumni. The Amiable Consort composition was commissioned by Judith Gibson.

 


 

 

Drew University’s Theatre and Dance Department

FALL MAINSTAGE DANCE SHOW

Directed by Kimani Fowlin

NOVEMBER 17 – 19 | 7:30PM; matinee 11/19 at 2PM | $5 – $10

Thomas H. Kean Theatre on the campus of Drew University

Come join Drew’s student choreographers for exciting dance explorations embodying the theme of “Choice.”

EMAIL BOX OFFICE FOR TICKETS AT keanboxoffice@drew.edu

 


 

 

New Jersey Ballet

NEW DIRECTION

NOVEMBER 19 | 8PM | $39 – $69

Mayo Performing Arts Center

New Direction will feature three works that point to the new artistic vision Maria Kowroski has for New Jersey Ballet as Artistic Director. The program will feature: Who Cares?, by George Balanchine, set to music by George Gershwin, Hallelujah Junction, by Peter Martins, and a world premiere by Harrison Ball, principal dancer with NYC Ballet.

New Jersey Ballet is resident ballet company at MPAC.

 

 

FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS

 

BRAND YOUR BRUSHES

NOVEMBER 19 | 10AM | FREE

Online Workshop Led by Dontae T. Muse

Artist Donate T. Muse of Above Art Studios will lead us through his process of establishing core values as an artist and discovering what makes you and your art unique. In turn, you will learn ways to define your brand and effectively represent yourself both online (via email and social media marketing) and in-person. This free workshop is geared towards visual and folk artists but can be helpful for artists of various genres!

 

 

SAVE THE DATES

 

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31

 


 

EVENT RECAPS

 

DAY OF THE DEAD INSTALLATION

November 2 Event

We were so honored to host the Día de los Muertos installation “Opening the Gates” November 1-7. As we remembered the lives that were lost in both Ulvade, Buffalo and beyond, we also honored and celebrated them. 

Thank you, The Artist Baker, and Colly Flowers, for such personal and heartfelt details that tied so beautifully to the victims. We shared such a special evening with the community that transcended differences and cultures and brought us together in solidarity.

 

 

PUMPKIN ILLUMINATION

October 30 Event

With 1,000+ in attendance, our 13th Annual Pumpkin Illumination was truly a wonderful family-friendly event in our community. 

Thank you to @danfenelon and @corecreativeplacemaking for your incredible puppets, masks and art projects, @alexdelazzari quartet for your wonderful jazz music, Mayor Tim and Mary Dougherty for leading our Luminary Parade and all of YOU for coming out and bringing your pumpkins 🎃 and festive spirits to the event! Additional support from: @mondelez_international and @dean_office_solutions!

 

 

UNTOLD STORIES OF STORIED PEOPLE

at Grow it Green's Urban Farm

On October 8, Morris Arts was proud to partner with @storytellingarts to present Untold Stories of Storied People at @gigmotown’s Urban Farm. It was a beautiful day where we all connected over the stories shared.

Click the image to see a glimpse of the event.

Untold Stories of Storied People is a project of Storytelling Arts that engages dynamic story-keepers and tellers from across NJ to develop and share the untold stories that define and contextualize their lives.

 

CURRENTLY IN OUR GALLERIES

 

 

WORK WITH US

 

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

FULL-TIME

The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing all aspects of fundraising to support Morris Arts’ mission and programs.

They lead fundraising events including Great Conversations, the Commercial Real Estate Breakfast and the Giralda Music & Arts Festival.

The position works closely with the Executive Director, the Morris Arts Board and the Fund Development Team...

 

 

Header art: Open Mind by Isabella Pizzano. Currently part of Through Women's Eyes Exhibit.