2023 marks Morris Arts' 50th Anniversary! We
invite you to join us in celebrating throughout the year at our
existing arts events and programs along with a few additional
initiatives. Below is a compilation of what we have happening in the
month of
February. We look forward to continuing to connect with you through the
arts!
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SEWING HANDS: The
Legacy of the Morristown Sewing School FEBRUARY 4 | 1 - 3PM | FREE Kick-off Black History Month by learning about (and
possibly contributing to) a part of local history! Join us for this free event at Headquarters Plaza that
will bring awareness, discussions, and insight into the Morristown
Sewing School.
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A GIFT FOR
MORRIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ART TEACHERS
Sable Brushes
We received a donation of exceptional Winsor and Newton
sable brushes and are excited to share them with Morris County high
schools!
If you are an arts administrator or teacher, please fill
out a pick-up form to be considered for this gift.
Schools will be selected on a first-come, first-served
basis while supplies last. Public and private schools are both welcome
to submit requests.
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2 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. 1 APPLICATION. For Morris County HS
Seniors Pursuing the Arts We are offering the Elaine Ehlers ($5k) and Eugenie
Coladarci ($1.5k) Arts Scholarships to recognize seniors who exhibit
artistic excellence in dance, drama, visual arts, or music. Apply online by March 3, 2023.
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CURRENTLY IN OUR GALLERIES
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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.
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LOCAL ARTS GRANTEES UPCOMING EVENTS
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This year, we awarded $120,500 to 32 organizations in
Morris Country. Below is a sampling of upcoming events they produce. Be
sure to visit their website and social channels for additional
information and events!
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Roxbury Arts Alliance presents SWINGTIME DOLLS Good Morning, Vietnam FEBRUARY 4 | 2PM | $20 Investors Bank Theater, Succasunna Grab your go-gos, your tie-dye, or your combat boots and
journey back to the Vietnam era with the SwingTime Dolls! With their brand-new show experience Good Morning Vietnam, they honor our
veterans through the hit music of the 1960s Vietnam era.
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Lakeland
Youth Symphony's CHAMBER CONCERT FEBRUARY 11 | 2PM | $ Denville Community Church Enjoy the sounds of the Lakeland Youth Symphony's (LYS)
orchestras at this chamber recital performance. LYS has provided musical education and performance
opportunities for young musicians in Northern New Jersey. The offer four progressively challenging levels of orchestras
for experienced students, and a wonderful Prelude violin program for
beginners.
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Arts by the People THE WRITING LAB: Poetry with Dimitri Reyes FEBRUARY 15 | 8 – 9:30PM | FREE Zoom Check out this virtual workshop series open to all
people, all levels, that will focus on honing a particular element of
writing. Our goal for The Virtual Workshop is to create a space
for a community of writers who are serious about their work and to help
them further their craft. The Virtual Workshop will include 30 minutes
of lesson and prompt taught by our guest artist, then an hour of
sharing and light critique.
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Header art:
"Primitive Dancers" by Pasquale Cuppari. Currently part of
MOVE: Dance in Art Exhibit.
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