MORRIS ARTS FOR APRIL 2023

 

2023 marks Morris Arts' 50th Anniversary! We invite you to celebrate with us throughout the year at our existing arts events and programs along with at a few additional golden anniversary happenings. Below is a compilation of what's coming up in April. We look forward to connecting with you through the arts!   JOIN US FOR THE BEST DINNER PARTY IN TOWN!     We invite you to celebrate our 50th Anniversary at Great Conversations. We have an amazing line-up of conversationalists this year and some extra special surprises.   WHEN: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 6:00PM – Cocktail Reception 7:15PM - 9:30PM – Dinner WHERE: Birchwood Manor, Whippany, NJ   TICKETS & MORE INFO     ARTS IN EDUCATION   Arts in Education Showcase 2023 MAY 9TH | 09:15AM-1:00PM | FREE   Shakespeare Theatre, Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison We’re thrilled to be back live this year and can’t wait to welcome your school representatives to this event. This free event attracts cultural arts leaders, PTO/HSA members, teachers and principals and provides a rare opportunity to see first-hand highlights of programs created for students in the visual arts, dance, music, theatre, storytelling and more.   MORE INFO      Stories in Motion Series with Paul Rabinowitz STARTING APRIL 13 | 12:00-1:00PM | For adults 55+ | FREE Dover Library | 32 E Clinton Street, Dover  Thursdays: April 13, 20, 27 | May 4, 11, 18, 25 | June 1 This series pairs the art of storytelling with choreography and expressive dance.    MORE INFO     CURRENTLY IN OUR GALLERIES     COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BREAKFAST RECAP   On March 2nd, we hosted the Commercial Real Estate Breakfast, "The Art of Creating Place: Community Spaces in Real Estate Development" at Deloitte at M Station. Our panelists spoke about how vibrant public spaces and common area amenities provide universal value to owners, investors, tenants, and the community at-large.   MORE INFO   LOCAL ARTS GRANTEES UPCOMING EVENTS   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     TICKETS The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey SPRING CONCERT APRIL 2 | 2PM | $5-$40 Dolan Hall, The Annunciation Center, Saint Elizabeth University, Morristown Mozart & Beethoven Elijah Souels & Robert W. Butts - Tis a Gift Special Guests: Keys 2 Success Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Concerto #21 Special Guest: Beatrice Long, pianist Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony #1      TICKETS Roxbury Arts Alliance 80'S REVOLUTION APRIL 14 | 08:00-09:45PM | $20-$25 Investors Bank Theater at Horseshoe Lake, 72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna   The 80’s Revolution is the ultimate show band highlighting the hits that drove people to the dance floor in the incredible, decadent 80’s!      TICKETS Morris Music Men DOWNTOWN APRIL 16 | 3PM | $20 Dorothy Young Center for the Arts, Drew University, Madison An Afternoon of Harmony and Fun, in the Barbershop Style!      MORE Skylands Songwriter Guild OPEN MIC NIGHT APRIL 20 | 07:00PM | $5 cover Enzo's, 382 US-46, Budd Lake April a little taxing? Vent with us! Up to 3 songs per performer. Bring your appetite! Food and drinks will be available.      REGISTER Boonton Holmes Public Library ART & YOGA DAY APRIL 23 | 11:30AM-03:30PM | $20 Boonton Holmes Public Library, 621 Main Street, Boonton  Celebrate yourself through yoga and art!   Find deep relaxation with a restorative yoga session led by Laura Kraus, RYT500. Then enjoy a healthful lunch (provided), and end with a stress-free watercolor class (suitable for all levels) led by Susan Sopira, artist and educator.   FULL LISTING OF GRANTEES   SUPPORT MORRIS COUNTY ARTISTS   Verdant: The Colors of Spring Exhibit APRIL 1–27 Morris County Public Library, 30 East Hanover Avenue, Whippany Officially welcome spring with Morris County Artists Network (MCAN) by celebrating the wide range of incredible artwork done by local artists. Artist's reception: April 13th | 05:30-08PM   MORE INFO   CALLS FOR ARTISTS   Spring Art Contest Mendham Borough Library For kids, teens & adults Come pick up your canvas panel and create a spring masterpiece using whatever art materials you wish. Paint, draw, create, and have fun! Panels will be displayed in our first-floor gallery to be voted on. Winners will be chosen by the public! MORE INFO   Soaring Spirits Inside Small Art Exhibits A very special exhibition fundraiser, Soaring Spirits in loving memory of the wonderful arts supporter and The Corner Frame Shop owner, Hal Parker. Rolling acceptance until 30 artists are confirmed. MORE INFO     ARTS ACTION ALERT     ARTS & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 6 A Project of Americans for the Arts We are excited to partner with Americans for the Arts to take part in Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), the sixth national study of the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry.  The study was created to gauge the spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and the event-related spending by their audiences.   Local and state research partners continue to collect audience-intercept surveys from attendees to in-person arts and culture events taking place in their community. This process will continue for 12 months, from May 2022 through April 2023. Thank you for your support of the arts and culture community!   MORE INFO   Header art: "Read Between the Lines" by Andrea Epstein. Currently part of Color is Joyful Exhibit at our Gallery at 14 Maple.