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Art Show Explores 'A Sense of Place'

Published on January 24, 2023

Morris Arts’ A Sense of Place gallery exhibit will showcase the artwork of eight New Jersey artists, with 186 works of art filling the walls of four floors of the Atrium Gallery in Morristown. The public is invited to the free opening reception on Feb. 2, from 7-9 p.m. The Atrium Gallery is located on floors 2-5 of the Morris County Administration and Records Building, Morristown.

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Morris County Honors Allison Larena For 20 Years Leading MPAC

Published on October 17, 2022

Allison Larena, President & CEO of Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown, was honored Friday night, Oct. 14, by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners for her 20 years at the helm of the arts organization. Commissioner Deputy Director John Krickus presented Larena with a framed “Resolution of Honor” inside MPAC’s Starlight Room just prior to the evening's performance.

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Morris County Proclaims October Arts & Humanities Month

Published on October 13, 2022

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed October 2022 “Arts and Humanities Month” last night during a work session meeting in Morristown. Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen read parts of the formal resolution as he presented the framed proclamation to Tom Werder, Executive Director of Morris Arts.

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"Through Women's Eyes" On View At Atrium Art Gallery

Published on October 12, 2022

"Through Women's Eyes," the new exhibit by Morris Arts, is on view at the Atrium Art Gallery at the Morris County Records and Administration Building, 10 Court Street, Morristown. The exhibit, open to the public for free viewing from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, closes on Jan. 8, 2023. For more information, visit www.morrisarts.org.

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Historic Morris Canal Restoration to be Dedicated in Wharton Aug. 20

Published on July 25, 2022

With some fanfare and a ribbon cutting, Wharton Borough will officially complete a 16-year mission to restore one of the most remarkably preserved and unique sections of the famous Morris Canal – and of course, the festivities will be held at the 47th Annual “Canal Day Music & Craft Festival” in Wharton Borough.

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Morris County & Arts Community Unveil Plaque to Viki Craig

Published on June 16, 2022

Art in the Atrium Co-founder Viki Craig was honored tonight with a plaque unveiled in Morristown by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, The Craig Family and Morris Arts during a ceremony at the Morris County Administration and Records Building in Morristown, where ATA began 30 years ago.

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Morris County Library Resumes Full Operations on May 2

Published on April 18, 2022

The Morris County Library, which had been operating on a truncated schedule during the pandemic, is delighted to announce it will resume full hours of operation starting Monday, May 2, 2022 – coincidentally in time for its centennial celebration.

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Morris County Proclaims February 2022 Black History Month

Published on February 09, 2022

Morris County’s Board of County Commissioners today adopted a special resolution proclaiming February as Black History Month 2022, urging residents to honor the centuries of contributions by African Americans to the nation, state and county. The board also reviewed plans for Art in the Atrium to exhibit African American art at the county administration building from April through September.

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Summer Camp and Winter Events Slated at Morris County Parks

Published on February 03, 2022

Registration is open for three of the Morris County Park Commission's popular summer camps. A full slate of winter 2022 events are planned at Morris County's parks, from visits to the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center and Fosterfields Living Historic Farm to lessons in horticulture, such as flower arranging.

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Four Gifted NJ Artists at Morris County Atrium Starting Feb. 10

Published on February 03, 2022

Four diverse, gifted New Jersey artists share their unique visions of “resilience” in Morris Arts’ new exhibit, REIMAGINING RESILIENCE, which opens in the Atrium Gallery Feb. 10. Located on Floors 2 to 5 of the Morris County Administration and Records Building at 10 Court Street in Morristown, the exhibit features works in oils, acrylics, carved/stained wood, mixed media and paintings on glass.

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