Ford Mansion at Morristown National Historical Park Reopens Oct. 5 Published on October 01, 2024 The historic Ford Mansion at Morristown National Historical Park will formally reopen to the public on Saturday, Oct. 5, after nearly ten months of meticulous restoration work. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
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. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
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. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
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. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
"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. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
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. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
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. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
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. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
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. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture