NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Museum of Art is celebrating the spring with the introduction of a new sculpture and a popular (and free) day of workshops.
The museum will host “Changing It Up: An American Art Convening,” a free, public day of conversations and workshops on Saturday, May 18. One of the museum’s biggest community days of the year, the event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 49 Washington Street.
According to a news release from the museum:
“Since the groundbreaking reinstallation of the Native American collection in 2016, NMOA has been actively shifting the boundaries of American art and museum practice. By curating collaboratively with artists, community members and across our global collections, the museum is committed to expanding the canon and challenging conventions. Join us to consider the impact of these strategies and to think about the future.”
Admission is free, but registration is required. Get tickets and see the event schedule here.
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The museum recently announced that it has acquired of Shahzia Sikander’s NOW, 2023, a large-scale outdoor sculpture which will be on long-term display.
Alongside the artist, NOW will be celebrated at the museum’s Washington Street entrance on Saturday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. during the all-day American Art Convening, which is open to the public and free of charge.
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