Great Conversations 2024 is in the books! We hope you had a fantastic time connecting with one another, listening to the talented Lakeland Youth Symphony, and learning all about the positive impact the arts have on health. Thank you so much to our generous sponsors and conversationalists for making the evening a great success!
Morris Arts
Entertainment Providers
Morristown, NJ 453 followers
Established in 1973, Morris Arts is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of building communities through the arts.
About us
Established in 1973, Morris Arts is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of engaging and building communities through the arts. MORRIS ARTS' guiding principles include the belief that the arts are vital to the social fabric and economic prosperity of the area, act as a catalyst for social change, and enrich the lives of everyone in the community. Our varied programs and services serve to inspire, connect and engage. They include arts education programs for children in grades K-12, the creation of innovative community-building arts events, including concerts, gallery walks and public art exhibits, and support of area artists and arts organizations through funding, advocacy and professional development. A passionate champion and advocate of the arts, Morris Arts’ goal is to create more livable, vibrant and sustainable communities.We achieve this by serving the community with: • Arts in Education programs – we provide a multitude of resources to schools which enables them to bring curriculum-based arts programming to their students. • Community Arts Events – as a central resource for arts in the area, we are committed to making our county more livable by providing free and affordable concerts/performances and art exhibits for diverse audiences of all ages. • Support of Local Artists and Arts Organizations – we provide them with opportunities for exhibitions, performances, workshops, networking, funding and awards. • Arts Advocacy – we take a leadership role in advocating for the arts, including supporting arts organizations, cultivating relationships that encourage support for the arts, promoting the arts, and celebrating those that have made an impact through the arts. To learn more about our programs and/or how you can become involved with our organization, please visit our website below.
- Website
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http://www.morrisarts.org/
External link for Morris Arts
- Industry
- Entertainment Providers
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Morristown, NJ
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- Community arts events including concerts, performances and art exhibits, arts in education programs for students in grades K-12, support of local artists and arts organizations, creative placemaking, and arts advocacy
Locations
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Primary
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14 Maple Avenue, Suite 301
Morristown, NJ 07960, US
Employees at Morris Arts
Updates
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Meet Stefanie Guenther Kuhner, Great Conversationalist and Global Head of Clinical Technology, Innovation, Patient Recruitment & Real-World Data at Bristol Myers Squibb. With 25 years of clinical research experience working in Clinical Technology, Innovation, Patient Recruitment, and Engagement, Stefanie is passionate about driving new therapies to patients in need of treatment options and exploring novel ways to accelerate the clinical trial process. Get your tickets for the opportunity to sit with Stefanie in just 2 days at Great Conversations! https://lnkd.in/ecM2CiJD
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Introducing Graham Ferrier, PhD Great Conversationalist, and Global Medical Director and Lead for Gastrointestinal Cancers and Melanoma at Pfizer. Graham is a scientist focused on significantly improving the lives of cancer patients. He plays a crucial role guiding the clinical development of novel therapies, leads collaborative activities to expand effective therapies into rare cancers, and is passionate about the role art can play in the healing process. Get your tickets to sit with Graham in just 3 days at Great Conversations! https://lnkd.in/ecM2CiJD
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Meet Derby Chukwudi, Great Conversationalist, Miss New Jersey USA 2023, and member of the Global Investment Strategy Team at JPMorgan. She is an award-winning Toastmasters public speaker passionate about advocating for financial literacy among young people. Derby has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Moneywise.com, Essence, Women’s Wear Daily, and Business Insider. Purchase your tickets today for the chance to sit with Derby! https://lnkd.in/ecM2CiJD
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Join us NEXT WEEK for Great Conversations to learn all about how art can be integrated with traditional therapeutic practices. When you purchase tickets, you’ll have the opportunity to sit with licensed professional Art Therapist, Tracey Saia MS, ATR-BC, who has been pioneering in the mental health and art therapy landscape since 2000. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ecM2CiJD
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Introducing Meredith DeSalazar, Emmy-nominated documentary producer, former news producer for Dan Rather, and Great Conversationalist. As a documentary producer, she travels the world to tell stories of science (and sometimes food when she’s lucky!). Get your tickets for the opportunity to chat with Meredith at Great Conversations in just ONE WEEK: https://lnkd.in/ecM2CiJD
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Meet Serena Bocchino, Great Conversationalist and award-winning contemporary abstract artist inspired by music. Her studio practice investigates the intersection of abstraction and expressionism with a distinct focus on music, movement, and identity. Watch the video to get a glimpse at her artistic process and be sure to get your tickets today for the chance to learn more from Serena! https://lnkd.in/ecM2CiJD
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Great article from Morris Arts' Board Member, Tom Jones on the positive impact the arts can have on our physical and mental wellbeing. These benefits are exactly why we're working on new Arts in Health programming to bring to Morris county and surrounding areas!
At Morris Arts, we are working hard at introducing new Arts in Health programming that builds on our legacy of providing Arts in Education initiatives for the last 50 years. Proud that FINN Partners is a strong supporter of this important work. Hope you'll take a moment to read about the trend taking shape in the healing power of art. https://lnkd.in/edNY6Exu
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Introducing our next Great Conversationalist, Jean Molino! Jean is a Board Member and former Chair of Convergence Center for Policy Resolution, a nonpartisan, nonprofit, dedicated to convening leaders representing divergent views in collaborative problem solving. Get your tickets today for the chance to sit with Jean on May 1st: https://lnkd.in/ecM2CiJD