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THIS WEEK
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Virtual Creative Play, 10am
Explore the Museum's art and science collections through virtual storytelling, song, playful activities and an art-making project. For children three- to five-year-olds and their caregivers.
This episode explores the way lines connect, travel and intertwine with each other. Please join us virtually as we explore art and creativity!
Materials: a piece of styrofoam (any shape but at least 2" thick), pipe cleaners
This session is on Zoom only. Click here to register.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Virtual Family Drop-ins: Artmaking, 2pm
Virtual Family Drop-ins are movement, artmaking, science experiments and storytelling sessions targeted for kids aged 5-10.
This week we welcome you to Art Cart. In this segment we will focus on Willie Cole's Sole Sitter, then convert painter’s tape into a three dimensional work meant to be viewed from all angles.
Supplies: painters tape or masking tape
This session is on Zoom only. Click here to register.
UPCOMING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1
Ballantine House: Home for the Holidays, Noon
How do you celebrate the holidays? How did they celebrate back in 1891? Enjoy this 30 minute virtual look inside of the Ballantine House, an urban mansion situated in downtown Newark, NJ, and discover how the Ballantines home might have come to life during the winter months.
This session is on Zoom only. Click here to register.
Additional sessions on December 10 at 6 pm (in Spanish) and December 19 at 11am.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
Homeschool: Animals and Habitats with the Turtleback Zoo, 10am
$10 per child.
Students explore the habitats in which animals live and learn why adaptations are important. As students learn about specific biomes, they will be introduced to 2-3 live animals from the Turtleback Zoo. Today's session focusses on deserts.
This session is on Zoom only. Click here to purchase ticket.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
Lunch and Learn: An Artful Conversation with Bridget Quinn, Noon
Author Bridget Quinn discusses women in art history and her recent book Broad Strokes: 15 Women Who Made Art and Made History (in That Order). This eye-opening talk is for everyone interested in female artists, even if you haven't read the book.
This session will be available on Zoom and Facebook Live. Click here to register.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Happy Hour: Art, Culture & Spirits, 6pm
On Instagram Live!
Join host Darryl Dwayne as he sits down with Stephanie Walters, TV Personality/Lifestyle Expert and Host of the TV Show “Before Brunch,” on the Manhattan News Network. We will be exploring gifting ideas, how to celebrate a virtual christmas and artful ways to gift during financially uncertain times. Mixologist/Cocktail Influencer “Drinks With Dannie” Danielle Pearman will walk us through a delicious cocktail recipe inspired by the holidays for you to recreate at home.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
Virtual Creative Play, 10am
In this episode we have fun connecting simple shapes to great works of art at the Newark Museum of Art! From our Seeing America Galleries to the simple and complex shapes in the Asian Galleries. For children three- to five-year-olds and their caregivers.
Materials: tempera paint (3 or more different colors), one sheet of white paper (fingerpainting paper or a heavier weight), 3 or more empty toilet paper rolls
This session is on Zoom only. Click here to register.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
Virtual Family Drop-in: Storytime Live with Turtleback Zoo, 2pm
Beloved children's author Jan Brett puts a snowy spin on the classic fairytale Goldilocks in her arctic adventure, The Three Snow Bears. Join museum educator Alyse Petracca and the Turtleback Zoo for a live reading of the story along with a meet and greet with a live animal. Additionally, participate in a polar bear craft and fun interactives that will inspire and promote storytelling for the whole family.
Materials: Cotton balls or white tissue paper, blue paper, white paper, glue, paper plate, black marker or crayon.
This session is on Zoom only. Click here to register.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
Member Experiences: A History of the Ballantine House, 10am
Join a conversation between The Newark Museum of Art, Librarian, William Peniston and Amy Simon Hopwood, Associate Curator of Decorative Arts, to explore the evolution of the 1885 Ballantine House from a family home to an historic landmark. Along the way, we will discover how it was used as offices for an insurance company and a museum.
This event is exclusively for members. Click here to sign up for a membership.
Thie event is on Zoom only. Click here to register.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
Ballantine House: Casa para las fiestas (en español), 6pm
¿Cómo celebran las fiestas? ¿Cómo celebraban en 1891? Disfruten de esta visita virtual de 30 minutos de Ballantine House, una mansión urbana situada en el centro de Newark, NJ, y descubran cómo la casa de los Ballantine podría haber cobrado vida durante los meses del invierno.
Podrá acceder a esta sesión en Zoom y Facebook Live. Haga clic aquí para inscribirse.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
Community Day: Holiday Celebration, 10am -8pm
Join us as we journey around the world this holiday season! You’ll get to explore music, performance and traditions from cultures across the continents. All are invited to this joyful celebration of holidays! This program will be available on Zoom and Facebook Live.
This program includes:
- Winter Story Theater!, 10 am (recommended for ages 3-8)
Storytime is brought to life! Pull up a seat and enjoy snow-based tales performed by Laura Simms, an award-winning storyteller. Gather around the computer screen with the whole family and enjoy this magical 40-minute experience.
- Holiday Jamboree, 2pm (recommended for all ages)
Performers help us celebrate the holidays by showcasing their extraordinary talents! Experience live performances honoring Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day!
- Holiday Jam Session, 7 pm (recommended for adults)
DJ Marcy DePina spins the records as we explore global holiday music, learn how to make a Coquito (a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico), and witness special performances by tap dancer Maurice Chestnut and dancer Janétza Miranda in this chilled-out festive get together. Zoom participants will have the chance to win a free Virtual Escape Room experience for a group of 15/20 people (worth $200)!!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15
Art Olympics: Holiday Edition, 8pm EST/ 7pm CST
Two Museums go head to head, but there can only be one winner! Art Olympics is an audience driven competition, where you get to decide the winner. In this special holiday edition, both museums will showcase works for categories like, Under the Mistletoe and Best Ugly Sweater.
Get a look inside the collections of the Philbrook Museum of Art & The Newark Museum of Art as they show off their best and most unique works.
This program will be available on Zoom and Facebook Live. Click here to resgiter.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16
Virtual Homeschool: Animals and Habitats with the Turtleback Zoo, 10 am
$10 per child.
Students explore the habitats in which animals live and learn why adaptations are important. As students learn about specific biomes, they will be introduced to 2-3 live animals from the Turtleback Zoo. In this episode we will explore the rainforest.
Click here to purchase a ticket.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
Virtual Creative Play, 10 am
Explore the Museum's art and science collections through virtual storytelling, song, playful activities and an art-making project. For children three- to five-year-olds and their caregivers.
In this episode, we will have fun connecting simple shapes to great works of art at the Newark Museum of Art! From our Seeing America Galleries to the simple and complex shapes in the Asian Galleries.
Materials: one sheet of white paper, markers or colored pencils, ruler (optional)
This session is in Zoom only. Click here to register.
Ballantine House: Home for the Holidays, 11 am
How do you celebrate the holidays? How did they celebrate back in 1891? Enjoy this 30 minute virtual look inside of the Ballantine House, an urban mansion situated in downtown Newark, NJ, and discover how the Ballantines home might have come to life during the winter months.
This session is on Zoom only. Click here to register.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
Virtual Family Drop-Ins: Basic Skills with Art, 2 pm
Virtual Family Drop-ins are movement, artmaking, science experiments and storytelling sessions targeted for kids aged 5-10. In this session, join our basic skill bootcamp and put your art making skills to the test. Participate in a range of activities and grown ups, learn how to create your own action station. Best suited for children in kindergarten.
Materials: Paper, pipe cleaner, crayon, tablet, multi-colored construction paper
Theis session is in Zoom only. Click here to register.
These programs have been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in these programs, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
