Morris Museum Gala and Art Glass Exhibit September 19, 2015

MORRISTOWN, N.J, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 19, 2015 the Morris Museum's most dedicated supporters will come together at the Museum for The Art Party of the year. The evening of dining and dancing will offer guests an exclusive preview of the Museum's major fall exhibition, "Clearly Compelling: Glass Art from Tiffany to Chihuly." This festive event is a significant fundraising effort for the museum's dynamic education programs, exhibitions and theater presentations.

The Gala Celebration will begin at 6:00pm with cocktails, followed by dinner from Laurence Craig Catering and dancing to music from the Anthony St. James Orchestra. The evening will also include a live auction of items ranging from gourmet dining experiences, vacation getaways, glass art created by Paul Stankard specifically for the Gala, and a Rolling Stones Complete Band Autographed Fender Electric Guitar.

The Gala chairs are Unjeria Jackson, MD and Larry Thompson, Esq.  "Evenings like this allow us to showcase the diverse roles of the museum in our community," said Dr. Jackson.  "As a center for innovative, interactive and thought-provoking exhibitions, engaging multigenerational educational programs and an exciting array of musical and theatrical programs. The Morris Museum is truly a local treasure that enriches our community."

Tickets for the Gala are $300, $500 or $1000 for an individual. Tables are $5,000 or $10,000. Dress is black tie. Ticket information may be obtained at morrismuseum.org or 973.971.3705.

About the Fall Exhibitions
Clearly Compelling: Glass Art from Tiffany to Chihuly
September 19 - December 6, 2015

Brilliant, fragile, and fluid in form, glass has been highly prized throughout history. Celebrating the evolution of glass art from the humble origins of craftsmen who produced utilitarian forms in the Murano tradition to the emergence of the studio glass artist, this exhibition seeks to capture the spirit of experimentation that has defined glass art.  Visitors will experience glass transformed into art through the works of more than 50 artists including  Frederick Carder, Harvey K. Littleton, Marvin Lipofsky, Dale Chihuly, Lino Tagliapietra, William Morris, Paul Stankard, and Toots Zynsky.

About the Morris Museum

Founded in 1913, the Morris Museum is an award winning, community-based arts and cultural institution that serves the public through high caliber exhibitions in the arts, sciences and humanities.  The Museum also offers educational programs, family events, and is home to the Bickford Theatre and its wide range of performing arts offerings. Continuously serving the public since 1913, the Morris Museum has been designated a Major Arts Institution and has received the New Jersey State Council on the Arts' Citation of Excellence, among other awards. The first museum in New Jersey to be accredited, the Morris Museum was re-accredited in 2013 by the American Alliance of Museums.

The Morris Museum is a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Location & Hours

The Museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Road (at the corner of Columbia Turnpike) in Morristown, NJ, and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00pm. In addition, the Museum is open evenings from 5:00 to 8:00pm on the second and third Thursday of the month. Admission to the Museum is $10 for adults and $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Admission is always free for Museum members.  For more information, call (973) 971-3700, or visit www.morrismuseum.org.

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