Virtual Panel: Monumental Voices

49 Washington Street,Newark NJ 07102

16 January, 2022

Description

Keep the legacy of MLK Jr. alive Voices from the community examine how art can communicate new perspectives, question the status quo and inspire its viewer to take action. Join The Newark Museum of Art in an intimate panel discussion on art, equity, and activism and how the creative power of the arts helps keep the legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. alive. Panelists: Jacari Harris, Executive Director at George Floyd Memorial FoundationNina Cooke John, architect and designer of the Harriet Tubman monument in Newark Linda Street, Chief Chick, Pink Dragon Artist Syndicate LLC The panel will be moderated by artist and historian Noelle Lorraine Williams. This program will be available on Zoom and live on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Twitch. Image credits Linda Street, courtesy of Bryon Summers photography Noelle Lorraine Williams , courtesy of Colleen Gutwein This program is presented by Horizon Foundation for New Jersey  The Newark Museum of Art is a not-for-profit museum of art, science and education in Newark, New Jersey. Open Thursdays - Sundays 10am - 5pm. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, New Years Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and December 25. We welcome everyone with inclusive experiences that spark curiosity and foster community.