Virtual Community Day: Celebrating Earth, 10am - 3:30pm
A joyful exploration of our planet Earth, and the earth beneath our feet! Experience a wide variety of engaging virtual activities throughout the day.
Book Club: We Are All Greta, 10am
Journalist and author Valentina Giannella discusses her recent book, We Are All Greta, in this Q&A session. For all generations, this book is an inspiring aid to better understand climate change and what must be done to protect our world.
To purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-All-Greta-inspired/dp/1786276143
Click on the following link to register for the live session on Saturday, April 18 at 10am: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q-xD_DK1Raap1ATS0kEEQw
Join the Newark Museum of Art Book Club: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1081484-the-newark-museum-of-art-book-club
Storytime Live! A Tree is Nice, 11am
A Tree Is Nice is a classic tale about the beauty of the everyday world. Led by one of our fabulous Museum educators, Storytime is followed by a fun art-making activity! Learn how to make your own tree, using simple materials. Recommended for ages 4-8
Click on the following link to register for the live session on Saturday, April 18 at 11am: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/v5Ipfu-sqTsoLmPlqb32e2_76-atB8exUw
Artist Talk: Willie Cole, 11:45am
In this talk contemporary artist Willie Cole will focus on his more recent work The Water Bottle Giant. Made up of 10,000 water bottles collected and assembled with the help of the community, this work highlights issues such as the lack of clean drinking water and accumulation of plastic waste.
Click on the following link to register for the live session on Saturday, April 18 at 11:45am: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N5NfIudPRCCg4d72G9wKMw
Live Animals, with Outragehisss Pets, 1pm
Outragehisss Pets presents a virtual interactive live animal program with a variety of exotic animals and insects! This is an exciting and safe way for children and adults to discover, imagine, and explore the world of animals.
OPets’ goal is to positively promote animal awareness, animal care and well-being, along with an educational and fun-filled experience for all age groups.
Click on the following link to register for the live session on Saturday, April 18 at 1pm: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__pQpvkjnTMuQ6m8O9rxQeQ
Live Concert: Bash the Trash, 2pm
A musical group that performs using trash! Witness the great music that can be made with minimal supplies, and then learn how to create your own instrument using similar materials.
Click on the following link to register for the live session on Saturday, April 18 at 2pm: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e6LkWGKQQWae_pFzsQx8nA
Virtual Tour: Earth in Art, 3pm
How is earth used in art? This engaging 20-minute virtual tour looks at three works in the Museum’s collection, each made with earth as a primary material or subject matter.
Click on the following link to register for the live session on Saturday, April 18 at 3pm: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iA54dmaJRS60SNQ4LGfVTQ