Art Associations

Arts Council of the Morris Area

Providing programs and services to artists, arts organizations and the community since 1973.  163 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, Morristown  973-285-5115  www.morrisarts.org

Art Galleries

Simon Art Gallery

Featuring contemporary fine art in Morristown since 1996, specializing in painting, sculpture, mixed media and photography.  In a review by the NY Times, it was called  a “near ideal gallery.” 

      Location:48 Bank Street, Morristown

      For more information: 973-538-5456  www.simongallery.com

Cultural Sites

Morris Museum

Features galleries for both permanent and changing exhibitions which explore the arts, sciences and humanities plus the new Murtogh D. Guinness Collection of music boxes, automatic musical instruments and mechanically activated figures dating from the late 16th century to the early 20th century.

      Location: 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown

      For more information: 973-971-3700 www.morrismuseum.org

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

Explores 18th and 19th century artisan American history, with a focus on New Jersey.  Housed in the beautiful 1900 James Library and drawing on its collection of over 8,000 artifacts, METC offers something for visitors of all ages including a Museum Shop. 

    Location: Main Street & Green Village Road, Madison

    For more information: 973-377-2982 x10 www.metc.org

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

Is nationally recognized as one of the most significant sites of the American Arts and Crafts Movement. It was the home of Gustav Stickley and his family from 1910 until 1915.

     Location:  Route 10 West @ Manor Lane, Parsippany

     For more information: 973-540-1165 www.stickleymuseum.org

Theatres & Music

The Bickford Theatre at The Morris Museum

Offers year-round theatre for children during the day and on weekends as well as award-winning evening productions for adults. 

     Location: 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown

     For more information: 973-971-3706  www.bickfordtheatre.org

The Community Theatre

A 501(c) (3) nonprofit performing arts center, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region.  In addition to presenting the best in classical, jazz, dance, contemporary, theatre, family and comedy, the theatre also conducts musical theatre and acting classes for children ages 5 – 18.

    Location:  100 South Street, Morristown

     For more information: 973-539-8008  www.mayoarts.org

County College of Morris Performing Arts,

Offers a variety of professional and student produced theatrical productions, cultural events, lectures and planetarium shows. Some events are geared for children.  

     Location: 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph

     For more information:  973-328-5225  www.ccm.edu

Masterwork Chorus

A nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching and supporting the cultural life of the community through professional level performances of major choral works, as well as music education. The Chorus offers Reach Out programs in nursing homes and senior residence facilities and Summer Sings on Wednesdays in July.  They are directed by Andrew Megill of Westminster Choir College.       For more information: 973-455-7008 www.masterwork.org

 Myhelan Cultural Arts Center

Located in the heart of Long Valley, it is a precious community resource that opens up the lives of thousand of area adults and school children to a host of world cultures by promoting understanding and offering rare glimpses into the many faces and functions of art.  Founded in 1992, Myhelan offers unique art exhibits, classes, center stage performance and cultural arts programs. 

    Location: 18 Schooley's Mountain Road,  P.O. Box 677, Long Valley

    For more information: 908-876-5959  www.myhelan.org

Playwrights Theatre

Is a professional non-profit theatre comprised of writers, theatre artists and arts educators committed to presenting exciting new works from stage readings to full productions.   Playwrights Theatre’s New Jersey Writers Project works in schools and community based organizations statewide and its onsite Creative Arts Academy provides a wide range of creative opportunities for children, teens and adults.

    Location:33 Green Village Road, Madison

    For more information: 973-514-1787 www.ptnj.org

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

Is one of the leading Shakespeare theatres in the nation.  Serving nearly 100,000 adults and children annually, it is the state’s only professional theatre company dedicated to Shakespeare’s canon and other world classics.  In addition to being an acclaimed producer of classic plays, the company nurtures emerging new talent for the American stage by providing an outstanding training ground for students of the theatre. 

      Location:  Main Stage: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, Drew University, 36  Madison  Avenue, Madison; Outdoor Stage: The Greek Theatre, 2 Convent Road, Campus of the College of St. Elizabeth, Morris Township 

       For more information: 973-408-5600 www.ShakespeareNJ.org