MPAC celebrates the many great achievements in the arts by Black performers and artists through February with a variety of events at the Theatre and online.

At MPAC

Art in the Atrium
Throughout February, MPAC is celebrating the works of local Black artists of Art in the Atrium by displaying several works on its exterior poster cases. As the Theatre’s art galleries are closed due to the pandemic, the exterior poster cases are an opportunity to bring the gallery outdoors to raise awareness of Art in the Atrium.  The display features works by Alonzo Adams, Lavett Ballard and Rosalind Nzinga Nichol.

For 29 years, Art in the Atrium has been celebrating excellence in Black art, with an annual exhibit at the Morris County. Art in the Atrium, Inc. (ATA) is a non-profit tax-exempt volunteer arts organization that was founded by Charles and Viki Craig in Morristown in 1991. Since its inception, ATA has annually exhibited African-American fine art in northern New Jersey, becoming the largest exhibit of its kind in the state. ATA annually awards a scholarship to a promising visual arts student. In 2001 and again in 2016, the organization was named “Arts Organization of the Year” by Morris Arts. Learn more about them at artintheatrium.org

Virtual

Hip-Hop Music: Culture and Legacy
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 8 pm

Wes Jackson, Professor and Director of Creative Business Enterprises at Emerson College as well as Founder and Executive Director of The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, takes the audience on a journey through Hip-Hop as a genre, business, and cultural movement. We’ll discuss and examine how Hip-Hop has grown from a movement in the South Bronx to the billion-dollar business driving the streaming economy, fashion, sports, politics and more. This is the only lecture that takes you from Robert Moses to Kool Herc. From NWA and Public Enemy all the way to Cole, Uzi, and Cardi. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of the 4 Elements of the Culture (Graffiti, B-Boy/B-Girl, the DJ and the MC).

Purchase this Livestream: $20; $10 for students

View a curation of Virtual offerings across the web that also celebrate Black History Month via our Virtual Arts Guide!

Social Media

MPAC honors many of the wonderful Black artists who have graced our stage all month long on Facebook and Instagram. Every day, we feature a different artist who has performed at MPAC over the years. We have created a collaborative Spotify playlist that features notable tracks by the featured artists. The public is invited to enjoy and add their own favorites.

Education

MPAC Performing Arts School is proud to present:

Click here to register for this free event and to find out more!