WHAT: Students at South Street Elementary School in Newark created an eco-friendly rendition of Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night  out of bottle caps. The 8 by 12 foot mural will be on view at the Newark Museum through June 23, 2013. The students will be recognized with a special certificate of achievement at the Museum, with Mayor Cory Booker, and other school and city officials in attendance.

WHEN: April 20, 2013 beginning at 1:30 pm

WHERE: Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark.

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by April 19 at noon by calling 973.596.6638 or emailing lbatitto@newarkmuseum.org

ABOUT THE NEWARK MUSEUM

The Newark Museum is located at 49 Washington Street in the Downtown/Arts District of Newark, New Jersey, just 3 blocks from NJPAC and 10 miles west of New York City. The Museum is open all year round: Wednesdays through Sundays, from Noon – 5:00 p.m.  Suggested Museum admission: Adults, $10.00; Children, Seniors and Students with valid I.D., $6.00.  Newark Residents and Members are admitted free. The Museum Café is open for lunches Wednesday through Sunday. Convenient parking is available for a fee. The Newark Museum campus, including its collections, facilities, and other resources, is accessible to accommodate the broadest audience possible, including individuals utilizing wheelchairs, with physical impairments, other disabilities, or special needs. For general information, call 973-596-6550 or visit our web site, http://www.NewarkMuseum.org.

Newark Museum, a not-for-profit museum of art, science and education, receives operating support from the City of Newark, the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Council on the Arts/Department of State — a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Jersey Cultural Trust, the Prudential Foundation, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the Victoria Foundation, the Wallace Foundation and other corporations, foundations and individuals. Funds for acquisitions and activities other than operations are provided by members and other contributors.

The Newark Museum is just a few steps from the new NJTransit Light Rail Washington Park Station. Direct connection with the Light Rail at the Broad Street Station and through Penn Station makes the Museum a convenient ride from all points in the region.

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