Join us on May 21 at 1 p.m. for Mothers, Matriarchs & Mentors, a special Member Experience Gallery Tour and Tea at the Newark Museum of Art.

In celebration of May—a month when we honor mothers and the many forms of care and guidance they provide—this guided tour will highlight works from our Arts of Global Africa, Seeing America, and Arts of Global Asia collections, exploring how artists across cultures and generations have expressed themes of nurturing, strength, and connection. Featured artists include Simone Leigh, Kyungmi Shin, Kimathi Mafafo, Minna Citron, and Romare Bearden. After the tour, we’ll gather in the beautiful Engelhard Court for a relaxed tea social. Enjoy a selection of teas and sweet treats, served on elegant China—an inviting way to connect with fellow members and continue the conversation.

Photo Credits:

Kimathi Mafafo, Pride in My Colourful World, 2023
Hand and machine stitched embroidery on fabric, 54 ¾ x 51 in. (139.1 x 129.5 cm)
Purchase 2024 Contemporary Art Society of Great Britain Fund 2024.5.2
Courtesy of Kristen Hjellegarde Gallery/Kimathi Mafafo