The Newark Museum of Art, The
museum, Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Learn about John Cotton Dana and the Newark Museum
A discussion of museum director John Cotton Dana and the Newark Museum (later called the Newark Museum of Art) in New Jersey, from the documentary Riches, Rivals, and Radicals: 100 Years of Museums in America.
The Newark Museum of Art is located in Newark, New Jersey. It was founded in 1909 by John Cotton Dana, who also founded the American Federation of Arts. The museum's collection includes a wide range of art, with strengths in American art, decorative arts, and Tibetan art. It is also home to the Ballantine House, a restored Victorian mansion. The museum aims to serve the diverse community of Newark and beyond by providing access to art and cultural experiences.1
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