Made in Morris: Arts in Action Breakfast

Art Breakfast: Celebrating Creativity, Community, and Economic Vitality

Rooted in Community, Powered by Creativity

Join us for a vibrant morning connecting artists, visionaries, and cultural changemakers across Morris County. Attendees will explore how creativity sparks dialogue, strengthens community ties, and enhances regional identity. This reimagined Art Breakfast gathers makers, entrepreneurs, educators, and leaders to discuss arts-driven innovation and collaborative growth.

Through engaging presentations and immersive experiences, participants will discover strategies that position the arts as an engine for economic development. Attendees will explore creative approaches to investment, cross-sector collaboration, and cultural entrepreneurship while celebrating local talent. The event encourages bold thinking, actionable ideas, and sustainable programs that enrich communities and inspire future generations.

Why Attend?

Network directly with leaders advancing creative placemaking and regional economic development.
Explore tangible opportunities to support the arts as a driver of community transformation.
Celebrate creative solutions that bridge industries, generations, and cultural backgrounds.

Our Program

8:00–9:00 AM – Check-in and breakfast; browse sponsor and artist display tables.
9:00–9:05 AM – Opening remarks from President & CEO Meghan Hunscher and Morris County Tourism Bureau.
9:05–9:10 AM – Platinum sponsor remarks highlighting arts investment and community impact.
9:10–9:30 AM – Keynote by Justin Kiczek, FM Kirby Foundation: The Power of ‘What If?’: Arts, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation.
9:30–9:45 AM – Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey performs Who Doth Inhabit the Primary Position, a comedic vaudeville adaptation.
9:45–9:55 AM – Award ceremony celebrating individuals advancing arts and cultural vitality.
9:55–10:00 AM – Closing remarks highlighting actionable next steps for attendees.
10:00–10:30 AM – Open networking and further exploration of sponsor and artist tables.

Join us to celebrate creativity while building meaningful connections that drive economic growth, cultural enrichment, and regional innovation.