Museum Of Bad Art: Tough Times - Having a Bad Day to Dystopian Apocalypse: Art has always helped get us through difficult times. In this presentation MOBA explore some of the ways artists react to small and large, real and imagined, disasters. As we endure a global pandemic, political upheaval, and unrelenting climate change, we examine works from the MOBA Collection to discern how art reflects adversity. 

 The Museum Of Bad Art (MOBA) collects, exhibits, and celebrates art that will be seen in no other venue. Since 1993, they have collected art from thrift stores, yard sales, sidewalk trash, and even the artists who create it. They analyze, compare to classic art, and share with thousands of fans around the world. Learn more about MOBA HERE.

This talk will take place on Zoom. Register by clicking HERE or call 978-465-4428 x242.

About the presenter: Michael Frank, Curator in Chief, Museum Of Bad Art is an acolyte who studied under the strict tutelage of the founding Esteemed Curator. Mr. Frank now heads the entire department. His appointment was due to his record of contributing more art to MOBA than anyone other than the Esteemed Curator. Mike is a professional musician who lives in Boston.

This program is a collaboration between the following libraries: Newburyport Public Library, Langley-Adams Library (Groveland), Boxford Town Library, Georgetown Peabody Library, Gleason Public Library (Carlisle), Morrill Memorial Library (Norwood), Nevins Library (Methuen), Parker Memorial Library (Dracut), and Tewksbury Public Library.

This program is funded by your donations to the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library.