Longtime Newark Museum Director to be Honored at Gala

The public is invited to a fundraiser for the Newark Museum during which the museum will also honor Mary Sue Sweeney Price, who recently retired after nearly 40 years with the institution.

“Mary Sue’s legacy,” said Board of Trustees Chair Arlene Lieberman, “is that her distinguished leadership and advocacy helped to define the Newark Museum as a home for great works of art that reflect the creative spirit of many cultures and a powerful source for education and community building.  Her stewardship of the museum was a beacon which paved the way for the cultural revival of the city of Newark from which we all now benefit.”

Sweeney’s career at the museum includes twenty years as director and chief executive officer. She will receive the museum’s Medal for Meritorious Service and the Commemorative Medal.

A group of community leaders under the co-chairmanship of former Governor Thomas H. Kean and architect Michael Graves has been formed to spearhead the event.  Steering committee members include Gloria Hopkins Buck, Ulysses Grant Dietz, Kathy and Mark Grier, Arlene and Len Lieberman, Ruth and Michael Lipper, Dr. Clement Alexander Price, Andrew and Cynthia Richards and Dana and Mark Williams.

Supporters of the benefit at the underwriter level will be invited to attend a buffet dinner in the Ballantine House.  Further information about participation in Mary Sue Sweeney Price testimonial event may be obtained by calling the museum development department at 973-596-6559 or by visiting www.newarkmuseum.org.