PORT ALLEGANY — Two local libraries are joining the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) for a virtual gallery presentation of “bad art” at 6 p.m. March 11 via Zoom.

The S.W. Smith Memorial Library in Port Allegany and the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library in Emporium teamed up with the museum for the art gallery tour titled “Living Through Tough Times: From Having a Bad Day to a Dystopian Apocalypse.”

As we endure a global pandemic, political upheaval, and unrelenting climate change, we light-heartedly examine works from the MOBA collection to discern how art reflects adversity.

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. This program is free and is for adults.

Interested participants must provide a name and an active email account to register. Registration is free, but participants must register by March 10. Register in advance for this Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/…/tJArfuysqjIqH9Frn32MNarPn3sxVfX3heJZ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Pennsylvania Humanities Council made the program possible through a PHC CARES Grant.