May the Fourth Be With You: ZMA Holds Star Wars Event

ZANESVILLE, Ohio–May the 4th is nearly here and one local museum is preparing to celebrate in full Star Wars fashion.

The Zanesville Museum of Art is inviting the public to a galaxy not so far away this Sunday for a special Star Wars Day celebration. The free event combines art, community service and pop culture. It’s open to fans of all ages.

“The highlight of our event is the 501st and Rebel Legion costuming club. They’re going to be available for photo ops and just kind of showing off all the creativity that goes into their movie-accurate costumes,” said Misty Johnson, education coordinator at the Zanesville Museum of Art.

The event will feature appearances by fan-favorite characters from the Star Wars universe, along with a full lineup of interactive activities.

“We have, of course we’re an art museum, so we have hands-on art activities, we have a scavenger hunt, we are doing a costume contest, and don’t worry, these guys are not allowed to enter. We’re also doing trivia. Another thing we’re doing as part of this event and working with our partners here, we are doing a food drive, collecting food for a couple of the local food banks,” Johnson said.

Organizers are asking guests to bring a non-perishable food item to help support local food banks. The May the 4th celebration runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Zanesville Museum of Art.