A BUSY 1ST WEEK IN NOVEMBER @ THE MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM

Free First Thursday Nights

WHEN: Thursday, November 1, 5 – 9 PM: docent-led tours every hour (4:30, 6:30, 7:30 PM) WHERE: Montclair Art Museum, Bloomfield & Mountain Aves., Montclair ADMISSION: Free The Montclair Art Museum invites you to enjoy a night out at the Museum every first Thursday of the month.* Offerings will change on a monthly basis, providing something new to see or do at every First Thursday Night, but always include tours, live music, and a full service bar in partnership with Egan & Sons. See the full schedule of activities. *October – June Photo by Mike Peters

MAM is Reading! How Georgia Became O'Keeffe

How Georgia Became O’Keeffe, by Karen Karbo WHEN: Thursday, November 1, 7 PM ADMISSION: Free; Coincides with MAM's Free First Thursday Nights RSVP: mkelshaw@montclairartmuseum.org Author Karen Karbo will moderate a discussion on her book How Georgia Became O'Keeffe. In the book, Karbo traces the life of a Midwestern farm girl as she becomes a self-assured art world phenomenon and an utter original. At the age of 12, O’Keeffe was already telling people she planned to become an artist, even though, Karbo writes, that was the “equivalent of a modern preteen girl aspiring to be an army five-star general or an NFL quarterback.” Participants will gather at MAM’s Yard School of Art entrance and the Book Club Meeting will be held in Leir Hall.

Artist Trunk Sales

The Store at MAM welcomes local artists for Trunk Sales, featuring new collections and the opportunity to meet the artist. November 1 - Juan Pablo Valencia November 10 & 11 - Hilary Shank Kuhl November 17 & 18 - Judy Beck Read the artists' bios to find out more about them and their collections.

Closer Look Tour

WHEN: First Friday of the Month, November 2, 2 PM ADMISSION: Free; Coincides with the MAM’s Free First Fridays Join us for informal 20-minute gallery talks that provide an in-depth examination of one to two works of art on view in the galleries. Tours led by MAM educators and docents. Theme: Native American Art

Smokin' Hot Barbeque

WHEN: Friday, November 2, 7 – 10 PM ADMISSION: $75 Members, $100 Nonmembers; $500 Smokin' Hot Level (includes 2 tickets); $1000 Burning Hot Level (includes 4 tickets). Receive a 10% Membership discount at the Family Level or above when you join at the time of ticket purchase. TICKETS You're invited to MAM's Smokin' Hot Barbeque, an exciting friendraiser/fundraiser celebrating the exhibition Georgia O'Keeffe in New Mexico. Enjoy savory southwestern fare provided by Ruthie's BBQ & Pizza, margaritas and cocktails provided by Egan & Sons, and live DJ's, Darren DeVivo and Russ Borris, provided by WFUV. The event is offered in partnership with Elements Therapeutic Massage. Attire: Brazen Boots and Country Denim Chair: Gretchen Prater Must be 21 to attend. All proceeds will benefit the Montclair Art Museum.

Painting Like O'Keeffe (Ages 8+)

WHEN: Saturday, November 3, 2:45 – 4:45 PM TUITION: $30 Members, $50 Nonmembers INSTRUCTOR: Liz Seaton REGISTER In this workshop students will learn about Georgia O’Keeffe and her painting style. O’Keeffe spent her career painting a wide variety of subject matters, from Southwestern landscapes, to flowers, to still lives with skulls. Students will choose their subject matter and try their own hand at painting like O’Keeffe! (Above: Hill, New MexicoI, 1935, oil on canvas. Private collection. © Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Courtesy of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.)

Digitizing Your Portfolio (Ages 16+)

WHEN: Sunday, November 4, Noon – 4 PM TUITION: $50 Members, $75 Nonmembers INSTRUCTOR: Tony Cuneo REGISTER This one-day workshop for older teens is designed to help students explore the nuts and bolts of preparing their portfolios for application to postsecondary art programs. Mr. Cuneo, a long-time Portfolio Prep instructor at the Yard School and art and photography teacher at the Montclair Kimberley Academy, will teach students about the structure of their portfolio, as well as how to shoot slides, light their artwork for shooting, and optimize their images. Students will also have a chance to get hands-on practice shooting their work. Students should bring a portfolio of work with them, as well as their digital cameras (preferably SLR), their download cables, and a flash drive.

Georgia O'Keeffe in Glass

WHEN: Sunday, November 4, Noon – 2:30 PM TUITION: $80 Members, $100 Nonmembers INSTRUCTOR: Peg Kenselaar REGISTER In this exciting workshop, docent and MAM art educator Peg Kenselaar will lead a tour of the Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico exhibition before heading to the studio to create works in glass. The instructor will have examples of the artist’s works to serve as inspiration or you can bring an image of your favorite O’Keeffe painting. There are many fun ways to prepare glass to create a colorful and beautiful work of art to hang in a bright, sunny window! Pieces will be kiln fired and ready to hang in your window two to three weeks after the workshop date.

MAM Appraisal Day

WHEN: Sunday, November 4, 1 – 5 PM ADMISSION: $15 Members, $18 Nonmembers TICKETS. Ticket entitles appraisal of two items (or photos of a large item) It’s time to dust off your treasures and bring one or two of your favorite family heirlooms to MAM for an appraisal. MAM’s Appraisal Day will be cohosted with Heritage Auction Galleries of New York, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Paris, and Geneva. Heritage Auction Galleries is a renowned venue for auction, private sale, and appraisal, with auction exhibitions in-house and online. Items can be appraised in a variety of categories: comics, coins, currency, fine art, decorative art, jewelry, photographs, tribal arts, and watches. Its experienced specialists provide unmatched personal service. Specialists from Heritage appear frequently on the hit PBS series Antiques Roadshow. Cosponsored by Heritage Auction Galleries, 445 Park Avenue, New York, NY.