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Thursday, July 30, 2015

AUGUST PROGRAMS @ MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM

 

 

Park Bench
Second Wednesday of the Month, August 12, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Theme: Spirals
$18 per family/$6 Family-level Members and above
Cash only accepted day of the event

Summer Park Bench will be held outside with the MAM Art Truck! MAM Park Bench introduces children (preschool and up) to the Museum through a themed art project, tour, and storytelling in the galleries.

Where will you meet MAM? Visit montclairartmuseum.org/mamarttruck to see the MAM Art Truck schedule or follow the MAM Art Truck on social media with #MAMarttruck. See you around town!

The Art Truck was acquired with funds from the Partners for Health Foundation, whose vision is to make our communities healthier, better places to live.

 

ADULT PROGRAMS

Artful Outing
First Wednesday of the month, August 5, 2–3 p.m.
FREE; RSVP to 973-259-5136 or tours@montclairartmuseum.org
MAM invites people with dementia and their care partners to attend a FREE, interactive gallery program led by MAM docents and educators. Coordinators at care facilities, please contact us to make an appointment for your group.


Closer Look Tours
First Friday of the month, August 7, 2 p.m.
Coincides with the MAM’s Free First Fridays
Join us for informal 30-minute gallery talks that provide an in-depth examination of one to two works of art on view in the galleries. Tours are led by MAM educators and docents.

Public Tour
Third Sunday of the month, August 16, 2 p.m.

Free with Museum admission
Discover the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions through a docent-led tour.

 

SAVE THE DATE

Eric Carle: Animals and Friends
WHEN:  opens Saturday, September 12!

Featuring work by the acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator Eric Carle (b. 1929), this exhibition highlights the artist’s meticulous preparatory process and key childhood themes of animals and friendship. It includes more than 60 original collages, studies, and book dummies/mock ups.

Members Opening, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
MAM members are invited to an exclusive first look and brunch reception. RSVP to members@montclairartmuseum.org.
Not a member? Join MAM today!

MAM Lawn Party, 12–5 p.m.
The community is invited to a daylong celebration featuring a special Parents Who Rock 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert for MAM. Join us on the lawn and enjoy performances by over 20 local bands and performers including Warren Zanes, family-friendly activities, and food vendors serving a variety of delicious fare. Free with suggested donation; all proceeds support MAM’s art education programs designed for special needs audiences.

 

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MAM Members receive discounts on every program and class held at the Museum. Join today!

Exhibitions on View:
 Illustrations and Literary Themes in American Art: Works from the Collection,New Native American Collection Installation of Pueblo Indian Pottery, Basket Mania: Collecting Native American Basketry in the Late Victorian Era, and Robert Barry: Diptych, Window-Wallpiece for the Montclair Art Museum

MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM
3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042
973-746-5555
montclairartmuseum.org