Exciting News from Montclair Art Museum

Upcoming Exhibitions

Museum galleries will be closed January 4 through February 5 for scheduled installation of new exhibitions.

Maggie Meiners (b. 1972)
Dream Act, 2015
Archival pigment print
Ed. 9 +2AP
Framed: 41 x 53 ½ in.

Courtesy of the artist 

Fragile Freedoms: Maggie Meiners Revisits Rockwell
February 6–June 13, 2021

This thought-provoking photography exhibition reimagines the iconic work of early to mid-century painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell through the lens of modern America. With stunningly vivid detail, Maggie Meiners’s carefully constructed photographs turn nostalgia on its head and rework Rockwell’s familiar imagery to address contemporary issues including racism, sexuality, gender roles, and the impact of technology. 

While the social climate in our country has changed dramatically in the 60 years between Meiners and Rockwell, comparisons of these two bodies of work illustrate that people’s desires and fears often stay the same.

We realize that our freedoms, are indeed, fragile.

Kyle Meyer (b. 1985)  
Unidentified #89, from the series Interwoven, 2019
Archival pigment print hand woven with wax print turban fabric
Museum purchase; Acquisition Fund
2019.6

New York to New Mexico: New Acquisitions
February 6–June 13, 2021

Since its founding in 1914, the Museum has actively collected historic, modern, and contemporary art, growing its collection to more than 15,000 works. This exhibition highlights new acquisitions of American and Native American art entered into the collection since 2017 — thanks to generous donations and purchases. 

As a member you receive an exclusive invitation to the Members-only Preview of our new exhibitions. Sign up now to join MAM and receive benefits for the whole family. 

Fine Art Raffle featuring world renowned artist Virgil Ortiz Don't miss out on your chance to win Virgil Ortiz's new ceramic work, Tahu and the Revolt Runners, valued at $4,500. Raffle tickets are $100 each and only 400 tickets will be sold. Enter for a chance ot win by January 28!

 

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Yard School of Art Winter Art Classes & Workshops Is your New Year’s resolution to do something for yourself, find a creative outlet for you or your family, build a new skill, or connect with like-minded people through fun, enriching activities? Well, registration is now open for The Yard School of Art Winter Classes & Workshops and Private Instruction and we look forward to seeing you! Classes for kids, teens, and adults for all levels and abilities begin January 25. Classes online or in the Ceramics Studio are 8 weeks. Classes in MAM’s Leir Hall are 4 weeks. Sign up for one or both mini-sessions! Attend an upcoming family program or weekend workshop and receive $20 off class or camp registration!

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