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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Happening at MAM

 

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Happening at MAM

 

 

 

Discover the Secret Lives of MAM's Artworks

 

Maybe, Actually, Museums are for me

New Episodes Released Every Wednesday

Join Alex Pavljuk, Digital Content Strategist at MAM, as he chats with Osanna Urbay, the Museum's Chief Registrar and Exhibition Designer in this week's episode of Maybe, Actually, Museums are for me. Listen in as they discuss lesser-known stories surrounding some of the works in MAM's collection.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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Get Ready for a Night of Music, Art, and Fun at Día de los Muertos!

 

Free First Thursday: Día de lost Muertos

Free First Thursday: Día de lost Muertos

Thursday, November 7, 5–9 p.m.

Join us for a night of vibrant celebration at our Free First Thursday: Día de los Muertos community event! Enjoy an array of fun activities for families, couples, and friends, including a lively Mercadito featuring local vendors, a flower crown workshop, and amazing performances by Mariachi Real De Mexico. With engaging art exhibits and delicious food trucks, it’s the perfect way to honor our ancestors and celebrate culture together—don’t miss it!

 

 

 

 

November Camp at MAM: Unleash Creativity with Mixed Media Mashup!

 

November Camp @MAM: Mixed Media Mashup

November Camp @MAM: Mixed Media Mashup

November 7–8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Kids aged 6–12 will dive into a world of creativity, exploring exciting art techniques and expressing themselves in a fun, supportive environment. Led by our amazing art educators, this camp is the perfect adventure for your young artists to make new friends and unleash their imagination this fall!

Become a MAM member and enjoy a 20% discount on camps.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Programs

 

 

 

Teen Studio: Hand Building Ceramics

Teen Studio: Hand Building Ceramics

Saturday, October 26, 1:30–4:30 PM
$15 or Free for Teen Access Pass Holders

Join us for a fun, hands-on session where you'll learn the do’s and don'ts of ceramic hand building, including how to craft pinch pots and other cool ceramic vessels. No advanced registration needed—just drop in and get ready to make some amazing art with fellow teens!

 

 

 

 

Sunday Studio

Sunday Studio

Sunday, October 27
Free with Museum Admission

Inspired by the exhibition, 2024 New Jersey Arts Annual: Exploring Our Connections, participants will learn about different cultures and mask-making traditions around the world and use these techniques to create unique mixed media masks in celebration of Halloween!

Become a MAM member and enjoy free access to Sunday Studio.

 

 

 

 

Portfolio Review Day

Portfolio Review Day

Sunday, November 10, 12–4 p.m.
Free for Students

Attention high school students interested in art school! Bring 12–20 original pieces of your artwork for feedback from art school representatives. All mediums are welcome, including fine art, photography, and sculpture (if portable); for digital work, please bring a fully charged laptop or tablet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Become a Member Today!

 

Experience MAM like never before with free admission, member-only programs, and priority access to our newest exhibitions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


All MAM programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and Museum members.