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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Ring in 2025 with Art, Inspiration, and Events at MAM!

 

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Happy New Year from MAM!

We’re excited to kick off another incredible year at MAM filled with inspiring art, engaging programs, and creative opportunities for everyone. Here’s what’s happening this week and beyond.

 

 

 

Happening at MAM

 

 

 

Closing This Sunday: Experience NJ’s Creative Vision

 

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2024 New Jersey Arts Annual: Exploring Our Connections Closes Sunday, January 5

Celebrate the creativity of New Jersey artists in this powerful exhibition. Featuring works that explore themes of community and connection, this is your final chance to experience it. Don’t miss this showcase of innovative talent!

Become a MAM member and enjoy free admission to our galleries all year round.

 

 

 

 

New Year, New Skills—Join MAM’s Winter Art Classes

 

Explore Winter Class Offering

Classes Begin the Week of January 13

Jumpstart your creativity this winter with a MAM art class! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to hone your skills, we offer something for everyone. Registration is still open—sign up today!

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

 

 

 

 

Fresh Insights on Art & Storytelling in Museums

 

Maybe, Actually, Museums are for me

New Episodes Every Wednesday

Start the year with fresh perspectives on art and storytelling! In this episode, Alex Pavljuk, Digital Content Strategist at MAM, chats with his co-worker Melissa Casale about their recent visits to museums in Washington, DC. Tune in now to hear their insights and reflections.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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Upcoming Programs

 

 

 

Teen Studio: Open Studio

Teen Studio: Open Studio

Saturday, January 4, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
$15 or Free with Teen Access Pass

Teens are invited to bring their creativity to life in one of MAM’s fully-stocked art studios. Work on personal projects with guidance from an instructor and access to select art supplies. This is the last session of the season —don’t miss it!

This is a drop-in program.
No advance registration.

 

 

 

 

Sunday Studio: Block Print Storytelling with Emily Kenselaar

Sunday Studio: Block Print Storytelling

Sunday, January 5
Sessions at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., & 3 p.m.

Inspired by the exhibition 2024 New Jersey Arts Annual: Exploring our Connections, families will explore block printing techniques to design personal narrative symbols. Join us in creating meaningful art together.

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

 

 

 

 

Haji Noor Deen: Arabic Calligraphy in the Chinese Tradition

Arabic Calligraphy in the Chinese Tradition

Saturday, January 11, 2–4 p.m.
$10

Experience the beauty of Arabic calligraphy fused with Chinese artistic traditions in this extraordinary demonstration. Haji Noor Deen’s work is a celebration of cultural harmony and artistic mastery. Save the date for this one-of-a-kind event!

Become a MAM member and enjoy free admission to this event.

 

 

 

 

Become a Member Today!

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Image Credit:
Lawrence Ciarallo. Just Tell The Truth (LOOK!), 2023. Mixed media. Courtesy of the artist.

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.