MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM FALL 2023

About MAM

It’s an exciting time to be a part of MAM and we hope you will join us for another year of extraordinary art, engaging programs, fun events, and enriching art classes!

Gallery and Shop Hours

Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Events, Classes, Tours, and more

The Montclair Art Museum has programming for all ages. Please check our website before visiting to see what’s coming up, and for information on hours, tickets, parking, and accessibility.

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Exhibitions

Taking Space: Contemporary Women Artists and the Politics of Scale

Siona Benjamin: Lilith in the New World

George Inness: Visionary Landscapes

Transformed: Objects Reimagined by American Artists

Joel Meyerowitz: Photographs from Cape Cod (1977-1989)

10–14

Education

Classes and Camps: Kids and Teens

Classes and Workshops: Adults

Private Studio Instruction

15–26

Programs & Events

Member Lawn Party

Native Art in Place: MAM’s Regional Collection, with Artist Holly Wilson

Trivia Night at the Museum

Taking Space: Reflections on the Creative Experience

Fridays at MAM

Free First Thursdays

A New Look at Representation of Women in Art

LEGO™ Day—Wind Energy at MAM

Art Uncorked

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Taking Space: Contemporary Women Artists and the Politics of Scale

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023–JANUARY 7, 2024

Discover the profound political expressions of women artists in the exhibition, Taking Space: Contemporary Women and the Politics of Scale. Featuring 10 captivating works on loan from the renowned Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) and 13 pieces from MAM’s collection, this exhibition explores how artists navigate space through commanding walls, visual impact, and three-dimensional realms.

Reflect on the methods employed to assert and reclaim spaces, while experiencing the power of repetition and seriality. Visit MAM this fall to witness thought-provoking narratives and celebrate the resilience of women artists in this exceptional showcase.

Siona Benjamin: Lilith in the New World

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023–AUGUST 4, 2024

Embark on a thought-provoking exploration of Lilith, Adam’s mythological first wife, through Siona Benjamin’s monumental banner, Lilith in the New World. Benjamin’s artistic fusion of styles, from comic books to Pop art and Bollywood, reclaims Lilith as a symbol of independence and courage, with her blue skin representing otherness and the artist’s own experiences as a woman of color. This exhibition invites contemplation of belonging, identity, and gender in our society. Experience the powerful impact of art in challenging norms and sparking conversations. Immerse yourself in this visually stunning and intellectually engaging display, offering fresh insights into our multifaceted world.

George Inness: Visionary Landscapes

Through 2024

This salon-style reinstallation features 19 works by George Inness (1825-1894), America’s celebrated landscape artist. Spanning his career, the exhibition includes the recent acquisition of Twilight (1875) from Inness’s Italian period, along with works from the Museum’s collection of 25 paintings, two watercolors, and one print. Every important period of Inness’s career is represented, from his earliest, more realist work of the 1840s, rooted in European landscape conventions, to the artist’s final, more abstract expressions of his belief in the total unity of material and spiritual existence.

Transformed: Objects Reimagined by American Artists

Artwork In Rotation Through Fall 2023

Inspired by a note Jasper Johns wrote to himself in his sketchbook in 1964, this exhibition features more than 60 artworks from 1829 to the present in which artists like Louise Nevelson and Romare Bearden take objects as their points of departure, transforming them to reflect their varied cultural backgrounds and viewpoints. Over time, this show itself is transformed with rotations of work that reflect upon various object-related themes and approaches, including still-life, urban and industrial motifs, assemblage, construction, collage, and artists’ use of dolls and mannequins.

Joel

(1977-1989)

NOVEMBER 10, 2023–OCTOBER 13, 2024

Experience Joel Meyerowitz’s highly anticipated solo exhibition which showcases the artistry and enduring legacy of this visionary photographer while exploring Cape Cod’s captivating essence through his lens. Celebrated as a pioneer, Meyerowitz began experimenting with fine art color photography in 1962 and has exhibited worldwide. This exhibition features 22 stunning photographs capturing the serene beauty of Cape Cod. Curated from a remarkable collection of 201 photographs donated anonymously to MAM in 2021, it offers a rare opportunity to immerseyourself in the nuanced details of his breathtaking imagery.

Classes and Camps: Kids and Teens

The Yard School of Art is a place where kids and teens can explore their creativity and develop their artistic skills. Our small class sizes and dedicated teaching artists provide individualized attention and support, so students can learn at their own pace and find their own voice.

We offer a variety of classes in fine art, digital media, and ceramics. Students can experiment with different materials and techniques, and they’ll have the opportunity to create their own original work.

Our Mixed-Media Mash-up Camp is a great way for kids to stay creative during the fall break, November 9-10. Campers will explore a variety of materials, make new friends, and have fun while learning new skills.

Classes start the week of September 18.

Become a member to receive priority registration and exclusive member discounts.

To learn more or to register, please visit montclairartmuseum.org/learn-create.

Classes and Workshops: Adults

Yard School studio art classes and workshops offer adults of all ages and abilities a chance to explore their creativity and build artistic skills. Our small class sizes ensure individual attention from our experienced teaching artists, and our course offerings range from technical instruction in traditional media to classes that encourage exploration and experimental techniques.

Fall classes begin the week of September 18 and meet for ten weeks. Class offerings this season include:

• Collage: Learn the basics of collage and create your own unique works of art.

• Landscape Painting: Explore the beauty of nature through painting.

• Printmaking: Experiment with different techniques and create your own prints.

We also offer a variety of workshops that let you sample a range of art mediums and techniques.

Become a member to receive priority registration and exclusive member discounts.

Private Studio Instruction

Private studio instruction is available for kids, teens, and adults of all abilities through live instruction online and in person at MAM’s studios. Our private classes are for individual students and are taught by trained artists and art educators who design each class to build on the unique goals of each student. With flexible scheduling, rolling enrollment, and customized classes, students get to work at their own pace, in their preferred medium, with a focus on developing their creative voice.

Our classes are accessible to all students including people with disabilities. MAM is an approved Goods and Services provider through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).

For more information visit montclairartmuseum.org/private-instruction.

Member Lawn Party

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Join us for a Lawn Party to express our gratitude to our valued members! Enjoy a curated array of captivating activities for all ages, including: a docent-led tour of our outdoor sculptures, where you can learn about the stories and inspiration behind these magnificent works of art; a kid-friendly chalk art activity, where your little ones can let their creativity run wild and create vibrant, playful designs; and a special photography session, where you and your loved ones can have portraits taken in the iconic speech bubble sculpture located on MAM’s grounds, Ernest and Ruth, 2015 by Hank Willis Thomas. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Native Art in Place: MAM’s Regional Collection, with Artist Holly Wilson

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7–8 p.m.

In this virtual talk about MAM’s past and present work with regional and diasporic Native artists, Laura J. Allen, Curator of Native American Art, will highlight the Museum’s history with Thomas J. Dorsey (1920–1993, Lenape, adopted Onondaga), who lived and worked in New Jersey in the 1950s, as well as current projects with Holly Wilson (Delaware Nation). Wilson, who lives in Oklahoma, will discuss her wide-ranging practice in sculpture, photography, ceramics, and glass and how she integrates her research on generations of family who were displaced from this land, Lenapehoking. Co-organized with Montclair History Center.

Trivia Night at the Museum

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7–10 p.m.

Engage in an unforgettable evening of intellectual excitement and friendly competition at Trivia Night at the Museum! Join forces with friends and colleagues to vie for the esteemed title of MAM Trivia Champions. Hosted by BestMenTrivia, this fun event guarantees a thrilling trivia showdown.

Delight in delectable appetizers from the MC Hotel and refreshing beverages sponsored by Heineken and Angelbecks. Don’t miss out on this incredible night of general trivia and raffle baskets.

Gather your squad and get ready to showcase your brilliance and camaraderie at Trivia Night at the Museum! Visit our website to purchase single tickets or reserve your team table.

Taking Space: Reflections on the Creative Experience

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7 p.m.

Space, size, scale, and repetition arecriticalcomponentsinthe creation of art; components that an artist mustconsider inthe execution of their vision. MAM’s exhibition, TakingSpace: Contemporary Women Artists andthePoliticsofScale,invites viewers to consider how womenartists interpretthesecomponents— intellectually, politically, and physically. A panel of dedicated female artists, including Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams (Educator, Activist, Poet, Artist) and Debra Cartwright (Inaugural AACC Founders Fellow), will share their generational and cultural experiencesasthey raise their voices to take their place in the world of contemporary art.

This event is sponsored by MAM’s African American Cultural Committee (AACC).

Fridays at MAM

FRIDAYS in FALL

The Museum is the place to be on Fridays! Fridays at MAM include a self-guided Scavenger Hunt in the galleries, Remote Workspace with free wifi in the Media Lab, and Sketching in the Galleries. Museum admission required; free for MAM Members.

Stop by the Cornerstone Café at MAM for refreshing beverages, hot coffee, and tasty treats! The café is open on Fridays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.), and MAM Members get 10% off their café purchases!

Free First Thursdays

NOVEMBER 2 | DECEMBER 7

5–9 p.m.

Join us at the Montclair Art Museum for Free First Thursdays, a dynamic and inclusive program that caters to all age groups. Experience a captivating blend of exceptional performers, diverse musical groups, engaging art activities, and local vendors! Enjoy free admission to the Museum, enriching tours of our current exhibitions, a delightful cash bar serving specialty cocktails and mocktails, tantalizing food trucks, and, of course, vibrant community engagement.

Free First Thursdays also foster collaborations with event partners and contribute to the Museum’s strong ties with other New Jerseybased nonprofits. Don’t miss the upcoming events this fall: the mesmerizing Día de los Muertos celebration in November and the festive Winter Art Market in December. Join us and experience the extraordinary at Free First Thursdays!

Free First Thursdays at MAM are made possible through the generous support of TD Bank.

A New Look at Representation of Women in Art

37th Annual Julia Norton Babson Lecture

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 7 p.m.

Explore how female artists challenge the historical and cultural representation of women in art. Join us for a conversation featuring artists Clarity Haynes and Siona Benjamin, moderated by Brittany Webb, Curator of 20th Century Art at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Haynes’s figurative paintings including Janie, featured in the exhibition Taking Space: Contemporary Women Artists and the Politics of Scale, redefine beauty, gender, and sexuality. Benjamin, whose monumental, site-specific banner Lilith in the New World is on view now, discusses her transcultural and multicultural narratives as an Indian-American-Jewish artist.

LEGO™ Day—Wind Energy at MAM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19

1–3 p.m.

Join us for an exciting LEGO™ workshop led by Stephen Schwartz, Architect of SWS Architects Livingston NJ and Building Blocks Workshop. Families will learn, build, and explore “Offshore Wind Farms” using up to 70,000 LEGO building blocks. Participants will create inventive sculptures of windmill models, forming a giant collaborative 3D map. This program highlights an actual wind farm being constructed near Montauk and Martha’s Vineyard, which will provide 100% of East Hampton’s electrical needs. Experience the fun of LEGO™ while learning about the benefits of 100% GREEN energy. Suitable for all ages.