MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM
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!
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The Montclair Art Museum has programming for all ages. Check out our website to see what’s coming up.
Please check our website for ticketing options, parking details, accessibility information, and to confirm our hours of operation. MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM
3 South Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 montclairartmuseum.org
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Exhibitions
Nanette Carter: A Question of Balance
Nanette Carter: Shifting Perspectives
A to Sze: Collecting at MAM (2000–2025)
Interwoven Power:
Native Knowledge / Native Art
George Inness: Visionary Landscapes
Dignified Vulnerability: Jazlyne Sabree
Tyler Chan: Montclair Snap Memories
Platinum to Postcards: Collecting Photography at MAM (2000–2025)
Family, Community, Belonging: Works from the Collection
16–24
Education
Spring Classes, Programs, and Workshops
SummerART
Teen Studio
Private Studio Instruction
Access Programs
25–38
Programs & Events
AACC Film Forum
Montclair Story Salon
Building Montclair in LEGO™
Free First Thursdays
MAM Art Gala
Art Meets Jazz
Voices Unveiled
Gaelen Family Artist Lecture
Food Truck Festival
Teatro Nuovo
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by the Montclair-born artist Nanette Carter
weight. They challenge viewers to consider how political upheaval, and a non-stop stream of news and social media. The exhibition is accompanied
Guest Curator Mary Birmingham, Kimberli Gant, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the
Perspectives #6
Shifting
Nanette Carter (b. 1954). Detail of Shifting Perspectives #8, 2024. Oil on Mylar. Courtesy of the artist and Berry Campbell Gallery, New York, NY. Photo: Adam Reich
A to Sze: Collecting at MAM (2000–2025)
FEBRUARY 8–JULY 6, 2025
The title of this show playfully references the names of two featured, prominent contemporary artists, Derrick Adams and Sarah Sze, and reflects the wide range of MAM’s historic, modern, and contemporary art collected during the past 25 years. Enjoy some of our recent acquisitions that have been rarely or never seen before, which together demonstrate the rich diversity of American culture from about 1880 to present. This exhibition encompasses a range of themes, styles, art movements, and mediums. Themes of spirituality, history, global cultures, artistic agency, and social justice resonate throughout the variety of works on view, acquired as purchases and generous donations. MAM continues to make strategic additions to the collection with artwork by both established and emerging American and Indigenous artists, with an emphasis on members of
Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997). Mythological Meeting, 1979. Oil on canvas. Gift of Dorothy Lichtenstein to honor the Staff of the Montclair Art Museum, 2007.5. © Estate of Roy Lichtenstein
MAM’s reinstallation of its renowned Indigenous exploring the transformative power of Indigenous
Revisiting two newly restored historical galleries, with Indigenous colleagues. Featuring more than acquisitions, and large-scale contemporary pieces.
Interwoven Power: Native Knowledge / showcases basketry, textiles, sculpture, photography, ceramics, beadwork, painting, and
Installation view of Interwoven Power: Native Knowledge / Native Art, with Rebecca Haff Lowry’s (Delaware Tribe of Indians) Cape of a Matriarch (2021). Photo: Jason Wyche/Montclair Art Museum
New Works and Media— George Inness: Visionary Landscapes
MAY 16, 2025–MAY 31, 2026
This salon-style reinstallation features 19 works by celebrated American landscape artist George Inness (1825–1894). 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. To celebrate the centennial of Inness’s birth on May 1, 1825, the east wall of the gallery will be newly installed with three paintings, including A Cloudy Day, Milton (1877–1880), on loan from MAM trustee Lisa Amato and her husband, Joseph. A recent donation and a loaned work from Frank and Katherine Martucci will also be on view. Furthermore, for three familiar works, the new installation includes video interviews of Indigenous artists and scholars G. Peter Jemison (Seneca Nation), Nathan Young (Delaware Tribe of Indians), and Betsy Richards (Cherokee Nation), who discuss these Native places in regards to displacement and dwelling, history and power, as well as Inness as an artist.
George Inness (1825–1894). A Cloudy Day, Milton, (1877–1880). Oil on canvas. Collection of Lisa and Joseph Amato.
AACC Founders’ Fellow Exhibition: Dignified Vulnerability: Jazlyne Sabree
FEBRUARY 8–MARCH 23, 2025
This exhibition explores dignity and vulnerability, oppression and safety, in the context of the African American experience. Beginning with my own childhood traumas related to the impact of the criminal justice system on my family, concluding with present-day injustices, and everything in between, I explore the juxtaposition of dignity and vulnerability in a people who are institutionally surveilled and mistreated.
– Jazlyne Sabree
MASTER WORKSHOP: COLLAGING YOUR SENSE OF PLACE
Saturday, February 22
ARTIST TALK
Sunday, February 23
Jazlyne Sabree (b. 1990). Rest is a Side Effect of Love, 2024. Acrylic, tissue paper, plastic, vellum, notebook paper, on canvas. Collection of the artist.
Tyler Chan: Montclair Snap Memories
APRIL 12–MAY 25, 2025
The Montclair Art Museum is excited to present a solo exhibition for a talented young photographer, Tyler Chan. Chan, now studying photography in college in the Netherlands, created the body of work presented in this exhibition while a student at Montclair High School. This series of intimate photographs document the artist’s life as a Chinese American high school student in Montclair. The work explores the complexities of adolescence through the lens of a bicultural experience, presenting a vivid and evocative visual diary that reflects both the universal struggles and the unique challenges of racial diversity and division, even in a seemingly inclusive community like Montclair.
Tyler Chan. Graduated, 2021.
Photo: Tyler Chan
Platinum to Postcards: Collecting Photography at MAM (2000–2025)
APRIL 12–FALL 2025
Since 2000, the breadth of the Montclair Art Museum’s collection of photography has grown considerably through strategic purchases and donations of historic, modern, and contemporary works. The title of this show refers to the nineteenth-century platinum printing technique, which afforded many options for achieving rich, subtle hues ranging from charcoal gray to sepia. Karl Struss’s platinum print Lower Manhattan (1911–1912) is featured, along with selected works by Bill Dane (b. 1938), affectionately sent as photo postcards to his friend Diana Edkins, a longtime curator and scholar of photography who donated them to MAM last year.
Karl Struss (1886–1981). Lower Manhattan, 1911–12. Platinum print. Museum purchase, Acquisition Fund, 2000.14.
Family, Community, Belonging: Works from the Collection
THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2026
This exhibition explores family and community through themes of belonging, diversity, and inclusion. Highlights include 19thcentury portraits of European-American families, Elizabeth Catlett’s depiction of an African-American grandmother and grandson, and Caren King Choi’s portrayal of her Asian-American nieces and nephews. Works by Indigenous artists Melanie Yazzie (Diné) and Mario Martinez (Pascua Yaqui) further reflect shared experiences across race, gender, ethnicity, and region.
Gregory Crewdson (b. 1962). Untitled (pregnant woman in pool), 1999. Laser direct C-Print. Museum purchase, partial gift of Jennifer Odell and Robert Nossa and Acquisition Fund, 2005.13.
EXHIBITIONS
Classes and Programs: Kids and Teens
WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF
SPRING CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF
The Yard School of Art offers kids and teens an array of opportunities to enhance their creativity and develop artistic skills in a supportive and inclusive community. Our small class size allows our superb team of teaching artists to provide individualized attention and specialized instruction in our spacious Fine Art, Digital Media, and Ceramics Studios. Students experiment with a range of media and learn new techniques for visual self-expression.
SPRING BREAK CAMP: APRIL 14–18
A fun and engaging opportunity for kids to explore their creativity and create exciting projects during their spring break!
Classes and Workshops:
WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF
SPRING CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF
Yard School studio art classes and workshops offer adults of all ages and abilities the chance to explore their creativity and build artistic skills. Our small class sizes ensure individual attention from our professional teaching artists, and course offerings range from technical instruction in traditional media to classes that encourage exploration and experimental techniques. We also offer oneday workshops in a range of mediums and Master Workshops taught by exhibiting artists.
This season, join us for more classes that foster wellness through art including Meditative Art and Personal Growth Through Art Making. One-on-one private studio art instruction is also available and tailored to the interests, schedules, and artistic goals of the student.
MAM is an approved Goods and Services provider through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities. Eligible adults can pay for any MAM class using their DDD budget. MAM is a proud participant
SummerART 2025
PRIORITY REGISTRATION BEGINS
JANUARY 27
PUBLIC REGISTRATION BEGINS
FEBRUARY 3
CAMP DATES
Session 1: June 30–July 11
(No camp on Friday, July 4)
Session 2: July 14–25
Session 3: July 28–August 8
Session 4: August 11–22
At SummerART, we care about your child and invite them to cultivate creativity, selfexpression, personal growth, and friendships with us! All SummerART programs are taught by professional teaching artists and are designed to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment. Campers ages 6–12 will harness their creative imaginations in MAM’s spacious studios and grounds, as well as Van Vleck House & Gardens. Classes for teens ages 13–17 are now longer to provide more in-depth experiences that include traditional fine art media, ceramics, and contemporary practices.
Teen Studio
SESSION BEGINS FEBRUARY 15 on alternating Saturdays
Designed for teens ages 13 through high school, Teen Studio is a space to explore new materials, learn new techniques, and challenge yourself creatively while collaborating with your peers. Have fun, de-stress, and enjoy artmaking outside of a school setting, and an opportunity to display your work in a seasonal exhibition.
Teen Studio is free with our new Teen Access Pass, which also includes free admission to Museum galleries and a 10% discount at Cornerstone Café at MAM.
Private Studio Instruction
Discover personalized instruction at MAM, tailored for kids, teens, and adults of all abilities. Our trained artists and educators design each class to meet individual goals, fostering creativity online or in person. With flexible scheduling, rolling enrollment, and customized sessions, students work at their own pace and preferred medium, honing their unique voices. Our inclusive approach ensures accessibility for all, including those with disabilities. MAM offers a supportive environment for artistic growth and is an approved Goods and Services provider through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Access Programs
Our inclusive environment provides various learning options for students with disabilities. Join a group class such as the Access Program: Drawing and Painting or the new Access Program: Ceramics. These ten-week classes are tailored for neurodiverse students ages 16+, fostering exploration and expression through diverse materials and methods. For a more personalized class, our one-on-one private studio art instruction is available and tailored to the interests, schedules, and artistic goals of the student.
MAM is an approved Goods and Services provider through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities. Eligible adults can pay for any MAM class using their DDD budget. Assisted listening devices and ASL interpreters are available upon request.
AACC Film Forum
Stronger than Steel: The Senator Wynona Lipman Story
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
The African American Cultural Committee (AACC) presents its 17th annual event with a screening of Stronger than Steel. We will discuss this documentary and explore both Senator Wynona Lipman’s rise to power and her Montclair roots. Moderated by Cherisse Jones, filmmaker Celeste Bateman will be joined on the panel by public policy consultant Richard Roper. A post-event reception will follow the program.
The AACC Film Forum is an annual MAM event created by emerita AACC member Lonnie Brandon.
Montclair Story Salon Presents Blank Canvas: A Salon to Support MAM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, music, and live art centered around the theme “Blank Canvas.” Watch creativity unfold as storytellers share tales of new beginnings and transformation, while artists create original works before your eyes. These pieces will be auctioned at the end of the night, and all proceeds from both ticket sales and the auction will support MAM’s art and education programming.
Whether you’re an art lover, creative spirit, or simply seeking inspiration, Blank Canvas promises a vibrant night of community, connection, and creativity. To reserve tickets and for more information, visit montclairartmuseum.org.
Building Montclair in LEGO™
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025
Two sessions: 1–3 p.m. and 4–6 p.m.
Work with architect Stephen W. Schwartz of Building Blocks Workshops to visualize Montclair as you’ve never seen it before. With over 70,000 LEGO™ building blocks at your disposal, families will learn basic architectural principles to recreate specific buildings in Montclair, such as the Museum, the library, and heritage houses.
Pick your favorite local structure to construct and work together to create a scale model. Two sessions will be offered. At the end of each session, families will place their buildings on a large-scale map and view a recreation of our shared community.
Co-presented with Montclair History Center in conjunction with Building Blocks Workshops.
Free First Thursday Nights at MAM
MARCH 6, APRIL 3, MAY 1, and JUNE 12
Join us at MAM for Free First Thursdays and explore the latest exhibitions with complimentary admission. The Museum is open from 5 to 9 p.m. with studio art activities for all ages, a cash bar, food trucks, docent-led tours, and more!
Presented by TD Bank.
Photo: Alex Tsoi
MAM Art Gala
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Experience an extraordinary eveningof celebration that advances MAM’s groundbreaking exhibitions, dynamic education programs, and inclusive community initiatives. Join us as we honor three remarkable champions whose creative force has contributed to the preservation of vital cultural traditions and strengthened the Museum’s position as a vibrant destination for the arts:
Frank Walter Visionary MAM Board President (2013–2024)
Sarah Sense
American/Chitimacha/Choctaw Artist
Melissa Darden
Chairman of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana and Traditional Chitimacha Basket Weaver
Save the date for the must-attend event of the year!
Photo: Alessandro Fresco
AACC Art Meets Jazz
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
Art Meets Jazz returns with the 7th installment in the music series. This year highlights the artistry of vocalist and composer Andromeda Turre, whose current work From the Earth (winner of the 2024 Silver Medal for Jazz from the Global Music Awards) is a four-part jazz suite highlighting environmental justice. Andromeda graduated from Montclair High School in 2000. A catered pre-event wine and food reception is included.
Art Meets Jazz is being presented by MAM’s African American Cultural Committee (AACC).
Voices Unveiled: The Evolution of Female Indigenous Representation in Canadian Opera
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
Presented by Camryn Dewar (Métis), this lecture recital explores the portrayal of Indigenous women in Canadian opera from Canada’s Welcome (1879) to Missing (2017) and Indians on Vacation (2021).
Through live operatic performances with piano accompaniment and a visual presentation, Dewar examines historical context, creator and cast backgrounds, Indigenous languages, and the shift from fetishized portrayals to authentic representations. The performance reflects on colonization’s legacy, the resilience of Indigenous women, and music’s role in fostering understanding and reconciliation, highlighting rarely performed works in the United States.
George Inness at 200: Contemporary Practice and Perspectives on Local Landscapes
9TH ANNUAL GAELEN FAMILY ARTIST LECTURE
SATURDAY, MAY 31
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of George Inness’s birth, join a special interdisciplinary conversation that will explore the painter’s influence and contemporary viewpoints on the places that inspired him. Multimedia scholar-artist-composer Nathan Young (Delaware Tribe of Indians, Pawnee, Kiowa) will discuss his sound-based investigation of the Delaware River Valley’s history, while landscape painter and MAM instructor Gary Godbee will reflect on how Inness’s work informs his practice. The discussion will be facilitated by Inness scholar and Montclair resident Adrienne Baxter-Bell.
Food Truck Festival
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
Savor the flavors, sip on specialty cocktails, and join the fun at the Montclair Art Museum’s Food Truck Festival! From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., our parking lot will come alive with culinary delights, under the summer sun.
Enjoy a curated selection of food trucks offering global cuisines, from gourmet tacos and wood-fired pizzas to decadent desserts. Plus, stop by our bar for handcrafted cocktails designed to perfectly complement the day’s festivities.
Event Highlights:
• A variety of food trucks serving up diverse, delicious options
• A bar featuring special cocktails to enjoy while you explore
• Complimentary Museum admission for festival attendees
Teatro Nuovo Young Artists at MAM
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
Join us for a special evening of Italian opera with Teatro Nuovo at the Montclair Art Museum. Known for their historically informed approach to bel canto masterpieces, Teatro Nuovo brings fresh interpretations to classic works with precision and artistry. Praised by The Wall Street Journal as “transformative,” their performances showcase exceptional vocal talent and musical authenticity. Don’t miss this performance by some of today’s most skilled artists, celebrating the rich tradition of Italian opera.
Host Your Next Event at the
Montclair Art Museum
Make your special occasion unforgettable at the Montclair Art Museum. Our unique spaces, including the elegant Leir Hall and Lehman Court, offer a sophisticated backdrop for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings. Surrounded by worldclass art and versatile event spaces, your guests will enjoy an inspiring atmosphere perfect for any celebration. With customizable layouts, stunning architectural details, professional support, and streaming video capabilities, MAM ensures every detail is seamlessly executed—whether in person or online.
Create lasting memories in an iconic setting—reserve your space today!
Celebrating Our Community
MAM celebrates the diversity of our community by partnering with local organizations, including AACC, AAPI New Jersey, Empower the Village, Latinos of Montclair, and, starting this spring, ArteEast together with FARAH (Foundation for Arab American Heritage), to feature cultural activities, performances, and artmaking for the whole family. These collaborations bring vibrant programming to the museum, offering opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate cultural heritage through interactive experiences. From hands-on workshops and live performances to community gatherings, these partnerships create meaningful connections and ensure MAM remains a welcoming space for all.
MAM is also now a proud partner of NJPAC’s ArtsRx healthcare program.
Photo: Alex
Support MAM!
Join: We aim to inspire, educate, and engage people of all ages. Free admission, free events, and deep class discounts are just a few of the reasons to become a member at MAM. montclairartmuseum.org/membership
Donate: Like all non-profits, MAM relies heavily on the generosity of its donors to continue its mission. montclairartmuseum.org/support
Volunteer: Looking to get involved? MAM offers a host of engaging and rewarding volunteer opportunities. montclairartmuseum.org/volunteer-mam
Cover image: Nanette Carter (b.
Larry Satterfield and Michael Sabir Ward