Free First Thursday Night at MAM

May 4, 5–9 p.m.

FEATURED PROGRAMMING:

• Free general museum admission,* 5–9 p.m.
• Full-service bar with special Free First Thursday Night prices. The Art Bar at MAM is provided by Krug Catering at Orange Lawn Tennis Club and NJ Beer Co. MAM members receive a special discount on drinks at the bar! Cash and credit card accepted.
• Live guitar music in the galleries with Nat Janoff
• Buzz Aldrin Middle School 2nd Annual Poetry Slam at 6 p.m.
• From Silence Art Project with Montclair State University MFA student K. Anthony Lawler
• Art Talk: Sharon Pitts 7 p.m. Meet watercolor artist and Yard School of Art instructor Sharon Pitts.
• Book Signing: Blanche Garcia Empowered Design
• Get creative in the drop-in Yard School of Art Draw Along Workshop
• Tours
• In honor of Mother’s Day, learn more about Jersey Battered Women’s Services and contribute handbags for residents and the upcoming Old Bags Luncheon.
• Food Truck: Empanada Guy

More at MAM: These add-on experiences enhance Free First Thursday Night:

• Pay only the $6 special exhibition fee for Matisse and American Art! Members and children under 12 see it free.
• Kids’ Creativity Center lets parents make a play date with art! Appreciate the full experience of Free First Thursday Night while your kids (ages 5+) enjoy getting creative in our new Helen and Bill Geyer Art Studio. Class fee includes themed project, small-group art instruction, and all materials. Reserve your time slot now!

*Admission does not include special exhibition fee for Matisse and American Art. Members and children under 12 see it free!