Free First Thursday Night at MAM

Join us for Free First Thursday Nights at MAM every month from October through June,  5–9 p.m., and enjoy an evening of free art and dynamic programming.

February 2, 5–9 p.m.

FEATURED PROGRAMMING:

• Free general museum admission, 5–9 p.m. Take a tour at 6:30 or 7:30 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 music with the Silver Fox Songs Quartet
• Meet and greet with artist Janet Taylor Pickett, currently spotlighted in MAM’s solo exhibition The Matisse Series 5:30–7 p.m.
• Celebrate African American History Month with Photo Biographies: Telling Our Storiesphoto display and panel discussion, in partnership with Montclair YMCA, 7 p.m. and Blk Grrrl Book Fair Read Aloud with Teka-Lark Lo, 8 p.m.
• Get creative in the drop-in Yard School of Art Draw Along Workshop and Green Screen Visual Effects Demonstration
• 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+) are engaged in an age-appropriate art project in our new Helen and Bill Geyer Art Studio. Reserve your time slot now! (Separate charge applies for Kids’ Creativity Center)
• Bring teen items to donate to Jersey Battered Women’s Service for Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. We’re accepting DVDs, CDs, USBs, teen novels, etc.
• Discover authentic antique valentines, circa 1910, from Makeready Gallery
• Food trucks: Ann’s Catering and Bro-Ritos