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Art on Tap: Friday, December 12, 6–9 p.m.

Art on Tap

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A lively social event with elegantly dressed guests chatting, enjoying drinks, and posing for photos against a vibrant backdrop.

Contemporary Art Auction + Beer and Cider Tasting

Friday, December 12, 2025
6–9 p.m.

 

Enjoy an evening of hoppy delights spotlighting art, craft ciders, local brews, wine, and gastropub fare. Mix, mingle, and place a bid at our signature art auction as WFUV spins the perfect backdrop!

Bring your friends and meet the participating artists as we celebrate art and toast our incredible community.

Check out the latest exhibitions! Guests are invited to visit MAM’s galleries from 5-6 p.m.—gallery admission included with ticket purchase.


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Ticket Prices:

$125 for MAM Members

$150 for Nonmembers

$75 for Junior Patron Tickets (ages 30 and under)

Must be 21 to attend

Become a MAM Member today to take advantage of member-tier pricing.

Trouble checking out or have questions regarding ticketing? Contact [email protected] or call 973-259-5143.

 

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Premium Support Opportunities

For a full breakdown of benefits, click here.

$7,500 Brew & Bubbles

  • Tickets for ten guests
  • Reserved parking
  • Exclusive invitations to MAM cultivation events, artist lectures, and VIP spring exhibition opening receptions
  • Private docent-led tour with champagne toast
  • Complimentary Director’s Circle Membership
  • Digital, printed, and verbal recognition as an event sponsor

$6,108 tax deductible amount

$5,000 Crisp & Crafty

  • Tickets for eight guests
  • Exclusive invitations to MAM cultivation events, artist lectures, and VIP spring exhibition opening receptions
  • Complimentary Patron Membership
  • Digital, printed, and verbal recognition as an event sponsor

$4,102 tax-deductible amount

$2,500 Fizzy & Fruity

  • Tickets for six guests
  • Exclusive invitation to MAM's VIP opening receptions for spring exhibitions
  • Complimentary Family Plus Membership
  • Digital and printed recognition as an event sponsor

$1,960 tax deductible amount

$1,500 Hoppy & Happy

  • Tickets for four guests
  • Exclusive invitation to MAM’s VIP opening receptions for spring exhibitions
  • Complimentary Family Membership
  • Printed recognition as an event sponsor

$1,140 tax deductible amount

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ticketing

  • Click on the ticket level you are interested in purchasing
  • Select ticket quantity (choice of a single ticket, pair, or four) and add to cart
    • Purchasing three tickets? Add a pair, return to the Art on Tap event page, then add a single ticket to your cart
  • For member tickets, sign in with your MAM login, or create an account if you're not yet a member
  • Check out with your preferred method of payment

Dress Code

  • Your best take on cozy cocktail attire. Knits, plaids, metallics, oh my!

Parking

  • Location: Montclair Art Museum at 3 South Mountain Avenue
  • Please enter the parking lot through South Mountain Ave. or St. Lukes Pl.
  • Self-parking only
  • Additional parking available on South Mountain Ave. or St. Lukes Pl.

Schedule

  • Event Duration: 6–9 p.m.
  • Guests may arrive early to visit MAM’s galleries from 5–6 p.m.
  • The party will be in Leir Hall on the Museum’s lower level (access via the side entrance)
  • Reception doors open at 6 p.m.
  • The Silent Art Auction will be located in the Community Galleries surrounding Leir Hall, and will close at 8:30 p.m.

Art Auction

  • The silent art auction will be hosted exclusively on the mobile bidding site OneCause so come prepared with your cell phone
    • We encourage attendees to pre-register ahead of the event. Click on the registration link. You’ll be prompted to input your first and last name, cell phone number (to receive auction notifications throughout the evening!), and a credit card. Your card will not be charged unless you win an item but it is required to place bids.

Bidding

  • If you haven’t preregistered, a link to the OneCause website will be texted to you after check-in. Follow the prompts to log in with your name, cell number, and credit card
  • Select "Browse Auction Items" to see all available items for bidding.
  • Select the item you want and click "Bid"
  • Enter your desired bid amount.
    • You can also set a "Maximum Bid", allowing the system to automatically bid for you up to that limit if you are outbid.

Donations

  • This is a benefit to support MAM and any donation amount is sincerely appreciated. Please choose any amount you are comfortable with and pay with your preferred method of payment.

Make a Donation

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Media Sponsor and Music by:
 
  Beer, Cider, and Wine Provided by:
 
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Amanti Vino and Ironbound Farm Logos

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Brew & Bubbles Supporter
Christine James and Nick De Toustain

Crispy and Crafty Supporter
Ivonne and Jon Ruggles

Fizzy & Fruity Supporter
Janice and Mark Linaugh
Lisa and Matthew Russman

Hoppy & Happy Supporter
Deborah and Peter Hirsch
Diana Lepow Johnson
Jennifer Ley and Kit Skarstrom
Lisa Schweitzer and David Kingsnorth
Cheryl and Marc Slutzky

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Art Auction Chair:

Maci Philitas

Event Committee:

Adunni Slackman Anderson
Diana Lepow Johnson
Jennifer Ley
Amy Putman

Justine Reyes
Ivonne Ruggles​​​​​​​
Donna Torrence

Amelie Tseng
Sasha Vitelli

Heidi Woo