May Free First Thursday: George Inness Turns 200

George Inness Turns 200!

Celebrate George Inness’ 200th birthday with an evening of art, music, movement, and more—fun for all ages, free for everyone.

Program:

ART ACTIVITY: VISIONARY LANDSCAPE DRAWING

5:30–8:30 p.m. | Geyer Studio

Create your own landscape artwork inspired by the paintings of George Inness. Drop in any time to sketch and draw—art materials provided. Open to all ages.

MUSIC: INNESS & THE BRUSHES

6–7 p.m. | Leir Hall

Back by popular demand! MAM’s house band returns with an encore set in honor of George Inness’s 200th birthday. Don’t miss this one-night-only performance.

DOCENT GALLERY TOUR

6:30 p.m. | Meet at Cornerstone Café

Enjoy a guided tour of Nanette Carter: A Question of Balance with one of our knowledgeable docents.

SKETCHING & SCAVENGER HUNT IN THE GALLERIES

6:30-7:30 p.m. | Lehman Court

Pick up sketching materials from the cart and enjoy a self-guided creative session in the galleries. Or pick up a self-guided scavenger hunt designed to take you through the exhibitions on view.

PERFORMANCE BY FREE SPACE DANCE

7–8 p.m. | Leir Hall

Presented by the Montclair Dance Festival, this dynamic performance by FreeSpace Dance blends expressive choreography with moments of improvisation and audience interaction. Featuring live creative movement demonstrations, the session invites you to experience the power of movement up close—and even join in if you’re inspired!

DOCENT GALLERY TOUR

7:30 p.m. | Meet at Cornerstone Café

Enjoy a guided tour of Interwoven Power: Native Knowledge/Native Art with one of our knowledgeable docents

PERFORMANCE BY HILLSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL DRUMS OF THUNDER

8–8:30 p.m. | Leir Hall

Feel the beat! Hillside Middle School’s Drums of Thunder brings high-energy percussion and precision choreography to the stage. Known for their electrifying performances, this talented group of young musicians will close out the night with a bang.

EAT & DRINK Cash (& credit) Bar with specialty cocktails + other beverages Food Truck at MAM’s side entrance: Tommy Scoops

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Free First Thursdays at MAM are a once-a-month party at the Museum made possible by the generous support of TD Bank! Enjoy free general admission, activities, food trucks, a cash bar, and so much more!