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.
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Each Free First Thursday Night includes:
- Free general museum admission, 5–9 p.m.
- The Free First Thursday Night bar offers a variety of drinks, including NJ Beer Co. beer, the exclusive beer of Free First Thursday Night. MAM members receive a special discount on drinks at the bar! Cash and credit card accepted.
- Draw Along Workshop—all ages are invited to get creative in a free drop-in session with a clothed model!
- Teen Space—this new open studio is available just for teens! 7–9 p.m.
- Live music
- Tours
- Food Vendors
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:
May 3, 2018
- Enjoy live jazz music in the galleries with the sweet sounds of Dr. Lou & the Jazz All Stars.
- Be inspired to get up and dance at a live Flamenco Dance performance and demonstration with Admission Nation, 6–7 p.m.
- Take a docent-led tour of MAM’s Native American art collection at 6:30 p.m. and the special traveling exhibition Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist at 7:30 p.m.
- Experience a musical performance of “Singers and Songwriters: The Faces of Love” with the WomanSONG Intergenerational Chorus (Montclair Women’s Club), 7:30–8 p.m.
- A special Mother’s Day give away, courtesy of TD Bank. Any mom with a TD Bank card can pick up a free admission pass to MAM for two!
- Discover the beauty of raku, a unique pottery firing process, at MAM’s ceramic studio.
- Learn more about Montclair Reads with the Montclair Public Library and pick up your free copy of Cheaper By the Dozen.
- Enjoy community info tables in Leir Hall, featuring the League of Women Voters, and a floral demostration with Art in Bloom designer and florist, Anna Coy.
- Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Art in Bloom with origami master, Edward Misretta! Misretta will be leading an Art in Bloom themed origami demonstration.
June 7, 2018
- Pictures Concert
Businesses
Have a creative business or activity you'd like to present at Free First Thursday Nights? Please email us a description at thursdays@montclairartmuseum.org.
Groups
We encourage you to bring groups to Free First Thursday Nights! We ask that groups of 10 or more RSVP to thursdays@montclairartmuseum.org. In return, we'll give your group a special mention on the Free First Thursday Nights webpage.
Social Media
Visitors are encouraged to share their Free First Thursday Night experience on social media.
Find the Museum @MAMmontclair and share your posts with #MAMfftn.