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Colorful graphic promoting the MAM Art Gala on May 17, 2025, from 6-10 p.m., with vibrant abstract designs and elegant typography.

Gala

 
HONORING
 
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Frank Water Headshot

Frank J. Walter, III
Visionary MAM Board President
(2013–2024) 

 

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Sarah Sense Headshot

Sarah Sense
Chitimacha/Choctaw Artist

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Melissa Darden Headshot

Melissa Darden
Chairman of the Chitimacha
Tribe of Louisiana and
Traditional Chitimacha
Basket Weaver

LEARN ABOUT OUR HONOREES

 

Event Co-Chairs
Linny Andlinger
Heather Benjamin
Lyn Reiter

The Montclair Art Museum invites you to an evening of artistic celebration at our annual Spring Gala. Dine in MAM's beautifully transformed Leir Hall as we honor three luminaries whose vision and dedication have strengthened our cultural landscape. This celebration advances MAM's commitment to pioneering exhibitions and transformative education programs while fostering meaningful connections between art and community.

MAKE A DONATION

 

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Tickets

$750 Pigment (SOLD OUT)
One ticket to the Gala

$2,500 Varnish (SOLD OUT)
Two Tickets to the Gala
Listings on the website and journal

$5,000 Pastel (SOLD OUT)
Four Tickets to the Gala
Quarter-page ad in the journal

...and Tables!

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A elegantly dressed woman in a floral gown and shawl converses with a man in a blue suit and bow tie against a festive backdrop.

All table sponsors have the benefit of prominent recognition on the event webpage, ad journal, and during the evening's program.

$10,000 Gouache (SOLD OUT)
Table for 8 at the Gala
Half-page ad in the journal

$15,000 Acrylic (SOLD OUT)
Table for 10 at the Gala
Full-page as in the journal

$25,000 Watercolor (SOLD OUT)
Premier table for 10 at the Gala, with priority seating
Full-page as in the Journal

$50,000 Gold Leaf (SOLD OUT)
Two Premier Tables for 10 at the Gala
Inside front-cover ad in the journal
Verbal recognition during the program

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Like all non-profits, the Montclair Art Museum relies on the generosity of both institutional and private donors to continue our mission of inspiring and engaging people of all ages through art.

Your tax-deductible gift – at any level – will help us achieve incredible things at this year's gala and ensure our community museum continues to flourish.

We invite you to support our mission and celebrate our honorees with a donation of your choosing.

Click here to make a donation.


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Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors*
 

Gold Leaf
Margo and Frank J. Walter, III

Watercolor
Lisa and Joseph Amato
Christine James and Nick De Toustain
Sharon and Robert Taylor

Acrylic
Lynn Glasser
Michael Heningburg, Jr., Esq. and Jeanine Downie, M.D.

Gouache
Susan Brady Abadan and Mustafa Abadan
Linny and Rick Andlinger
Jay Baeza and Pete Venetos
Heather and Vincent Benjamin
Susann and James Connors
Janice and Mark Linaugh
Neuberger Berman
Lyn and Glenn Reiter

Pastel
Alexis and Ed Davis
Deborah and Peter Hirsch
Toni LeQuire-Schott and Newton B. Schott, Jr.
Jennifer Ley and Kit Skarstrom
Lana Masor
Ivonne and Jon Ruggles
Cheryl and Marc Slutzky
TD Bank
Joan and Donald Zief

Varnish
Holly and Joe Christovao
Sylvia Cohn
Sue Cole
Susan and Arthur Hatzopoulos
Cheryl and Peter McMullen
Nisivoccia
Bobbie and Richard Polton
Jacklyn and Sean Rider
Ann and Mel Schaffer
Judith and Bill Turner

Ad Sponsors
Sam Joseph
The Bravitas Group

*As of 4/26/25

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Event Committee
 

Susan Brady Abadan
Adunni Slackman Anderson
Linny Andlinger
Jay Baeza
Zach Barrett
Heather Benjamin
Olga Bequillard
Suna Chang (Potenza)
Sylvia Cohn

Sue Cole
Susann Connors
Sarah Damaskos
Lynn Glasser
Deborah Hirsch
Christine James
Diana Lepow Johnson
Andy Kahnke
Jennifer Ley

Janice Linaugh
Lana Masor
Betty Murphy
Carly Murphy
Asha Jennings Palmer
Amy Putman
Lyn Reiter
Jacklyn Rider

Ivonne Ruggles
Cheryl Slutzky
Taigi Smith
Linda Sterling
Sharon Taylor
Donna Torrence
Emelil Walter
Sam Walter
Michael Yavorsky