New Exhibitions are Opening this Weekend at MAM!
The Montclair Art Museum is closed to the public on Friday, April 11, for a special Members-only Preview.
Happening at the Museum
Celebrate 125 Years of Photography with MAM’s Latest Exhibition
New Exhibition Opens to the Public on Saturday, April 12
Platinum to Postcards: Collecting Photography at MAM (2000–2025) highlights 125 years of photographic innovation—from Stieglitz’s The Steerage to contemporary works by Alex Prager and Cara Romero. This exhibition celebrates MAM’s evolving photography collection and the diverse voices shaping American art today.
Become a MAM member to join us for a free Member Day Preview on Friday, April 11.
See Montclair Through the Lens of MHS Alum Tyler Chan
New Exhibition Opens to the Public on Saturday, April 12
Tyler Chan: Montclair Snap Memories captures the complexities of adolescence and identity through the eyes of a Chinese American teen. Shot while attending Montclair High School, Chan’s intimate photographs offer a raw, personal look at growing up in Montclair—exploring race, belonging, and digital life in a shifting social landscape.
Become a MAM member for the chance to meet Tyler Chan at our Member Day Preview on Friday, April 11.
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with the FARAH Festival
FARAH Festival | Saturday, April 26, 1–5 p.m.
Join us for the FARAH Festival, a vibrant celebration of Arab American culture hosted by the Foundation for Arab American Heritage. Enjoy live dance and music, delicious Arab cuisine, Levantine wines, artisan crafts, and more. Explore MAM’s galleries, included with admission, and immerse yourself in this joyful cultural experience.
Become a MAM member and enjoy discounted tickets to this event.
Upcoming Programs
Teen Studio: Montclair Snapper
Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
$15 or Free for Teen Access Pass Holders
Join photographer Tyler Chan for Montclair Snapper, a portrait photography workshop at MAM. Learn key techniques, explore Chan’s exhibition Montclair Snap Memories, and create portraits with fellow teens. Bring a smartphone or camera to participate.
Advanced registration is required.
Voices Unveiled Lecture Recital
Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m.
$15 for Nonmembers
Fulbright Scholar Camryn Dewar (Métis) presents a lecture recital tracing the portrayal of Indigenous women in Canadian opera, from early stereotyped roles to contemporary, authentic narratives—featuring live performance, visual context, and powerful reflections on resilience, representation, and reconciliation.
Become a MAM member and enjoy discounted tickets to this event.
Public Tour: Museum Highlights
Sunday, April 13, 2 pm.
Free with Museum Admission
Join an expert docent for a Museum Highlights Tour and experience the best of MAM’s exhibitions and permanent collection. Perfect for all visitors, this free-with-admission tour offers fresh insights and a deeper appreciation of the art on view.
Become a MAM member and enjoy free admission year-round.
An Evening with Christian Allaire
Tuesday, April 29, 7–9 p.m.
$25 for Nonmembers
Join us for an evening with Christian Allaire, Senior Fashion and Style Writer at Vogue, as he discusses his memoir From the Rez to the Runway. Enjoy a reading, Q&A, and book signing, moderated by Elaina Patton. Books will be available for purchase.
Become a MAM member and enjoy discounted tickets to this event.
Maybe Actually Museums Are for Me
New Episodes Every Wednesday
This episode of Maybe, Actually, Museums are for me, is a little different. While Alex is busy prepping upcoming episodes, we thought we’d hand the mic over to our friends at The Montclair Pod, and give you a taste of what their show is all about. Hear from local creatives—including Nanette Carter and Montclair Film Festival’s Tom Hall—in conversations celebrating Montclair’s vibrant arts scene.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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Montclair Art Museum 3 S. Mountain Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042
Gallery Hours: Friday, 10 a.m.—6 p.m. / Saturday, 10 a.m.—6 p.m. / Sunday, 11 a.m.—5 p.m.
Images:
Cara Romero (Chemehuevi and German-Irish, b. 1977). Water Memory, 2015. Archival pigment print on Canson Platine Fiber Rag. Museum purchase 2019.1.1.
Tyler Chan (b.2002). Stigma, 2021. Archival print. Courtesy of the photographer.
Tyler Chan (b. 2002). Food Trucks, 2017. Archival print. Courtesy of the photographer.
