Montclair Art Museum's $5M Renovation Almost Ready For Opening

Montclair, NJ – Within a month, the Montclair Art Museum will unveil its new, $5 million Vance Wall Art Education Center.

On May 5, the MAM will introduce the community to its new educational facility, the result of a $5 million donation from Carol and Terry Wall/The Vance Wall Foundation.

The multi-million donation from the Walls funded the creation of the center, which includes the renovation of MAM's facilities, as well as an endowment to promote expanded programming.

The new center - designed by Montclair architect John Reimnitz - will enhance the museum’s educational outreach efforts and offer “accessible programs for people of all ages,” as well as offices and studio space for art activities, according to the MAM website.

A public ribbon cutting ceremony will be held May 5 at 5 p.m. during the MAM Free First Thursday Night. Following the ribbon cutting, the center will kick off its opening with a variety of art activities, live music and tours. Click here for more information.

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