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CELEBRATE MATISSE : MIDNIGHTINPARIS
The Montclair Art Museum ( MAM ) celebrated the magic of Matisse at its spring fundraising event , including a festive gala and after-dark soiree . The event was the museum ’ s largest fundraiser of the year and was aspecial evening highlighting the glamour of 1920s Paris with dinner and entertainment . Funds from the event will help support the museum ’ s exhibitions and awardwinning education programs .
1 . Honoree Adrian Shelby with MAM Chief Curator Gail Stavitsky
2 . Susan Brady Abadan , Midnight in Paris chair ; LoraUrbanelli , MAM director ; and Gretchen Prater , chair of the Puttin ’ Onthe Ritz luncheon
3 . Jeh Johnson , former Secretary of Homeland Security , was among the Museum ’ s special guests .
4 . MAM President Frank J . Walter III welcomes guests
5 . Montclair MayorRobertJackson
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PHOTOS BYANDY FOSTER / COURTESY OFMONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM
CELEBRATE MATISSE : PUTTIN ’ ON THE RITZ
The Montclair Art Museum also paid tribute to Matisse with a special luncheon featuring the Matisse-inspired Designer ’ s Challenge . The Puttin ’ on the Ritz spring luncheon included a private viewing of the special exhibition Matisse and American Art , and an in-depth presentation on the artist and his influence on art in this country . Funds from the event will go to support MAM ' s exhibitions and awardwinning education programs .
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1 . CelebrateMatisse Honoree Adrian Shelbyand Ed Bindel
2 . Guests perusethe basket raffle .
3 . MAM DirectorLoraUrbanelli addressesattendees .
4 . MAM Chief Curator Gail Stavitsky
5 . Luncheon Chair Gretchen Prater greets guests .
6 . Atabletop design by Jafajems
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PHOTOS BY ANDY FOSTER / COURTESY OF MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM
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