Montclair Art Museum Presents Weather Weather Week October 15–22

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Oct. 6, 2017 - PRLog -- The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) is currently presenting Charles E. Burchfield: Weather Event, an exhibition that examines the renowned artist's lyrical landscape watercolors and drawings through both an artistic and scientific lens. To mark the fifth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, MAM is providing an exhibition-related opportunity to look at current issues of weather and climate change. The Museum will present a weeklong series of events to inform and inspire action in partnership with Montclair Public Library, Montclair Citizens Climate Lobby, Montclair State University Environmental Club, and Toni's Kitchen.

In addition to scheduled activities, several initiatives will be ongoing through the week. Montclair Public Library will offer a family-friendly Weather Week game. Get creative, explore, and discover weather in your community for a chance to win a family membership at MAM. MAM will also continue its #MAMweather social media contest. Share photos of your own weather events, from stormy skies to sunset clouds and sunbursts, with the hashtag #MAMweather on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook for a chance to be featured in the galleries and on the Museum's social media. The Museum will also serve as a drop-off point for donations for hurricane relief, coordinated with Toni's Kitchen. Bring healthy non-perishables, diapers, cleaning supplies, and toiletries to the Museum through October 22.

Schedule

Sunday, October 15

• 12–5 p.m. Charles E. Burchfield: Weather Event exhibition at MAM
• 1–4 p.m. Drop-in Studio at MAM
• Weather Week Game kicks off at MPL and related book lists will be available

Monday, October 16

• 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Babies in the Library storytime at MPL

Tuesday, October 17

• 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Toddler storytime at MPL
• 7 p.m. Hudson Shakespeare Co. presents Macbeth at MPL

Wednesday, October 18

• 11 a.m. Family storytime at Bellevue Avenue Branch
• 12–5 p.m. Charles E. Burchfield: Weather Event exhibition. at MAM
• 2 p.m. The Every Wednesday Matinee screens White Squall at MPL
• 8 p.m. Citizens Climate Lobby Introductory Call 1-866-642-1665

Thursday, October 19

• 12–7 p.m. Charles E. Burchfield: Weather Event exhibition. at MAM
• 4 p.m. Mother Goose storytime and craft at MPL
• 7 p.m. 31st Annual Julia Norton Babson Lecture: Charles E. Burchfield: Wind, Sunshine, and Sky at MAM

Friday, October 20

• 12–5 p.m. Charles E. Burchfield: Weather Event exhibition at MAM
• 7 p.m. The Little Read begins at MPL and around Montclair

Saturday, October 21

• 12–5 p.m. Charles E. Burchfield: Weather Event exhibition at MAM
• 11 a.m.–5 p.m. The Little Read continues at MPL and around Montclair (at MAM 1 p.m.)
• 2 p.m. Family Art Adventure at MAM

Sunday, October 22

• 12–5 p.m. Charles E. Burchfield: Weather Event exhibition at MAM
• 1–4 p.m. Drop-in Studio at MAM
• Last day to complete Weather Week Game at MPL

Additional events and programs may be added; see montclairartmuseum.org/weatherweek for up-to-date details. If your nonprofit would like to get involved with Weather Week, contact communications@montclairartmuseum.org.

Image: Charles E. Burchfield (1893–1967), Sunburst, 1929–31, oil on canvas. The Charles Rand Penney Collection of Works by Charles E. Burchfield, 1994, 19994:001.052. Reproduced with permission from the Charles E. Burchfield Foundation and the Burchfield Penney Art Center.