Montclair Art Museum (MAM) hosted a Smokin’ Hot Barbeque

Montclair Art Museum (MAM) hosted a Smokin’ Hot Barbeque friend/fundraiser event celebrating the exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico: Architecture, Katsinam, and the Land on November 30, 2012, 7 – 10 p.m. in the Museum’s Leir Hall.

MAM Trustee Nader Tavakoli, MAM Trustee Robert Nossa, and Jennifer Odell. Photo by Andy Foster.

Guests of the Smokin’ Hot Barbeque were transported from Montclair to the southwest for an exciting evening showcasing New Mexico through the art of Georgia O’Keeffe. The highlighted exhibition features 15 paintings and drawings of Katsina dolls (representations of Katsinam, or Hopi spirit beings) and over 30 paintings and works on paper of New Mexico landscapes and architecture.

Dana Nicholas, David Jones, Chris Nicholas, Courtney Jones, Charlie Nowaczek, and Susan Wall, MAM Associate Director of Individual Giving. Photo by Andy Foster.

“This exciting friend/fundraiser embodied O’Keeffe’s passion for southwestern culture, as depicted in our current exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico,” said Lora Urbanelli, MAM director. “Hurricane Sandy tried to put a damper on this special event by forcing us to reschedule, but an enthusiastic crowd of over 300 attendees came out for the new date and kept it ‘smokin’ hot.’”

Montclair Art Museum. Photo by Andy Foster.

The southwestern theme displayed itself through a fabulous silent auction and exquisite savory fare provided by Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza. Margaritas and cocktails were conjured by Egan & Sons while DJs Russ Boris and Darren DeVivo from WFUV (90.7 FM) played O’Keeffe-inspired soundtracks.

MAM Trustee Ruth Perretti and Eric Kaplan of Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza. Photo by Andy Foster.

This event was offered in partnership with Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza, Egan & Sons, WFUV, and Elements Therapeutic Massage. All ticket proceeds benefited the Montclair Art Museum.

MAM Chairman Emeritus Bob Constable, MAM Treasurer Ira Wagner, and Bobbie Constable. Photo by Andy Foster.