Light Up Diwali 2024

All are welcome to join our AAPI community as we celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights!

Saturday, October 19th, 2pm - 6pm
Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, New Jersey

Rain Date: Sunday, October 20

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AAPI New Jersey’s Light Up Diwali festival returns to the Montclair Art Museum. This joyous gathering honors the diverse cultural traditions of the South Asian diaspora.

Diwali, the festival of lights, commemorates a triumph of light over darkness and is a time for all to gather and celebrate new beginnings. Spend a magical afternoon enjoying vibrant music and dance performances, trying your hand at kid-friendly crafts, and capturing special moments in our photo booth. Visitors will have the opportunity to sit in on book readings by South Asian authors, learn about South Asian NGOs and Indian textiles, browse one-of-a-kind goods from local vendors, and indulge in sweet and savory bites from an array of food trucks. With your ticket you'll also get an opportunity to explore the galleries at the museum.

We hope you will join us for this uplifting day of music, fun, food, and light!

Tickets:

*Following our core value of inclusion, we have set general admission at just $8 for individuals and $28 for families (limit 5 attendees per family). Children under the age of 5 are admitted free. Fee waivers are available for anyone with need.

*This event is free to MAM members! Please reserve your free tickets through the "Tickets & Donate" button. (Become a MAM member today.)

*If an additional donation is within your means, we offer our deepest thanks for helping to keep this celebration affordable for all.

About AAPI New Jersey

AAPI New Jersey’s mission is to create a more inclusive New Jersey by uplifting the varied experiences of its Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, advocating for AAPI rights and representation, and promoting awareness and education around AAPI culture and history.

About the Montclair Art Museum

The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) boasts a renowned collection of American and Native American art that uniquely highlights art-making in the United States over the last 300 years. Works in MAM's Native American art collection span the period of ca. 1200 C.E. to the present day. The Vance Wall Art Education Center encompasses the Museum’s educational efforts, including award-winning Yard School of Art studio classes, lectures and talks, family events, tours, and the mobile MAM Art Truck. MAM exhibitions and programs serve a wide public of all ages, from families and seniors to artists, educators, and scholars.

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

Celebrate Diwali 2024 with AAPI New Jersey!

In Partnership with Montclair Art Museum