**NEW DATE! Due to weather forecast, Light Up Montclair will take place on Sunday, Oct. 22**

Light Up Montclair 2023
A Diwali/Deepavali Celebration In Partnership with Montclair Art Museum

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

Sunday, October 22nd, 2pm - 6pm
Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, New Jersey

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Diwali, the festival of lights, commemorates the triumph of light over darkness and is a time for all to gather together and celebrate new beginnings.

AAPI Montclair’s annual Deepavali festival returns to the iconic Montclair Art Museum. This vibrant gathering honors the diverse cultural traditions of the South Asian diaspora. Spend the afternoon at the Montclair Art Museum enjoying live performances, interactive arts & crafts, learning about South Asian NGOS and Indian textiles, hearing from South Asian authors and delighting in sweet and savory bites from food trucks. With your ticket you'll also get an opportunity to explore the galleries at the museum.

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.

We hope you can join us for this day full of light, music and dance!

A note on safety (updated 10/21): We have been in close contact with local and state authorities regarding safety concerns related to heightened anti-Muslim and anti-semitic sentiment. They have assured us that while there are no credible threats at this time, they are monitoring the situation closely. Out of an abundance of caution, there will be a modest law enforcement presence at Sunday's celebration to help ensure our event's safety. Thank you and please feel free to reach out to info@aapimontclair.org with any concerns.

About AAPI Montclair

AAPI Montclair’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/Deepavali at Light Up Montclair 2023

By AAPI Montclair

Celebrate Diwali/Deepavali at Light Up Montclair 2023