May 6 – June 28
Exhibition:
Metamorphosis II, Light and Shadow The Art of Rhadames Ramirez, 1980- Present. A retrospective of Dominican-American artist Rhadames Ramirez’s work. Encompassing work that spans five decades, the exhibit reflects his changing styles and influences, as he continues to explore and celebrate his heritage through different techniques.
June 13
Meeting:
North Jersey Mineralogical Society. Monthly meeting which includes a social and sale hour and a lecture. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 6:30pm.
June 27
Program:
Power of Words: Paterson Poetry Past and Present. Join Word Seed Inc. and the Paterson Museum for Power of Words, a Paterson poetry experience. Beginning at 6:30pm, the evening will include featured poets and open mic opportunities.
July 8-Sept 6
Exhibition:
A Story Without Words: Preserving Paterson’s Photographic Legacy. This exhibition will explore both historic images of the Greater Paterson Area, as well as discuss the various types of photographic negative and print that have been used throughout history and the challenges of preserving and sharing those images.
July 25
Virtual Program:
Nineteenth Century Paterson Photographer. 2pm via zoom. In a profusely illustrated slide lecture Saretzky will provide an overview of Paterson’s male and female photographers, 1848–1900, followed by a close look at selected photographers active from about 1850: John Reid, Jr.; Nathaniel Lane; John P. Doremus; and Vernon Royle. Illustrations include both portraits and outdoor views of the city and landscape. For more information on the program, or to register for the Zoom link, please email hgarside@patersonnj.gov
Aug 19
Virtual Program:
The Paterson Museum’s Glass Plate Negative Collection: An Update and Some Success Stories. 2pm via zoom. In this presentation, Paterson Museum Curator Heather Garside will briefly introduce you to the history of glass plate negatives and the Paterson Museum’s collection. She will also share some success stories about identifying some of the photographs and, of course, share some of the amazing photographs contained in this collection. For more information on the program, or to register for the Zoom link, please email hgarside@patersonnj.gov
Sept 13-14
Program:
ATC Studios’ Shakespeare on Site presents The (Mini) Tragedy of Macbeth. Witches, treason, murder! Shakespeare is back at the Museum for a thrilling 2024. The Paterson Museum will host ATC Studios’ Shakespeare on Site for three performances of The (Mini) Tragedy of Macbeth. The debut performance will take place at 7pm on Friday, September 13th, followed by a conversation with the cast. On Saturday, September 14th, there will be performances at 12:30pm and 3pm. All performances are free of charge, donations gratefully accepted. All are welcome to join us at the Museum for this great introduction to Shakespeare. This year, all performances will take place indoors. For more information, contact ATC Studios at (862)243-2827.