Montclair Art Museum Chief Curator Dr. Gail Stavitsky to Retire in 2026

On July 1, 2026, Dr. Gail Stavitsky, who has served as the Chief Curator at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM) for over three decades, will retire. She began her career at MAM in May 1994 as the Curator of Collections and Exhibitions and ascended to the role of Chief Curator in 1998. Throughout her time at the museum, she has organized over 200 exhibitions, playing a crucial role in defining its emphasis on American and Native American art. Renowned for her expertise in American modernism, she was the principal curator of the significant 2009 exhibition 'Cézanne and American Modernism.'