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About Summit

The City of Summit, located in Union County, is home to more than 21,000 residents who speak over 35 languages, representing an economically and culturally diverse community. Summit is a major transportation hub with 30-minute direct access to Manhattan, major highways and the Newark Airport. The City is made up of six square miles of tree-lined streets, open spaces and an active community-oriented business district. Summit's public school system has been ranked consistently outstanding in New Jersey with more than 90% of its students college-bound, and Summit is also in close proximity to top-rated NJ private schools.

The city of Summit features a large concentration of art galleries, antique shops and performance venues, making it a cultural destination in northern New Jersey.


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City of Summit - Offical Website

Downtown Summit Shopping



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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
06/20/2013
 - Art Camp 2013 Welcome Party
Incoming camp students and their families are invited to attend this welcome party for our upcoming Summer Programs.

06/21/2013
 - Member Show & Sale Entry Deadline
All adult members are invited to participate in our annual Marylou Hillyer Members Show & Sale. Entries must be received by 5 pm.
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06/23/2013
 - Artist Talk
Join artist Andrew Demirjian as he discusses his work and current installation in the Mitzi & Warren Eisenberg Gallery.
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07/08/2013
 - Summer Programs
Summer Art Camps for kids and teens begin this week.
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07/12/2013
 - Summer Exhitibion Opening Reception
All are invited to attend the Opening Reception of our annual Marylou Hillyer Members Show & Sale.

07/15/2013
 - Summer Semester
Summer classes & workshops begin for teens and adults
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07/18/2013
 - Shakespeare in the Garden
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Next Stage Ensemble performs Ovid's Metamorphoses in our garden.
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07/25/2013
 - Shakespeare in the Garden
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Next Stage Ensemble performs Henry V in our garden.
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Exhibitions at the
Art Center
View our Spring Exhibitions through June 30.
  
Classes & Workshops
Create works of art in one of our classes or workshops. Register today!
  
Become a Member
Support the Art Center's exhibitions and programs while enjoying Membership benefits.
  
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ 07901
908.273.9121 fax:908.273.1457
info@artcenternj.org

Hours:
Business Office
Monday - Friday
9 am - 5 pm


Gallery
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
10 am - 5 pm
Thursday
10 am - 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday
11 am - 4 pm