Accessibility at the Art Center
The Art Center invites individuals and groups to take part in public events, participate in art classes, and attend exhibitions. The Art Center is proud to provide a range of accessibility tools in order to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can experience, make, and learn about art.
The Art Center can develop group curricula and individualized accommodations for visitors and students with visual impairments, autism, and age-related cognitive disorders like dementia.
ADA-compliant website, including alt-tagged images for visitors with visual disabilities and additional accessibility functions, such as
high contrast, adjustable type size, and plain text options.
Open captioning for public programs held on Zoom.
Sign language interpreters (with two weeks notice).
Braille (up to 10 pages with three days notice).
Assistive listening devices available for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Verbal descriptions as part of our exhibitions (upon request).
Click here to download a flyer detailing accessibility features at the Art Center.
Facilities are wheelchair accessible and a wheelchair is available on site for guest use. If an individual requires other special accommodations to assist with disabilities, the Art Center requires a request in writing by mail, fax, or email. All requests must be received 15 business days in advance of the program or event.
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
Attn: Assistive Services
68 Elm Street
Summit, NJ 07901
Phone: 908.273.9121
Email: info@artcenternj.org
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue.
Click here for more information.
Service animals are welcome at the Art Center. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed inside the Art Center.
Click here to view VACNJ’s grievance policy. Under section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, all public facilities and programs must be accessible to all members of the public. If you experience difficulty with either programming or physical barriers at Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, please call or write to us at:
Executive Director
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
68 Elm Street
Summit, NJ 07901
908.273.9121
VACNJ welcomes suggestions about how we can be more inclusive and address and improve diversity issues. If you have any comments, concerns, or suggestions, please contact the Executive Director at info@artcenternj.org.