Upcoming Events
Community Day
June 6 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
On June 6, 2026, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will celebrate its spring exhibitions with a Community Day event. The day, which will feature artist-led walks around Summit, a live podcast recording, and drop-in workshops, will run from 10 AM to 2 PM. Click here to register.
Schedule of Events:
Art Walks in Summit with Exhibiting Artist Chrystofer Davis
Step outside for guided photo-based walks through Summit, led by artist Chrystofer Davis. Participants are encouraged to observe, document, and reflect on their surroundings using smartphones or disposable cameras (available as needed). Walks will take place at 10:15 AM, 11:15 AM, and 1:15 PM.
Live Podcast Recording with Jordan Horton & Dennis Redmoon Darkeem
Join us for a live podcast recording featuring a conversation between podcast host and Indigenous artist Dennis Redmoon Darkeem and Art Center Curator Jordan Horton. Together, they’ll discuss art, identity, and creative practice. This recording will take place in the Main Gallery from 12 to 1 PM.
Portraiture Booth & Queer Icon Drop-In Workshop with Exhibiting Artist Gabriel Garcia Roman
Step into the portraiture booth and explore self-expression through photography using a variety of props—participants are invited to represent themselves in any way they choose. Then, join the drop-in workshop inspired by Gabriel Garcia Roman’s Queer Icons series, where you can transform your portrait (or images provided by the artist) into your own personalized queer icon artwork. The portraiture booth will be available from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Queer Icon Workshops will take place from 11 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 2 PM.
Pinhole Camera Station
Explore the magic of analog photography at our all-day pinhole camera station, led by artist James Provenzano. Learn how pinhole photography works and create your own images in this hands-on activity for all ages. This station will be available to the public from 10 AM to 2 PM on the Art Center lawn.