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SUMMARY:Special Zoom Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Submitting an exhibition proposal can feel overwhelming\, but the Art Center is here to help! With the deadline for community gallery proposals fast approaching\, we want to make the process as smooth as possible for our members. \nTo support you\, the Members Committee is hosting a special Zoom presentation on March 19 at 12 PM\, covering everything you need to know about submitting a successful proposal. This session is free and open to all members. Click here to register. \nCan’t make it? No worries! The presentation will be recorded and shared afterward by the Art Center. Not a member? Become one today!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/special-zoom-presentation/
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SUMMARY:Summit 1st Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, March 6\, 2025\, for the inaugural Summit First Thursday\, a vibrant monthly celebration of art and culture in the heart of Summit\, NJ. From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM\, local galleries\, boutiques\, and businesses will open their doors\, offering fun and creative experiences. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nMarta Nowicka Solo Show at The Healing Arts Gallery: Immerse yourself in the evocative artwork of Marta Nowicka. Located at 57 Union Pl\, Suite 212. Exhibition hours: 4–8 PM.\nPiattino First Thursday Special: Gather your friends for a delicious dining experience with exclusive First Thursday specials at Piattino: A Neighborhood Bistro\, 67 Union Pl\, from 4–8 PM.\nSteve Szynal Design Showcase at A. HOME: Discover the innovative designs of local artist Steve Szynal\, known for his fun and unique approach to contemporary art. Visit A. HOME at 11 Beechwood Rd between 5–8 PM.\nSigns Of Use Opening Reception at RAM Gallery: Attend the opening night of Signs Of Use\, and meet artist Tucker Eason while exploring this thought-provoking exhibition.  RAM Gallery is located at 84 Summit Ave. Reception from 5–8 PM.\nSip and Shop at Trend by J & M: Enjoy a relaxed evening of shopping accompanied by complimentary beverages. Find the latest trends at 352 Springfield Ave from 6–8 PM.\nTea Time Chocolates at The Wine List: Indulge in exquisite chocolates paired with fine wines\, curated by Tea Time Chocolates. Join this delightful tasting experience at 417 Springfield Ave between 6–8 PM PM.\nRefreshments & Art at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey: Explore three dynamic shows that examine themes of migration\, landscape\, and urban transformation while enjoying light refreshments in a welcoming atmosphere. The Art Center is located at 68 Elm Street and will be open from 6–8 PM.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public\, inviting everyone to explore Summit’s dynamic scene and support local businesses. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for an enjoyable evening out\, Summit First Thursday offers something for everyone. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with artists\, discover unique creations\, and celebrate. Mark your calendars for March 6! \nFor more details and a complete list of events\, visit summit1stthurs.com
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summit-1st-thursday/
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SUMMARY:Self-Expression Through Art: A Series for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Life can be filled with overwhelming feelings\, stress\, and uncertainty\, especially as a teen. Join us for a teen art therapy group where participants will have a safe\, comfortable space to work with art materials and mixed media to gain a greater understanding of themselves and their emotions\, develop effective coping skills\, reduce feelings of anxiety and stress\, and create connections with other teens. This group will be facilitated by a licensed professional art therapist who will provide directives week-to-week based on these goals\, as well as a warm\, supportive space to process and create openly. \nThis series will run weekly on Mondays from 2/24/2025 to 3/24/2025 for a cost of $50. Click here for more information and to register. \nScholarships are available for eligible candidates. For more information please reach out to Rachel Aponte\, Director of Education & Community Engagement\, at raponte@artcenternj.org
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/self-expression-through-art-a-series-for-teens/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250210T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250210T150000
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SUMMARY:Teacher's Professional Development Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is offering a Teacher’s Symposium on Monday\, February 10\, titled The Creative/Destruction Myth of the Phoenix. \nA hallmark of the transformative power of art lies in its ability to promote open-ended problem-solving. Art fosters the ability to embrace ambiguity\, to understand divergent perspectives\, and to develop decision-making skills that thrive in a growth mindset. One that welcomes challenges and risk-taking\, one that perceives effort as a path toward mastery and failure as an opportunity for learning. \nIn the art room\, learners are notoriously compelled by self-imposed peer pressure to “look good\,” to create nice-looking art. Art-making is risk-taking\, to be sure. The Phoenix unit strives to tap into this vein by encouraging students to deliberately fail\, or more accurately\, to destroy something to recreate something new. This will challenge the learner because it presents participants with the expectation of exploring their tolerance for ambiguity. We grab the fixed mindset by the horns to tackle issues around fear of failure\, comfort zones\, and coveting the precious. \nThe workshop begins with members drawing either personal objects from observation or copying a painting or sculpture from art history. We then cover the entire sheet with a translucent coat of white gesso to deliberately destroy the drawing. When dry\, the original drawing resurfaces as a ghost image that now provides suggestive possibilities for more layers of exploration. Participants can recover (redraw) the original\, or use it as a springboard to transform content\, narrative\, and meaning. \nAs the group dynamic evolves\, mindsets shift. Learners begin to appreciate the cycles of rediscovery and reworking as imagery and narratives change\, disappear\, and are reinvented. Additionally\, students gain self-motivating habits as they begin to understand that it is not about the extrinsic rewards of a good-looking product\, but about the intrinsic rewards of a process of discovery\, inquisition\, and accomplishment – not to mention the human qualities of inventiveness\, joyfulness\, and play. \nParticipants will gain a hands-on understanding of\, and application for\, a metacognitive awareness that kindles complex forms of problem-solving. One that readily adopts ambiguity as a gateway for the open-ended\, decision-making skills indispensable to independent\, critical thinking. \nAll of our Teacher’s symposium events offer unique professional development opportunities for art educators to come together and learn new creative skills to bring back to their classroom. The programs include: \n\nPresentation by the leading contemporary artist\nHands-on artmaking workshop with the artist\nGallery exercises exploring ways to view and interpret contemporary art\nSix professional development hours upon completion of the symposium\nLesson plans as a take-home\n\nRegistration fees are $125 and include a light breakfast and all materials. Click here to register. \nPLEASE NOTE: For any questions\, or if your school needs to be invoiced in order to pay for this program\, please contact us. Call 908-273-9121 ext 213 and speak with Rachel Aponte or email raponte@artcenternj.org
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/teachers-professional-development-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Exhibitions Last Look
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 24\, from 7–9 PM\, the Art Center will hold a Last Look event for a final viewing of our fall exhibitions and informal discussions with exhibiting artists Ojere Lutalo and Jared Owens. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/fall-exhibitions-last-look/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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SUMMARY:MLK Day: Community Rock Garden
DESCRIPTION:All ages and families are welcome to paint rocks to contribute to our community rock garden! Help us spread messages of peace\, love\, and hope\, or create an image that is all your own! Once done\, all creations will live in the Art Center’s rock garden for the community to enjoy. All materials and supplies will be provided. VACNJ’s Director of Education and Community Engagement\, Rachel Aponte\, will be onsite to help with materials and ideas. No registration is required. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/mlk-day-community-rock-garden/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250115T200000
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SUMMARY:The Road Home: The Journey from Incarceration to Re-entry
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, January 15\, from 7–8 PM\, VACNJ will host\, “The Road Home: The Journey from Incarceration to Re-entry” where curatorial advisor\, Tamar Montuma will moderate a panel discussion with Ashanti Jones\, Austin Morreale\, and Keyion Jones\, experts in the criminal legal field in New Jersey. Audience members will learn about the challenges faced by individuals re-entering their communities from incarceration and current advocacy efforts in the criminal legal space. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/save-the-date-the-road-home-the-journey-from-incarceration-to-re-entry/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250107
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SUMMARY:Winter Semester Begins
DESCRIPTION:Winter semester begins on January 6! Click here for more information and to register!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/winter-semester-begins-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250106
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SUMMARY:Winter Break Workshops for Adults
DESCRIPTION:7532 Painting from Still Lives\nInstructor: Mary Jean Canziani\nIn this one-day workshop\, students will have the opportunity to view a variety of still life paintings from history and be inspired to create their very own still life painting. Students will learn the basic rules of composition\, arrange their own setup of props\, make a sketch identifying basic shapes and values\, and more.\nThursday\, 1/2\, 10 AM–2 PM\nTuition: $110\nMaterials fee: $28 \n7521 Torch Enameling\nInstructor: Sue Sachs\nTorch enameling is a fantastic way to add vibrant colors to your copper or fine silver pieces without the need for a kiln. In this fun and direct process\, watch enamels transform from powder to colorful glass as your piece changes temperature with heat from a torch. Different techniques of torch enameling will be discussed\, as well as methods for setting finished pieces. No experience is necessary. Students who wish to work in silver should purchase fine silver sheet (not sterling).\nThursday\, 1/2\, 10 AM–4 PM\nTuition: $137\nMaterials fee: $37 \n7533 NEW! Poinsettia Watercolor Painting\nInstructor: Kat Block\nEnroll in this one-day workshop to bring poinsettias to life with watercolor. Students will incorporate color\, shape\, line\, light and more to create a dynamic painting. The instructor will cover a variety of watercolor techniques such as creating warm tones and the “wet on wet” process to enhance colors of the flower.\nFriday\, 1/3\, 10 AM–2 PM\nTuition: $110\nMaterials fee: $23 \n7534 NEW! The Basics of Silkscreen Printing\nInstructor: Stephanie Bulante\nLearn the basics of silkscreen printing\, one of the most widely used printmaking methods. In this one-day workshop\, the instructor will cover how to create a stencil with light sensitive emulsion\, exposing a screen\, and making a one layer image with water based inks for easy cleanup. Silkscreen printing is versatile and well suited to all styles and disciplines of artmaking\, images can be hand drawn\, photographic\, digital (or all three). Students are encouraged to have an image in mind and to bring more than just paper\, such as a shirt\, tote bag\, or another flat surface they may want to print on. Most materials provided.\nFriday\, 1/3\, 10 AM–4 PM\nTuition: $137\nMaterials fee: $35 \n7511 Painting with Wool: Needle Felting a Winter Landscape\nInstructor: Martha McDonald\nCreate a beautiful and unique winter wonderland scene entirely made of wool! Through demonstrations and step-by-step instruction\, students will learn about the versatility of this medium by transforming colorful wool roving into amazing textured art. Students will be encouraged to use their own ideas and leave with a completed felted canvas.\nSunday\, 1/5\, 10 AM–2 PM\nTuition: $110\nMaterials fee: $32 \n7535/7538 Winter Break: Open Studio Ceramics\nAre you eager to create in clay? Sign up for ceramics open studio! This ceramics open studio is designed for winter 2025 semester students who want to get a head start on some projects and already have some experience working in clay. There will be a studio monitor during both time frames to provide some assistance if needed. Limited spots available; registering ahead of time is recommended.\n7535 Thursday\, 1/2\, 9:30 AM – 12 PM\n7538 Friday\, 1/3\, 9:30 AM–12 PM\nFee: $25
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/winter-break-workshops-for-adults-2/
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SUMMARY:Winter Break Art Workshops for Kids & Tweens
DESCRIPTION:Give the kid or tween in your life the gift of creativity this winter season! In each session\, young artists will learn a variety of art techniques while creating fun winter-themed projects.\nAll art supplies are included. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/winter-break-art-workshops-for-kids-tweens/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241121T140000
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SUMMARY:Jacadi Summit Sale
DESCRIPTION:JACADI SUMMIT invites the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Community to a Holiday Shopping Event! \nEnjoy Jacadi Paris Shopping\, Light French Bites\, & Shop to Fundraise for Visual Arts: \nJacadi Black Friday Sales Up to 30% Off a Selection!\nJacadi will Donate 5% of Event’s Sales to the Art Center’s Children’s Programming! \nThursday\, November 21st 12-2pm\nJacadi Paris\n487 Springfield Ave\,\nSummit NJ 07901 \nPlease click here to RSVP by November 19th
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/jacadi-summit-sale/
LOCATION:Jacadi Summit\, 487 Springfield Ave\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241106T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241106T210000
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SUMMARY:Fall Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, November 6\, from 7–9 PM\, for a special opening of our fall exhibitions! Our newly renovated galleries will open with shows focusing on people impacted by mass incarceration and a special one-night storytelling event where speakers will share their stories\, allowing a glimpse into the lives of those impacted by the criminal legal system. RSVP here and join us for a night celebrating our new exhibitions!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/save-the-date-the-impact-of-justice-stories-of-mass-incarceration-as-told-by-system-impacted-individuals/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241102T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241102T170000
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: Children's Peace Festival
DESCRIPTION:The second annual Children’s Peace Festival will be held Saturday\, November 2\, between 2–5 PM at the Chatham Summit Quaker meeting house in Chatham\, NJ\, and will include partners such as NJ Family\, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, and youth performers from the Papermill Playhouse\, Elefante Music & School for the Performing Arts\, Kent Place School and more. This year’s event will build upon last year’s success and bring an expanded roster of youth performers\, art projects\, games\, and peace-building activities including a Peace Garden community project.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/save-the-date-childrens-peace-festival/
LOCATION:Children’s Peace Festival\, 158 Southern Blvd\,\, Chatham Township\, NJ\, 07928
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T153000
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SUMMARY:Raku-Fest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Raku Fest! Raku Fest showcases a unique ceramic firing process in which red-hot ceramic pieces are transferred directly from the kiln into a container of combustible materials. The heat of the ceramic causes the materials to ignite\, and the resulting smoke creates one-of-a-kind effects in the ceramic glaze. \nAttend the Event—advance registration required (Registration Opens on 10/1/24)\nA limited capacity audience can watch the action live as multiple raku firings take place throughout the day. Admission is available for either morning (10 AM–12:30 PM) or afternoon (1­–3:30 PM) on both days. Attendees may arrive any time during their time window. Walk-ins the day of the event will be available only if capacity allows.\n$5 per person admission fee. Children 17 & under are free\, but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum of two free children per paying adult\, please.    \nSaturday Morning\nSaturday Afternoon\nSunday Morning\nSunday Afternoon \nGlaze Items for Purchase\nAn assortment of pre-made ceramic pieces will be available for purchase for participants to glaze and have fired during the event. Items available for purchase and glazing include: jewelry pieces\, plates\, and pots of varying sizes. \nJewelry Piece: $12\nPlate: $25\nBring Your Own Student Piece: $20\nWheel-thrown Pot: $30
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/save-the-date-raku-fest-2024/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241015T220000
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SUMMARY:Dikra Gem Sale
DESCRIPTION:Looking for the perfect stone to complete your piece? Dikra Gem Inc. will visit the Art Center on Tuesday\, October 15\, from 7–10 PM\, to offer their collection of faceted and cabochon stones\, beads\, pearls\, and more for purchase. Both students and faculty are welcome to attend! \nFor more than a decade the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has enjoyed a special relationship with Dikra Gem. Once a year\, they bring their collection to the Art Center to give our jewelry students the opportunity to purchase quality\, unique gems at fair prices to add the perfect finishing touch to a piece or spark inspiration for a new one. Don’t miss out—join us on October 15!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/dikra-gem-sale-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240930T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T215414
CREATED:20240807T164149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T144305Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Expression Through Art: A Workshop for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Trying to balance it all as a teen can feel overwhelming\, and at times\, difficult to put into words. Using art as a tool for expression can help to identify\, manage\, and cope with various sources of stress and anxiety. Come join art therapist Megan Tuttle in a safe space to create and have open and honest conversation! After graduating with her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Art Therapy\, Megan began working with teens as a Behavioral Health Counselor and eventually began working with various populations providing art classes and art therapy. In all of her programs\, she strives to create an environment that promotes a sense of freedom and self-discovery where there is no such thing as a “bad” emotion. \nClasses will take place on Mondays\, from 3:30–5 PM\, 9/30–11/11 (no classes on 10/14). \nClick Here To Register \nScholarships are available for eligible candidates. For more information please reach out to Rachel Aponte\, Director of Education & Community Engagement at raponte@artcenternj.org.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/self-expression-through-art-a-workshop-for-teens-10/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240917
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SUMMARY:Fall Semester Begins
DESCRIPTION:Fall semester begins on Monday\, September 16. Click here to register!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/fall-semester-begins-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240915T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240915T160000
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SUMMARY:Arts + Cars 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join VACNJ\, Summit Downtown\, and Peotter’s Auto Body & Spa for a day of great food\, live music\, activities for the whole family\, and\, of course\, fine art and classic cars! Want to display and sell your own work? Click here to learn more about the application process!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/arts-cars-2024/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240824
DTSTAMP:20260425T215414
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 10
DESCRIPTION:AT THE CIRCUS (ages 5–9) (WAITLIST ONLY)\nAugust 19–23\, 10 AM–3 PM\nArt takes center stage at this week of camp\, featuring projects inspired by a trip to the circus. Kids will create projects that capture the whimsy and amusements of a classic circus\, such as a mixed-media circus bunting and a painted carousel horse. \nEVERYTHING CLAY AND ESSENTIAL DRAWING & PAINTING (ages 10–12) (WAITLIST ONLY) \nAugust 19–23\, 10 AM–3 PM\nEverything Clay: This camp is perfect for the tween looking to explore various types of clay. During the week\, tweens will get to use the pottery wheel to throw and embellish a functional ceramic piece that will be glazed and fired in the kiln. Tweens will also learn the techniques for working with paper clay\, from building an armature to give the clay structure to ways to decorate their creations using paint\, decoupage\, or other materials. Finally\, tweens will explore polymer clay by making everyday objects in miniature.\nEssential Drawing & Painting Techniques: This camp is perfect for the tween looking to develop the foundational skills of drawing and painting. Tweens will use their observational skills and gain familiarity with diverse media—such as graphite\, charcoal\, acrylics\, and watercolors—through drawing exercises that may include gesture drawings\, blind contours\, and contour drawings. Linear perspective\, color theory\, and building form with light and shadow will also be covered as tweens render their artistic creations. \nPRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES & FIBER ARTS (ages 10–12) (WAITLIST ONLY) \nAugust 19–23\, 10 AM–3 PM\nPrintmaking Techniques: In this unique camp\, tweens will create their own limited-edition prints on our professional presses. Learn various techniques\, styles\, and tools of the printmaking trade through demonstrations and hands-on practice. This camp will cover techniques including plexiglass drypoint and mono-printing as we create original prints that are either one-of-a-kind or editionable!\nFiber Arts: Vibrant fibers and textures surround us—explore the wonderful world of fiber arts! Campers will be creating several skill-building projects during this exciting week of camp. A variety of fiber techniques will be visited and may include weaving\, hand sewing\, embroidery\, felting\, pom-pom making\, and more. Let the creativity unfold! \nPRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES & FIBER ARTS (ages 13+)\nAugust 19–23\, 10 AM–3 PM\nPrintmaking Techniques: In this unique camp\, teens will create their own limited-edition prints on our professional presses. Learn various techniques\, styles\, and tools of the printmaking trade through demonstrations and hands-on practice. This camp will cover techniques including plexiglass drypoint and monoprinting as we create original prints that are either one-of-a-kind or editionable!\nFiber Arts: Vibrant fibers and textures surround us—explore the wonderful world of fiber arts! Campers will create several skill-building projects during this exciting week of camp. A variety of fiber arts will be visited and may include weaving\, hand sewing\, embroidery\, felting\, pom-pom making\, and more. Let the creativity unfold!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-10-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTSTAMP:20260425T215414
CREATED:20240503T202256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T144837Z
UID:9141-1723420800-1723852799@www.artcenternj.org
SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 9
DESCRIPTION:NEW! DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (ages 5–9) (WAITLIST ONLY)\nAugust 12–16\, 10 AM–3 PM\nThis ALL NEW week of camp is inspired by the prehistoric world of dinosaurs and cavemen. Campers will create projects like a woolly mammoth sculpture\, a T-Rex watercolor\, and a stegosaurus collage. \nNEW! 2D COMICS\, CARTOONS & ANIME AND 3D CARTOOM CLAY (ages 10–12) (WAITLIST ONLY)\nAugust 12–16\, 10 AM–3 PM\nComics\, Cartoons & Anime: Calling all comic\, cartoon\, and anime lovers! Tweens will explore drawing popular characters and work on simple and effective techniques for creating their own character concepts. Master a unique style of creating cartoon\, anime\, and comic art.\n3D Cartoon Clay: Let’s bring those characters to life! Campers will have the opportunity to utilize design thinking skills and foundational art skills as they create a 3D character of themselves\, an original character\, or recreate their favorites by adding unique personality traits and features. A variety of materials and techniques will be utilized. \nNEW! COLLAGE & MIXED MEDIA AND ESSENTIAL DRAWING & PAINTING (ages 10–12) (WAITLIST ONLY) \nAugust 12–16\, 10 AM–3 PM\nCollage & Mixed Media: Mixing it up is what collage and mixed media is all about! Campers will have the opportunity to use a variety of supplies such as paint\, patterned paper\, fabric\, fibers\, and more. During this camp week\, students will learn about shape\, color\, texture\, and light\, all while creating both representational and abstract works of art.\nEssential Drawing & Painting Techniques: This camp is perfect for the tween looking to develop the foundational skills of drawing and painting. Tweens will use their observational skills and gain familiarity with diverse media—such as graphite\, charcoal\, acrylics\, and watercolors— through drawing exercises that may include gesture drawings\, blind contours\, and contour drawings. Linear perspective\, color theory\, and building form with light and shadow will also be covered as tweens render their artistic creations. \nNEW! COLLAGE & MIXED MEDIA AND ESSENTIAL DRAWING & PAINTING (ages 13+)\nAugust 12–16\, 10 AM–3 PM\nCollage & Mixed Media: Mixing it up is what collage and mixed media is all about! Campers will have the opportunity to use a variety of supplies such as paint\, patterned paper\, fabric\, fibers\, and more. During this camp week\, students will learn about shape\, color\, texture\, and light\, all while creating both representational and abstract works of art.\nEssential Drawing & Painting Techniques: This camp is perfect for the teen looking to develop the foundational skills of drawing and painting. Campers will use their observational skills and gain familiarity with diverse media\, such as graphite\, charcoal\, acrylics\, and watercolors\, through drawing exercises that may include gesture drawings\, blind contours\, and contour drawings. Linear perspective\, color theory\, and building form with light and shadow will also be covered as tweens render their artistic creations.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-9-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240810
DTSTAMP:20260425T215414
CREATED:20240503T201926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T160011Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 8
DESCRIPTION:APPETITE FOR ART (ages 5–9)\nAugust 5–9\, 10 AM–3 PM\nDig in! This week of camp will feature art projects inspired by delicious foods and snacks. Campers will learn several art techniques while cooking up projects like avocado toast drawings and banana splits in pastel. \nEVERYTHING CLAY AND PAPERMAKING & MIXED MEDIA (ages 10–12) (WAITLIST ONLY) \nAugust 5–9\, 10 AM–3 PM\nEverything Clay: This camp is perfect for the tween looking to explore various types of clay. During the week\, tweens will get to use the pottery wheel to throw and embellish a functional ceramic piece that will be glazed and fired in the kiln. Tweens will also learn the techniques for working with paper clay from building an armature to give the clay structure to ways to decorate their creations using paint\, decoupage\, or other materials. Finally\, tweens will explore polymer clay by making everyday objects in miniature.\nPapermaking & Mixed Media: Open up a world of possibilities with mixed media! In this camp\, tweens will start by learning how to make paper and then use it as the basis of their mixed media project. They will learn techniques such as layering paper\, mono-printing\, and collage. Teens will have the choice to use interesting materials such as yarn\, fabric\, dried flowers\, pages from old books\, paint\, and more to create their mixed media artwork. \nASSEMBLAGE AND ESSENTIAL DRAWING & PAINTING (ages 10–12) (WAITLIST ONLY) \nAugust 5–9\, 10 AM–3 PM\nAssemblage: Tweens will transform everyday items into expressive\, personal sculptures! Imagine all the artistic possibilities in combining materials such as paper\, plastic\, clay\, and wire with found objects. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice\, tweens will learn various techniques to manipulate the materials and create one-of-a-kind sculptures.\nEssential Drawing & Painting Techniques: This camp is perfect for the tween looking to develop the foundational skills of drawing and painting. Tweens will use their observational skills and gain familiarity with diverse media—such as graphite\, charcoal\, acrylics\, and watercolors—through drawing exercises that may include gesture drawings\, blind contours\, and contour drawings. Linear perspective\, color theory\, and building form with light and shadow will also be covered as tweens render their artistic creations. \nASSEMBLAGE AND ESSENTIAL DRAWING & PAINTING (ages 13+) (WAITLIST ONLY)\nAugust 5–9\, 10 AM–3 PM\nAssemblage: Teens will transform everyday items into expressive\, personal sculptures! Imagine all the artistic possibilities in combining materials such as paper\, plastic\, clay\, and wire with found objects. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice\, teens will learn various techniques to manipulate the materials and create one-of-a-kind sculptures.\nEssential Drawing & Painting Techniques: This camp is perfect for the teen looking to develop the foundational skills of drawing and painting. Campers will use their observational skills and gain familiarity with diverse media\, such as graphite\, charcoal\, acrylics\, and watercolors\, through drawing exercises that may include gesture drawings\, blind contours\, and contour drawings. Linear perspective\, color theory\, and building form with light and shadow will also be covered as teens render their artistic creations.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-8-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240803
DTSTAMP:20260425T215414
CREATED:20240503T201424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T132229Z
UID:9137-1722211200-1722643199@www.artcenternj.org
SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 7
DESCRIPTION:ART AROUND THE WORLD (ages 5–9)\nJuly 29–August 2\, 10 AM–3 PM\nPack your bags! Kids will “travel” the world and learn how different cultures create art. Make a Niagra Falls diorama\, create a paper collage inspired by Turkish mosaics\, and draw unique Ukrainian pysanky eggs. \nJEWELRY AND DRAWING WITH PEN & INK (ages 10–12) (WAITLIST ONLY) \nJuly 29– August 2\, 10 AM–3 PM\nJewelry Design: Make wearable art! Tweens will experiment with jewelry-making techniques to create pendants and bracelets of their own original designs. After starting with a sketch\, the instructor will guide tweens on using the best materials to create their vision. Projects may include\, but are not limited to: wrapped wire pendants\, polymer clay canes\, and recycled paper beads.\nDrawing with Pen & Ink: From quick sketches to detailed drawings\, this camp will teach tweens the tips and tricks of pen and ink! Tweens will explore techniques such as loose sketching\, cross-hatching\, and stippling as they learn to create contrast with texture and ink. Tweens will also learn to create softer drawings using ink and a brush. Some basic drawing skills will also be covered. \nEVERYTHING CLAY AND CHARACTER DESIGN (ages 10–12) (WAITLIST ONLY) \nJuly 29– August 2\, 10 AM–3 PM\nEverything Clay: This camp is perfect for the tween looking to explore various types of clay. During the week\, tweens will get to use the pottery wheel to throw and embellish a functional ceramic piece that will be glazed and fired in the kiln. Tweens will also learn the techniques for working with paper clay from building an armature to give the clay structure to ways to decorate their creations using paint\, decoupage\, or other materials. Finally\, tweens will explore polymer clay by making everyday objects in miniature.\nCharacter Design: During this week of camp\, tweens will learn to design their own character(s) for comic books\, graphic novels\, or cartoons. They will focus on personality and expression plus learn anatomy and posing using the human body as reference. Tweens will also have a chance to explore costume design for their character. All this will come together in a project that features the character(s) they created. \nJEWELRY DESIGN AND DRAWING WITH PEN & INK (ages 13+) (WAITLIST ONLY)\nJuly 29– August 2\, 10 AM–3 PM\nJewelry Design: Make wearable art! Teens will experiment with jewelry-making techniques to create pendants and bracelets of their own original designs. After starting with a sketch\, the instructor will guide tweens on using the best materials to create their vision. Projects may include\, but are not limited to\, wrapped wire pendants\, polymer clay canes\, and recycled paper beads.\nDrawing with Pen & Ink: From quick sketches to detailed drawings\, this camp will teach teens the tips and tricks of pen & ink! Teens will explore techniques such as loose sketching\, cross hatching\, and stippling as they learn to create contrast with texture and ink. Teens will also learn to create softer drawings using ink and a brush. Some basic drawing skills will also be covered.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-7-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240724T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T215414
CREATED:20240605T211009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T211055Z
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SUMMARY:Vivid Stage Summer Solos 2024—I F***ing Hate Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:The weekly solo reading series returns to the Art Center this summer! All tickets are $23 (advance sales only) and readings will be done on the lawn of the Art Center. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs\, picnic\, and/or snacks! \n \n  \nGina Femia is a playwright. William Shakespeare is a playwright\, too—maybe you’ve heard of him? In I F***ing Hate Shakespeare\, through the lens of different Shakespeare plays\, and juxtaposing him with the abusive relationships that defined her coming of age\, Gina discusses how her experience with the Bard has shaped her origin story as a playwright. \nClick here for more information and to purchase tickets.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/vivid-stage-summer-solos-2024-i-fing-hate-shakespeare/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240727
DTSTAMP:20260425T215414
CREATED:20240503T201029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T132137Z
UID:9135-1721606400-1722038399@www.artcenternj.org
SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 6
DESCRIPTION:COMICS\, CARTOONS & CHARACTERS (ages 5–9) (WAITLIST ONLY)\nJuly 22–26\, 10 AM–3 PM\nDelve into the world of cartoons\, comics\, and popular characters in everyone’s favorite camp! Create super fun art projects of familiar friends like Star Wars collages\, Winnie the Pooh pastels\, and Olaf watercolors. \nNEW! DRAWING PORTRAITS AND COLLAGE & MIXED MEDIA (ages 10–12) (WAITLIST ONLY)\nJuly 22–26\, 10 AM–3 PM\nDrawing Portraits: Take observational drawing skills to the next level! Tweens will draw directly from a clothed life portrait model\, focusing on the features of the human face. This camp will explore light and shadow\, allowing tweens to gain a better understanding of the facial structure through demonstration and drawing exercises.\nCollage & Mixed Media: Mixing it up is what collage and mixed media is all about! Campers will have the opportunity to use a variety of supplies such as paint\, patterned paper\, fabric\, fibers\, and more. During this camp week\, students will learn about shape\, color\, texture\, and light\, all while creating both representational and abstract works of art. \nFIBER SCULPTURE AND JEWELRY DESIGN (ages 10–12) (WAITLIST ONLY) \nJuly 22–26\, 10 AM–3 PM\nFiber Sculpture: Incorporate pattern and texture into sculpture through the use of fiber! Campers will learn to bring their ideas and sketches to life\, creating anything from plushies to abstract sculptures. While basic sewing may be involved\, we will also explore other techniques to build their fiber sculptures. Pre-made patterns will be available but\, with the guidance of their instructor\, teens can also create their own templates for original designs.\nJewelry Design: Make wearable art! Tweens will experiment with jewelry-making techniques to create pendants and bracelets of their own original designs. After starting with a sketch\, the instructor will help tweens use a variety of materials to create their vision. Projects may include\, but are not limited to: wrapped wire pendants\, polymer clay canes\, and recycled paper beads. \nFIBER SCULPTURE AND JEWELRY DESIGN (ages 13+) (WAITLIST ONLY) \nJuly 22–26\, 10 AM–3 PM\nFiber Sculpture: Incorporate pattern and texture into sculpture through the use of fiber! Teens will learn to bring their ideas and sketches to life\, creating anything from plushies to abstract sculptures. While basic sewing may be involved\, teens will also explore other techniques to build their fiber sculptures. Pre-made patterns will be available but\, with the guidance of their instructor\, teens can also create their own templates for original designs.\nJewelry Design: Make wearable art! Teens will experiment with jewelry-making techniques to create pendants and bracelets of their own original designs. After starting with a sketch\, the instructor will help teens use a variety of materials to create their vision. Projects may include\, but are not limited to\, wrapped wire pendants\, polymer clay canes\, and recycled paper beads.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-6-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240717T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T215414
CREATED:20240605T210429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T154954Z
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SUMMARY:Vivid Stage Summer Solos 2024—What I Thought I Knew
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Due to the weather forecast\, tonight’s event will be held at Vivid Stage’s indoor location\, the Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit. \nThe weekly solo reading series returns to the Art Center this summer! All tickets are $23 (advance sales only) and readings will be done on the lawn of the Art Center. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs\, picnic\, and/or snacks! \n  \n \nIn What I Thought I Knews by Alice Eve Cohen\, everything 44-year-old Alice thought she knew is turned upside-down when an emergency CAT scan reveals that she’s six months pregnant. A dark comedy performed by one actress playing forty roles\, Alice faces the most wrenching decision a woman can make\, in her odyssey through doubt\, a broken health-care system\, the complexities of reproductive rights\, and the infinite unpredictability of parenthood. An O’Neill finalist and Jane Chambers Award Honorable Mention\, What I Thought I Knew is adapted from Cohen’s acclaimed memoir—winner of Oprah magazine’s 25 Best Books of Summer and Elle Literary Grand Prize for Nonfiction. \nClick here for more information and to purchase tickets.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/vivid-stage-summer-solos-2024-what-i-thought-i-knew/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240716
DTSTAMP:20260425T215414
CREATED:20240503T203016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T203016Z
UID:9145-1721001600-1721087999@www.artcenternj.org
SUMMARY:Summer Semester Begins
DESCRIPTION:Summer semester begins on Monday\, July 15. Click here to register!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-semester-begins-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTSTAMP:20260425T215415
CREATED:20240503T200521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T144649Z
UID:9133-1721001600-1721433599@www.artcenternj.org
SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 5
DESCRIPTION:MINI MASTERS (ages 5–9)\nJuly 15–19\, 10 AM–3 PM\nKids become mini masters while experimenting with art media and techniques used by famous artists. While learning about art history\, campers will expand their creative horizons by painting like Paul Cézanne\, collaging like Matisse\, and sculpting like Jeff Koons. \nSCULPTURE TECHNIQUES AND ART JOURNALING (ages 10–12) (WAITLIST ONLY)\nJuly 15–19\, 10 AM–3 PM\nSculpture Techniques: Create art in the round! Tweens will learn to use sculpting tools and techniques to create 3D sculptures. Tweens will go beyond handbuilding—they will learn more advanced techniques to refine and build their sculptures. Students will work with a variety of sculpture materials and complete a 3D sculpture during this camp.\nArt Journaling: Art journaling is a wonderful habit for everyone! Keeping a journal that contains one’s inspirations\, frustrations\, dreams\, and fears is a way to creatively process everyday life. Tweens will make their own journal with simple bookbinding techniques and fill its pages both inside and outside of camp. We’ll also encourage tweens to share their journaling journey during camp. \nFULL-DAY EXPERIMENTAL FASHION (ages 13+) (WAITLIST ONLY)\nJuly 15–19\, 10 AM–3 PM\nFull-Day Experimental Fashion: Teens will explore traditional and non-traditional fashion design including sketching concepts and bringing them to fruition\, making anything from everyday clothing items to cosplay. Multiple sewing and fabricating techniques will be covered while we create wearable art. Students will also have the opportunity to design their own t-shirt during this week of camp. \nFULL-DAY PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS (ages 13+) (WAITLIST ONLY) \nJuly 15–19\, 10 AM –3 PM\nFull-Day Painting with Acrylics: Additional week added due to popular demand! Spend the whole week focusing on this one versatile medium. Teens will spend both morning and afternoon sessions learning how to paint with acrylics. Teens will learn how to block in a composition and see it come to life as they add paint to their canvas. They will learn the fundamentals of painting\, including brush techniques\, how to create light and shadow\, and color mixing. Teens will also learn how to handle the materials properly. Students should wear clothes that can get messy—acrylics don’t wash out of clothes!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-5-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240710T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T215415
CREATED:20240605T205929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T201039Z
UID:9244-1720636200-1720641600@www.artcenternj.org
SUMMARY:Vivid Stage Summer Solos 2024—Equally Divine
DESCRIPTION:The weekly solo reading series returns to the Art Center this summer! All tickets are $23 (advance sales only) and readings will be done on the lawn of the Art Center. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs\, picnic\, and/or snacks! \n \n  \nTold from the point of view of the world’s most famous painting\, this true-crime whodunit begins with the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum in Paris. Police question everyone from J.P Morgan to Pablo Picasso but cannot crack the case. Soon the story travels back in time to 1503\, introducing us to the visionary artist Leonardo da Vinci\, the apprentice who would become his lover\, and the secrets behind the creation of La Gioconda. Along the way\, the woman in the portrait solves mysteries that have baffled fans and stumped scholars for centuries: Why Leonardo never delivered the painting to the man who commissioned it. Who she is. And why she’s smiling. Equally Divine is a time-hopping\, gender-bending drama about art\, inspiration\, and becoming who we are. \nClick here for more information and to purchase tickets.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/vivid-stage-summer-solos-2024-sandra/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713
DTSTAMP:20260425T215415
CREATED:20240503T195517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T155345Z
UID:9131-1720396800-1720828799@www.artcenternj.org
SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 4
DESCRIPTION:NEW! UNDER THE SEA (ages 5–9) (WAITLIST ONLY)\nJuly 8–12\, 10 AM–3 PM\nJoin us for an ALL NEW week of art camp\, where the projects are drawn from the undersea world! Dive into fun projects like a papier-mâché pirate ship and a giant shark painting. \nFIBER ARTS AND COMICS\, CARTOONS & ANIME (ages 10–12) (WAITLIST ONLY)\nJuly 8–12\, 10 AM–3 PM\nFiber Arts: Vibrant fibers and textures surround us—explore the wonderful world of fiber arts! Campers will create several skill-building projects during this exciting week of camp. A variety of fiber techniques will be visited and may include weaving\, hand sewing\, embroidery\, felting\, pom-pom making\, and more. Let the creativity unfold!\nComics\, Cartoons & Anime: Calling all comic\, cartoon\, and anime lovers! Tweens will explore drawing popular characters and work on simple and effective techniques for creating their own character concepts. Master a unique style of creating cartoon\, anime\, and comic art. \nNEW! OIL PAINTING AND SOFT SCULPTURE (ages 13+)\nJuly 8–12\, 10 AM–3 PM\nOil Painting: Painting can seem difficult\, but it doesn’t have to be! Teens will learn the foundational skills of painting in oils. This camp will cover the basics\, including blocking in a composition\, color mixing\, value studies\, and proper handling of materials. Students should wear clothes that can get messy.\nSoft Sculpture: This camp takes the best of fiber arts and sculpture and merges them into a whole new art form: soft sculpture! Using textural materials such as felt\, fibers\, and notions—along with imagination and creativity—campers will design\, prototype\, and create both relief sculpture and sculpture in the round. Being able to sew is a bonus\, but not necessary\, since multiple methods of soft sculpture construction will be covered. Teens will create several projects ranging in scale over the course of the week.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-4-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240701T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T215415
CREATED:20240605T204807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T200731Z
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SUMMARY:Vivid Stage Summer Solos 2024—Summer Shorts
DESCRIPTION:The weekly solo reading series returns to the Art Center this summer! All tickets are $23 (advance sales only) and readings will be done on the lawn of the Art Center. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs\, picnic\, and/or snacks! \n  \n \nA collection of short romantic comedies by Vivid’s Artistic Director Laura Ekstrand\, showcasing the talents of some outstanding actors. It’s not a Solo\, but sometimes ya gotta break the rules… \nClick here for more information and to purchase tickets.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/vivid-stage-summer-solos-2024-three-viewings/
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