Upcoming Events

Summer Art Camp: Week 2

Mini Masters  (ages 5–9) Waitlist Only June 23–27, 10 AM–3 PM Kids 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 Monet, printing like Andy Warhol,

Community Yoga & Care Conversation

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United States

Join us for a community yoga session in the Art Center's Main Gallery, presented by NJ  Time to Care. Click here to register for the event which will take place on Wednesday, June 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Summer Art Camp: Week 3

Art Around America (ages 5–9) (4 days) June 30–July 3, 10 AM–3 PM Celebrate Independence Day through artwork inspired by American artists and famous landmarks. During this patriotic week, we’ll make art projects such as an optical illusion American flag drawing and a diorama inspired

Summer Art Camp: Week 4

NEW! At the Farm (ages 5–9) July 7–11, 10 AM–3 PM Join us for an ALL NEW week of art camp, where creative projects are sprouting all around the farm! Young artists will create projects inspired by dancing cows, vegetable harvests, and iconic green tractors

Vivid Stage Summer Solos 2025—Where is Everybody?

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United States

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! Where is Everybody? by

Summer Art Camp: Week 5

Appetite for Art (ages 5–9) July 14–18, 10 AM–3 PM Dig 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 a diorama of a classic diner and paintings

Summer Semester Begins

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United States

Summer Semester begins July 14. Click here for more information and to register!

Vivid Stage Summer Solos 2025—My Name is Lucy Barton

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United States

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! My Name is Lucy

New Jersey Photography Forum Workshops

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United States

Join us on Saturday, July 19, as the New Jersey Photography Forum hosts a series of free photography workshops at the Art Center! Topics will cover photo critiques, macro flower photos, and cell phone photography. Click here to learn more and to register!

Summer Art Camp: Week 6

Comics, Cartoons & Characters  (ages 5–9) Waitlist Only July 21–25, 10 AM–3 PM Delve into the world of cartoons, comics, and popular characters in everyone’s favorite camp! Create super fun art projects of familiar friends like drawings of Gru and the minions, Lion King collages,

Vivid Stage Summer Solos 2025—Chipmunk’d

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United States

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! Chipmunk'd by Megan Gogerty

Summer Art Camp: Week 7

Returning Theme! Color Explosion  (ages 5–9) Waitlist Only July 28–August 1, 10 AM–3 PM After a two-season hiatus, Color Explosion returns! This camp introduces kids to the bold pop-art movement and other ways in which vibrant colors can be used in artwork. Kids will create

Vivid Stage Summer Solos 2025—Side Effects May Include…

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United States

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! Side Effects May Include...

Summer Art Camp: Week 8

Animals & Wildlife Art  (ages 5–9) Waitlist Only August 4–8, 10 AM–3 PM This week of camp is like taking a trip to the zoo, but so much more creative! Explore the exciting world of animals and their amazing habitats. Kids will create projects such

Summer Art Camp: Week 9

NEW! Art All Year: Four Seasons of Art  (ages 5–9) Waitlist Only August 11–15, 10 AM–3 PM This ALL NEW week of camp highlights the artistry of the changing seasons.  Campers will create projects inspired by each of the four seasons, like a spring daffodil

Summer Art Camp: Week 10

Art Around the World (ages 5–9) Waitlist Only  August 18–22, 10 AM–3 PM Pack your bags! Kids will “travel” the world and learn how different cultures create art. Make a rainforest diorama, create a paper collage of a Venetian gondola, and paint the Taj Mahal.

Summit First Thursday

Oakes Center 120 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ, United States

Celebrate the vibrant art scene in Summit, NJ! On the first Thursday of each month, galleries and businesses across Summit open their doors for an evening filled with captivating art exhibitions and events. Stroll through Summit and enjoy the lively atmosphere. This free and open-to-the-public

Arts + Cars 2025 Application Deadline

Arts + Cars 2025 Co-organized by the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey and Summit Downtown DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM Do you have art or crafts you want to show and sell? The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey and Summit

Fall 2025 Semester Begins

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United States

Fall semester begins on Monday, September 15. Click here to register!

Fall Exhibitions Opening

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United States

The Trustees of The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey cordially invite you to a special opening of our fall exhibitions on Friday, September 19, from 6:30–8:30 PM. The evening will feature light snacks, and refreshments will be served. A special sound activation by Joshua

Arts + Cars 2025

Arts + Cars 2025 Don’t miss the Arts & Cars Downtown Arts Festival & Peotter’s Car Show, September 21, from 10 AM–4 PM! Enjoy a full day of fun featuring: An incredible art show presented by the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. A classic

Art to Table

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United States

Art to Table returns to the Art Center for fall! This signature event, created for art and food lovers alike, features an intimate, small-group tour of our fall exhibitions with Curator Jordan Horton, followed by a prix fixe lunch at Summit House Restaurant + Bar.