Upcoming Events

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

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

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

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

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

JACADI SUMMIT invites the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Community to a Holiday Shopping Event! Enjoy Jacadi Paris Shopping, Light French Bites, & Shop to Fundraise for Visual Arts: Jacadi Black Friday Sales Up to 30% Off a Selection! Jacadi will Donate 5% of

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. All art supplies are included. Click here for more information and to register.

7532 Painting from Still Lives Instructor: Mary Jean Canziani In 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

Winter semester begins on January 6! Click here for more information and to register!

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

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

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.

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. A hallmark of the transformative power of art lies in its ability to promote open-ended problem-solving. Art fosters the ability to embrace