Upcoming Events

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

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

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

Join the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey as we celebrate the power of the arts at this year’s Spark Art’s Impact Gala, presented by Co-Chairs Suzanne and Dean Henry and André Renaudo, to be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Canoe Brook Country

Join us for a last look at our winter/spring exhibitions and enjoy informal discussions with exhibiting artists. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy these shows one more time before they’re gone! This event is free and open to the public.

Send your child to one of the area’s most popular camps! For the past several seasons, our Summer Art Camp for Kids has almost completely sold out. Why? Because our Summer Art Camp is a fun, relaxed, and creative atmosphere where children gain the wellness