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SUMMARY:Newcomers & Neighbors Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 22 at 6 PM at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey for our first annual Newcomers & Neighbors Party!\n\n\nIn partnership with the Mayor’s Forum on Diversity\, the Art Center is opening its doors to welcome our Summit neighbors\, new and old! This get-together is a great way to meet new neighbors for a night of music and refreshments while taking in the Art Center’s latest exhibitions.\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY!\nStar Business Sponsors \n \nLocal Business Sponsors\nCambridge Wines\nDuxiana\nFrames for You\nJoanne Freeman-Keller Williams Realty & Jon Lamkin-Guaranteed Rate\nThe Oldendorp Group \nNon-Profit Partners\nBridges Outreach\nChristian Science Reading Room\nThe Connection\nReeves-Reed Arboretum\nSummit Area YMCA\nSummit Public Library
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/newcomers-neighbors-party/
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SUMMARY:Arts + Cars 2022
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URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/arts-cars-2022/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
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SUMMARY:Fall Exhibition Opening - Ripple Effect
DESCRIPTION:The Art Center’s Fall Exhibition Ripple Effect opens on September 16 and features artwork from 37 members of the Art Center’s teaching artists. For more information\, click here. 
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/fall-exhibition-opening-ripple-effect/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220827
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 10
DESCRIPTION:Mini Masters (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 22–26\, 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 use pastel to paint colorful haystacks inspired by Monet and sculpt ceramic pumpkins like those made famous by Yayoi Kusama. \nComic Book Illustration and Watercolor Exploration (ages 10-12) \nAugust 22–26\, 10 AM–3 PM\nComic Book Illustration: Tweens will imagine and bring to life their own comic book characters! Campers will learn different illustration techniques and styles to help them create an expressive and unique cast of characters and\, once designed\, they will create a comic strip featuring their newly imagined cast.\nWatercolor Exploration: Watercolor is a classic painting medium that builds upon drawing skills while also incorporating color theory. The foundations of watercolor painting and color mixing will be explored as tweens are introduced to a variety of techniques\, including basic washes\, layering of paints\, and how to create strong compositions with the interplay of dark and light values. \nPhotography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 10-12)\nAugust 22–26\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nCapture and edit images to create expressive photographs. Tweens will learn the basic concepts of photography\, experimenting with light\, composition\, depth of field\, and more. Tweens will gain an understanding of how to use a digital camera and will spend time in the digital lab editing their photographs. Students will need to bring a digital camera or smartphone with a camera for this camp. They must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class. \nAssemblage and Essential Drawing & Painting Techniques (ages 13+)\nAugust 22–26\, 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. Teens 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. \nPhotography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 13+)\nAugust 22–26\, 12:45–3 PM\nCapture and edit images to create expressive photographs. Teens will learn the basic concepts of photography\, experimenting with light\, composition\, depth of field\, and more. Teens will gain an understanding of how to use a digital camera and will spend time in the digital lab editing their photographs. Students will need to bring a digital camera or smartphone with a camera for this course. They must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-10-2/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220820
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 9
DESCRIPTION:NEW! Out of this World! (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 15–19\, 10 AM–3 PM\nArt is the star of this ALL-NEW week of camp\, featuring projects inspired by outer space. Kids will create projects that are truly out-of-this-world\, such as moon prints\, ceramic aliens\, and pastel galaxy paintings. \nAssemblage and Essential Drawing & Painting Techniques (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 15–19\, 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\, and acrylics) 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. \nPhotography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 10-12) \nAugust 15–19\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nCapture and edit images to create expressive photographs. Tweens will learn the basic concepts of photography\, experimenting with light\, composition\, depth of field\, and more. Tweens will gain an understanding of how to use a digital camera and will spend time in the digital lab editing their photographs. Students will need to bring a digital camera or smartphone with a camera for this camp. They must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class. \nNEW! Fiber Arts and Papermaking & Mixed Media (ages 13+)\nAugust 15–19\, 10 AM–3 PM\nFiber Arts: Explore the wonderful world of fiber arts through color\, texture\, and pattern! Teens will learn the basics of how to warp and weave on a loom to create different textiles that are functional or purely decorative. Campers will be creating several skill-building projects during this exciting week of camp. Set up the loom and let the creativity unfold!\nNEW! Papermaking & Mixed Media: Open up a world of possibilities with mixed media. In this camp\, teens 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. \nPhotography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 13+)\nAugust 15–19\, 12:45–3 PM\nCapture and edit images to create expressive photographs. Teens will learn the basic concepts of photography\, experimenting with light\, composition\, depth of field\, and more. Teens will gain an understanding of how to use a digital camera and will spend time in the digital lab editing their photographs. Students will need to bring a digital camera or smartphone with a camera for this course. They must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-9-2/
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 8
DESCRIPTION:Color Explosion (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 8–12\, 10 AM–3 PM\nExplore color! 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 projects that play with the use of colors\, such as sparkling gemstone paintings and color wheel character collages. \nSaturday Art Camp for Kids (ages 6–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 13\, 10 AM–1 PM\nExplore a variety of art media and creative themes over the course of six Saturdays. On each date\, campers will create two projects. Featured project themes will include Comics\, Cartoons & Characters; Art on the Move; Animals & Wildlife Art; Appetite for Art; Art Around the World; and Color Explosion. \nPainting with Pastels and Graffiti (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 8–12\, 10 AM–3 PM\nPainting with Pastels: Pastel straddles the line between painting and drawing. During this camp\, tweens will be introduced to the essentials needed to draw and paint using pastels. This will include fundamentals such as drawing\, light and shadow\, composition\, color theory\, and basic perspective. Both still life and landscapes will be incorporated to create finished works of art.\nGraffiti: Tweens will create their own tag using soft and sharp shapes\, wild style\, or Gothic font. Campers will learn how to create 3D letters using perspective and make connected letters that flow. Tweens will draw a background setting and arrange graffiti into an aesthetically-pleasing composition. Fine art concepts such as composition\, perspective\, and color theory will all be taught alongside graffiti painting techniques. To promote a healthy environment\, spray paint will not be used in this camp. \n\nPhotography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 10-12)\nAugust 8–12\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nCapture and edit images to create expressive photographs. Tweens will learn the basic concepts of photography\, experimenting with light\, composition\, depth of field\, and more. Tweens will gain an understanding of how to use a digital camera and will spend time in the digital lab editing their photographs. Students will need to bring a digital camera or smartphone with a camera for this camp. They must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class. \n\nNEW! Graphic Arts and Cardboard Creations (ages 13+)\nAugust 8-12\, 10 AM–3 PM\nGraphic Arts: Look around\, graphic design is everywhere! During this week of camp\, teens will learn the basics of graphic design including typography\, page layout\, and marketing. Projects will help build foundational art skills as campers will use traditional non-digital techniques while working on projects such as designing a logo\, package design\, and magazine page layouts. This camp is perfect for finding dynamic ways to communicate ideas!\nNEW! Cardboard Creations: During this week of camp\, teens will explore their creativity by using cardboard to create unique sculptures and structures. Campers will work with cardboard to form creative sculptures using repurposed cardboard and other found materials. Cardboard can be repurposed into buildings\, musical instruments\, animals\, and more.\n\nPhotography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 13+)\nAugust 8–12\, 12:45–3 PM\nCapture and edit images to create expressive photographs. Teens will learn the basic concepts of photography\, experimenting with light\, composition\, depth of field\, and more. Teens will gain an understanding of how to use a digital camera and will spend time in the digital lab editing their photographs. Students will need to bring a digital camera or smartphone with a camera for this course. They must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-8-2/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220807
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 7
DESCRIPTION:Art Around the World (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 1–5\, 10 AM–3 PM\nPack your bags! Kids will “travel” the world and learn how different cultures create art. Make a print featuring Big Ben\, draw geometric Middle Eastern-inspired tiles\, and create a collage of South African Ndebele houses. Your camper will become fluent in the universal language of art! \nSaturday Art Camp for Kids (ages 6–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 6\, 10 AM–1 PM\nExplore a variety of art media and creative themes over the course of six Saturdays. On each date\, campers will create two projects. Featured project themes will include Comics\, Cartoons & Characters; Art on the Move; Animals & Wildlife Art; Appetite for Art; Art Around the World; and Color Explosion. \nNEW! Everything Clay & Drawing Portraits (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 1–5\, 10 AM–3 PM\nNEW! Everything 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.\nDrawing Portraits: Take observational drawing skills to the next level! Tweens will draw directly from a life portrait model\, focusing on the features of the human face. This camp will explore light and shading\, allowing tweens to gain a better understanding of the facial structure through demonstration and drawing exercises. \nNEW! Digital Graphic Design (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 1–5\, 10 AM–12:15 PM \nFrom cereal boxes to posters to social media\, graphic design is everywhere. It is a way of communicating using line\, shape\, color\, space\, and more to share information and ideas through art. During this week of camp\, tweens will learn to think graphically by exploring page layout\, typography\, and marketing. The week will start by using traditional drawing skills to sketch out ideas\, then tweens will learn to translate their ideas to the computer using Adobe Photoshop. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class. \nFiber Sculpture and Art Journaling (ages 13+)\nAugust 1–5\, 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.\nArt Journaling: Art journaling is a wonderful habit for everyone\, not just artists! Keeping a journal that contains one’s inspirations\, frustrations\, dreams\, and fears is a way to creatively process everyday life. Teens will make their own journal with simple bookbinding techniques and will fill its pages both inside and outside of camp. We’ll also encourage teens to share their journaling journey during camp. \nNEW! Digital Graphic Design (ages 13+)\nAugust 1–5\, 12:45–3 PM\nFrom cereal boxes to posters to social media\, graphic design is everywhere. It is a way of communicating using line\, shape\, color\, space\, and more to share information and ideas through art. During this week of camp\, tweens will learn to think graphically by exploring page layout\, typography\, and marketing. The week will start by using traditional drawing skills to sketch out ideas\, then tweens will learn to translate their ideas to the computer using Adobe Photoshop. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-7-2/
LOCATION:NJ
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SUMMARY:Vivid Stage Summer Solos 2022 – Bible Adventure Park
DESCRIPTION:Bible Adventure Park by Erin Mallon\nTickets: $20 \nIn this unorthodox adventure\, a 17-year-old tour guide\, Muriel\, leads the audience on an immersive journey at a religious theme park. Audience members become the guests on the tour as they experience all the park’s adventures inspired by stories from the Bible in what will be an alternately fun and disturbing ride. \nFeaturing: Emaline Williams
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/vivid-stage-summer-solos-2022-bible-adventure-park/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220731
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 6
DESCRIPTION:Appetite for Art (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 25–29\, 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 creating projects like a clay sculpture of a stack of pancakes with syrup and an illustration of spaghetti and meatballs. \nSaturday Art Camp for Kids (ages 6–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 30\, 10 AM–1 PM\nExplore a variety of art media and creative themes over the course of six Saturdays. On each date\, campers will create two projects. Featured project themes will include Comics\, Cartoons & Characters; Art on the Move; Animals & Wildlife Art; Appetite for Art; Art Around the World; and Color Explosion. \nNEW! Graphic Novel & Webcomics and Art Journaling (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 25–29\, 10 AM–3 PM\nNEW! Graphic Novel & Webcomics: Explore the world of graphic novel illustration and webcomics! Tweens will learn various hand-illustration techniques for comics\, as well as discuss strategies for starting\, maintaining\, and sharing a successful project. Campers will focus on improving their artistic skills and will touch on ways in which they can safely and effectively use the web to their advantage while managing a consistent update schedule\, as well as the potential and opportunities of sharing printed work.\nArt Journaling: Art journaling is a wonderful habit for everyone\, not just artists! 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 will fill its pages both inside and outside of camp. We’ll also encourage tweens to share their journaling journey during camp. \nDigital Arts (ages 10-12)\nJuly 25–29\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nDive into digital! In our fully-equipped digital lab\, tweens will use software to explore the concept of fine art in the digital realm. Tweens will analyze elements of art and learn how to apply them to create digital art. This camp will also cover artistic concepts of composition and idea development. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class. \nScreen Printing and Painting with Pastels (ages 13+)\nJuly 25–29\, 10 AM–3 PM\nScreen Printing: Create amazing screen prints! Teens will learn basic screen-printing techniques\, from image-making\, screen\, and material preparation\, to the use of screen-printing as a creative outlet\, including mono-printing and edition printing. Campers will develop prints on paper while experimenting with the possibilities of screen printing.\nPainting with Pastels: Pastel straddles the line between painting and drawing. During this camp\, teens will be introduced to the essentials needed to draw and paint using pastels. This will include fundamentals such as drawing\, light and shadow\, composition\, color theory\, and basic perspective. Both still life and landscapes will be incorporated to create finished works of art. \nDigital Arts (ages 13+)\nJuly 25–29\, 12:45–3 PM\nDive into digital! In our fully-equipped digital lab\, teens will use software to explore the concept of fine art in the digital realm. Teens will analyze elements of art and learn how to apply them to create digital art. This camp will also cover artistic concepts of composition and idea development. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-6-2/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220720T200000
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SUMMARY:Vivid Stage Summer Solos 2022 – Polar Bears (NEW LOCATION 7/20 ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:Polar Bears by David Templeton\nTickets: $20 \nUPDATE 7/19: This week’s Vivid Stage Summer Solo will be held at 6:30 PM at the Oakes Center due to the anticipated high temperatures. \nA father\, sorting through boxes in his attic at Christmas time\, spontaneously recalls one whopper of a true story (based on the playwright’s life)\, involving his lifetime obsession with Santa Claus\, his desperate attempts to keep his kids believing after a tragedy strikes his family\, and his realization that sometimes lies\, even those told in love\, can backfire in unpredictable ways. \nFeaturing: Scott McGowan
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/vivid-stage-summer-solos-2022-polar-bears/
LOCATION:Oakes Center\, 120 Morris Ave\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220724
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
CREATED:20220613T183643Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 5
DESCRIPTION:Animals & Wildlife Art (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 18–22\, 10 AM–3 PM\nThis week of camp is like taking a trip to the zoo\, but way more creative! Explore the exciting world of animals and their amazing habitats. Kids will create projects such as papier-mâché squirrels and wild crocodiles in watercolor. \nSaturday Art Camp for Kids (ages 6–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 23\, 10 AM–1 PM\nExplore a variety of art media and creative themes over the course of six Saturdays. On each date\, campers will create two projects. Featured project themes will include Comics\, Cartoons & Characters; Art on the Move; Animals & Wildlife Art; Appetite for Art; Art Around the World; and Color Explosion. \nPrintmaking Techniques and Jewelry Design (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 18–22\, 10 AM–3 PM\nPrintmaking Techniques:  In this unique camp\, tweens will create their own limited-edition prints on our professional presses. Tweens will 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 tweens create original prints that are either one-of-a-kind or editionable!\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. \nDigital Arts (ages 10–12) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 18–22\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nThis camp offering is perfect for campers looking to expand their skills in the ever-evolving field of digital arts. This small-group camp will take place in our socially-distanced and sanitized digital arts studio. Due to the limited nature of this camp\, each week will be repeated to accommodate more students. \nNEW! Everything Clay and Painting with Acrylics (ages 13+)\nJuly 18–22\, 10 AM–3 PM\nNEW! Everything Clay: This camp is perfect for the teen looking to explore various types of clay. During the week teens will get to use the pottery wheel to throw and embellish a functional ceramic piece that will be glazed and fired in the kiln. Teens 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\, teens will explore polymer clay by making everyday objects in miniature.\nNEW! Painting with Acrylics: Learn the basics of painting 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! \nDigital Arts (ages 13+)\nJuly 18–22\, 12:45–3 PM\nDive into digital! In our fully-equipped digital lab\, teens will use software to explore the concept of fine art in the digital realm. Teens will analyze elements of art and learn how to apply them to create digital art. This camp will also cover artistic concepts of composition and idea development. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-5-2/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220713T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
CREATED:20220620T195114Z
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SUMMARY:Vivid Stage Summer Solos 2022 – Hopper
DESCRIPTION:Hopper by John Maclay\nTickets: $20 \nA storyteller arrives to tell a story about a one-legged girl\, true love\, and a virus. It’s an unusual ride filled with humor\, heart\, and tragedy. The right play for right now. \nFeaturing: Daria M. Sullivan
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/vivid-stage-summer-solos-2022-hopper/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220717
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 4
DESCRIPTION:NEW! Art on the Move (ages 5-9)\nJuly 11–15\, 10 AM–3 PM\nLet’s go! Join us for an ALL-NEW week of art camp\, where the projects are inspired by things that move. Art projects will include papier-mâché tugboat sculptures\, airplane paintings\, and school bus collages. \nSaturday Art Camp for Kids (ages 6–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 16\, 10 AM–1 PM\nExplore a variety of art media and creative themes over the course of six Saturdays. On each date\, campers will create two projects. Featured project themes will include Comics\, Cartoons & Characters; Art on the Move; Animals & Wildlife Art; Appetite for Art; Art Around the World; and Color Explosion. \nExperimental Fashion and Watercolor Exploration (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 11–15\, 10 AM–3 PM\nExperimental Fashion: Create fashion! Tweens 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 tweens create wearable art. Students will also have the opportunity to design their own t-shirt during this week of camp.\nWatercolor Exploration: Watercolor is a classic painting medium that builds upon drawing skills while also incorporating color theory. The foundations of watercolor painting and color mixing will be explored as tweens are introduced to a variety of techniques\, including basic washes\, layering of paints\, and how to create strong compositions with the interplay of dark and light values. \nDigital Arts (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 11–15\, 10 AM–12:15 PM \nDive into digital! In our fully-equipped digital lab\, tweens will use software to explore the concept of fine art in the digital realm. Tweens will analyze elements of art and learn how to apply them to create digital art. This camp will also cover artistic concepts of composition and idea development. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class. \nNEW! Everything Clay and Soft Sculpture (ages 13+)\nJuly 11–15\, 10 AM–3 PM\nNEW! Everything Clay: This camp is perfect for the teen looking to explore various types of clay. During the week\, teens will get to use the pottery wheel to throw and embellish a functional ceramic piece that will be glazed and fired in the kiln. Teens 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\, teens will explore polymer clay by making everyday objects in miniature.\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. \nDigital Arts (ages 13+) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 11–15\, 12:45–3 PM\nDive into digital! In our fully-equipped digital lab\, teens will use software to explore the concept of fine art in the digital realm. Teens will analyze elements of art and learn how to apply them to create digital art. This camp will also cover artistic concepts of composition and idea development. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-4-2/
LOCATION:NJ
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SUMMARY:Vivid Stage Summer Solos 2022 - Accidentally Brave
DESCRIPTION:Accidentally Brave by Maddie Corman\nTickets: $20 \nCourageous\, daring\, and unflinchingly honest\, Accidentally Brave is an inspiring true story about discovering a new normal when the familiar world falls apart\, a must-see examination of what it means to navigate a world with no certainty. Maddie Corman’s profoundly personal play challenges perceptions\, captivates audiences\, and sparks an emotionally charged discussion that will leave you wondering: “What would I do?” \nFeaturing: Harriett Trangucci
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/vivid-stage-summer-solos-2022-accidentally-brave/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220710
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 3
DESCRIPTION:Comics\, Cartoons & Characters (4-days) (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 5–8\, 10 AM–3 PM\nIn this 4-day week of camp\, explore the world of cartoons\, comics\, and popular characters in everyone’s favorite camp! Create super fun art projects of familiar friends\, like a mixed media Snoopy house and an illustration of BB-8\, the robot from Star Wars. \nArt Journaling and Fiber Arts (4 days) (ages 10-12)\nJuly 5–8\, 10 AM–3 PM\nArt Journaling: Art journaling is a wonderful habit for everyone\, not just artists! 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 will fill its pages both inside and outside of camp. We’ll also encourage tweens to share their journaling journey during camp.\nFiber Arts: Explore the wonderful world of fiber arts through color\, texture\, and pattern! Tweens will learn the basics of how to warp and weave on a loom to create different textiles that are functional or purely decorative. Campers will be creating several skill-building projects during this exciting week of camp. Set up the loom and let the creativity unfold! \nWatercolor Exploration and Jewelry Design (4 days) (ages 13+)\nJuly 5–8\, 10 AM–3 PM\nWatercolor Exploration: Watercolor is a classic painting medium that builds upon drawing skills while also incorporating color theory. The foundations of watercolor painting and color mixing will be explored as teens are introduced to a variety of techniques\, including basic washes\, layering of paints\, and how to create strong compositions with the interplay of dark and light values.\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. \nSaturday Art Camp for Kids (ages 6–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 9\, 10 AM–1 PM\nExplore a variety of art media and creative themes over the course of six Saturdays. On each date\, campers will create two projects. Featured project themes will include Comics\, Cartoons & Characters; Art on the Move; Animals & Wildlife Art; Appetite for Art; Art Around the World; and Color Explosion.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-3-2/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220702
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 2
DESCRIPTION:Art Around America (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY\nJune 27–July 1\, 10 AM–3 PM\nCelebrate Independence Day through artwork inspired by American artists and famous landmarks. During this patriotic week\, we’ll make art projects such as Rothko-inspired pastels\, paintings in the style of Native Alaskan art\, and ceramic slices of all-American apple pie. \nNEW! Everything Clay and Essential Drawing & Painting Techniques (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY\nJune 27–July 1\, 10 AM–3 PM\nNEW! Everything 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\, and acrylics) 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! Sculpture Techniques and Character Design (ages 13+)\nJune 27–July 1\, 10 AM–3 PM\nSculpture Techniques: Create art in the round! Teens will learn to use sculpting tools and techniques to create 3D sculptures. Teens will go beyond hand-building—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.\nNEW! Character Design: During this week of camp\, teens 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. Teens 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.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-2/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220625
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp: Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Summer Sampler (ages 5–9) WAITLIST ONLY\nJune 20–24\, 10 AM–3 PM\nTry it all! Summer Sampler includes at least one art project from each upcoming camp theme\, plus a few inspired by classic summer pastimes. Projects will not be repeated later in the summer should your camper be lucky enough to join us for multiple weeks. \nSculpture Techniques and Comics\, Cartoons\, & Anime (ages 10–12) WAITLIST ONLY\nJune 20–24\, 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 hand-building—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.\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. \nPrintmaking Techniques and Essential Drawing & Painting (ages 13+)\nJune 20–24\, 10 AM–3 PM\nPrintmaking Techniques: In this unique camp\, teens will create their own limited-edition prints on our professional presses. Teens will learn various techniques\, styles\, and tools of the printmaking trade through demonstrations and hands-on practice. This camp will cover techniques including plexiglass dry point and mono-printing as teens create original prints that are either one-of-a-kind or editionable!\nEssential Drawing & Painting Techniques: This camp is perfect for the teen looking to develop the foundational skills of drawing and painting. Teens 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-1/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
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SUMMARY:Raku-Fest
DESCRIPTION:Raku-Fest at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\nSaturday\, June 11 & Sunday\, June 12\, 10 AM­–4 PM \nRaku-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. Led by raku veterans and Art Center Instructors Peter Syak and Lisette Bedoya\, this is sure to be an unforgettable event! \n  \nAttend the Event—advance registration required\nA limited capacity audience can watch the action live as multiple raku firings take place throughout the day. To help control crowding\, admission is available for either morning (10 AM–12:30 PM) or afternoon (1:30­–4 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 \n  \n Glaze 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. If you choose to glaze an item\, your $5 admission fee will be deducted from the cost of one item. Items available for purchase and glazing include: jewelry pieces\, plates\, and pots of varying sizes. Walk-ins on the day of the event will be available only if capacity allows.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/raku-fest-2/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220605T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
CREATED:20220323T182306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T184817Z
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SUMMARY:Members Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day celebrating our members! We will be offering refreshments and a craft project for adults and kids to complete with instructor Kat Block. Registration information to come!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/members-appreciation-day/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220613
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
CREATED:20220216T200210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T200210Z
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SUMMARY:Members Art Show & Collectors Week
DESCRIPTION:The Members’ Committee is excited to announce the Members Art Show & Collectors Week! This exhibition is a celebration of art made by our members.\nRegister early to guarantee a spot! Space is limited. \nArtwork Accepted: Tuesday\, May 31\, 10 AM–8 PM\nExhibition Opening: Friday\, June 3\, 6–8:30 PM\, awards presented at 7:30 PM\nClosing Toast & Art Pick-up: Sunday\, June 12\, 3:30 PM (All work must remain on view until 3:30 PM\, June 12. No exceptions.) \nAll Art Center Members are welcome to hang one original work of art. Space is limited\, so register in advance to guarantee your spot. Then bring your artwork to the Art Center’s main floor gallery on Tuesday\, May 31 from 10 AM–8 PM. $30 entry fee. One artwork per member. Maximum size is 40 x 40” for 2D work (including frame) and 24 x 24 x 36” for 3D work. Artist must be a current\, adult member of the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. Exhibiting members must be 18 or older. A guest juror will be selecting five works to receive awards.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/members-art-show-collectors-week/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220522T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
CREATED:20220504T210205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T210205Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Exhibitions Closing Event
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE for this informal gathering to celebrate the closing of our spring exhibitions.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/spring-exhibitions-closing-event/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220513T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
CREATED:20220324T145204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T145204Z
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SUMMARY:Teacher's Symposium: Time is a Circle
DESCRIPTION:Time is a Circle led by artist Loren Abbate. \nThe project for this symposium is called Time is a Circle and it is a mixed media project where materials include drawing tools\, Bristol or thicker boards\, collage\, textures\, and other embellishments. The project will interpret personal narrative and self-discovery while challenging the perception of time. Emphasis will be placed on creating from a place of presence and understanding the healing nature of art-making and self-expression. Another objective of this project and approach is to understand a broader scope of creative energy\, self-awareness\, wisdom in the process of art-making\, and how this knowledge applies to teaching school-aged students. The goal of this symposium is to take educators through a personal journey into a holistic approach to creative expression. There will also be elements of self-care to help educators through the challenges they have faced over the last few years. \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 $75 and include a light breakfast and all materials. You can register here.  \nBio:\nLoren Abbate holds a master’s degree in art education with a concentration in art therapy from the School of Visual Arts (NYC). She is an exhibiting artist\, educator\, workshop and retreat facilitator\, reiki energy practitioner\, student of non-dualism philosophy\, and sacred healing arts modalities. \nAs an artist\, Loren has shown her work in galleries and institutions globally. She has been the recipient of numerous grants and residencies including two years as a printmaker at Art Center South Florida and a three-time recipient of the ESKFF arts grant at Mana Contemporary. She has been teaching and leading groups in the art of creative self-expression for over 2 decades. \nLoren is the founder of Wild Indigo Arts\, a modality that uniquely blends studies in art therapy\, art education\, non-dual philosophy\, shamanic practices\, nature-based wisdom\, and community building to bring creativity\, personal development\, and the arts to the forefront of consciousness. Loren has served diverse populations from school-aged children\, to at-risk teens\, senior citizens\, and special needs students. Due to the wide scope of background and experience working in educational and institutional settings\, Loren has been able to identify a need for progressive and safe spaces to express the subconscious mind as an act of radical self-acceptance and personal freedom. \nPLEASE NOTE: If your school needs to be invoiced in order to pay for this program\, please contact us to register. Call 908-273-9121 ext. 213 or email swalko@artcenternj.org\, and speak with Sarah Walko.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/teachers-symposium-time-is-a-circle/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220507T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
CREATED:20220316T201838Z
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SUMMARY:Scholarly Talk and Reception with Dr. Betty Adams
DESCRIPTION:The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will host a scholarly talk followed by a reception with Dr. Betty Adams\, “When and Where I Enter: The Vital Agency and Activism of Black Womanhood-A Historical Perspective.” Register for the free\, public event here. \nDr. Betty Livingston Adams is an independent scholar\, author\, former university professor and holds a Doctor of Philosophy (with distinction) and the Master of Philosophy degrees from Yale University and the Master of Divinity (Summa Cum Laude) degree from Drew University\, Madison\, NJ. \nThe recipient of numerous fellowships and academic honors\, Dr. Adams was a Global Scholar at the Institute for Research on Women (Rutgers University); Fellow at the Yale Initiative on Material and Visual Culture of Religion; Associate Fellow at the Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis\, and a Ford Foundation Doctoral Fellow. She has held faculty appointments at Rutgers University-New Brunswick\, Drew University and Southern University \nHer scholarship and teaching explore nineteenth- and twentieth-century American and African American religious and social history through the lens of gender\, race\, and class. Her most recent publication\, Black Women’s Christian Activism: Seeking Social Justice in a Northern Suburb (New York University Press) received the 2017 Wilbur Award for excellence in communicating “religious issues\, values\, and themes with professionalism\, fairness and honesty”; the 2018 New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance Author Award for scholarly excellence; and the 2019-2020 Drew University Bela Kornitzer Prize for Outstanding Nonfiction Book. In the words of one reviewer\, “With [Black Women’s Christian Activism]\, Adams has given the world a gift\, and like the best of gifts it continues giving\, in the form of pressing questions to investigate and challenges to accepted history\, such that history must be re-written to acknowledge the many contributions these women made to the struggle for freedom and justice.” From 2016 through 2020\, Black Women’s Christian Activism was featured on the list of the 100 Best Social Activism Books of All Time. A retired corporate manager\, Dr. Adams is an associate minister at Fountain Baptist Church\, Summit\, New Jersey. \nThis talk is in conjunction with the current exhibition in our Marité and Joe Robinson Strolling Gallery\, “Parvathi Kumar: Everyday Blackness” made up of portraits of twenty-five women and features quotations from\, and brief biographies of\, each sitter. Beginning in June 2020\, Kumar interviewed and photographed twenty-five Black women in the New Jersey area to showcase their collective courage and resilience. Responding to the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests\, as well as the global COVID-19 pandemic\, the New Jersey-based photographer\, wanted to document and share the vast goodness she observed in this group of women—goodness that prevailed over the pain people were feeling.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/scholarly-talk-and-reception-with-dr-betty-adams/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
CREATED:20220408T191841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T191841Z
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SUMMARY:Summit Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:A two-week festival to celebrate music\, art\, theater\, and dance\, featuring events from 15 local organizations\, including VACNJ. Click here for the schedule and to see all the participating organizations.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summit-arts-festival/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
CREATED:20220201T155209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T155331Z
UID:4795-1651276800-1651363199@www.artcenternj.org
SUMMARY:2022 Annual Spring Gala: Art & Soul
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/2022-annual-spring-gala-art-soul/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220414T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
CREATED:20220315T182904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T184204Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Claiming the Narrative
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual artist talk with Curator Mary Birmingham and artists featured in the Art Center’s Main Gallery group exhibition Claiming the Narrative\, on view through May 22. This event is free and open to the public. Click here to register.  \n  \nAbout the exhibition:\nWhen we consider the history of portraiture and figurative painting\, who do we find most often represented on the walls of museums? Whose stories are told and to whom are they directed? Who steers the narratives of art and history? Far too often\, the answer to these questions has been “white men.” But when we answer the same questions with “people of color\,” “queer people\,” “women\,” or “people from immigrant\, diasporic\, or colonized communities\,” we expand the possibility of hearing a different story\, repopulated with figures more reflective of who we are collectively. \nClaiming the Narrative asserts the importance of asking these questions and highlights artists who suggest alternative answers. Centering subjects who have been marginalized\, ignored\, exoticized\, or even erased from the narrative of Western art history\, the eleven artists in this exhibition challenge assumptions about traditional portraiture\, identity\, history\, and the power of the gaze. While some draw from Renaissance and other art historical traditions and others respond to popular culture\, they all create new ways for us to see ourselves. Together\, they provide a more authentic representation of contemporary life by broadening and diversifying the possibilities of figurative art. \n  \nPhoto by Etienne Frossard.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/artist-talk-claiming-the-narrative/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220416
DTSTAMP:20260420T034619
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T171309Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Art Camp (ages 6–12)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 11–Friday\, April 15 \nJoin us for a special small group Spring Break Art Camp for kids ages 6–9 and tweens ages 10–12! At the Art Center\, young artists will learn from our talented teaching artists\, create unique art projects\, and socialize with friends in our indoor studios. This half-day camp (morning sessions for kids and afternoon sessions for tweens) will feature art-making in a small group\, socially distanced environment. Please send campers with a water bottle only (there will not be a lunch period) and in clothes that can get messy. Tuition: $340 \nKids (ages 6–9)\n8:45–9 AM: Drop-off\n9 AM–12 PM: Artmaking Sessions\n12–12:15 PM: Pick-up \nTweens (ages 10–12)\n12:45-1 PM: Drop-off\n1–4 PM: Artmaking Sessions\n4-4:15 PM: Pick-up
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/spring-break-art-camp-ages-6-12/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Semester Begins
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LOCATION:NJ
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SUMMARY:Reception for the Women Featured in Parvathi Kumar: Everyday Blackness
DESCRIPTION:The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will host an informal artist introduction and celebratory reception for the women featured in Parvathi Kumar: Everyday Blackness on Saturday\, March 26\, from 4–6 PM. You can register for the free event by clicking here. This event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. \nCurrently on view in VACNJ’s Marité and Joe Robinson Strolling Gallery I the exhibition is made up of portraits of twenty-five women and features quotations from\, and brief biographies of\, each sitter. Beginning in June 2020\, Kumar interviewed and photographed twenty-five Black women in the New Jersey area to showcase their collective courage and resilience. Responding to the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests\, as well as the global COVID-19 pandemic\, the New Jersey-based photographer\, wanted to document and share the vast goodness she observed in this group of women—goodness that prevailed over the pain people were feeling. \nThrough networking and research\, Kumar identified women leading ordinary\, everyday lives\, who were also exceptional in their own ways. Ranging in age from 19 to 86\, they represent a broad array of professions and experiences\, including author\, educator\, entrepreneur\, activist\, CEO\, doctor\, disability advocate\, attorney\, environmentalist\, and student. Acknowledging the individual challenges they face\, Kumar also observed a common thread binding the group together—selflessness and commitment to service that makes them the backbones of their families\, communities\, and country. She sums it up in the preface to her book Everyday Blackness: Celebrating Exceptional Women “In a world that continues to marginalize and judge people based on physical appearances\, these unwitting heroines persevere for the greater good.” \nPlease direct all questions to Sarah Walko\, Director of Education & Community Engagement at swalko@artcenternj.org or 908.273.9121.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/reception-for-the-women-featured-in-parvathi-kumar-everyday-blackness/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Table Talk with Philemona Williamson
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URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/artist-table-talk-with-philemona-williamson/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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