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SUMMARY:2022 Annual Spring Gala: Art & Soul
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URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/2022-annual-spring-gala-art-soul/
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220411
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220405
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
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SUMMARY:Spring Semester Begins
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URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/spring-semester-begins/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220326T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220304T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20220228T203848Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220205
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
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SUMMARY:Winter/Spring Exhibitions Opening
DESCRIPTION:WINTER/SPRING EXHIBITIONS\nFebruary 4—May 22 \nClaiming the Narrative\nClaiming the Narrative is a group exhibition of figurative work that seeks a more authentic representation of our diverse society. Depicting people who have been marginalized\, ignored\, or even erased from the narrative of Western Art History\, this show raises the question\, “Whose story gets told on museum walls?” \nParvathi Kumar: Everyday Blackness\nParvathi Kumar: Everyday Blackness showcases black and white portraits from the book\, Everyday Blackness: Celebrating Exceptional Women\, by NJ photographer\, Parvathi Kumar. The 25 “ordinary” Black women who posed for her come from diverse backgrounds\, but all exemplify courage\, tenacity\, and resilience. \nJess T. Dugan: Seen\nJess T. Dugan is an artist whose work centers around an exploration of identity—particularly gender and sexuality. Drawing from their own experience as a queer\, non-binary person\, Dugan employs traditional photographic techniques to create color portraits that reflect the complex beauty and humanity of their subjects. This focused exhibition highlights color portraits from their recent and ongoing projects\, To Survive on This Shore\, and Every Breath We Drew\, and includes a reading area where Dugan’s three fine art photography books will provide a more comprehensive view of their work. Conveying a sense of both directness and intimacy\, Dugan’s portraits and self-portraits encourage empathy and understanding and underscore the importance not only of seeing but of being seen.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/winter-spring-exhibitions-opening/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220126
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Scholarly Virtual Talk with Karelle Hall: People of the Tidewater
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the closing of our fall exhibition\, The First Water is the Body\, VACNJ presents a lunchtime scholarly virtual talk with Karelle Hall titled People of the Tidewater: Nanticoke and Lenape Resilience and Revitalization. \n“Water is essential to the lives of the Nanticoke and Lenape communities of Delaware and New Jersey. Our ancestors lived along the many waterways in the mid-Atlantic region and drew much of their subsistence from the rivers\, bays\, and ocean. Today\, many of our communities continue to live beside these waters\, anchoring us as tidewater peoples. These waters not only give life but are alive\, their animacy reflected in our languages and world views. We will continue to fight to protect the waters for the next seven generations.” \nKarelle Hall is a Ph.D. candidate in anthropology at Rutgers University. She received her bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College in Anthropology with a minor in Native American Studies. Her dissertation research explores embodied and distributed Lenape diasporic sovereignty in public and performative spaces. She has taught classes in both cultural and linguistic anthropology at Rutgers University and has presented her preliminary research at conferences and colloquiums. As a member of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe\, she has represented her nation at numerous events as both a speaker and dancer. She is actively working on Nanticoke language revitalization\, including a writing children’s book and developing lessons for community classes. Using her experience and connections in the legal field\, she assisted the Nanticoke Tribe with ratifying their recognition in the state of Delaware. She continues to work as an activist and representative for her community\, promoting visibility\, decolonization\, and education. \nThis free\, virtual event will take place on January 25\, from 12–1 PM. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/lunchtime-scholarly-talk-with-karelle-hall-people-of-the-tidewater/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220122T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20220105T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T163158Z
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SUMMARY:Now (Writing\, Drawing\, Storytelling)—Hybrid Workshop with Art Educator in Residence Dennis Redmoon Darkeem
DESCRIPTION:In this hybrid In-Person/Virtual drawing-based workshop\, Art Educator in residence Dennis Redmoon Darkeem will ask participants to focus on the present moment to inspire new ideas of personal history and storytelling. Participants will be creating connections to personal belongings\, gratitude\, and new outlooks for the new year. This will be a mixed media project that builds and blends multiple layers to create an original artwork for the new year. \nAll supplies will be provided by the art center for the in-person workshop. If you choose to participate online supplies to prepare are: writing paper\, color pencils\, Sharpies\, pencils\, watercolors (optional)\, magazines\, scissors\, and glue. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/now-writing-drawing-storytelling-hybrid-workshop-with-art-educator-in-residence-dennis-redmoon-darkeem/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220120T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20220105T171005Z
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SUMMARY:The First Water is the Body: Artist and Curator Virtual Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join guest curator Maria Hupfield and several of the participating artists in our current exhibition\, The First Water Is the Body\, for this virtual discussion of the show and their work. The exhibition\, which opened in October and is closing on January 23\, was recently highlighted in Artforum as a top pick of 2021.\n\nThe exhibition takes its title from a poem by Natalie Diaz\, published in her book\, Postcolonial Love Poem. A visual complement to Diaz’s text\, the work in this exhibition accepts the body as the human form of water and that the fate of water is the fate of all people. Featuring the work of 16 electric and unapologetic makers that belong to and operate in relation with Indigenous communities from across the USA and Canada\, these artists work to produce seismic shifts in cultural perspectives that point to reciprocity and critical accountability and awaken solidarity with place\, lands\, and waters.\n\nMaria Hupfield is an artist\, educator\, and member of the Anishinaabek Nation from Wasauksing First Nation\, Ontario\, Canada. A fully illustrated catalogue with an essay by Hupfield accompanies the exhibition. The exhibition and publication are funded in part by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the NJ Council for the Humanities.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/the-first-water-is-the-body-artist-and-curator-talk/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220117T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20211220T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T210108Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make our communities more equitable and take action to build the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has been in a partnership with the New Jersey Veterans Affairs since 2019\, running a year-round program offering creative arts therapy to formerly unhoused veterans now living in transitional housing. On January 17 we invite you to join us in making thank you for your service cards for the veterans. After the event\, we will mail the cards to the Veterans Haven homes in north and south New Jersey. \n  \nClick here to register for this hybrid in-person and virtual event.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220111
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20211115T170627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T170627Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Semester Begins
DESCRIPTION:Winter Semester begins on Monday\, January 10. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/winter-semester-begins/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20211115T182125Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Winter Break Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Winter Break isn’t just for the kids. Spend your break sharpening your art-making skills or trying something new! Click here to see what’s being offered and secure your spot!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/adult-winter-break-workshop/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211231
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20211115T182625Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Break Workshops for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Give the kid or tween in your life the gift of creativity this winter season! This year\, our popular winter-break art workshops are returning in-person to our socially distanced Art Center studios. During each session\, young artists will learn techniques in a featured medium while creating their projects. All art supplies are included. Click here for more information.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/winter-break-workshops-for-kids/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211204T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210922T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T172457Z
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SUMMARY:Athena LaTocha Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, December 4\, from 2–3 PM\, to listen to artist Athena LaTocha speak about her practice. Her installation After the Falls was created specifically for the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey to relate to the land in our region. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Click here to register. \nAthena LaTocha is an Alaska-born artist whose monumental works explore the relationship between natural landscapes and human-made environments. Much of her work is based on direct research she conducts in wilderness areas\, national parks\, and industrial sites. For this exhibition\, LaTocha has created an installation in the Eisenberg Gallery responding to specific landscapes in NJ\, including the Great Falls of Paterson.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/athena-latocha-artist-talk/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211204T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210819T182406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T214420Z
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SUMMARY:Curator-led Tour of Fall Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:VACNJ Curator Mary Birmingham will lead a tour of The First Water is the Body and Athena LaTocha on Saturday\, December 4. This tour is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/curator-tour-of-fall-exhibitions/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211203T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20211119T171720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T171720Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Table Talk with Athena LaTocha
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, December 3\, for an evening of fine food\, fine drink\, and fine conversation with exhibiting artist Athena LaTocha and VACNJ Curator Mary Birmingham. This intimate affair will begin at 6:30 PM with a champagne gallery reception\, followed by an elegant buffet dinner. Get acquainted with the artist and her work\, then wind down the evening with passed desserts\, coffee\, and a presentation by Athena\, where she will discuss her practice and the process of creating the artwork that makes up the show After the Falls. \nSpace is limited\, so act now! RSVP by November 22. Tickets can be purchased here.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/artist-table-talk-with-athena-latocha/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211120T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210929T163222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T163222Z
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SUMMARY:Family Colors Workshop (Watercolors\, Collage & Poetry) with Dennis RedMoon Darkeem
DESCRIPTION:Dive deep into your history! Combine elements of your family’s symbolism\, explore traditions\, and utilize language to produce a unique family mandala. Participants will need to bring a set of watercolors\, watercolor paper\, collage materials\, glue\, scissors\, and printed text or poetry to this workshop.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/family-colors-workshop-watercolors-collage-poetry-with-dennis-redmoon-darkeem/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210819T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T214249Z
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SUMMARY:Curator-led Tour of Fall Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:VACNJ Curator Mary Birmingham will lead a tour of The First Water is the Body and Athena LaTocha on Saturday\, November 13. This tour is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/curator-led-tour-of-fall-exhibitions-2/
LOCATION:NJ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210816T203400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T163417Z
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SUMMARY:The Scavenger Hunt (Writing & Drawing)—Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual workshop\, participants will be encouraged to search and find items in their personal spaces that can be transformed into layered multimedia expressions. Canvas paper\, watercolors\, magazines\, and found items around personal space will be listed to bring to this virtual workshop.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/the-scavenger-hunt-writing-drawing-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211026T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210819T185519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T185519Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the filmmakers: "Conscience Point"
DESCRIPTION:The Film Society of Summit and the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey are bringing together a panel to discuss the documentary Conscience Point. VACNJ Curator Mary Birmingham will moderate a discussion with native rights activist Becky Hill-Genia and Treva Wurmfeld\, producer/writer/director/editor of the film to find connections between the documentary and the exhibition The First Water Is the Body\, on view at the Arts Center\, October 9\, 2021-January 23\, 2022. \nClick here to register for the event.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/meet-the-filmmakers-conscience-point/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211023T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210816T203131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T163345Z
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SUMMARY:Personal Narratives: Connecting the Past\, Present\, and Future with Dennis RedMoon Darkeem
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, participants will be looking for\, building\, and creating art inspired by everyday symbolism using collage materials and drawing supplies.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/personal-narratives-connecting-the-past-present-and-future-with-dennis-redmoon-darkeem/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211023T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210922T161140Z
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SUMMARY:Raku-Fest Fall 2021
DESCRIPTION:Raku-Fest at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey  \nSaturday\, October 23 & Sunday\, October 24\, 10 AM­–4 PM\nJoin 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. Led by raku veterans and Art Center Instructors Peter Syak and Lisette Bedoya\, this is sure to be an unforgettable event! \nThree Ways to Participate: \nOption One: Drop-off Raku Firing\nDo you have ceramic work already made that you want raku-fired? Our talented instructors will fire them during the event. Register in advance\, then drop off your piece(s) at the Art Center by Thursday\, October 21. Pieces must have your name or mark and should be boxed and clearly labeled with your name.\n$20 per piece. Note: to ensure proper firing\, pieces must be made with raku clay purchased from the Art Center. Maximum dimensions of about 12 x 12 x 8 inches per piece. Students do not need to attend and will be contacted following the event regarding pickup. If you wish to attend the event\, please also register for admission. \nOption Two: Attend the Event—advance registration required\nA socially distanced audience can watch the action live as multiple raku firings take place throughout the day. To limit capacity\, 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 on 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. Please enter the number of children attending during registration.  \nOption Three: Attend the Event & Glaze Items for Purchase—advance registration required\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 the 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. Click the links below to register. \nRegister Here:\n \nSaturday\, Morning Session\nSaturday\, Afternoon Session\nSunday\, Morning Session\nSunday\, Afternoon Session\nDrop off Firing
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/raku-fest/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211019T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210920T193230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T193230Z
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SUMMARY:Gem Sale
DESCRIPTION:Looking for the perfect stone to complete your piece? Dikra Gem Inc. will visit the Art Center on Tuesday\, October 19\, at 7–9 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 19!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/gem-sale/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211016T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210819T164612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T144655Z
UID:4236-1634389200-1634396400@www.artcenternj.org
SUMMARY:Art and Personal/Collective Wellness Virtual Workshop with Art Therapist Melissa Diaz
DESCRIPTION:Artist and board-certified art therapist Melissa Diaz will reference the creation of community art initiatives and the concept of collaboration to discuss both professional development and personal and community wellness. Diaz will speak about her journey as an art therapist\, how it intersects with her art practice\, and art as a tool for social activism and empowerment. She will share examples from her community art initiatives\, clinical and academic programming\, and practical information on current sentiments on the field of art therapy and the incorporation of wellness practices in other creative capacities. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/art-and-personal-collective-wellness-virtual-workshop-with-art-therapist-melissa-diaz/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211011T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210819T182036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T214324Z
UID:4238-1633957200-1633960800@www.artcenternj.org
SUMMARY:Curator-led Tour of Fall Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:VACNJ Curator Mary Birmingham will lead a tour of The First Water is the Body and Athena LaTocha on Monday\, October 11. This tour is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/curator-led-tour-of-fall-exhibitions/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211009T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210819T162704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T160719Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Exhibitions Related Programs
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day weekend\, the Art Center will open its fall exhibitions\, The First Water Is the Body and Athena LaTocha on October 9\, 1–6 PM. The First Water Is the Body features the work of 16 makers that belong to and operate in relation with Indigenous communities across the USA and Canada. The event will include tours of the exhibitions\, samples of Indigenous foods\, and performances throughout the day by the Silver Cloud Singers & Dancers\, an intertribal Native American singing & dance troupe that weaves together traditional with contemporary Native song & dance. The event will begin at 1 PM with a blessing and land acknowledgment recognizing that the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is situated in Lenapehoking\, the ancestral land of the Lenape people\, and honoring all Indigenous communities\, past\, present\, and future.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/fall-exhibitions-related-programs/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210919T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210406T195054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T195054Z
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SUMMARY:Arts + Cars 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, in partnership with Summit Downtown\, Inc. and Summit PAL\, will co-host the return of Arts + Cars\, the Summit Downtown Art Festival on Sunday\, September 19\, 2021\, from 10 AM–5 PM. This outdoor event will feature art for sale by local artists\, hundreds of classic cars on display\, live music\, children’s activities\, a beer garden\, and the regularly scheduled Summit Farmers Market. Artists interested in showing and selling their work can click here for more information.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/arts-cars-2021/
LOCATION:NJ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210912T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210816T202747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T202747Z
UID:4199-1631455200-1631458800@www.artcenternj.org
SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Nancy Cohen and Katrina Bello
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Cohen and Katrina Bello will be at the Art Center to talk about their shows Nancy Cohen: Atlas of Impermanence and Katrina Bello: Knowable Earth. Come listen to the artists talk about their processes\, development\, and techniques\, and how they use art to relate to themes of environment and memory. Click here to register for the free event.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/artist-talk-with-nancy-cohen-and-katrina-bello/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210904
DTSTAMP:20260420T071700
CREATED:20210816T202417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T200709Z
UID:4196-1630627200-1630713599@www.artcenternj.org
SUMMARY:Spring Exhibitions Re-Open
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Cohen: Atlas of Impermanence and Katrina Bello: Knowable Earth will re-open to visitors on Friday\, September 3. Click the links above for information on the individual shows. These shows will be on view through September 26.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/exhibitions-re-open/
LOCATION:NJ
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