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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220117T130000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220111
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220110
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211231
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211204T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211204T150000
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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:20260422T100416
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211203T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211203T210000
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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:20260422T100416
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T100416
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T100416
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211026T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T100416
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211023T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211023T150000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211023T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211024T160000
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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
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211016T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T100416
CREATED:20210819T164612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T144655Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211011T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T100416
CREATED:20210819T182036Z
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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 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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211009T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T100416
CREATED:20210819T162704Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210919T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210919T170000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210912T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T100416
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210904
DTSTAMP:20260422T100417
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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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210829
DTSTAMP:20260422T100417
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp\, Week 10
DESCRIPTION:Kids (ages 5–9) \nComics\, Cartoons & Characters\nAugust 23–27\, 10 AM–3 PM\nExplore the world of cartoons\, comics\, and popular characters in this favorite week of camp! Create super art projects like a baby-Yoda drawing\, a Harry Potter Patronus painting\, and superhero and alter-ego illustrations. \n  \nTweens (ages 10–12) \nSculpture Techniques and Comic Book Design WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 23–27\, 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 just the hand-building process—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.\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. \n  \nTeens (ages 13+) \nFashion Design Illustration and Essential Drawing and Painting\nAugust 23–27\, 10 AM–3 PM\nFashion Design Illustration: Learn how to bring your fashion dreams to life through illustration! Learn the basics of fashion illustration such as drawing proportion figures\, garment illustration techniques\, and fabric rendering. Students will learn how to create a collection of fashion illustrations employing drawing skills learned during the class and from their own creative design ideas.\nEssential Drawing and 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.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-10/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210822
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp\, Week 9
DESCRIPTION:Kids (ages 5–9) \nNEW! Appetite for Art\nAugust 16–20\, 10 AM–3 PM\nDig in! This NEW week of camp will feature art projects inspired by delicious foods and snacks. Campers will learn several art techniques while creating projects like clay pizzas\, mixed-berry collages\, and candy-wrapper illustrations. \n  \nTweens (ages 10–12) \nGraffiti and Essential Drawing and Painting WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 16–20\, 10 AM–3 PM\nGraffiti: Make art with your mark! Tweens will create their own tag using soft and sharp shapes\, wild style\, or Gothic font. 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.\nEssential Drawing and 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. \n  \nTeens (ages 13+) \nAssemblage and Painting with Pastels\nAugust 16–20\, 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.\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 landscape will be incorporated to create finished works of art.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-9/
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp\, Week 8
DESCRIPTION:Kids (ages 5–9) \nArt & Nature\nAugust 9–13\, 10 AM–3 PM\nSummer is the perfect time to find beauty in our natural world and celebrate it through art. Kids will be inspired by nature to create projects such as patterned leaf drawings and a ceramic butterfly or bug dish. \nIn-Person Saturday Art Camp (Ages 6–9)\nAugust 14\, 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 Mini Masters\, Animals & Wildlife Art. Color Explosion. Creative Creatures\, Art Around the World\, and Art & Nature. \n  \nTweens (ages 10–12) \nFiber Sculpture and Art Journaling\nAugust 9–13\, 10 AM–3 PM\nFiber Sculptures: Incorporate pattern and texture into sculpture through the use of fiber! Tweens will learn to bring their ideas and sketches to life\, creating anything from plushies to abstract sculptures! While basic sewing may be involved\, tweens will also explore other techniques to build their fiber sculptures.\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 Art  WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 9–13\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nDive into digital! In our fully-equipped digital lab\, campers will use software to explore the concept of fine art in the digital realm while analyzing elements of art and learning how to apply them digitally. This camp will also cover artistic concepts of composition and idea development. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, as a backup for saving their progress in class. \n  \nTeens (ages 13+) \nFunctional Ceramics & Intro to Comic Book Illustration and Fiber Arts\nAugust 9–13\, 10 AM–3 PM\nFunctional Ceramics (3 day): Our most popular week of camp! Teens will learn the fundamentals of hand-building\, wheel throwing\, and applying glazes while creating functional ceramic items\, such as cups\, mugs\, bowls\, and plates.\nComic Book Illustration (2 day): Teens 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. Once students have designed and developed their characters\, they will create a comic strip featuring their newly imagined cast.\nFiber Arts: If you are interested in color\, texture\, and fiber\, come explore the wonderful world of fiber arts. Teens will create functional and decorative textiles by learning the basics of how to warp and weave on a loom\, Campers will create several skill-building projects during this exciting week of camp. \nDigital Art WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 9–13\, 12:45–3 PM\nDive into digital! In our fully-equipped digital lab\, campers will use software to explore the concept of fine art in the digital realm while analyzing elements of art and learning how to apply them digitally. This camp will also cover artistic concepts of composition and idea development. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, as a backup for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-8/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210808
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp\, Week 7
DESCRIPTION:Kids (ages 5–9) \nArt Around the World\nAugust 2–6\, 10 AM–3 PM\nKids will “travel” the world and learn how different cultures create art. Print henna-decorated hands from India\, illustrate a Celtic initial\, and create Mexican-inspired ceramics. Your camper will become fluent in the universal language of art! \nIn-Person Saturday Art Camp (Ages 6–9)\nAugust 7\, 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 Mini Masters\, Animals & Wildlife Art. Color Explosion. Creative Creatures\, Art Around the World\, and Art & Nature. \n  \nTweens (ages 10–12) \nExpressive Ceramics & Mixed Media and Drawing Portraits WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 2–6\, 10 AM–3 PM\nExpressive Ceramics (3 day): Tweens will learn the fundamentals of hand-building\, wheel throwing\, and applying glazes while creating expressive works of art in clay.\nMixed Media Collage (2 day): Utilizing a variety of materials\, tweens will investigate different approaches and techniques to the art of collage. Materials may include textiles\, magazines\, scrapbook paper\, and construction paper\, as well as a tween’s own photographs or hand-painted paper.\nDrawing Portraits: Take your 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. \nPhotography and Digital Photo Editing  WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 2–6\, 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 course. Students must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, as a backup for saving their progress in class. \n  \nTeens (ages 13+) \nArt Journaling and Sculpture Techniques\nAugust 2–6\, 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. 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.\nSculpture Techniques: Create art in the round! Teens will learn to use sculpting tools and techniques to create 3D sculptures. Teens will go beyond just the hand-building process—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. \nPhotography and Digital Photo Editing  WAITLIST ONLY\nAugust 2–6\, 12:45–3 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 course. Students must also have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, as a backup for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-7/
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SUMMARY:Dreamcatcher Repertory Theater Summer Solos 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dreamcatcher Repertory Theater for the return of Summer Solos (formerly Monologues@MONDO)\, the weekly solo reading series! All tickets $20 (advance sales only) and readings will be done on the law of the Art Center. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs\, picnic\, and/or snacks! Rain dates for all performances are the Thursday following the scheduled date. \nWednesday\, July 28\, at 6:30 PM (rain date Thursday\, July 29 at 6:30 PM)\nForever by Dael Orlandersmith\nInspired by her experiences in Paris at the famed Père Lachaise Cemetery—the final resting place of such legendary artists as Richard Wright and Jim Morrison—award-winning playwright/performer Dael Orlandersmith explores the strange way we form powerful bonds with people who\, though unrelated to us by blood\, come to feel like family. Orlandersmith investigates the complex legacy she received from her mother—a legacy of bitterness\, abuse\, and frustration\, but also of poetry\, music\, and art.\nFeaturing: Nicole Callender \nPurchase tickets here.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/dreamcatcher-repertory-theater-summer-solos-2021-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTSTAMP:20260422T100417
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp\, Week 6
DESCRIPTION:Kids (ages 5–9) \nCreative Creatures  WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 26–30\, 10 AM–3 PM\nLet your imagination run wild! This week\, campers will make art featuring wildly creative creatures. Join us to make crazy and creative projects such as ceramic dragons\, monster drawings\, and a pastel Pegasus. \nIn-Person Saturday Art Camp (Ages 6–9)\nJuly 31\, 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 Mini Masters\, Animals & Wildlife Art. Color Explosion. Creative Creatures\, Art Around the World\, and Art & Nature. \n  \nTweens (ages 10–12) \nExperimental Fashion and Jewelry Design\nJuly 26–30\, 10 AM–3 PM\nExperimental Fashion: Create fashion! Tweens will explore traditional and non-traditional fashion design\, including sketching concepts and bring 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.\nJewelry Design: Make your own jewelry! 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 Pop Art\nJuly 26–30\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nUsing our fully equipped digital lab\, tweens will use Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to explore the world of digital pop art. During the week\, tweens will learn how to turn ordinary images into outrageous pop art by simplifying their image of choice into a simple contour drawing\, and then letting their imaginations take the reigns by adding original combinations of color and design. Upon completion\, student work will be printed for display. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, as a backup for saving their progress in class. \n  \nTeens (ages 13+) \nScreen Printing and Graphic Arts\nJuly 26–30\, 10 AM–3 PM\nScreen Printing: Teens will learn basic screen-printing techniques\, including image-making\, screen and material preparation\, mono-printing\, and edition printing. Campers will learn to develop prints on paper while experimenting with the possibilities of screen printing.\nGraphic Arts: Graphic design is art applied to objects you see every day. 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\, magazine page layouts\, and t-shirt design. If you are interested in finding dynamic ways to communicate your ideas\, this is the camp for you. \nDigital Pop Art\nJuly 26–30\, 12:45–3 PM\nUsing our fully equipped digital lab\, teens will use Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to explore the world of digital pop art. During the week\, tweens will learn how to turn ordinary images into outrageous pop art by simplifying their image of choice into a simple contour drawing\, and then letting their imaginations take the reigns by adding original combinations of color and design. Upon completion\, student work will be printed for display. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, as a backup for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210721T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210721T200000
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SUMMARY:Dreamcatcher Repertory Theater Summer Solos 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dreamcatcher Repertory Theater for the return of Summer Solos (formerly Monologues@MONDO)\, the weekly solo reading series! All tickets $20 (advance sales only) and readings will be done on the law of the Art Center. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs\, picnic\, and/or snacks! Rain dates for all performances are the Thursday following the scheduled date. \nWednesday\, July 21\, at 6:30 PM (rain date Thursday\, July 22 at 6:30 PM)\nHarry Clarke by David Cale\nHarry Clarke is the story of a shy midwestern man who feels more himself when adopting the persona of cocky Londoner Harry Clarke. Moving to New York and presenting himself as an Englishman\, he charms his way into a wealthy family’s life\, romancing two family members as the seductive and sexually precocious Harry\, with more on his mind than love. With his spellbinding and emotionally nuanced storytelling\, Cale has created a riveting story of a man leading an outrageous double life.\nFeaturing: Clark Carmichael \nPurchase tickets here.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/dreamcatcher-repertory-theater-summer-solos-2021-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210725
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camp\, Week 5
DESCRIPTION:Kids (ages 5–9) \nColor Explosion  WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 19–23\, 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 colors\, such as multi-colored kaleidoscope paintings and a mixed-media color-wheel collage. \nIn-Person Saturday Art Camp (Ages 6–9)\nJuly 24\, 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 Mini Masters\, Animals & Wildlife Art. Color Explosion. Creative Creatures\, Art Around the World\, and Art & Nature. \n  \nTweens (ages 10–12) \nWatercolor Exploration and Assemblage  WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 19–23\, 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 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.\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. \nDigital Art\nJuly 19–23\, 10 AM–12:15 PM\nDive into digital! In our fully-equipped digital lab\, campers will use software to explore the concept of fine art in the digital realm while analyzing elements of art and learning how to apply them digitally. This camp will also cover artistic concepts of composition and idea development. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, as a backup for saving their progress in class. \n  \nTeens (ages 13+) \nExperimental Fashion and Jewelry Design\nJuly 19–23\, 10 AM–3 PM\nExperimental Fashion: Teens will explore traditional and non-traditional fashion design\, including sketching concepts\, and bring 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.\nJewelry Design: Make your own jewelry! 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. \nDigital Art WAITLIST ONLY\nJuly 19–23\, 12:45–3 PM\nDive into digital! In our fully-equipped digital lab\, campers will use software to explore the concept of fine art in the digital realm while analyzing elements of art and learning how to apply them digitally. This camp will also cover artistic concepts of composition and idea development. Students must have a portable storage device\, such as a thumb drive\, as a backup for saving their progress in class.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-art-camp-week-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210714T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210714T200000
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SUMMARY:Dreamcatcher Repertory Theater Summer Solos 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dreamcatcher Repertory Theater for the return of Summer Solos (formerly Monologues@MONDO)\, the weekly solo reading series! All tickets $20 (advance sales only) and readings will be done on the law of the Art Center. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs\, picnic\, and/or snacks! Rain dates for all performances are the Thursday following the scheduled date. \nWednesday\, July 14 at 6:30 PM (rain date Thursday\, July 15 at 6:30 PM)\nI Hate This (a play without the baby) by David Hansen\nDavid and his wife Toni learn at her 30-week check-up that their unborn child has died. Jumping back and forth between two timelines\, David tells the story of the 36 hours between learning this truth and the birth of their first child\, as well as the year that follows—detailing the frustration\, recrimination\, guilt\, sorrow\, and ultimate acceptance of their son’s death. \nFeaturing: Jason Szamreta \nPurchase tickets here.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/dreamcatcher-repertory-theater-summer-solos-2021-2/
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