Upcoming Events

APPETITE FOR ART (ages 5–9) August 5–9, 10 AM–3 PM Dig in! This week of camp will feature art projects inspired by delicious foods and snacks. Campers will learn several art techniques while cooking up projects like avocado toast drawings and banana splits in pastel.

NEW! DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (ages 5–9) (WAITLIST ONLY) August 12–16, 10 AM–3 PM This ALL NEW week of camp is inspired by the prehistoric world of dinosaurs and cavemen. Campers will create projects like a woolly mammoth sculpture, a T-Rex watercolor, and a stegosaurus

AT THE CIRCUS (ages 5–9) (WAITLIST ONLY) August 19–23, 10 AM–3 PM Art takes center stage at this week of camp, featuring projects inspired by a trip to the circus. Kids will create projects that capture the whimsy and amusements of a classic circus, such

Join VACNJ, Summit Downtown, and Peotter's Auto Body & Spa for a day of great food, live music, activities for the whole family, and, of course, fine art and classic cars! Want to display and sell your own work? Click here to learn more about

Fall semester begins on Monday, September 16. Click here to register!

Trying to balance it all as a teen can feel overwhelming, and at times, difficult to put into words. Using art as a tool for expression can help to identify, manage, and cope with various sources of stress and anxiety. Come join art therapist Megan

Looking for the perfect stone to complete your piece? Dikra Gem Inc. will visit the Art Center on Tuesday, October 15, from 7–10 PM, to offer their collection of faceted and cabochon stones, beads, pearls, and more for purchase. Both students and faculty are welcome

Join us for Raku Fest! Raku Fest showcases a unique ceramic firing process in which red-hot ceramic pieces are transferred directly from the kiln into a container of combustible materials. The heat of the ceramic causes the materials to ignite, and the resulting smoke creates

The second annual Children’s Peace Festival will be held Saturday, November 2, between 2–5 PM at the Chatham Summit Quaker meeting house in Chatham, NJ, and will include partners such as NJ Family, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, and youth performers from the Papermill

Join us on Wednesday, November 6, from 7–9 PM, for a special opening of our fall exhibitions! Our newly renovated galleries will open with shows focusing on people impacted by mass incarceration and a special one-night storytelling event where speakers will share their stories, allowing a glimpse