Upcoming Events
Adult Winter Break Workshop
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!
Winter Semester Begins
Winter Semester begins on Monday, January 10. Click here to register.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United StatesThe 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
The First Water is the Body: Artist and Curator Virtual Talk
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
Now (Writing, Drawing, Storytelling)—Hybrid Workshop with Art Educator in Residence Dennis Redmoon Darkeem
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United StatesIn 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
Lunchtime Scholarly Virtual Talk with Karelle Hall: People of the Tidewater
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. "Water is essential to the lives of the Nanticoke
Winter/Spring Exhibitions Opening
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United StatesWINTER/SPRING EXHIBITIONS February 4—May 22 Claiming the Narrative Claiming 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,
Artist Table Talk with Philemona Williamson
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United StatesReception for the Women Featured in Parvathi Kumar: Everyday Blackness
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United StatesThe 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
Spring Break Art Camp (ages 6–12)
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, United StatesMonday, April 11–Friday, April 15 Join 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
Artist Talk: Claiming the Narrative
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. About