Summer Art Camp: Week 9
2022-08-15 - 2022-08-19
NEW! Out of this World! (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY
August 15–19, 10 AM–3 PM
Art 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.
Assemblage and Essential Drawing & Painting Techniques (ages 10-12) WAITLIST ONLY
August 15–19, 10 AM–3 PM
Assemblage: 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.
Essential 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.
Photography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 10-12)
August 15–19, 10 AM–12:15 PM
Capture 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.
NEW! Fiber Arts and Papermaking & Mixed Media (ages 13+)
August 15–19, 10 AM–3 PM
Fiber 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!
NEW! 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.
Photography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 13+)
August 15–19, 12:45–3 PM
Capture 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.

Summer Art Camp: Week 10
2022-08-22 - 2022-08-26
Mini Masters (ages 5-9) WAITLIST ONLY
August 22–26, 10 AM–3 PM
Kids 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.
Comic Book Illustration and Watercolor Exploration (ages 10-12)
August 22–26, 10 AM–3 PM
Comic 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.
Watercolor 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.
Photography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 10-12)
August 22–26, 10 AM–12:15 PM
Capture 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.
Assemblage and Essential Drawing & Painting Techniques (ages 13+)
August 22–26, 10 AM–3 PM
Assemblage: 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.
Essential 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.
Photography & Digital Photo Editing (ages 13+)
August 22–26, 12:45–3 PM
Capture 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.

Fall Exhibition Opening - Ripple Effect
2022-09-16
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.

Arts + Cars 2022
2022-09-18 10:00 - 17:00 UTC

Newcomers & Neighbors Party
2022-09-22
Join us on Thursday, September 22 at 6 PM at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey for our first annual Newcomers & Neighbors Party!

In 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.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY!
Star Business Sponsors

Local Business Sponsors
Cambridge Wines
Duxiana
Frames for You
Joanne Freeman-Keller Williams Realty & Jon Lamkin-Guaranteed Rate
The Oldendorp Group
Non-Profit Partners
Bridges Outreach
Christian Science Reading Room
The Connection
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Summit Area YMCA
Summit Public Library

Panel Discussion: The Narrative Impulse
2022-09-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
Join us on Saturday, September 24, from 2–3:30 PM at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey for Narrative Impulse, a panel discussion held in conjunction with our fall exhibition Ripple Effect. The exhibition, which features artwork by 37 of the Art Center’s teaching artists, explores three themes—abstract works, works exploring natural and built environments, and works that plumb the space between the imagined and the real. The discussion will explore the relationship between creation and the narrative. Click here to register for this FREE event!

Self-Expression Through Art: A Workshop for Teens
2022-10-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
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 Tuttle in a safe space to create and have an open and honest conversation! After graduating with her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Art Therapy, Megan began working with teens as a Behavioral Health Counselor and eventually began working with various populations providing art classes and art therapy. In all of her programs, she strives to create an environment that promotes a sense of freedom and self-discovery where there is no such thing as a “bad” emotion.
This workshop will take place on Monday, October 3, from 4–5:30 PM at a cost of $15. Click here to register!

Self-Expression Through Art: A Workshop for Teens
2022-10-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
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 Tuttle in a safe space to create and have an open and honest conversation! After graduating with her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Art Therapy, Megan began working with teens as a Behavioral Health Counselor and eventually began working with various populations providing art classes and art therapy. In all of her programs, she strives to create an environment that promotes a sense of freedom and self-discovery where there is no such thing as a “bad” emotion.
This workshop will take place on Monday, October 17, from 4–5:30 PM at a cost of $15. Click here to register!

Art to Table
2022-10-19 11:00 - 13:30 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
Art to Table returns to the Art Center! This signature event, created for art- and food-lovers alike, features an intimate, small group tour of our new fall exhibition with new Director of Exhibitions Kristen Evangelista followed by a prix fixe lunch at Summit House Restaurant +Bar. Get an up-close look at Ripple Effect, the kickoff to our year-long celebration of the Art Center’s 90th Anniversary which showcases the work of 37 of our teaching artists.
Click here for more information and to buy tickets.

Raku-Fest Fall 2022
2022-10-22 10:00 - 2022-10-23 16:00
Raku-Fest at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
Saturday, October 22 & Sunday, October 23, 10 AM–4 PM
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!
Attend the Event—advance registration required
A 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 on the day of the event will be available only if capacity allows.
$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.
Saturday Morning (SOLD OUT)
Saturday Afternoon
Sunday Morning
Sunday Afternoon

Glaze Items for Purchase
An 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.

Observing Observation: The Role of Environment in Art Making
2022-10-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
Observing Observation: The Role of Environment in Art Making
Whether it is a natural environment or an urban/built environment, the process of artists leaving their traditional studio and entering the “real” world to create has a long and ongoing history. What role does the artist play as observer and chronicler? This discussion will unpack these ideas and panelists will include both artists in the current exhibition Ripple Effect and panelists in other fields. Click here to register for this free event, which will take place on Saturday, October 22, from 2-3:30 PM.

Panelists
Eileen Ferara is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work is focused on the human relationship to the environment. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, she uses printmaking, painting, paper making, drawing, and sculpture to create art based on observation, research, and imagination.
Valeri Larko is best known for her densely painted landscapes of the urban fringe, all of which she paints on location. She is attracted to the decaying and abandoned buildings, aging infrastructure, industrial sites, and urban waterways that populated the outskirts of America’s urban centers and the stories these places tell about contemporary life and culture. Larko started painting urban landscapes on site when she moved to Jersey City shortly after finishing art school. In 2004 she moved to New York, where she continues to explore and paint the ordinary and overlooked environs of the outer boroughs of New York City. A large painting can take the artist 2-3 months to complete on site. Due to the changing light, Larko works on one painting in the morning and a second one in the afternoon. In winter she paints small canvases from the relative comfort of her car. Larko has been painting in this manner for over three decades.
Duane Lutsko has an MFA in Painting from Brooklyn College and a BA in Fine Arts from UCLA. Lutsko has received numerous grants and fellowships including: a Fulbright Fellowship to Italy, a Residency Grant at the Vermont Studio Center, Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Grant, and a Prince Georges County Council Individual Artists Grant. Lutsko has taught with the Open Studies Department of the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD, since 2001. Duane was Art Department Chair for 11 years during his 25 years teaching in Baltimore County Public Schools. Duane currently lives in northern New Jersey with his wife Amy. He is a certified FAA pilot and is dedicated to the agency of Gestalt phenomena, psychology, neuroscience, and all things Italian.

Members’ Shows Opening: Teena Soni and Michael Wolf
2022-10-22 15:30 - 17:00
Join us in our second-floor community galleries as we celebrate the opening of our newest members’ shows Teena Soni: Lotus – Awakening the Chakra, on display in the Marité & Joe Robinson Strolling Gallery II, and Michael Wolf: Sanctuary (in Fairyland) on display in Ann’s Place Gallery.

Dikra Gem Sale
2022-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
Looking for the perfect stone to complete your piece? Dikra Gem Inc. will return to the Art Center on Tuesday, November 1, 7–10 PM, to offer their collection of faceted and cabochon stones, beads, pearls, and more for purchase. Add the perfect finishing touch to a piece or spark inspiration for a new one. Don’t miss out—join us on November 1!

Fall 2022 Road Trip
2022-11-03 09:00 - 17:00
Join us for a road trip to this gem in the Hudson Valley! Departing from the Art Center at 9, we’ll enjoy a morning visit to the Hessel Museum of Art at Bard College, and then head over for lunch at Savona’s Trattoria + Bar in Kingston followed by a visit to the Center for Photography at Woodstock. Click here to register.
THE HESSEL MUSEUM OF ART
The Hessel Museum of Art, built in 2006, presents experimental group exhibitions and monographic shows, and also draws from the Marieluise Hessel Collection of Contemporary Art, comprised of more than 3,000 objects collected contemporaneously from the 1960s to the present day. The current exhibitions are Dara Birnbaum: Reaction and Martine Syms: Grio College.
CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AT WOODSTOCK
A non-profit organization newly located in Kingston, NY, The Center for Photography at Woodstock (CPW) has provided direct support to artists for over 40 years. CPW’s programs include exhibitions, residencies, workshops, a digital workspace for the public, and more. The featured exhibition is Of Objects and Shadows / De Objetos y Sombras.
If you have any questions, please contact Annel Montero-Mitchell at amontero@artcenternj.org, or 908.273.9121, ext. 241.

SAVE THE DATE: Summer Art Camp Registration Opens
2022-12-19
SAVE THE DATE
Early-Bird registration for Summer Art Camp opens on Monday, December 19. More details to come!

Winter Break Workshops for Kids & Tweens
2022-12-27 - 2022-12-29
Give the kid or tween in your life the gift of creativity this winter season! In each session, young artists will learn a variety of art techniques while creating fun winter-themed projects.
Clay Snowmen Sculptures (ages 6–9)
Tuesday, December 27, 10–11:30 AM
Penguins in Paint and Pastel (ages 10–13)
Tuesday, December 27, 10–11:30 AM
Snowy Day Painting (ages 6–9)
Wednesday, December 28, 10–11:30 AM
Clay Treasure Boxes (ages 10–13)
Wednesday, December 28, 10–11:30 AM
Bejeweled Holiday Tree (ages 6–11)
AM Session: Thursday, December 29, 10 AM–12 PM
PM Session: Thursday, December 29, 1–3 PM
Winter Bird House Mixed Media (ages 10–13)
Thursday, December 29, 10–11:30 AM

Winter Break Workshops for Adults
2023-01-03 - 2023-01-08
5615 Torch Enameling
Instructor: Sue Sachs
Torch enameling is a fantastic way to add vibrant colors to your copper or fine silver pieces without the need for a kiln. In this fun and direct process, watch enamels transform from powder to colorful glass as your piece changes temperature with heat from a torch. Different techniques of torch enameling will be discussed, as well as methods for setting finished pieces. No experience necessary.
Tuesday, 1/3, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $115, Materials fee: $35
5616 Pastel Pet Portraits
Instructor: Amanda Ciurciu
Calling all animal lovers! Learn the skills that it takes to capture your animal companions using an incredibly versatile medium: pastels. Following demonstrations, you will be given an in-depth education on all the aspects of rendering a variety of animals including, but not limited to, how to pick colors from reference image; the importance of color theory; and how to create texture with layering. By the end of this session, you will have all the skills it takes to create pastel masterpieces of beloved animals or even your own pet.
Wednesday, 1/4, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $115
5650 NEW! Introduction to Gouache
Instructor: Amanda Ciurciu
Learn how to paint with a vibrant, versatile, water-based medium: gouache! This workshop will introduce students to the fundamental techniques of working with gouache while encouraging them to be as creative as possible.
Thursday, 1/5, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $115, Materials fee: $35
5609 Lampworked Glass Beads
Instructor: Stephanie Maddalena
Visit Venice without leaving the studio with this popular workshop! Learn to make beautiful Venetian-glass beads using glass rods and a hand-held torch.
Saturday & Sunday, 1/7 & 1/8, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $225, Materials fee: $65
5614 NEW! Practical Color Theory
Instructor: Sandy Ruda
Expand your knowledge of color theory and become a more confident painter! Learn about color schemes and gain hands-on practice with color mixing. Terms such as hue, value, saturation, and temperature will be discussed as they relate to painting. Through demonstrated step-by-step exercises we will put all of these concepts into practice as we study the most common problems artists face when choosing and mixing colors. Although we will be working with acrylic paints in this workshop, artists of any color medium such as oils, pastels, colored pencil, and watercolor will benefit from what is covered.
Saturday, 1/7, 10 AM–2 PM
Tuition: $95, Materials fee: $35
5652 NEW! Painting the Colors of Winter in Watercolor
Instructor: Mark de Mos
Creating a successful winter scene in watercolor is an exercise in both visual observation and careful color application. The whites in a snow scene are in reality very colorful, as the snow reflects the light source and other objects, while also allowing for shadows of varying shades and tints. This workshop will cover the basics of creating snow scenes from your own reference photos— photos can be snow-free and the instructor will demonstrate how to add snow to the scene! An optional technique to replicate falling snow using gouache will also be covered.
Sunday, 1/8, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $115

"Ripple Effect" Last Look
2023-01-08 14:00 - 16:00
Join us on Sunday, January 8, from 2-4 PM for a last look at our fall exhibition Ripple Effect, and an informal conversation with exhibiting artists Donna Conklin King, Chris Lopez, Martha McDonald, Drew Maillard, and Katie Truk. This event is free and open to the public, so don’t miss out. Get one last look at the show that kicked off our 90th Anniversary celebration!

Members’ Shows Opening: Tracey Luckner and Annette Kushen
2023-01-08 14:00 - 16:00
Join us in our second-floor community galleries as we celebrate the opening of our newest members’ shows Tracey Luckner: Abstract Landscapes—Wayfinding, on display in the Marité & Joe Robinson Strolling Gallery II, and Annette Kushen: Abstracted Illusions on display in Ann’s Place Gallery.

Winter Semester Begins
2023-01-09
VACNJ’s winter semester begins on Monday, January 9. Click here for more information and to register.

MLK, Jr. Day of Justice, Equality, and Service
2023-01-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will participate again in Summit’s 25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Justice, Equality, and Service to Others on January 16, 2023. All ages and families are welcome to come to the Art Center from 1-4 PM to make a thank you card. The cards will be mailed to organizations that do social justice work in New Jersey.
All materials and supplies will be provided. VACNJ teaching artist and art therapist Megan Tuttle will be there to assist with materials and ideas.
Click here to register for this FREE event!

Exhibition Opening: Olas Caribeñas/Caribbean Waves
2023-01-24 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States

SAVE THE DATE: Sonicycle Community Day
2023-02-11 12:30 - 16:00 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
Los Herederos, a media arts non-profit organization, will showcase The Sonicycle, a mobile audio-visual unit that engages communities in sharing stories, music, and cultural traditions. This interactive digital caravan is fully outfitted with a DJ turntable, speakers, audio players, a projector, and recording equipment. Los Herederos will use The Sonicyle to record stories from artists, performers, and community members in a public event at the Art Center on Saturday, February 11, from 12:30–4 PM. They will then produce a short audio documentary reel composed of oral histories, local soundscapes, and musical performances collected by folklorist Naomi Sturm-Wijesinghe and Los Herederos.
Click here to register for this free event.

Evening with an Artist: Jairo Alfonso
2023-02-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States

Self-Expression Through Art: A Workshop for Teens
2023-03-13 15:30 - 17:00 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
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. Join art therapist Megan Tuttle in a safe space to create and have open and honest conversations! After graduating with her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Art Therapy, Tuttle began working with teens as a Behavioral Health Counselor and eventually began working with various populations providing art classes and art therapy. In all of her programs, she strives to create an environment that promotes a sense of freedom and self-discovery where there is no such thing as a “bad” emotion.
This workshop is free to the public, but registration is required. (Click here to register.) This is the first session in a series of six that will take place at the Art Center this spring. Teens are invited to attend as many or as few sessions as they prefer:
Monday, March 13, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, April 10, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, April 24, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, May 8, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, May 22, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, June 5, 3:30–5 PM

Artist Talk: Olas Caribeñas/Caribbean Waves
2023-03-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 18, from 2-4 PM, for an afternoon with the exhibiting artists of Olas Caribeñas/Caribbean Waves, the Art Center’s interdisciplinary initiative exploring the visual art and folklife traditions of the Caribbean diaspora in New Jersey. We’ll tour the Art Center’s galleries, hear from the artists, and engage in a Q&A session with visitors.
In the Main Gallery, we will hear from Jairo Alfonso about his exhibition Objectscapes. Alfonso is a Cuban-born artist who has been living and working in New Jersey for nearly a decade. This exhibition is a survey of artworks created in the last 10 years that are all similarly concerned with the cultural and societal meanings of everyday objects.
In The Mitzi and Warren Eisenberg Gallery, we will hear from Los Herederos, a media arts non-profit organization, who is showcasing The Sonicycle, a mobile audio-visual unit that engages communities in sharing stories, music, and cultural traditions. This interactive digital caravan is fully outfitted with a DJ turntable, speakers, audio players, a projector, and recording equipment.
Finally, we’ll hear from figurative painter Kevin Darmanie, whose painting Jack & Jill is on display in the Art Center’s Stair-gazing gallery. Born in Trinidad & Tobago, Darmanie utilizes photographs of himself and his friends to create his portraiture, referencing elements of his own life and shared experiences to inform clean narrative works which explore complex relationships between image, object, gaze, and landscape.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Click here to register.

Spring 2023 Semester Opens
2023-04-03 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States

Spring Break Art Camp 2023
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-07 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
Monday, April 3–Friday, April 7
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 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 and snack only (there will not be a lunch period) and in clothes that can get messy. Tuition: $355
Kids (ages 6–9)
8:45–9 AM: Drop-off
9 AM–12 PM: Artmaking Sessions
12–12:15 PM: Pick-up
Tweens (ages 10–12)
12:45-1 PM: Drop-off
1–4 PM: Artmaking Sessions
4-4:15 PM: Pick-up

Self-Expression Through Art: A Workshop for Teens
2023-04-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
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. Join art therapist Megan Tuttle in a safe space to create and have open and honest conversations! After graduating with her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Art Therapy, Tuttle began working with teens as a Behavioral Health Counselor and eventually began working with various populations providing art classes and art therapy. In all of her programs, she strives to create an environment that promotes a sense of freedom and self-discovery where there is no such thing as a “bad” emotion.
This workshop is free to the public, but registration is required. (Click here to register.) This is the second session in a series of six that will take place at the Art Center this spring. Teens are invited to attend as many or as few sessions as they prefer:
Monday, March 13, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, April 10, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, April 24, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, May 8, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, May 22, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, June 5, 3:30–5 PM

Self-Expression Through Art: A Workshop for Teens
2023-04-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
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. Join art therapist Megan Tuttle in a safe space to create and have open and honest conversations! After graduating with her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Art Therapy, Tuttle began working with teens as a Behavioral Health Counselor and eventually began working with various populations providing art classes and art therapy. In all of her programs, she strives to create an environment that promotes a sense of freedom and self-discovery where there is no such thing as a “bad” emotion.
This workshop is free to the public, but registration is required. (Click here to register.) This is the third session in a series of six that will take place at the Art Center this spring. Teens are invited to attend as many or as few sessions as they prefer:
Monday, March 13, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, April 10, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, April 24, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, May 8, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, May 22, 3:30–5 PM
Monday, June 5, 3:30–5 PM
