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SUMMARY:Spring Break Art Camp for Kids & Tweens
DESCRIPTION: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. This half-day camp (morning session for kids and afternoon session for tweens) will feature art-making in a small group 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. \n  \nKids Camp (ages 6–9) WAITLIST ONLY\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-for-kids-tweens/
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SUMMARY:Spring Semester Begins
DESCRIPTION:Spring Semester classes begin March 30\, but spots are filling fast. Click here to see all that’s available and sign up today!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/spring-semester-begins-4/
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SUMMARY:Annual Spring Gala: Art Empowers
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, at Canoe Brook Country Club to celebrate more than 90 years of empowering through art! \nOur evening will include drinks\, dinner\, a chance to win unique art through a live auction\, and a silent auction. All funds raised will support the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, helping us widen our reach and broaden our impact! We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\nClick here for more information and to sponsor!
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/annual-spring-gala-art-empowers/
LOCATION:Canoe Brook Country Club\, 1108 Morris Tpke\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901
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SUMMARY:Summit First Thursday
DESCRIPTION:After a short hiatus\, Summit First Thursday is returning on May 7\, 2026—and this year it’s expanding to all-day events across Summit.  \n\nOn the first Thursday of each month\, local galleries\, shops\, restaurants\, and cultural spaces host special experiences that make it easy (and fun) to explore the creative side of Summit. You might stop in to meet a local artist\, see a new exhibition\, enjoy a free activity\, or sample a complimentary bite or drink while discovering a business you’ve never visited before.\n\nThe Art Center will feature: \n\nMidday Gardening Tour with Artist-in-Residence Gabriella D’Italia \n12–2 PM\nJoin artist-in-residence Gabriella D’Italia for a midday stroll through our green space\, where you’ll learn about local plants and gardening tips.\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE FREE EVENT\n\n\n\nAn Evening in the Galleries\n5:30–7 PM\nStop by to see our Spring Exhibitions\, enjoy light refreshments\, and connect with fellow art enthusiasts.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summit-first-thursday-4/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:On June 6\, 2026\, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will celebrate its spring exhibitions with a Community Day event. The day\, which will feature artist-led walks around Summit\, a live podcast recording\, and drop-in workshops\, will run from 10 AM to 2 PM. Click here to register. \nSchedule of Events: \nArt Walks in Summit with Exhibiting Artist Chrystofer Davis\nStep outside for guided photo-based walks through Summit\, led by artist Chrystofer Davis. Participants are encouraged to observe\, document\, and reflect on their surroundings using smartphones or disposable cameras (available as needed). Walks will take place at 10:15 AM\, 11:15 AM\, and 1:15 PM. \nLive Podcast Recording with Jordan Horton & Dennis Redmoon Darkeem\nJoin us for a live podcast recording featuring a conversation between podcast host and Indigenous artist Dennis Redmoon Darkeem and Art Center Curator Jordan Horton. Together\, they’ll discuss art\, identity\, and creative practice. This recording will take place in the Main Gallery from 12 to 1 PM. \nPortraiture Booth & Queer Icon Drop-In Workshop with Exhibiting Artist Gabriel Garcia Roman\nStep into the portraiture booth and explore self-expression through photography using a variety of props—participants are invited to represent themselves in any way they choose. Then\, join the drop-in workshop inspired by Gabriel Garcia Roman’s Queer Icons series\, where you can transform your portrait (or images provided by the artist) into your own personalized queer icon artwork. The portraiture booth will be available from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Queer Icon Workshops will take place from 11 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 2 PM. \nPinhole Camera Station\nExplore the magic of analog photography at our all-day pinhole camera station\, led by artist James Provenzano. Learn how pinhole photography works and create your own images in this hands-on activity for all ages. This station will be available to the public from 10 AM to 2 PM on the Art Center lawn.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/community-day/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp Begins
DESCRIPTION:Summer Art Camp at the Art Center begins today! Sign up now and give your child their most creative summer EVER! \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.artcenternj.org/event/summer-camp-begins/
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SUMMARY:Arts & Cars 2026 Early-Bird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Do you have art or crafts you want to show and sell? The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey and Summit Downtown are thrilled to once again be hosting an outdoor art festival in beautiful downtown Summit! The event will work alongside local businesses and the Summit Farmers Market and will include a car show\, stage with musical performances all day long\, and a beer garden. The event always attracts large audiences. \nTo learn more\, and apply before the early-bird deadline\, click here.
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