Upcoming Events

The Trustees of The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey cordially invite you to a special opening of our fall exhibitions on Friday, September 19, from 6:30–8:30 PM. The evening will feature light snacks, and refreshments will be served. A special sound activation by Joshua

Arts + Cars 2025 Don’t miss the Arts & Cars Downtown Arts Festival & Peotter’s Car Show, September 21, from 10 AM–4 PM! Enjoy a full day of fun featuring: An incredible art show presented by the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. A classic

Art to Table returns to the Art Center for fall! This signature event, created for art and food lovers alike, features an intimate, small-group tour of our fall exhibitions with Curator Jordan Horton, followed by a prix fixe lunch at Summit House Restaurant + Bar.

Summit’s First Thursday is back this Thursday, October 2, and it’s free. Doors are open, the vibe is friendly, and the only wrong move is staying home. Four easy stops to make your night special: Summit Free Public Library: Mary Kennington Watson: A Quiet Place,

THIS FREE DEMO HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. Visit the Art Center on Tuesday, October 7, to watch a FREE printmaking demonstration by Miriam Jacobs. Jacobs will demonstrate how to experiment with liquid dyes and fabric crayons to create a beautiful print

Join us as the Art Center once again hits the road, this time for a visit to Silver Art Projects at 4 World Trade Center in New York City. Silver Art is a non-profit organization providing artists with year-long studio spaces and career development opportunities.

Looking for the perfect stone to complete your piece? Dikra Gem Inc. will visit the Art Center on Tuesday, October 21, 7–10 PM, to offer their collection of faceted and cabochon stones, beads, pearls, and more for purchase. Both students and faculty are welcome to

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 one-of-a-kind effects

Winter 2026 Pre-Registration Pre-registration for our Winter 2026 semester begins on Monday, October 27. Pre-registration is available only to current Art Center students and members. This gives priority to our community members before registration opens to the public. We will offer an early-bird

Join us on Wednesday, October 29, at 7 PM as the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey hosts an introductory talk on Transcendental Meditation (TM)—a simple, natural, and effortless technique for inner peace and wellness. This presentation will explore the many benefits of TM, including