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

Join us on Thursday, November 20, for an engaging evening with exhibiting artist Marion Wilson. Marion will discuss her artistic process and creative approach, offering insight into the works currently on view in the Art Center’s Main Gallery exhibition, All That Consumes Me. Following the discussion, Marion will participate in a Q&A session moderated by VACNJ Curator Jordan Horton, allowing visitors to ask questions and explore the ideas behind her work in greater depth. The evening will also include food and wine, offering guests the chance to

Donate To Our First Thursday Clothing Drive! Join us NEXT Thursday, December 4, for Summit First Thursday! The Art Center will be collecting excess clothing, shoes, accessories, and household linens—with support from Helpsy. A portion of the value of all donated items will be given back

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. All art supplies are included. Each day features an AM session and a

Start the year right with a workshop at the Art Center! 8374 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

Winter semester begins on Monday, January 5. Click here to see all that's available!

Join us on Sunday, January 18, from 2–4 PM for a final look at our fall exhibitions and a special panel discussion. Artists Andrew Harrison, Carolyn Lambert, and Ángeles Cossio will join VACNJ Curator Jordan Horton for a conversation about their work. The panel will

All ages and families are welcome to paint rocks to contribute to our community rock garden! Help us spread messages of peace, love, and hope, or create an image that is all your own! Once done, all creations will live in the Art Center’s rock

Join us for a hands-on professional development workshop with mixed-media collage artist Kat Block! Participants will begin with a guided tour of the community gallery, where they’ll explore a range of Kat’s collage artworks, before creating a mixed-media collage of their own using paper, glue,