Raku-Fest Fall 2022
2022-10-22 10:00 - 2022-10-23 16:00 UTC | NJ
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 | NJ
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 | NJ
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 | NJ
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 | NJ
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 | NJ
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 | NJ
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 | NJ
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 | NJ
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

Shine On: 90th Anniversary Gala
2023-04-29 18:30 - 23:00 | NJ

2023 Artists in Residence Application Deadline
2023-05-01 | NJ
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is now accepting applications for an Artist in Residence program, which will take place from July 7–August 13. VACNJ’s Main Gallery will be transformed into a creative space for artists to reflect on their artistic practices, experiment with materials and techniques, and explore new ideas and approaches. Three artists will be invited to utilize the extensive resources at the VACNJ and engage with its surrounding communities. The public will witness the creative processes and interact with the artists in residence during talks, tours, and other events.

Self-Expression Through Art: A Workshop for Teens
2023-05-08 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 fourth 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

Deadline to Propose a Community Gallery Exhibition
2023-05-15 | NJ
Attention Members! The VACNJ Members Committee is seeking exhibition proposals for works in any medium from current Art Center members. All proposals received by May 15 will be placed into consideration for the 2023–2024 exhibition season for the Art Center’s second-floor members galleries—the Marité & Joe Robinson Strolling Gallery II and the Ann’s Place Gallery. For more information and for submission instructions, click here. Not a member? Click here to become one today!

Self-Expression Through Art: A Workshop for Teens
2023-05-22 15:30 - 17:00 | NJ
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 fifth 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

Olas Caribeñas/Caribbean Waves Last Look
2023-06-04 14:00 - 16:00 | NJ
Join us for a last look at our spring exhibitions, part of the interdisciplinary initiative Olas Caribeñas/Caribbean Waves. This event will go from 2–4 PM, is free and open to the public, and will feature an informal discussion with exhibiting artists, a musical performance by Kike Banquez y Sus Tambores, a book signing for The ABCs of Paradise Found, and refreshments. Plus, join us for a special thank-you glass of bubbly at 3 PM recognizing the 70 artists who donated to this year’s Gala Art Auction!
Schedule:

2 PM: Musical Performance by the Oscar Kike Banquez Ensemble, Refreshments
2:30 PM: Book reading/talk and opportunity to meet the authors and purchase the book
3 PM: Musical Performance by the Oscar Kike Banquez Ensemble, Refreshments

The ABCs of Paradise Found
KAREN AMANDA TOULON, AUTHOR
Karen Amanda Toulon is an award-winning journalist, having worked with global news organizations including Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC and CBS Radio Network. She serves on the board of directors for organizations in support of global and local news. The ABCs of Paradise Found is a homage to Karen’s Caribbean ancestry and the region’s rich cultural heritage and natural splendor. Her husband, artist Eric Rhinehart, illustrated the story. Born in London and raised in New York, Karen received her BA from Dartmouth College and her MS from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Karen and Eric have two daughters, and two Balinese cats who preside over their home in Chatham, New Jersey.
ERIC RHINEHART, ILLUSTRATOR
Eric Rhinehart is a painter, photographer, and graphic designer who has worked as an illustrator and art director for corporate clients for more than 30 years. His watercolors have been exhibited in solo and group shows in New York, New Jersey, Miami, Washington, D.C., and his hometown, Detroit.
Eric earned his BFA from Parsons School of Design in New York.
The ABCs of Paradise Found is his first book collaboration with his wife, Karen Toulon. They are working on a second book about cats and complex relationships.

KIKE BANQUEZ y SUS TAMBORES
NJ-based Oscar “Kike” Banquez is one of the leading exponents of traditional music from Colombia’s Caribbean coast living in the U.S. A gifted clarinetist and band leader, Kike cut his chops in his native Colombia, playing with Toto la Momposina among other storied tradition bearers. Now residing in Arlington, his ensemble Kike Banquez y sus Tambores, represents an important dimension of one of the nation’s fastest growing Colombian communities, located in Hudson and Essex counties respectively.

Self-Expression Through Art: A Workshop for Teens
2023-06-05 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 sixth 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

Entry Deadline: Members Art Show & Collectors Week
2023-06-12 | NJ
Members Art Show & Collectors Week

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Members Committee is excited to announce the Members Art Show & Collectors Week! This exhibition is a celebration of art made by our members. Register early to guarantee a spot! Space is limited. (Haga clic aquí para leer las instrucciones de entrada en español.)

Artwork Accepted: Monday, June 12, 10 AM–8 PM
Exhibition Opening: Friday, June 16, 6–8:30 PM, awards presented at 7:30 PM
Closing Toast & Art Pick-up: Sunday, June 25, 3:30 PM
NEW THIS YEAR—an opportunity for our members under 18! For the first time, the Art Center will have an exhibition of artworks of our members 17 and younger. The youth members’ works will be displayed on the Art Center’s second floor.
Want to Exhibit Your Work? Here’s How!
All Art Center members are welcome to hang one original work of art. Space is limited, so register in advance to guarantee your spot. Then bring your artwork to the Art Center’s Main Gallery at 68 Elm Street, Summit, New Jersey on Monday, June 12 from 10 AM–8 PM.

$30 entry fee
One artwork per member. Maximum size is 36 x 36” for 2-D work (including frame) and 24 x 24 x 36” for 3-D work.
A guest juror will select five works from the adult members show to receive awards.

The Fine Print:

Works must be dropped off in person on Monday, June 12 from 10 AM–8 PM. Works must be picked up in person on Sunday, June 25, 3:30–5 PM; Monday, June 26, 12–7:30 PM; or Tuesday, June 27, 12–5 PM.
Artists may send a representative for drop-off or pick-up but must have a letter signed by the artist authorizing them to submit and/or pick up artwork. Artists under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian drop off and pick up artwork.
Space is allotted on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to members that register in advance. Space is limited, so register early!
Wall-mounted works must be wired and ready to hang. A limited number of pedestals and tables will be available for sculpture on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are displaying hand-crafted jewelry or other small items, you must provide your own display armature(s).
All artworks must be family-friendly in content. The Art Center retains the right to refuse an artwork for any reason.
Artists can choose to have their artworks for sale. Commission is 20% to the Art Center and 80% to the artist. Artists can choose to donate all proceeds to the Art Center’s programs.
Sold work can only be picked up by the purchaser during the designated pick-up times listed above.
Any artwork not picked up by 5 PM on Tuesday, June 27 becomes the property of the Art Center.

Members Art Show & Collectors Week
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-25 | NJ
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey’s Members Committee is proud to present our annual Members Art Show & Collectors Week, a celebration of art made by our members! The event will run through Sunday, June 25, when it will close with a closing toast and art pick-up at 3:30 PM.
The Art Center doors will be locked during camp hours (10 AM–4 PM). Those wishing to view the exhibition Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23 must call the front desk via the exterior intercom next to the parking lot door to gain access.
AWARD WINNERS
Guest Judge: Elizabeth Wiech

Marylou Hilyer Award
Trish Gianakis
Alter Ego, 2023
Mixed media digital art
Curtis Hilyer Memorial Award for Watercolor
Diana Kung
Hibiscus and Hummingbird, 2000
Watercolor on silk
The Juergen and Katie Thieck Memorial Award for Photography
Barbara Beeman
The Station, 2022
Photograph
Marian Anderson Memorial Award for Portraiture
Carol Cassel Baker
Wise Woman in Hat, 2022
Oil on canvas
Martha Barns Memorial Award for Ceramics
Emilie Whitley
Louis Vuittuna, 2023
Ceramic
Martha Venturo Award for Landscape
Bruce McClellan
Sky Fire Sunset, 2019
Oil on canvas
Rani Sinha Memorial Award for Ceramics
Victoria Munro
Woven Container 6, 2022
Ceramic
Rani Sinha Memorial Award for 17 and Under
Aanya Rangavajjula
Albert – The Peacock, 2023
Pastel on paper
Rani Sinha Memorial Award for 17 and Under
Louis Whitley
Bagged Bird, 2023
Oil on canvas

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Mary Jean Canziani
One Way of Living, 2023
Acrylic on repurposed book
Glen Guarino
Serafina, 2022
Ebonized mahogany
Joanne Leone
Remembering, 2020
Acrylic and pencil on canvas
Roy Nuzzo
Go Gently Into This Night, 2022
Oil on panel
Ida Ochoteco
Pink Sarambi, 2022
Mixed media collage
Aviva Sakolsky
Mending a Rended Heart, 2004
Mixed media
Margarita Somnolet
Forest of Lights, 2023
Alcohol ink on paper
Anna Sponheimer
Felix and Fiona, 2022
Oil on canvas
