Upcoming Events

Art Around the World (ages 5–9) Waitlist Only  August 18–22, 10 AM–3 PM Pack your bags! Kids will “travel” the world and learn how different cultures create art. Make a rainforest diorama, create a paper collage of a Venetian gondola, and paint the Taj Mahal.

Celebrate the vibrant art scene in Summit, NJ! On the first Thursday of each month, galleries and businesses across Summit open their doors for an evening filled with captivating art exhibitions and events. Stroll through Summit and enjoy the lively atmosphere. This free and open-to-the-public

Arts + Cars 2025 Co-organized by the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey and Summit Downtown DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM Do you have art or crafts you want to show and sell? The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey and Summit

Fall semester begins on Monday, September 15. Click here to register!

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,

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 on fabric, set with a heat press! This unique printmaking process

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.