PROGRAMS

Arts & Healing

The Art Center’s arts-based health and healing initiatives for those in need of specialized programming to help individuals manage their emotions and feelings through artistic expression. These programs, led by experienced art therapists, create a supportive and nurturing environment where participants can explore their feelings and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Our arts and healing programs provide a unique and powerful tool to help manage emotions and cope with the life’s challenges. By using art as a form of self-expression, participants can develop a sense of empowerment and confidence that will serve them well throughout their lives.

Art Therapy uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey works with various communities to provide healthy, stimulating art activities and art therapy for individuals in vulnerable circumstances as well as those with intellectual and developmental special needs. VACNJ provides art therapy programs as one-time workshops for students and teachers or as full-semester, once-a-week art therapy sessions. Programs can be tailored to best meet the needs of your individual school or community. Contact Rachel Aponte, Director of Education & Community Engagement, at raponte@artcenternj.org for more information.

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VACNJ PARTNERSHIP INTEREST FORM

Healing Through Art

This program serves individuals and families that have been justice impacted.

VACNJ’s Arts and Healing programs targeting vulnerable populations, including formerly incarcerated individuals and formerly houseless veterans, are made possible by the generous support of The Nicholson Foundation

SAGE Eldercare

Art from the Heart

SAGE Eldercare

Art from the Heart enhances the quality of life of older adults with mild to severe aging disorders through art projects to keep their minds sharp and to encourage self-expression.

This program has been proudly supported by a grant from The Summit Foundation and is also made possible in part by a 2025 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.

ECLC Pride Program

VACNJ partners with Education, Careers & Lifelong Community in an internship program with adults with special needs, giving the participants the opportunity to learn and grow towards independence. ECLC believes learning is enhanced by providing people with a rich background of experiences and situations which enables them to develop language and literacy skills.

This program has been proudly supported by a grant from The Summit Foundation

Summit Community Seniors

This once a month program for summit seniors is held at the Summit Community Center, serving up to 20 participants per session.

ARTS & HEALING FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

VACNJ’s Arts and Healing programs targeting vulnerable populations, including formerly incarcerated individuals and formerly houseless veterans, are made possible by the generous support of The Nicholson Foundation.

New Jersey Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

A year-round program offering creative arts therapy for formerly unhoused veterans now living in transitional housing.

VACNJ’s Arts and Healing programs targeting vulnerable populations, including formerly incarcerated individuals and formerly houseless veterans, are made possible by the generous support of The Nicholson Foundation

Neighborcorps Reentry Program

We work with Neighborcorps Reentry Program to continue serving formerly incarcerated individuals as they re-enter their communities with three, one-hour-long sessions of art therapy each week. Studies have shown that these types of art therapy programs can increase self-esteem and help develop basic communication and other essential skills.

VACNJ’s Arts and Healing programs targeting vulnerable populations, including formerly incarcerated individuals and formerly houseless veterans, are made possible by the generous support of The Nicholson Foundation.

GRACE

Giving & Receiving Assistance for Our Community's Essentials

GRACE

GRACE (Giving and Receiving Assistance for our Community’s Essentials) meets community needs with community resources to enable the good health and success of vulnerable and underserved neighbors. Our enrichment programs provide opportunity for social engagement while empowering individuals to take charge of their mental and physical well-being. The Art Center partners with GRACE to bring new high-quality art supplies to children in our community who would not otherwise have access to them.

VACNJ’s Arts and Healing programs targeting vulnerable populations, including formerly incarcerated individuals and formerly houseless veterans, are made possible by the generous support of The Nicholson Foundation

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