Members Art Show & Collectors Week

The Members’ Committee is excited to announce the 2025 Members Art Show & Collectors Week! This exhibition is a celebration of art made by our members.

Registration Opens February 24.
Register early to guarantee a spot! Space is limited. Click here to register. 

Artwork Accepted: Tuesday, May 27, 10 AM–8 PM
Exhibition Opening: Friday, May 30, 6–8:30 PM; awards presented at 7:30 PM
Closing Toast & Art Pick-up: Sunday, June 8, 3:30 PM

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 online or at the front desk to guarantee your spot. Then bring your artwork to the Art Center’s main floor gallery at 68 Elm Street, Summit, New Jersey on Tuesday, May 27, from 10 AM–8 PM.

The Fine Print:

  • $35 entry fee
  • One artwork per member. Maximum size is 40” x 40” for 2D work (including frame) and 24” x 24” x 36” for 3D work.
  • Artists of all ages can exhibit. Exhibiting artists must be current members of the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. The museum galleries will feature our members who are 18 or older. Our second-floor gallery will display the work of our members under the age of 17.
  • Guest juror Michael Ruple will be selecting works to receive awards.
  • Works must be dropped off in person on Tuesday, May 27 from 10 AM to 8 PM. Works must be picked up in person on Sunday, June 8, 3:30–5 PM; Monday, June 9, 12–7:30 PM; or Tuesday, June 10, 12–5 PM. Any artwork not picked up by 5 pm on Tuesday, June 10 becomes the property of the Art Center.
  • 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.
  • Space is allotted to members who register. 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, ceramics, and jewelry on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are displaying hand-crafted jewelry or other small items, you must provide your own display furniture.
  • 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. The 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.