Jefferson ARTS Committee Inc

10/08/2026

Now that our window painting contest is officially over, THANK YOU very much to Dennis Elguera of East Coast Roof, Siding & Concrete Cleaners for cleaning the paint used on the windows at the Jefferson Township Public Library. While we will miss the beautiful artwork that was created, we certainly appreciate Mr. Elguera's complimentary window cleaning services. Saved us all a lot of elbow grease!
Support local businesses - https://eastcoastrsccleaners.com/

The contest will return next spring - follow our FB page to find out when applications will be available - https://www.facebook.com/JeffersonArtsCommittee

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Currently on display at the Jefferson Township Public Library is the artwork of the Jefferson Arts Committee's October artist of the month Claudia Dungan. Be sure to stop by to admire her exhibit which includes oil, acrylics, watercolors, and ink. She classifies her artwork as post-impression.

09/25/2026

The Jefferson Arts Committee's 3rd Annual Photography Exhibit will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2027 with a reception to meet the photographers with additional free public viewings at the White Rock Lake (Clubhouse) Pavilion located at 84 White Rock Boulevard, times TBA. The exhibit will be open to all Jefferson Township residents (9 years old +) and township employees. The JAC encourages all newbies, novices, neophytes, professionals, and wannabes to participate.

Prior to the exhibit, the Arts Committee is scheduling several FREE group photography walks. Our first Photo Walk will be on Saturday, October 10th at Saffin's Pond meeting at 2pm in the parking lot on Weldon Road (438-446 Weldon Rd, Lake Hopatcong). Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Come enjoy a beautiful short walk, snap some photographs with your camera or cell phone, and exchange tips and tricks with fellow professional and amateur photographers. Contact Danielle at 973.953.3798 if you have any questions.

09/20/2026

REHEARSALS BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 22.

If you want to sing, make new friends, learn more about choral music, and perform in public, consider this non cost opportunity to become a member of the Jefferson Township Community Chorus under the direction of James Wynne. The chorus is a performing arts group under the umbrella of the Jefferson Arts Committee.
For more information message the group on their own page Jefferson Township Community Chorus (JTCC)

The Chorus rehearses 10 months out of the year from 7- 8:30 PM at the Jefferson Township High School Chorus Room located at 1010 Weldon Road, Milton/Oak Ridge, NJ) on Tuesdays unless school is closed for any reason. James Wynne is the Director. Those who enjoy singing a variety of musical styles are encouraged to join now as preparations begin for their holiday performance at the December 5th Christmas in the Village event.

The Chorus is open to high school students through adults; and tenors, basses, sopranos, and altos are welcome. No audition or previous singing experience is required.

09/20/2026

Be sure to stop by the JT Public Library when you have a chance before the September art exhibit by Danielle Vayda is taken down.

It will be replaced with the Jefferson Arts Committee's October Artist of the Month Claudia Dungan's art work using various mediums including oil, acrylics, watercolors, and ink. She classifies her artwork at post-impressionism.

09/14/2026

Please note that this exciting event is being sponsored by the Jefferson Township Education Foundation and Jefferson Parks & Recreation Departments and that the Jefferson Arts Committee is NOT associated with the event.
Therefore, should you have any questions, please call the Jefferson Township Recreation office at 973-663-8404 and ask for Recreation Director Grace Rhinesmith because the Jefferson Arts Committee is unable to answer your questions. Thank you.

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If you're interested, some interesting history summarizing the original Jefferson Township Day and how it has evolved over four decades….

For 33 years, the Jefferson Arts Committee (JAC) coordinated and ran the annual Jefferson Township Day event always held in July just before or just after the 4th of July. A parade on Weldon Road, children’s game activities, races on the high school track, a bicycle contest and a fishing contest, food vendors, arts/crafts vendors, a soapbox derby, inflatables, rock wall climbing, music all day long using the Morris County Showmobile, an exciting evening concert followed by fabulous fireworks. We may have left out a few things – it was a very long time ago. But one thing is for sure – the event had a sense of community spirit and so much more.

In 2017 and 2018, primarily due to less volunteers and an aging membership, the Arts Committee reconfigured Jefferson Township Day and it became the Jefferson Fest Food Truck and Concert event -- fireworks included – in July. Then in 2019, JAC hosted its last Jefferson Fest – number 3 -- and made the difficult decision that they could not continue, sadly accepting the fact that it was the end of a fantastic 33-year run. JAC thanked its past and present volunteer members, the Township of Jefferson, the many other volunteers and organizations, vendors, sponsors, etc. who were part of this annual event for over three decades.

The event was then turned over to the Township of Jefferson; but due to Covid, the 2020 event was canceled. Then in July of 2021, Jefferson Fest IV was coordinated and run by the Township of Jefferson.

In 2022, a decision was made that the Jefferson Fest Food Truck and Fireworks event would be merged into the annual Jefferson Township Carnival at the Jefferson Township Middle School fields and coordinated by the Jefferson Township Education Foundation in May. Due to various circumstances within the Foundation, the 2024 and the 2025 carnival events and fireworks were turned over to be coordinated jointly by Jefferson Township Fire Company No. 1 and 2.

In July 2025, the first annual J-Town Jamboree Food Truck, Vendors, and Music event was held on the Jefferson Township High School Fields. The event was coordinated by the Jefferson Township Recreation Dept, the Jefferson Township Education Foundation, and the Jefferson Arts Committee. And in May 2026, the fire companies again ran the carnival which included the township fireworks in May at the Middle School fields.

Now, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, the Jefferson Township Education Association and Mega Bite Events with the Jefferson Township Recreation Department and Parks Department will host its first Jefferson Day Food & Music Festival at the Jefferson Township High School Complex with food trucks, live music, craft vendors, family activities, and a kids’ adventure zone. There will be an exciting Drone Show in the evening.

Things change, and life goes on. Although the original memorable Jefferson Township Day family event has evolved from what it originally was into two separate events with one in May with the fireworks display and another now in September with a drone show. The tradition of a community annual event continues but is now twice a year!

09/10/2026

IT SEEMS CRAZY BUT IT'S NOT TOO EARLY TO PUT ON YOUR CREATIVE HOLIDAY THINKING CAP SO YOU'LL BE PREPARED TO ENTER THE ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST IN DECEMBER....

09/08/2026

On Sunday, September 6th, the Jefferson Arts Committee hosted Danielle Vayda as its September artist of the month at the Jefferson Township Public Library. Her exhibit depicts her abstract acrylic and abstract watercolor paintings, surreal abstract computer drawings (reproductions) using an app on photo paper – it’s not AI! She sometimes uses a drawing app where someone can draw and color and erase almost as they would in a sketchbook or on canvas. She’s also dabbled in acrylic flow painting, and some pieces are included in her exhibit.
Many friends and family members stopped by to view the exhibit and chat. Her art exhibit will remain on display at the Jefferson Township Public Library through the end of September.