Visual Arts Center of New Jersey

06/04/2026

For today's Summit First Thursday event, the Art Center held a Sound Bathing & Art-Making event with on our lawn. It was a perfect afternoon for a little meditation and creativity. Thank you, Kristie!

06/04/2026

First Thursday in Summit is today — art, shopping, sound bowls, family fun, and more! Explore pop-ups, performances, and downtown strolls. Make a whole day of it. Details: https://wix.to/ALFszKd

Here is your friendly reminder: First Thursday is today. Come for one event, make an afternoon of it, or turn it into a full Summit stroll. Art, shopping, dancing, sound bowls, family fun, and a little downtown wandering are all on the menu. The day starts at the Summit Free Public Library with Zeni...

06/03/2026

This is it...Community Day is THIS WEEKEND, on Saturday, June 6, from 10 AM–2 PM. Check out the updated schedule below, then visit https://paybee.io/in-person-event/vacnj/11 to register! A $5 donation is suggested.

UPDATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
10 AM to 2 PM - Portraiture Booth
10 AM to 2 PM - Pinhole Camera Station
10:15 AM - Art Walk with Chrystofer Davis
11 AM to 12 PM - Q***r Icon Workshop with Gabriel Garcia Roman
11:15 AM - Art Walk with Chrystofer Davis
12 PM to 1 PM - Docent-Led Exhibitions Tour
12:15 PM - Art Walk with Chrystofer Davis
1 PM to 2 PM - Q***r Icon Workshop with Gabriel Garcia Roman

06/03/2026

Chrystofer Davis's fabulous photography exhibition "With Passing Years" is closing at the Art Center this Sunday, June 7. Be sure to stop by for one last look before we bid it farewell! Want to shoot some photos of your own? Join us on Saturday, June 6, for our Community Day, where Chrystofer will be leading art walks around Summit.

Learn more and register here: https://paybee.io/in-person-event/vacnj/11

06/02/2026

Please join us THIS THURSDAY, June 4, from 12 to 1 PM, for a somatic practice that combines a live sound bath meditation with crystal singing bowls and art-making. All materials will be provided, but please bring a yoga mat or other seating—we’ll be on the lawn if the weather is nice!

Tickets cost $15, and spots are filling fast! Visit https://bit.ly/4ejzrlK to register!

06/01/2026

First Thursday is back June 4 — a full day of art, exhibitions, and downtown family fun in Summit! Read more and plan your day: https://wix.to/6HQlGaz

First Thursday is back on Thursday, June 4, and Summit has a full day planned. This month’s lineup starts in the morning, carries through the afternoon, and ends with a big downtown celebration for families. Start the day at the Summit Free Public Library with Zenia Olesnyckyj: Impressions of Alas...

05/30/2026

⏰ ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! ⏰
Celebrate photography and the Art Center's spring exhibitions at VACNJ’s Community Day. Explore, create, and connect with exhibiting artists. Stay for one activity or make a day of it! Register here: https://paybee.io/in-person-event/vacnj/11 Suggested donation $5.

Schedule of Events:
10 AM to 12 PM - Portraiture Booth
10 AM to 2 PM - Pinhole Camera Station
10:15 AM - Art Walk with Chrystofer Davis
11 AM to 12 PM - Q***r Icon Workshop with Gabriel Garcia Roman
11:15 AM - Art Walk with Chrystofer Davis
12 to 1 PM - Live Podcast with Curator Jordan Horton & Artist Dennis Redmoon Darkeem
1 to 2 PM - Q***r Icon Workshop with Gabriel Garcia Roman
1:15 PM - Art Walk with Chrystofer Davis

05/28/2026

Summit First Thursday is back in ONE WEEK! Please join us from 12 to 1 PM for a somatic practice that combines a live sound bath meditation with crystal singing bowls and art-making. All materials will be provided. Please bring a yoga mat or other seating—we’ll be on the lawn if the weather is nice!

Tickets cost $15. Visit paybee.io/in-person-event/vacnj/16 to register

05/27/2026

Summer is (un)officially here! Don't miss out on the most creative camp around. Register for Summer Art Camp at bit.ly/VACNJCamp

05/27/2026

Long-time VACNJ instructor Katie Truk shares what the Art Center means to her — and why your support matters. Watch the video below, then visit our website to donate and help keep us going for years to come.

Teaching artist Katie Truk talks about the impact that art can have...