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  • A black-and-white long-exposure photograph taken from a raised platform or bridge, looking out toward a bright, overexposed horizon. Two metal railings with lattice patterns frame the left and right sides, converging toward the center. The light creates a dramatic, streaked effect that blurs the sky and water, giving the scene an ethereal, almost abstract quality. A faint silhouette of a person appears on the right edge, partially blurred due to the long exposure.

James Provenzano: Lensless Light

2026-02-04T02:16:54-05:00

COMMUNITY GALLERIES James Provenzano: Lensless Light Ann's Place Gallery December 6, 2025–January 25, 2026 Opening reception: Sunday, December 7, 2–4 PM Heading to Work, 2025, Giclée print from original Polaroid, taken on Leonardo 4 x 5 camera, 16 x

James Provenzano: Lensless Light2026-02-04T02:16:54-05:00

VACNJ Elects Emily Rawdon to Board of Trustees

2025-11-17T19:50:27-05:00

VACNJ Elects Emily Rawdon to Board of Trustees Summit, NJ (November 17, 2025)—At its most recent board meeting on Monday, November 10, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) elected Emily Rawdon to its Board of Trustees. Her term begins immediately and will

VACNJ Elects Emily Rawdon to Board of Trustees2025-11-17T19:50:27-05:00

Ida Picker: Secret Spaces

2026-01-05T15:17:33-05:00

COMMUNITY GALLERIES Ida Picker: Secret Spaces The Gallery at The Summit Free Public Library November 1, 2025–January 2, 2026 Reception: Friday, November 14, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Seeking Shelter Under a Red Sky, 2025, Oil on canvas, 40 x

Ida Picker: Secret Spaces2026-01-05T15:17:33-05:00

VACNJ Elects New Board Member Michaela Christie

2025-10-03T18:26:08-04:00

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is Certified Sensory Inclusive Summit, NJ (October 3, 2025)—At its most recent board meeting, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) elected Michaela Christie to its Board of Trustees. Her term begins immediately and will run through

VACNJ Elects New Board Member Michaela Christie2025-10-03T18:26:08-04:00
  • An abstract oil painting with bold, blended colors of blue, red, green, and hints of yellow forming overlapping, intertwined human-like figures. The bodies are fragmented yet connected, creating a sense of movement and intimacy. The background is a warm golden yellow, contrasting sharply with the cool and vibrant tones of the figures.

Hernando Rico Sanchez: Tribulation

2025-12-03T15:28:29-05:00

COMMUNITY GALLERIES Hernando Rico Sanchez: Tribulation Marité & Joe Robinson Strolling Gallery II September 27–November 16, 2025 Opening reception October 11, 2–4 PM Silencio II, 2009, Oil and plaster texture on canvas, 40 x 32 inches. From an early

Hernando Rico Sanchez: Tribulation2025-12-03T15:28:29-05:00

Christine Sauerteig-Pilaar: Phase II

2025-12-03T15:29:16-05:00

COMMUNITY GALLERIES Christine Sauerteig-Pilaar: Phase II Ann's Place Gallery September 27–November 16, 2025 Opening reception October 11, 2–4 PM Christine Sauerteig-Pilaar Panel 2, 2024 Sewing pattern papers, thread, gouache, ink, dowel, and toile 72 x 84 inchPanel 2, 2024,

Christine Sauerteig-Pilaar: Phase II2025-12-03T15:29:16-05:00

VACNJ Achieves Prestigious KultureCity® Certification

2025-10-03T18:24:58-04:00

VACNJ Achieves Prestigious KultureCity® Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivity Summit, NJ (September 24, 2025)—For the fourth consecutive year, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) has been certified as a Sensory Inclusive™ venue by KultureCity®, a leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting inclusivity and

VACNJ Achieves Prestigious KultureCity® Certification2025-10-03T18:24:58-04:00
  • A painting of a cemetery under a partly cloudy blue sky. In the foreground stands a tall stone monument topped with a cross, featuring a niche containing a statue of the Virgin Mary. The monument is enclosed by an ornate black iron fence casting shadows on the ground. Rows of gravestones stretch into the background, with tall, dark green cypress trees rising against the sky. The overall scene is calm and contemplative, with soft, muted colors.

Mary Kennington Watson: A Quiet Place

2025-10-31T13:43:27-04:00

COMMUNITY GALLERIES Mary Kennington Watson: A Quiet Plac The Gallery at The Summit Free Public Library September 3–October 31 Opening Reception: September 5, 6–8pm Mary Kennington Watson, The Virgin, 2022, Oil on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches. "The cemetery

Mary Kennington Watson: A Quiet Place2025-10-31T13:43:27-04:00
  • Close-up of an abstract sculptural arrangement made from assorted natural and artificial materials attached to white paper cups. The objects include porous rocks, foam, sponge-like fragments, Styrofoam, and earthy-toned stones in shades of brown, white, gray, and muted turquoise. The textures range from rough and jagged to smooth and rounded, creating a clustered, coral-like appearance on a wooden surface with other similar sculptures blurred in the background.

Fall Exhibitions to Open at VACNJ on September 19

2025-08-27T18:53:20-04:00

Fall Exhibitions to Open at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey on September 19 Summit, NJ (August 27, 2025)—From September 19, 2025, through January 18, 2026, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) brings ecology into focus across three exhibitions that move

Fall Exhibitions to Open at VACNJ on September 192025-08-27T18:53:20-04:00
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