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The Watchung Arts Center thanks writer Tris McCall and NJArts.net for recognizing us again for our exhibit of Edward Fausty’s work, “Refuge.” We proudly produce some of New Jersey’s most acknowledged art exhibits. We want to congratulate Edward on this notice and its publication. The staff and board members of the Watchung Arts Center are grateful for this mention.
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Please Note! Our email address has changed to watchungarts@gmail.com.
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Art Classes
The Watchung Arts Center offers a variety of classes and workshops for children and adults, including after-school classes for children & teens, as well as Yoga. Learn more >
Winter 2025 Art Class Schedule
Please note: NEW TIME on all classes – start 5:15 pm, ends 6:45 pm
Children’s Drawing
WINTER SESSION 2025 – 10 classes
WEDNESDAYS 5:15 PM- 6:45 PM
Dates:
JAN. 8, 15, 22, 29
FEB. 5, 12, 19, 26
MAR. 5, 12
Children’s Painting
WINTER SESSION 2025 – 10 Classes
THURSDAYS: 5:15 PM- 6:45 PM
Dates:
JAN. 9, 16, 23, 30
FEB. 6, 13, 20, 27
MAR. 6, 13
Preteen and Teen Drawing and Painting
MONDAYS 5:15 PM- 6:45 PM
Dates:
JAN. 6, 13, 27 – No Class JANUARY 20
FEB. 3, 10, 24 – No Class FEBRUARY 17
MAR. 3, 10, 17, 24
Events
Concerts
Imagine yourself in an intimate place, absorbing the glorious sound of music or laughing to the comedian’s antics while surrounded by the inspiring colors and forms of works of art! The Heinz W. Otto Gallery has 12-foot ceilings, superb acoustics, and a seating capacity of 100. Learn more
The 3rd Annual Valentine Jazz Concert with the Chris DeVito Quintet
Yoga
Office hours:
The office is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and by appointment.
Call 908-753-0190 or email wacenter@optonline.net to make an appointment.
To request a special time to view an exhibit, please email or call the Center and let us know your preferred day/time. We will get back to you and try to accommodate your desired time, though this is not guaranteed.
The second-floor gallery and auditorium are chair lift accessible.
COVID Vaccination and Masking:
At this time, we are no longer requiring any vaccination proof to view a performance or exhibit. You may wear a mask voluntarily if you so choose. If this changes as a result of federal, state or local guidelines being updated, we will announce that here. Please note these guidelines are subject to change at any time, without notice.
The Watchung Arts Center offers new art exhibitions each month, performances of music, comedy, and improv, and classes for children and adults in art, yoga, and more. See our Party Page for information about booking an art party at the Arts Center.