The Watchung Arts Center offers new
art exhibitions each month, performances of music,
comedy, and improv
and classes for children and adults in art, photography, dance, yoga, and more.
Take a VISUAL TOUR of the Watchung Arts Center.
For a printable listing of performances and other events at WAC, click here to view our Event Calendar.
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Upcoming Performances
| Saturday, May 11 |
The Improvables |
Adult Improv |
| Friday, May 17 |
ImpresaRIO Concert: Rio Clemente with special guest, pianist and composer Regan Ryzuk |
“Jazz in the Gallery” |
| Saturday, June 1 |
Three Piano Divas: Min Kwon, Beatrice Long, Sophia Agranovich |
“Classicals at the Circle” |
| Friday, June 7 |
Marty Eigen’s Beacon Hill Jazz Band with Leonieke Scheuble |
“Jazz in the Gallery” |
| Saturday, June 8 |
The Improvables |
Family Improv |
Tickets for all performances, payable by personal check or cash, are available at the door 30 minutes prior to each event. Reservations may be made through Eventbrite’s WAC page, by calling the Watchung Arts Center at (908) 753-0190, or by e-mailing us. Please include your name, phone number, the event, and the number of seats desired.
Click here to view a printable Event Calendar listing performances, exhibitions, and special events at the Watchung Arts Center.
Zumba comes to the WAC
Enjoy a one-hour class — complete cardio work-out which burns up to 1000 calories and relieves stress leaving you feeling better and exhilarated.
Please attend the Open House on Saturday, May 18, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. and enjoy a trial class featuring twenty-minute sessions catering to adults and children. A chance to meet the instructor and enjoy light refreshments while registering for the upcoming sessionss beginning May 22 and 25. Download the Open House flyer.
See the Classes page for more information.
Children’s Summer Art Camp
Art Camp is a three-week program during the month of July for ages 6-12. The theme of this year’s Art Camp is It's a Colorful World! See the Classes page for more information. Download the registration form. View a gallery of photos from the Summer 2012 Art Camp.
Artistic Birthday Parties at WAC
Book an Artistic Birthday Party with professional artist/art teacher Monica Schraiber Otero for children ages 3 and up.Adult art parties are also available.
See the Parties page for more information.
An Opportunity...
WAC needs volunteers for a variety of tasks. Please see the Support page for more information.
The finals of the 2013 NJ Idol competition were held on Saturday, March 2. The winner is:
Danielle Bellomo of East Hanover
Alice Tuberty-Vaughan of Gillette is first runner up, and Freddie Bourne of Union Beach is second runner-up.
May Exhibitions
Gallery Hours
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday: closed
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: noon – 3 p.m.
Saturday: by appointment only
Artist Reception: Sunday, May 5, 1 to 4 p.m.
Upper Gallery
Contemporary Art Group Juried Art Show
Lower Gallery
Annual Appeal
Please help the Watchung Arts Center continue to provide enjoyment and reflection through the celebration of arts, culture, and education. You may donate using PayPal on our Support page, or mail a check with the form at the bottom of our Annual Appeal letter. Thank you!
Credits
Banner: Beacon Hill Jazz Band • “Daffodils,” painting by Miguel Angel Uroso • “On Thin Ice,” photo by Sheilia Lenga • photo by Monica Schraiber Otero