Upcoming Performances

Upcoming Exhibitions

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 >

Children's Drawing

FALL SESSION 

WEDNESDAYS 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Dates:
OCT. 9, 16, 23, 30
NOV. 6, 13, 20 -  No class NOV 25
DEC. 4, 11, 18

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Children's Painting

FALL SESSION

THURSDAYS 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Dates:
SEP. 26
OCT. 10, 17, 24 - No class OCT 3, 31
NOV. 7, 14, 21 - No class NOV 28
DEC. 5, 12, 19

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Preteen and Teen Drawing and Painting

FALL SESSION

MONDAYS 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Dates:
OCT. 7, 14, 21, 28
NOV. 4, 11, 18, - No Class November 27
DEC. 2, 9, 16

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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

 
Carolyn Enger, The Mischlinge Expose

Carolyn Enger, The Mischlinge Expose

A special performance that promises to be both poignant and enlightening. Introduction and Q&A by Emmy award-winning journalist John Bathke.Read More »
Marc Berger Explores The American West

Marc Berger Explores The American West

Marc's life has been about pursuing twin passions: creating, recording and performing his original songs and exploring the American West.Read More »
Rio Clemente and Friends

Rio Clemente and Friends

Rio Clemente returns with Bill Crow on bass, Warren Chiasson on vibes and special guest, Mary Eigen.Read More »

Yoga

Renata Cardinal

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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.

Take a VISUAL TOUR of the Watchung Arts Center.